200-Hour Yin Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
This in-depth yin yoga instructor training in India is a foundational 200-hour Yoga Alliance program and contributes to the 700-hour Yin Yoga Therapy™ education path. Designed for yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, and wellness professionals, the course blends traditional Yin Yoga with Daoist healing, energy anatomy, mindfulness, and fascia release.
Over three transformative weeks, you’ll dive into yin yoga and meditation, meridian-based sequencing, chi flow, and trauma-informed teaching. With an additional 40-hour self-paced yin yoga online course, you’ll gain the theoretical foundation and embodied understanding to lead with confidence—both in person and online.
Hosted in collaboration with Nalanda Retreat, this training unfolds in one of the most respected centers for yin yoga teacher training in Goa. At our beachside sanctuary, you’ll experience expert-led instruction, nourishing meals, and an environment designed for deep focus and meaningful transformation—supporting your growth as both a teacher and lifelong student of the practice.
What’s Covered and What’s Not
- Accommodation: Elegant rooms with daily housekeeping, linens, and towels
- Meals: Three vegetarian buffet meals daily on study days
- Course Materials: Printed manuals and comprehensive training resources
- Yoga Alliance Certification: 200-hour certificate (RYT 200)
- Yin Yoga Therapy™ Diploma: 200-hour practitioner certification
- Online Modules: 40-hour yin yoga certification online (anatomy & philosophy)
- Beverages: Filtered water, lemon-ginger tea, and chai throughout the day
- Facilities: Two swimming pools, gardens, private beach, and shalas
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi in rooms and shared areas
- Environment: Smoke-free, focused learning environment
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- Travel insurance
- Transfers
- Flights to and from the location
Contact Details
About the Teacher
At Nalanda Retreat, our teacher training programs are crafted for those who lead with purpose. We partner with heart-led, world-renowned educators who blend the wisdom of tradition with the tools of modern teaching—helping you evolve into a confident, authentic Yin Yoga teacher.

The Body-Mind-Soul School is a Yoga Alliance-registered (RYS 300) training school based in India, founded by Dr. Alexandra Denkinger, M.D. (Acu)—a licensed acupuncturist and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher. The school blends Traditional Chinese Medicine, mindfulness, and Yin Yoga Therapy™ to offer integrative, transformational teacher training. Its ethos is rooted in exploring the connection between body, mind, and soul to cultivate harmony, clarity, and joy. At Nalanda Retreat, we are honoured to collaborate with the Body-Mind-Soul School to host these high-quality Yin Yoga teacher training programs.
Body-Mind-Soul School
The Body-Mind-Soul School is a Yoga Alliance-registered (RYS 300) training school based in India, founded by Dr. Alexandra Denkinger, M.D. (Acu)—a licensed acupuncturist and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher. The school blends Traditional Chinese Medicine, mindfulness, and Yin Yoga Therapy™ to offer integrative, transformational teacher training. Its ethos is rooted in exploring the connection between body, mind, and soul to cultivate harmony, clarity, and joy. At Nalanda Retreat, we are honoured to collaborate with the Body-Mind-Soul School to host these high-quality Yin Yoga teacher training programs.
Course Overview
Key Components
Yin Yoga Practice & Teaching
- 35 foundational Yin poses + wall, upper-body, and restorative variations
- Intelligent sequencing by meridian and Daoist element
- Functional vs. aesthetic alignment
- Use of props, trauma-aware teaching, and adaptive cueing
Meridian Theory & Energy Anatomy
- 12 meridians, chi flow, and the Five Elements
- Emotional mapping and healing through poses
- Acupressure integration and Dan Tien breathing
- Rebound as an energetic reset and nervous system support
Daily Immersion & Ritual
- Daily yin yoga classes, morning yang flows, and guided meditations
- Acupuncture sessions, Reiki, chanting circles, and beachside sunrise walks
- A training rhythm that supports integration, presence, and personal breakthrough
Key Components
Mindfulness & Emotional Healing
- Yin Yoga as meditation and mirror
- Visualization, mantra, Yoga Nidra, and energy ritual
- Circle sharing, safe space facilitation, and conscious connection
Yoga Philosophy & Anatomy Foundations (Online)
- 20 hours of yin yoga anatomy online: nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems
- 20 hours of yoga philosophy: Patanjali, Bhagavad Gita, chakras, koshas, prana, and the Eight Limbs
- Professional Development
- Practice teaching with feedback
- Class management, marketing, and ethical leadership
- Scope of practice and Yoga Alliance credentialing
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this 200-hour yin yoga teacher training course, you will:
- Be eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 with Yoga Alliance
- Receive a 200-hour Yin Yoga Therapy™ certification
- Gain tools to teach trauma-informed Yin Yoga classes with confidence
- Apply meridian theory, mindfulness, and acupressure in your teaching
- Create safe, inclusive spaces that foster healing and presence
- Design sequences that support emotional and physical transformation
This training is ideal for yoga teachers, movement educators, and dedicated practitioners seeking the best yin yoga teacher training to align teaching with depth, authenticity, and care.
FAQ's
Yes! This comprehensive 200-hour yin yoga teacher training includes Yin Yoga sequencing, meridian theory, trauma-informed cueing, functional anatomy, and energy-based practices like acupressure and meditation. You’ll graduate ready to lead deeply healing Yin Yoga classes with confidence.
You’ll be guided by experienced teachers from Nalanda, as well as expert faculty we collaborate with from respected institutions in India and around the world—including the Body-Mind-Soul School, known for blending yin yoga therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and mindfulness in their Yoga Alliance-certified programs.
Absolutely. You’ll receive a Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour certificate and a Yin Yoga Therapy™ practitioner diploma—both recognised worldwide, allowing you to teach Yin Yoga professionally in studios, online, or on retreats globally.
You’ll learn to sequence classes using the 12 meridians, understand emotional mapping through poses, and apply tools like acupressure, rebound, and Dan Tien breathing. Combined with mindfulness and trauma-informed teaching, you’ll be ready to hold space for deep physical and emotional transformation.
The 100-hour yin yoga teacher training provides a solid introduction to Yin Yoga, meridians, and therapeutic sequencing. The 200-hour program expands on that with deeper training in anatomy, Daoist energy systems, trauma-informed language, and professional development—plus an additional 40-hour online course in yoga philosophy and yin anatomy. It offers full RYT 200 certification and prepares you to teach with more depth, scope, and structure.