With TJ (translated by Yumi)

Imagine a calm, focused weekend fully dedicated to deepening your understanding of Yin Yoga.

Over the course of three immersive days, this 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training invites you to explore the foundational principles of this powerful and transformative practice.

Through student-centered learning, the teacher training includes:
- Daily guided practices
- In-depth asana labs
- Interactive lectures: All designed to help you build confidence and teach with clarity, care, and purpose.

Whether you’re completely new to Yin Yoga or seeking to refine your skills, this training goes far beyond just learning poses—
It’s about cultivating a teaching style that honors each student’s individual body and experience.

Contents of yoga teacher training

Guided Yin Yoga Sessions

Experience the essence of Yin Yoga through thoughtfully guided practices. Each session is designed to target specific areas of the body, helping you explore physical stillness, deep release, and energetic balance. These immersive practices will give you a clear sense of what it feels like to truly embody the Yin approach.

Slideshow Lectures

Engage your mind while you relax your body. These visually supported lectures dive into the theoretical and anatomical foundations of Yin Yoga—all delivered in an engaging, accessible style that brings complex concepts to life. You’ll learn, reflect, and even enjoy a few laughs along the way.

Asana Lab

In this hands-on session, we shift into our analytical mindset to explore a wide range of Yin Yoga asanas in depth.

Trainees will:
-Learn multiple variations of each pose
-Explore prop options and modifications
-Practice adapting each posture to meet the unique needs of their own body

Each lab concludes with a Q&A discussion, offering space for curiosity, reflection, and real-time support. This is where theory becomes embodied practice—and where confidence to teach truly begins to grow.

Schedule

Day 1 – Foundations

• Orientation & Introductions

• Class #1 | Guided Yin Yoga Session

• Lecture | Yin Yoga Essentials

• Asana Lab | Primary Yin Yoga Asana

Day 2 – Anatomy & Accessibility

• Class #2 | Guided Yin Yoga Session

• Lecture | Yin Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

• Asana Lab | Accessible Yin Yoga Asana

Day 3 – Integration & Teaching

• Class #3 | Meditation

• Lecture | Advanced Yin Yoga & Teaching Methodology

• Asana Lab | Niche Yin Yoga Asanas (targeted or specialty practices)

• Class #4 | Final Guided Yin Yoga Session

Post-Training (For Those Who Wish to Teach)

To complete your Yin Yoga Teacher Certification, the following steps are required:

- Read: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
- Practice Teach: Record 2 Yin Yoga sessions (guidance and support provided)
- Submit: Complete a brief online form to reflect on your teaching and learning journey

Our Approach

At YUJMU teacher training, we believe that meaningful teaching begins with personal experience.

Our 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is thoughtfully designed to cultivate not just knowledge—but embodied wisdom—through direct practice, reflection, and self-inquiry.

We focus on the subtle power of Yin Yoga, exploring how each posture, breath, and pause can create deep shifts in the body, mind, and energy system.

With an emphasis on practical integration, our approach blends grounded anatomical understanding with emotional presence and purpose.

By deepening your connection with yourself, you'll learn to teach with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.

Meet Your Teacher: TJ

Every element of TJ’s programs for teacher training is crafted with thoughtful intention—an experience designed to support your individual growth, just as he would wish for his own learning. His student-centered approach, refined over decades, is practical, heart-led, and unlike anything else.

You’ll explore Yin Yoga through a grounded lens—rich in anatomy, tradition, and insight—while also reconnecting to the wonder and mystery of life. TJ brings awe, clarity, and compassion into every session, helping you uncover deep relaxation, personal transformation, and a sense of true connection.

If you're looking for a training that inspires curiosity, emotional depth, and spiritual growth...

If you’re craving a learning space that honors both wisdom and joy...

Then TJ’s classes offer you not just knowledge, but the chance to walk away empowered, seen, and changed.

Whether you’re brand new to Yin Yoga or ready to deepen your path, this is your invitation to discover the teacher within—guided by someone who teaches from lived experience, with an open heart and an outstretched hand.

What You Will Learn in TJ’s Teacher Training

• Yin Yoga Vibes
  Understand what Yin Yoga is meant to feel like—a key foundation for teaching it effectively. You’ll gain insight through direct experience and guided explanation, learning to recognize and create the subtle qualities of the practice.

• Setup Tips & tricks
  Explore practical ways to prepare your teaching space with ease. Learn efficient, time-saving setup techniques that help set the tone for a smooth and focused class experience.

• Essentials of Asana

  Master the do’s and don’ts of Yin Yoga postures. You'll learn how to guide students safely and effectively through shapes, with attention to alignment, intention, and energetic impact.

• Structuring a Class
  Start building your own sequences with confidence. You’ll receive clear frameworks and creative options to help you navigate the endless possibilities of class design and flow.

• Teaching Optimization
  Enhance your presence as a teacher. Develop simple but powerful performance techniques that support student engagement and foster deeper immersion.

• 15 Core Yin Poses
  Explore every detail of 15 foundational Yin Yoga asanas, including variations and modifications for a wide range of body types, limitations, and energetic needs.

This Training Is for You If…

You aspire to teach
You want to become a Yin Yoga teacher and are ready to build a strong, informed foundation rooted in both practice and philosophy.

You wish to deepen your practice
You’re looking to go beyond the surface of your personal Yin practice and explore its deeper physical, emotional, and energetic layers.

You want to diversify your offerings
You’re an experienced yoga teacher seeking to expand your offerings with the meditative, grounding, and restorative qualities of Yin Yoga.

You are seeking balance
You’re an athlete or highly active person craving balance, deep tissue release, and improved flexibility through a slower, more introspective style of movement.

You need a break
You work in a high-stress environment and need a structured, immersive way to decompress, manage stress, and avoid burnout.

You are curious about somatic mindfulness

You’re drawn to the connection between mindfulness and the body, and want to use Yin Yoga as a tool to cultivate inner peace, awareness, and presence.

Details

Location
📍 Nami Yoga Studio (Tokyo)

Dates
🗓 September 13–15, 2025

Teacher Training Pricing

• Early Bird: ¥90,000 (available to the first 10 registrants)

• Standard Rate: ¥95,000

• Yinmate Discount: ¥85,000 (when registering with a friend)

Language: This training will be taught in English, with simultaneous Japanese translation provided by Yumi.
Teacher: TJ
Translator: Yumi
Booking : Please reserve your spot through the Nami Yoga Studio booking system (Glofox) or by clicking the registration button below.