History + Foundations + Beginnings

• Understand the roots of yin and how it differs from more yang-type movements physiologically, mentally, and spiritually.  

• Explore Daoism and yin-yang theory, and how it applies to modern-day practice.

Teaching and Leading

• Yin Sequencing: Learn how to assemble a yin class so it flows and has meaning, with guidance to design sequences that are simple, clear, and meaningful.  

• Yin Themes: Understand the importance of themes in yin classes, including classics like The Tao.  

• Holding Space: Learn the subtle differences that make you an outstanding yin teacher—how to hold space, be present, and strengthen communication skills.  

• Yin and Yang: Learn subtle yet powerful movements to guide qi, including how to integrate movement or stillness into yin practice.  

• Props: In-depth look at how to use props to modify poses effectively.  

• Yin Variations: How to adapt poses to feel more or less into the target area.

Anatomy
• The Hips: In-depth look at hip anatomy and a functional approach to yin.  

• The “blueprint” poses.  

• Work with myofascial release to understand anatomy and target areas.  

• Archetypes in Yin Yoga: Learn which poses to choose for different body types.  

• Understand ranges of motion, stretching, compression vs tension.  

• Understand skeletal variation and target areas.  

• Explore the intelligence of fascia.

Energy

• Explore movement of energy and the fundamentals of Qi.  

• Understand the importance of the rebound and savasana.  

• Compare Western and Eastern energy maps.  

• Understand the five phases/elements of TCM.  

• Explore pranayama for yin.

Teaching Practice & Course Requirements

• Teaching practice: You will have the opportunity to teach “real” students. This is non-compulsory but encouraged.  

• Students will receive pre-course resources and emails leading up to the course.  

• There is a homework component during the course.  

• To receive certification, students will need to complete a lesson plan assignment.
Investment & Deposit

• Course fee: $799  
• Your course fee includes a $200 non-refundable portion if you withdraw.

Inspire’s Foundational 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, transformative training designed for dedicated students ready to learn as teachers and practitioners. Across five immersions spanning over 5 months, you’ll explore yoga’s breadth—from its ancient philosophy to practical teaching skills—learning to lead with authenticity, integrity, and care.

We offer three approaches to Yoga—Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin—delivering a blended, exciting learning experience. Our approach weaves Classical Non-Dual Tantrik tradi wisdom with modern, embodied movement: functional movement, somatics, and a trauma-informed mindset that honours every body. You’ll emerge with practical teaching tools and skills, a deeply personal practice, and the confidence to guide students with clarity, compassion, and respectful acknowledgement of individual needs.