This in-person 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Certification explores energetic awareness, nervous system literacy, and the subtle depth of stillness. Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated students who want to guide Yin with clarity, steadiness, and presence.
When stillness becomes a deeper practice
50-HOUR YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING | Maple Ridge, BC
In Yin practice, something shifts when movement stops.
Breath slows.
Attention deepens.
Students begin to notice sensations, emotions, and subtle energetic changes that don’t always appear in faster practices.
Long holds create space for those experiences to surface.
Learning to recognize and guide these moments is part of what makes Yin such a powerful practice.
This training explores the physical, nervous system, and energetic layers of Yin so you can support that depth with clarity, steadiness, and care.
Stillness reveals more than most people expect
In this 50-hour yin yoga teacher training, you'll gain:
An understanding of energetic principles & meridian pathways in Yin practice
Nervous system awarenss to support students in long holds safely & skillyfully
Structural insight to recognize compression, stretch and individual body variation
Experience guiding Yin classes with confidence through teaching practice
Practical skills fo prop support, pose adaptation and hands on assists
Schedule overview
This 50-hour Yin certification serves as Module 3 of the Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training pathway, expanding your foundation with deeper study of energetic principles, nervous system awareness, and the art of guiding Yin practice with clarity and care.
In-person classes*
Fridays (5:30pm - 8:30pm), Saturdays (12 - 6pm) &
Sundays (11:00am - 5pm)
📍Located at Epic Yoga & Fitness
22838 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V6
50 HR Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Module 3
Weekend #1:
Sep 11 - 13
Weekend #2:
Sep 18 - 20
Weekend #3:
Sep 25 - 27
Sep
ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Hear it from past students...
She taught me instead to “explore my edge” & really feel the benefits of slowing down which brought a totally new dimension to my practice. To “take what works & leave what doesn’t” is something that guides me everyday & every practice.
—REBECCA
"Before Alison, I was all about 'push, push, push'."
I have learnt so much about myself, about yoga and about life. I was blessed to have such amazing teachers and peers to be there with me along the way. I am so happy that I faced my own fears and challenges and graduated. I am officially now a qualified yoga teacher.
—KATE
"I've learnt so much about myself."
Remembering when I followed my dream [of becoming a yoga teacher]. You changed my life, love you always.
—MEL
"You changed my life."
A Yin training shaped by yoga therapy
Many Yin trainings focus primarily on pose lists or theory. This training takes a different approach.
It combines traditional Yin teachings with the perspective I’ve developed through my work as a Certified Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, and somatic practitioner, where understanding the nervous system, individual body variation, and lived experience is essential.
You’ll learn the foundations of Yin—including meridian theory, energetic principles, and intelligent use of props—while also exploring how stillness interacts with the nervous system, emotions, and the subtle body.
We spend as much time developing awareness and perception as we do learning shapes and sequencing. The intention is to learn how to guide Yin with presence, clarity, and care—meeting students where they are while staying connected to your own experience of the practice.
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What you'll learn inside the
Nervous system informed yin yoga practice
Learn how long holds influence the autonomic nervous system and how to guide Yin in ways that support regulation, safety, and grounded awareness.
Structural variation and functional alignment
Explore how skeletal variation, compression, and stretch influence Yin postures so you can adapt shapes for different bodies rather than forcing uniform alignment.
Prop architecture, hands on support and setup
Develop skill in using bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps, and wall support to create stability, accessibility, and comfort in longer holds. You’ll also explore hands-on guidance and subtle adjustments, learning how to support students physically while maintaining the quiet, spacious quality of Yin practice.
Intentional Yin Yoga sequencing
Learn how to structure Yin classes that move beyond rigid sequencing formulas, balancing energetic intention, nervous system pacing, and the natural rhythm of stillness and release.
50-hour yin yoga teacher training:
Teaching presence and observational skill
Cultivate the ability to read subtle cues in breath, posture, and energy so you can guide students with clarity, steadiness, and responsive language.
Meridian theory and energetic pathways
Understand the energetic framework that underpins Yin Yoga, including meridian pathways, subtle body concepts, and how energetic awareness shapes the intention of a practice.
This yoga training is perfect for:
yoga teachers who want to deepen their understanding of Yin and offer classes
practitioners who want to understand the energetic & structural layers of Yin
teachers seeking continuing education in Yin Yoga
Frequently asked questions
No. While many participants are yoga teachers seeking continuing education, dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Yin practice are also welcome.
No. Structural concepts are taught in a focused, practical way so you can recognize compression, stretch, and body variation without needing an extensive anatomy background.
Yes. The training includes guidance on class design, language, pacing long holds, and observing students so you can confidently guide Yin sessions.
Yes. You’ll explore prop setup, supportive adjustments, and ways to assist students while maintaining the quiet and spacious quality of Yin practice.
This program integrates traditional Yin teachings with nervous system awareness and therapeutic insight, helping you understand both the energetic and physiological layers of the practice.
Yes. This 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is offered as a Yoga Alliance YACEP® (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) program, allowing registered yoga teachers to apply the hours toward their continuing education requirements with Yoga Alliance.
A regular yin yoga practice is helpful, but you don’t need years of Yin experience. The training is designed to build your understanding step by step.
Yes. This Yin certification serves as Module 3 of the Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training pathway, though it can also be taken as a standalone specialization. To complete the certification, participants will complete a short knowledge quiz and guide a 30-minute Yin practice, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of Yin principles, class design, and supportive teaching presence.
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