We’ve just launched our 30HR Yin Yoga Teacher Training and I am over the moon to be able to deliver a in person training and share such a beautiful practice. Over the years, Yin has become one of the most meaningful parts of my practice.

While I love strong, dynamic movement, there has always been something powerful about slowing down, staying with sensation, and learning to listen a little more deeply.

What first drew me to Yin Yoga was the opportunity to explore the body in a different way. As I continued studying anatomy, fascia, and movement, I became fascinated by what happens when we spend time in stillness. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

The longer I teach, the more I see Yin Yoga as so much more than a collection of shapes.

It's a practice of observation.

A practice of curiosity.

And perhaps most importantly, a practice that gently asks us to turn inward.

To become interested in our experience.

To notice our patterns.

To cultivate awareness rather than seek perfection.

One of the things I love most about Yin is that it can be explored through many different lenses. Through a functional anatomy lens, we can appreciate that every body is unique and that there is no one "ideal" shape. Through current research surrounding fascia and stretching science, we can begin to understand that flexibility is influenced not only by our tissues, but by our nervous system, perception, and our sense of safety. Rather than forcing ourselves deeper, Yin invites us into a conversation with our bodies - one that is guided by curiosity rather than striving.

Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can explore the Five Elements and meridian pathways as maps of energy, emotion, and seasonal change. Through the Koshas and yogic philosophy, we can begin to understand ourselves as layered beings - physical, energetic, mental, and beyond.

None of these perspectives need to compete with one another. They simply offer different ways of understanding the same human experience. This training has been born from a desire to bring those threads together.

Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and practice, we'll explore the latest understandings surrounding fascia, stretching science, and the role of the nervous system in movement and mobility. We'll investigate how props, thoughtful sequencing, and an appreciation for individual anatomy can help create practices that are supportive, sustainable, and adaptable for different bodies.

We'll also explore the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine and their application within Yin Yoga and meditation, using the meridians and Five Elements as another lens through which to support the energetic body. Alongside this, we'll investigate pranayama, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, learning how these practices can support attention, awareness, and a deeper connection to ourselves and others.

30HR Yin Yoga Teacher Training - Christchurch , New Zealand — 30HR Yin Yoga Training 17/09-20/09 2027

Most importantly, this training isn't simply about learning postures.

It's about learning to listen.

It's about developing the capacity to be with what arises.

Because Yin Yoga asks something different of us.

Rather than constantly doing, it invites us into being.

Whether you're a yoga teacher hoping to confidently share Yin Yoga or a dedicated student wanting to deepen your own practice, my hope is that this training offers practical tools, meaningful conversations, and embodied experiences that continue to unfold long after the final day.

Because some things can only be understood through direct experience.

And while we'll certainly spend time studying anatomy, fascia, meridians, and philosophy, we'll spend just as much time practicing, observing, and exploring.

Since this training includes elements of meditation, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, participants should have a genuine curiosity about exploring their inner landscape. You don't need to have an established meditation practice or years of experience — simply an open mind and a willingness to be present with yourself and the process.

Seasoned practitioners and curious beginners alike are warmly welcome.

Join us Thursday September 17th- Sunday September 20th or click here for more information on this course.

I can't wait to share this experience with you.

Ellie x