Yin Yoga Teacher Training
A Balanced Planet Yoga Teacher Training
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Stillness, the Five Elements & the Art of the Long Hold
October 2–4, 2026
30-Hour Certification · Yoga Alliance YACEP Credit · Led by Cheryl, Jenna & Bob
Slow down, drop in, and learn to teach the quiet practice — a weekend immersion weaving the physical practice of Yin with energetic theory and the five elements.
The Practice of Slowing Down
Embark on an enriching Yin Yoga Teacher Training that interweaves the ancient practice of yoga with the insights of energetic theory and the five elements. This immersion blends time-honored and innovative approaches to deepen both your personal practice and your teaching — so you can hold space for stillness with confidence.
Upon completing this program you will receive a 30-Hour Yin Teacher Training Certificate and continuing-education credit through Yoga Alliance's YACEP program.
"In the stillness of the long hold, the real practice begins."
Inside the Training
Twelve lessons spanning the roots, science, energetics, and craft of teaching Yin — grounded in the lineage of Grilley, Powers, and Bernie Clark.
Roots & Philosophy
- The history & lineage of Yin
- Samkhya, the Yoga Sutras & Taoism
- Mindfulness & the mindful body
The Body
- Functional anatomy: fascia & connective tissue
- Skeletal variation & the Goldilocks zone
- The spine, hips, psoas & knees
Energetics
- The Three Tattvas of Yin
- The five elements, meridians & Qi
- The subtle body: chakras, vayus & granthis
Teaching Craft
- Sequencing: meridian-based & seasonal classes
- Theming, voice & counterposes
- Props, cueing & the art of holding space
Every Body
- Hypermobility, larger bodies & aging
- Athletes & dense connective tissue
- Prenatal, postnatal & trauma-informed Yin
Who It's For
Certified teachers expanding their offerings, and dedicated students ready to deepen their practice. No prior Yin certification required — just a willingness to slow down.
Come as you are. Leave able to teach the quiet.
How We Teach Yin
This isn't a training about achieving the perfect shape. It's about learning to teach real bodies with intelligence, honesty, and care.
Form Follows Function
A pose's purpose isn't how it looks — it's the stress it creates in a specific tissue, in a specific body. You'll learn to teach the Goldilocks zone: not too much, not too little, but the sustainable edge where the tissue is engaged and the breath stays calm. We cue experiences, not shapes.
Trauma-Informed & Every Body
Stillness doesn't feel safe for everyone. You'll learn to offer choice, respect autonomy, and normalize coming out of a pose — and to teach with skill for hypermobile students, larger bodies, aging bodies, athletes, and pregnancy. No two bodies are the same inside, and good teaching begins there.
"We stop measuring students against an external ideal — and start helping each one inhabit their own body more intelligently."
A Stepping Stone to Your 300HR
Working toward your RYT 500? This 30-Hour Yin Teacher Training, taken together with our 50-Hour Advanced YTT (80 hours total), can substitute one elective module of Balanced Planet Yoga's 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. It's a hands-on, in-person way to earn credit toward your advanced certification while learning a practice you'll love to teach.
Note: the Raja module remains required and cannot be substituted.
To Register
Click below to head to our Arketa platform and reserve your spot. This is a registered YACEP course and counts toward continuing education for yoga teachers.
Register on Arketa
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend if I'm not a certified yoga teacher?
Absolutely! Immersive trainings like this can deeply advance and elevate your mindset, philosophy, and personal practice. At the end of the training you'll receive a participation certificate and be invited to support your fellow trainees in their test-out classes.
How proficient in Yin do I need to be?
You don't need to be experienced in Yin to join us. A regular yoga practice of any style is helpful — even if Yin itself is new to you. It's also useful to have some idea of what the practice of Yin Yoga entails before you arrive.
What are the certification requirements if I plan to teach Yin?
- Complete all training hours
- Pass the 40-question final exam
- Submit (and receive feedback on) a properly themed and sequenced 60-minute class lesson
- Teach a 60-minute Yin class on BPY's schedule
What if I have a scheduling conflict and have to miss a few hours?
Do your very best to attend in its entirety — but we understand life happens. If you need to miss time, let us know ASAP so we can record any lectures or classes for you to watch later. All content must be watched, with notes taken, to receive a certificate.
Have another question? Email us at getbliss@balancedplanetyoga.com.
Meet Your Trainers
Three experienced teachers guiding you through the weekend.
Cheryl Van Sciver
E-RYT 500 · Lead Trainer
Founder of Balanced Planet Yoga and lead trainer of its 200- and 300-hour programs. Cheryl brings depth in yoga philosophy and a warm, grounded teaching style to the stillness of Yin.
Jenna Kelly
E-RYT 500 · Co-Trainer
Co-lead of BPY's teacher trainings, Jenna pairs strong anatomical knowledge with an intuitive feel for energetics — helping trainees understand both the body and the breath of the practice.
Robert Healey
Co-Trainer
Bob brings a calm, steady presence to the Yin practice, guiding trainees into long holds, stillness, and the restorative art of yoga nidra.
Learn to Teach the Quiet
Join us October 2–4, 2026 for a weekend of stillness, study, and slow, spacious practice — and walk away ready to share Yin with your own students.