200-Hour Ayurveda & Yin Yoga Teacher Training
This immersive yin yoga teacher training in Goa, India offers a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification alongside a government-recognised Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Diploma (Bharat Sevak Samaj – Govt. of India). Designed for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and dedicated students, it brings together the therapeutic power of yin yoga therapy, fascia release, meridian theory, and Ayurvedic healing.
Held at Nalanda Retreat, one of the most trusted venues for yin yoga teacher training in Goa, this program also includes a 40-hour yin yoga online course in anatomy, philosophy, and energy systems.
Additionally, you’ll receive a Yin Yoga Therapy™ practitioner diploma in ‘Yin Yoga & Ayurveda’—a module within the 700-hour Yin Yoga Therapy™ education developed by Alexandra Denkinger, M.D. (Acu), founder of The Body-Mind-Soul Centre.
What’s Covered and What’s Not
- Accommodation: Comfortable beachside rooms with daily housekeeping
- Meals: Three nourishing vegetarian buffet meals per day
- Course Materials: Manuals for Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, and professional development
- Certification: 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training certification
- Ayurveda Diploma: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach (BSS – Govt. of India)
- Yin Yoga Therapy™ Certification: 200-hour module in Yin & Ayurveda
- Online Learning: 40-hour yoga anatomy and yoga humanities course
- Beverages: Herbal teas, lemon ginger infusions, and filtered water
- Amenities: Pools, gardens, yoga shalas, and private beach access
- Environment: Smoke-free, tranquil learning space
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Contact Details
About the Teacher
At Nalanda Retreat, we partner with highly skilled, compassionate, and certified instructors who offer some of the best Yin Yoga teacher trainings in India. Each program is designed to offer transformational tools with precision, care, and authenticity.
Dr. Renuka Yadav is an experienced Ayurvedic doctor and energy healer, known for her grounded wisdom and nurturing approach. After completing her BAMS degree in 2000, she went on to train in Panchakarma at Sane Guru Rugnaaya in Nashik and Vaidyaratnam in Kerala. A Reiki Grandmaster and lead teacher in Yin & Reiki modules at Nalanda, she also brings her extensive knowledge of Ayurveda and anatomy into the classroom—offering students a rare blend of science, spirit, and soul.
Dr. Renuka Yadav
Dr. Renuka Yadav is an experienced Ayurvedic doctor and energy healer, known for her grounded wisdom and nurturing approach. After completing her BAMS degree in 2000, she went on to train in Panchakarma at Sane Guru Rugnaaya in Nashik and Vaidyaratnam in Kerala. A Reiki Grandmaster and lead teacher in Yin & Reiki modules at Nalanda, she also brings her extensive knowledge of Ayurveda and anatomy into the classroom—offering students a rare blend of science, spirit, and soul.
Course Overview
Key Components
Ayurvedic Coaching & Healing Foundations
- The Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha – constitution, imbalance, healing
- Daily routines (Dinacharya) & seasonal strategies (Ritucharya)
- Ayurvedic nutrition, sattvic cooking, and digestive health
- Client consultation, prakriti analysis, and lifestyle planning
- Stress management and emotional wellness through Ayurveda
- Practical labs: Ayurvedic meal prep, oil massage, and Shirodhara
- Case studies and holistic wellness coaching techniques
Key Components
Yin Yoga Therapy™ Training
- 35 foundational yin postures, plus upper body and wall variations
- Sequencing using meridians and the Daoist Five Elements
- Yin yoga fascia release, compression vs tension, rebound theory
- Functional alignment and trauma-aware cueing
- Integration of yin yoga and meditation for healing and nervous system support
- Emotional release, inflammation reduction, and yin yoga for recovery
- Daily practice of yin yoga and restorative yoga for teaching embodiment
Key Components
Online Course (40 Hours)
- 20 hours yoga anatomy (nervous system, vagal theory, mind-body systems)
- 20 hours yoga humanities (philosophy, chakras, koshas, pranayama)
- Start anytime after sign-up, with one year of access and support
- Teaching & Professional Development
- Teaching practicum, sequencing, and peer feedback
- Scope of practice as a yin yoga teacher and Ayurvedic coach
- Ethical facilitation, inclusivity, and safe space creation
- Client care, community-building, and lifelong mentorship
Key Components
Daily Rhythm & Integration
- Daily yin yoga training and yang balance sessions
- Guided meditation, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and mantra
- Ayurvedic rituals, sunrise walks, chanting, and healing circles
- Rest, study, and self-reflection woven into each day
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this yin yoga 200-hour teacher training, you will:
- Be eligible to register as a 200-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance
- Receive a government-recognised Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Diploma
- Earn a Yin Yoga Therapy™ practitioner certificate (Yin & Ayurveda module)
- Guide intelligent, trauma-aware yin yoga and meditation classes
- Offer client-centered Ayurvedic consultations and daily ritual support
- Teach with confidence, compassion, and energetic alignment
This is a space for those seeking more than instruction—teachers seeking impact, integration, and inner wisdom. If you’re looking for a yin yoga teacher training in Goa that combines soul, science, and skill, this is your invitation.
FAQ's
Yes! This 200-hour yin yoga teacher training includes a full Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach certification and a Yoga Alliance-recognised 200-hour certificate. You’ll learn to guide trauma-aware Yin Yoga, lead meditation, and offer Ayurvedic consultations and lifestyle support with confidence.
You’ll learn from experienced teachers who collaborate with respected schools in India and abroad. With expert guidance, you’ll gain hands-on skills in yin yoga therapy, energy anatomy, and Ayurvedic principles grounded in practical, real-world applications.
Absolutely. This training provides a Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification, a Yin Yoga Therapy™ diploma, and a government-recognised Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Diploma—credentials that allow you to teach globally and offer holistic wellness guidance.
You’ll combine physical practices like fascia release and Yin Yoga with deeper healing tools like meditation, pranayama, and Ayurvedic lifestyle planning. This integration supports trauma-sensitive teaching, emotional balance, and mind-body healing in your classes.
The 100-hour yin yoga teacher training offers a foundational experience focused on Yin and basic Ayurvedic principles. The 200-hour program includes everything in the 100-hour course plus additional modules in teaching practicum, professional development, and a 40-hour online anatomy and yoga humanities course. It leads to full 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, deeper Ayurveda coaching skills, and prepares you to teach with more clarity, scope, and professionalism.
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