50H Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Module 1: YIN FOUNDATIONS
Introduction to Yin Yoga Theory and Practice
Part of the Yoga Alliance-certified 100H Yin Yoga Training in Vienna
Module can be booked individually
Small group: In Vienna, depending on the studio, max. 10-14 participants
In Salzburg, max. 16 participants (registration directly via Studio Mond)
Vienna: 3.-5. October & 8.-9. November 2025
Salzburg: 12.-14. September & 11.-12. October 2025 | Salzburg Studio Mond
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09.00 - 09.30: Meditation and feedback / Q&A about previous yin yoga practice
09.30 - 10.30: Theory input
10.30 - 10.45: Break
10.45 - 12.45: Yin Yoga poses, asana Lab (time to practice poses, try variations, get feedback from all participants)
12.45 - 14.00: Break
14.00 - 15.00: Theory input
15.00 - 17.00: Yin Yoga asanas, group work, feedback and Q&A
17.00 - 19.00: Yin yoga practice
Module 1: Yin Yoga FOUNDATIONS
Why Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga isn't just a stretching class, nor is it restorative yoga, nor is it just a class where you could always fall asleep and which is much easier than dynamic yoga. All of these statements are far too reductionist. Yin Yoga is a style of yoga, or rather an approach to physical forms of yoga, that can be considered complementary to other, more active styles. Yin Yoga is a slow, static, passive style of yoga in which, due to the longer holding of the postures (asanas), the practice can sometimes be challenging. This brings out different qualities than in active yoga styles.
Yin Yoga can be many things, but in this training, the practice, alignment, anatomy, and philosophy are based on the origins of Yin Yoga, as taught and developed by Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga.
The focus of the basic training is on anatomy and Yin Yoga poses (asanas) to ensure safe practice and understand physical diversity. Common statements and assumptions about human bone structure and alignment are critically examined.
Why anatomy in Yin Yoga?
Aesthetic yoga, which seeks to bring all practitioners into the same shape, is not goal-oriented. Quite the opposite; it can even be harmful to practitioners if, for example, it is not adapted to their individual bone structure. In this sense, this approach is also a somatic one, as it is about practitioners learning to perceive their bodies and understand how to best perform Yin Yoga positions and exercises for themselves.
This training will present the latest findings from fascia research and, based on these findings, explain the effect of long, static Yin postures (through compression and tension) on the deep tissues of the body and joints.
Why Asana Labs?
This 50-hour Yin Yoga training focuses on developing a fundamental and solid Yin Yoga practice and understanding of teaching. This enables you to teach Yin Yoga and design classes that are guided for everyone but can be individually adapted. In asana labs, Yin Yoga postures are discussed, tried out, practiced, and analyzed together in different versions, using props, according to physical needs, and situations.
Content of Yin Yoga Teacher Training Austria
1.Yin Yoga Theory und Practice
14/10/7 model
Yin Yoga principles
Differences to Yang Yoga
Rebound in Yin Yoga
Compression und Tension
2. Anatomy of Yin Yoga
Fascia
Individual bone structure
Biotensegrity, viskoelasticity
Creep effect
Ligaments, joints
3. Yin Yoga Asanas
Yin Yoga poses for all body regions
Use of props
Asana labs
4. Teaching didactics
Difference to dynamic yoga styles
Phases of a Yin Yoga class
Cueing / talking in a Yin Yoga class
Functional teaching
5. Sequencing
Factors for sequencing
Themes for sequencing
6. Yin Yoga practice
Daily 1x 90-120 minutes of Yin Yoga practice
Group work: teaching Yin poses
Group and individual work: creating sequences
Video for individual feedback
Included in the Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Theory and practice
One Yin Yoga class per teaching day
Comprehensive manual, including Yin Yoga sequences
Small group format to have enough time for individual questions and feedback
Practical exercises, one individual and one group home work in between the two teaching weekends
On demand, an individual 30 minutes follow-up up to two months after the teacher training to discuss questions
Investment
840,00 EUR regular price
—> Regular price from June 1, 2025 for October/November 2025 Yin Yoga Training.
760,00 EUR early bird price
—> until 31.05.2025 for October/November 2025 Yin Yoga Training.
Part of the 100-hour Yin Yoga teacher training - see above for more information.
All modules can also be booked individually and independently (can be submitted as a YACEP).
Attending module 1: FOUNDATIONS will, however, increase the foundational knowledge for attending the subsequent modules.
Modules 2, 3, and 4 are offered once a year; Module 1 is offered twice a year.
Lead Teacher of Yin Yoga Teacher Training Vienna
Nikoleta enjoyed two Yin Yoga sessions during her first Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga training. Even then, it was clear that she would focus less on Vinyasa and more on Yin Yoga in the future.
Since then, she has completed two 300-hour Yin Yoga trainings with international teachers, both of whom studied under the godfather of Yin Yoga, Paul Grilley.
Since then, Nikoleta has completed approximately 800 hours of Yin Yoga training, combined with meditation, TCM, and acupressure. Over the years, she has taught hundreds of Yin Yoga classes, primarily in Vienna. She varies her Yin Yoga classes, focusing on either more physical challenges, mental focus, energy pathways, meditation, spirituality, etc.
If you have any questions about the training, please contact me
Terms & Conditions
Booking & Cancellation
The booking is binding and will be confirmed upon payment of a deposit of €300. This amount is binding and can only be refunded up to a maximum of €100 in the event of timely cancellation (see below).
The deposit cannot be transferred to future courses.
The Early Bird rate only applies to bookings and payments made by the respective date stated on the website (see above).
The remaining balance must be transferred no later than 6 weeks before the start of the training.
Cancellations of booked workshops and training courses are accepted in writing (email) and confirmed in writing.
For cancellations up to 8 weeks before the start of the training, no cancellation fee will be charged and €100 will be refunded from the deposit.
For cancellations between 8 and 4 weeks before the start of the training, 50% of the course fee must be paid. Any additional training fees already paid will be refunded within 2 weeks.
For later cancellations (less than four weeks before the start of the training), the full participation fee will be charged. This also applies if the participant simply fails to attend the course without timely cancellation.
A replacement participant can be found at any time, in which case the entire amount – except for the €200 processing fee – will be refunded.
Cancellation on behalf of the organizer
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 10 or 14 (depending on the studio). A training is subject to reaching a minimum number of participants by a specific deadline.
If fewer registrations are received, the training may be changed, postponed, or canceled. Participants will be notified up to three weeks before the start date should this occur.
In this case, any participation fees already paid will be fully refunded, or the customer may request a transfer to another course/workshop.
Further claims for damages are excluded.