200-Hour Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training

Earn your 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification and deepen your path with Yin Yoga Therapy™ and mindfulness meditation. Join us in Goa for this immersive teacher training designed to balance body, mind, and teaching presence.

Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Recommended Age
18-60+

Inclusions

Accommodation: Beachside rooms with linens, bath towels, and daily housekeeping
Meals: Three nourishing vegetarian buffet meals per day on study days
Course Materials: Printed manuals for Yin Yoga, mindfulness, and anatomy
Certification: 200-hour Yoga Alliance teaching certificate (RYT 200)
Diploma: Yin Yoga Therapy™ practitioner certificate – Yin Yoga & Meditation module
Online Learning: 40-hour self-paced video course (anatomy & philosophy)
Beverages: Filtered water, herbal teas, and chai throughout the day
Amenities: Access to swimming pools, yoga shalas, gardens, and private beach
Connectivity: Wi-Fi in rooms and public spaces
Environment: Peaceful, smoke-free, and immersive setting for practice and study

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Transfers
Flights to and from the location

Course Overview

Mindfulness Meditation Foundations Definition, history, and evolution of mindfulness meditation. Yogic and Buddhist perspectives on the mind. Body scan, breath awareness, walking meditation, and emotional tracking. R.A.I.N method and four guidelines for daily practice Sequencing and structuring mindfulness sessions for group settings.
Psychology & Neuroscience of Mindfulness The nervous system and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Neuroplasticity, the default mode network, and cognitive re-patterning. Psychosomatic effects of meditation on the brain and body. Scientific research on meditation and emotional well-being.
Yin Yoga Therapy™ Foundations 35 yin yoga poses + upper-body, wall-supported, and modified postures. Fascia release, chi activation, and functional sequencing. Five Daoist Elements and the 12 energy meridians. Emotional and energetic significance of each posture. Yin vs yang tissues, alignment, and the therapeutic rebound.
Yoga Philosophy & Anatomy (Online – 40 Hours) 20 hours: Yoga anatomy and physiology. 20 hours: Yoga humanities (Eight Limbs, Yoga Sutras, chakras, koshas, etc.). Study anytime within one year of enrollment with active teacher support.
The Art of Teaching & Holding Space Trauma-aware cueing, sequencing, and ethical space holding. Group dynamics, active listening, and feedback integration. Peer teaching, practicum, and reflective teaching development
Daily Practice & Integration Daily Yin Yoga immersion and yang-style movement sessions. Morning and evening guided mindfulness meditation. Cacao ceremonies, chanting circles, yoga Nidra, and conscious connection. Sunrise walks, sharing circles, and Circles of Transformation

More About 200-Hour Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training

This immersive yin yoga teacher training in India is a foundational 200-hour program that combines Yin Yoga Therapy™ and mindfulness meditation with yoga philosophy, anatomy, and functional alignment. You’ll receive your Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification, along with a practitioner diploma in Yin Yoga & Meditation, part of the 700-hour Yin Yoga Therapy™ education.

Designed for teachers, aspiring instructors, and wellness professionals, this 3-week training explores how to guide restorative Yin Yoga sessions and mindfulness experiences rooted in subtle energy awareness, Buddhist principles, and the meridian system.

Held at Nalanda Retreat, one of the most trusted venues for yin yoga teacher training in Goa, this course also includes a 40-hour self-paced online module to complete your Yoga Alliance requirements. Whether you’re stepping into your teaching journey or continuing your education toward a 300 hour yin yoga teacher training, this program builds depth, clarity, and compassion into your practice.