200hr Yin Yoga teacher training
200hr Yin Yoga Hybrid Teacher Training
Learn the art of teaching and creating a safe and supportive Yin Yoga class suitable for all skeletal variations and health conditions. Learn the sacred formula to truly hold space and allow people to unravel and disentangle from whatever they need using open language & mindful prop placement.
Gain the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and buddhism to intelligently and creatively express and deliver a holistic offering that ensures your future students both feel calm and centred.Â
This course is now delivered in a hybrid method making pursuing your passion even more affordable and accessible! With half of the training delivered online and the other half in a retreat style setting on the Gold Coast in a place we like to call Paradise Valley.
Accommodation options are available to stay in close proximity to the training centre & enjoy the tranquility of living in complete serenity during your immersion. Eat. Sleep. Yoga. Repeat.
At the Essence of Living Academy on the Gold Coast Australia we are deeply dedicated to training outstanding yin yoga teachers. Our teachers are well-respected and sought after in the yoga industry. Essence of Living yin yoga teachers are trained in a respectful manner in order to honour the traditions of this practice while also remaining considerate of the ever-evolving yoga world.
The Essence of Living Yin Yoga (200HR) training takes place on the stunning Gold Coast, Australia. Our training program truly over delivers, providing you with 40hrs of face-to-face learning, along with an extensive online learning and assessment component that can be done anywhere, anytime. Find out course dates, requirements and a course overview below.
This course will give you all you need to be able to teach professionally & successfully in the industry.
WHAT OUR graduate STUDENTs SAY
The Yin yoga Teacher Course with Essence of Living and Michelle was life changing.
I had always been curious about the deeper reasons behind Yin practice, wondering why it left me feeling so balanced, restored, and peaceful.
Taking this course with Michelle turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve made.
She brings a holistic approach to teaching, which helped me see Yin in a whole new way, not just as a practice but as a journey into understanding myself.
Michelle led us through each aspect of Yin, connecting the foundations and philosophy with the physical side of the practice.
She didn’t just explain what to do; she showed us why it matters.
Learning about meridians, the body’s energy lines, and the principles that guide Yin practice opened my eyes to the deeper workings of the body and mind.
I was also fascinated by the ways Yin practice aligns with traditional Eastern teachings, especially with the influence of Buddhism that she shared.
I loved how these teachings added layers of meaning and purpose to the practice, making it more than just a series of movements.
One of the most inspiring parts of the course was how Michelle integrated her 25 years of experience.
Her stories and insights were full of wisdom, and each lesson felt like a gift from her own journey.
She has such a natural way of sharing knowledge that it doesn’t feel like learning in a traditional sense — it feels like an invitation to explore and understand at a deeper level.
Knowing that she has dedicated so many years to studying, practicing, and teaching made everything she shared feel incredibly valuable and genuine.
I came away from the course with so much more than just knowledge.
I felt enriched, inspired, and motivated to continue my Yin journey with a new sense of purpose.
The experience was truly profound, and I am grateful for the guidance and insights Michelle shared with us 🙏🦋
Maria
24th - 28th March 2025
Lectures and training:Â 5 days in person | Monday - Friday | 7am - 2pm | Lifetime Access to Online Content
Where:Â Gold Coast Hinterland
ASSESSMENT
In order to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a yoga teacher, there are a number of assessments required as a part of the course.
- 40 x yin yoga classes which can be done either online or with your favourite teacher.
- 8 x observation report
- 2 x one hour class deliveries (one completed in the face to face component with your fellow teacher trainees to other to be filmed at home either by yourself or with a student & sent in for review)
- 1 written exam
- 2 x Yoga Centre Reports
- 3 x 1000 word reflective essays/book reports
- 2 x 500 word reflective essays/book reports (Insight Yoga - Sarah Powers & Yin Yoga - Paul Grilley)
- 2 x 500 word reflective essays/book reports (The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching - Thich Nhat Hanh & The Dhammapada - Eknath Easwaran)
- 3 x two minute presentations on assorted topics
- Develop client screening appraisal
- Personal Development plan
- 7 x online course modules - Yoga History & Philosophy | Ayurveda | Nutrition | Anatomy | Personal Trainer | Special Populations | Pregnancy & Postnatal Fitness
Many of these pieces of assessment will be delivered during your training, however you do have a total of 6 months to complete all of your assessment.
REQUIRED READING
There are a number of books required to complete the course, these will be referenced within the training. You do not have to read them cover to cover before training commences.
- Insight Yoga – Sarah Powers
- Yin Yoga – Paul Grilley
- The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching – Thich Nhat Hanh
- The Dhammapada – Eknath Easwaran
- The Heart of Yoga Developing a personal practice by T. K. V. Desikahar
- Breathe Bend Blossom – Michelle Merrifield (purchase in studio or online)
Online retailers we suggest to find your materials include Book Depository, Amazon and AbeBooks. Fishpond.
Course Facilitators
Meet our lovely teachers
Michelle Cassidy
Erin Bourne
Johnny Yang
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Michelle has been running Essence of Living since 2004 and these teacher trainings are truly her passion. She would LOVE to discuss any questions you have! Book a call with her!
don’t see a time your like ? click herecourse curriculum
history & philosophy of yoga
Techniques, Training and Practice
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy and Physiology
Buddhism Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Practicum
Group yoga Training
exercise programming
special populations
client screening
business skills
nutrition
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