Yin Yoga Teacher Training 2026

July 18-20, 2026

3-day training

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

Meet Your Teacher: TJ

Step into a learning environment that is both playful and profound, where ancient wisdom becomes real, accessible, and meaningful for your personal journey.

Your guide, TJ, is more than a yoga instructor—he’s a former public school teacher and yoga studio manager with over 20 years of experience in education and practices rooted in Buddhism and Taoism. His unique style blends deep Eastern philosophy with just the right touch of pop-culture charm and geeky humor. Learn more about TJ.

What You Will Learn in TJ’s Teacher Training

  • Yin Yoga Vibes

  • Setup Tips & tricks

  • Essentials of Asana

  • Structuring a Class

  • Teaching Optimization

  • 15 Core Yin Poses

This Training Is for You If…

  • You aspire to teach

  • You wish to deepen your practice

  • You want to diversify your offerings

  • You need a break

  • You are curious about somatic mindfulness

Details

Location
📍 Nami Yoga Studio (Tokyo)

Dates
🗓 July 18–20, 2026

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.