Yin Yoga
Continuing Education

For Yoga and Movement Teachers

Welcome to our 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training: a journey into the heart of Yin yoga, the wisdom of the body, and the art of teaching from a place of authenticity, connection, and clear understanding.
Together, we’ll explore the fascinating world of anatomy, beginning with the foundations and gradually moving into Functional Anatomy. Rather than focusing on what a pose looks like, we’ll discover how it feels. Yin yoga is often called a “feeling practice” because sensation, awareness, and personal experience matter most.
One of the most empowering aspects of this training is learning that no two bodies are the same. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of individual differences and learn how to adapt poses so that each person can find the version that works best for them. Drawing on the teachings of Paul Grilley, we’ll break poses down into their components, exploring how bones, muscles, and connective tissue influence movement. This approach will give you practical tools to support both yourself and your students in Yin yoga and beyond.
As Bernie Clark beautifully says, “We don’t use the body to get into the pose; we use the pose to get into the body.” This philosophy guides much of our work together, particularly as we explore the remarkable world of fascia—the connective tissue network that weaves through every part of us. Understanding fascia opens a new perspective on movement, sensation, and the body’s innate intelligence.
But Yin yoga is about so much more than the physical body. It invites us to slow down, to listen, and to create space for reflection. Throughout this training, you’ll be encouraged to turn inward and explore your own relationship with the practice. What draws you to Yin yoga? What has it taught you? And if you feel called to teach, what do you truly want to share with others? Together, we’ll uncover the values, experiences, and intentions that shape your unique voice as a teacher.
This training brings together science, experience, and self-discovery in a grounded and accessible way. Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal practice or expand your teaching skills, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the body, greater trust in your intuition, and a deeper connection to the essence of Yin yoga.
We invite you to join us for this transformative experience and opportunity to learn, reflect, grow, and reconnect with what truly matters on and off the mat.

Curriculum

Yin Yoga Philosophy

Principles of Yin Yoga

Anatomy and physiology 

  • Skeletal variations and their importance in teaching yoga (tension vs. compression)
  • Target areas and functional analysis of the asanas
  • 14 skeletal segments, 10 muscle groups, 6 archetypes
  • Leg/torso mandala (functional approach of yoga)
  • Fascia and connective tissue

Chinese Medicine

  • Introduction to Chinese Medicine Philosophy
  • Meridian Theory

Practice

  • Practice yin yoga and meditation on training days
  • Creating a personal practice at home 

Teaching Methodology

  • How to teach yin yoga 
  • How to apply functional anatomy in a yang practice
  • How to use props and adjustments in teaching

Certificate

There will not be a written or practical exam, but full, active participation on all weekends is required. You will receive your certificate if you have joined all training days. 

Required Reading

The manual is provided by us and is included in the price of the course. In addition to the manual, the following books are required:

  • The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga | Bernie Clark
  • Your Body, Your Yoga | Bernie Clark
  • Your Spine, Your Yoga | Bernie Clark 
  • A Manual of Acupuncture (app/digital membership)|Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji, with Kevin Baker

Daily Schedule

09:00-10:15 | Practice (meditation, pranayama, asana)

10:30-12:30 | Anatomy Theory

12:30-13:30 | Lunch break

13:30-16:15 | Asana Analysis

16:15-17:00 | Closing practice 

Dates (3 weekends)

  • 3 – 4 October
  • 31 October – 1 November
  • 28 – 29 November

Requirements

You should have a consistent, dedicated yoga practice and a strong desire to learn and explore the modern teachings of yoga. A basic understanding of Physical Anatomy is required. 

Qualification

This training program qualifies as Continuing Education hours for Yoga Alliance registered teachers.

Teaching faculty

This Teacher Training is led by Jonas Nathan. He is honored and excited to guide you through this process of transformation and learning.

Jonas Nathan

Rooted in a deep appreciation for Eastern philosophy and culture, Jonas James Nathan brings a loving, thoughtful, and grounded approach to his classes. Born in Australia and having spent his early years travelling through Asia and living in places such as Nepal, he was drawn to traditions that emphasise presence, compassion, and connection, values that continue to inform both his practice and the way he shares it with others.
After settling in the Netherlands, he immersed himself in various martial arts, drawn to the discipline, focus, and self-awareness they cultivate. Over time, however, he realised that constantly operating in “go mode”, always striving and pushing forward, was no longer serving him. Deep down, he felt there had to be another way, and soon after, yoga found its way onto his path.
Meditation became the first step towards a different way of life, followed by yoga, initially through more dynamic styles that resonated with his martial arts background. Discovering Yin Yoga marked a turning point. He quickly fell in love with its quiet depth and transformative power. By combining stillness, mindfulness, and yoga asana, the practice opened the door to deeper self-inquiry and greater clarity, balance, and ease.
Since then, Jonas has dedicated himself to both personal practice and teaching yoga. He has completed more than 500 hours of Yin Yoga training rooted in the Paul Grilley method, alongside extensive studies in Anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupressure, Myofascial Release, Qigong, Chakra Meditation, Yang Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, and Ayurveda.
Through his teaching, he hopes to offer others the same sense of clarity, balance, and ease that transformed his own path. He looks forward to welcoming you on the mat.