200 hour Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Sep-Oct 2026

Sep 21
Oct 10, 2026

This Yoga Alliance 200-hour Teacher Training bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary science, equipping teachers with tools that restore balance, awaken awareness, and cultivate a profound body–mind–soul connection.

Here we cover all essential foundations of yoga with a specialized focus on Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Nervous System Regulation, including 40 hours of self-paced online study.

Incl. program, accommodation & two daily meals on study days.

200 hour Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Sep-Oct 2026

Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra are not only practices of stillness and rest – they are gateways to reshaping the brain’s capacity to Nervous System Regulation, fostering release and resilience. Modern neuroscience shows that deep states of relaxation, such as those accessed through Yoga Nidra, activate neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to rewire, release old patterns, and build new pathways of calm, focus, and clarity. Combined with slow meditative depth of Yin Yoga, these practices create a fertile ground for nervous system regulation, mindful presence, and inner healing.

This 200-hour Yoga Alliance Training bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary neuroscience, giving you space and time to embody and then teach these two modalities. Equipping teachers with tools that restore balance, awaken awareness, and cultivate a profound body–mind–soul connection is one of the greatest gifts we can offer to the modern world of yoga.

“In stillness, we find not emptiness, but fullness. In rest, we discover not laziness, but the most profound action of all—the
return to our true nature. Become a guide for this essential journey home.”

Yin Yoga

This training is designed to build a strong foundation for both your personal practice and your teaching journey. You will be guided into the principles of Yin Yoga, interwoven with Taoist philosophy, the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Meridians, and the healing flow of chi.

Together, we will explore all about the Yin side of yoga – from functional alignment, adapting to the uniqueness of each body to the nature of yin tissues and how to safely stretch and strengthen them. We will journey through the body’s meridians and discover how to activate, balance, and harmonize chi energy in our yin poses.

You will master to craft intelligent sequences, guide students with skill and care, and weave together the physical and energetic benefits of Yin Yoga into a deeply transformative experience.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a guided meditation practice that takes you into the state between wakefulness and sleep, where deep relaxation and heightened awareness meet, creating space for the nervous system to regulate and restore.

While resting comfortably in Savasana, the practitioner is guided into this liminal state – a gentle yet profound way to raise consciousness, release tension, pain, and fear, and discover tools for navigating life’s challenges with greater ease.

Yoga Nidra allows us to sink into the subconscious, uncover hidden patterns, and gently recondition the mind. By letting go and entering a state of non-doing, we meet ourselves in stillness, where old conditionings can be recognized and transformed into supportive ways of being.

In its advanced form, Yoga Nidra becomes a transformative practice that nurtures inner growth, harmony, and peace – raising and shifting states of consciousness while cultivating compassion and allowing mind and heart to resonate on a higher level.

In this space of deep rest and awareness, between consciousness and unconsciousness, we reconnect with what the soul already knows – awakening clarity, joy, and inner freedom.

The Science of Nervous System Regulation

Neuroplasticity & Brain Rewiring: Learn how these practices literally reshape the brain, creating new neural pathways that support well-being, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth.

Polyvagal Theory Integration: Understand how Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra specifically activate the parasympathetic nervous system, moving students from survival states into thriving, connected awareness.

Mindfulness-Based Healing: Discover how conscious stillness and guided awareness create optimal conditions for suppressed emotions release and healing, stress reduction, and profound personal transformation.

3-Week Immersion

In this 3-week immersion in beautiful Bali, you will explore Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Nervous System Regulation as powerful pathways to healing and transformation.

This journey takes you through theory, practice, sequencing, and the art of holding space. With a focus on meridian activation, chi flow, and nervous system regulation, you will learn how Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra release tension, build resilience, and support both physical and emotional well-being.

To deepen this ability to adapt and flow in life, we integrate the Taoist healing system of the Five Elements. You will discover how to weave these elements and TCM meridians not only into Yin Yoga but also into Yoga Nidra – through body rotation, breath awareness, and visualization – learning to guide chi to release what depletes and strengthen what nourishes.

Together, we will also explore your personal BaZi (Chinese astrology) birth chart, uncovering strengths, imbalances, and innate potential. The aim is to develop the skills to create and guide Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions that meet individual needs, using their therapeutic tools as pathways to deep healing and transformation.

With abundant opportunities for a hands-on teaching practice, you will gain the confidence to hold space for others, integrating both physical and energetic aspects into your classes. Mindfulness principles weave through the training, connecting body and mind in a meditative way that allows energy to flow and healing to unfold.

Under the guidance of Jenny Stark  and Radha Wijaya, this immersion is a journey into refined self-practice, embodied mind–body healing, and the evolution of your authentic voice as a teacher.

+ 40 hours Self-Paced Online Course

To complete a solid foundation for your general Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher 200Hr Certification and a deep understanding of yoga in all its variations we offer you an additional 40-hour self-paced online video course. Of these 40 hours 20 hours are dedicated to anatomy and physiology, and 20 hours will focus on general yoga humanities.

The Anatomy 20 hours Online Course will look into the anatomy of the muscular and skeletal body, as well as the human physiology like the nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection, cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems and the respiratory system as they relate to yoga practice.

In the Yoga Humanities 20 Hours Online Course we share details about general yoga history, philosophy and foundations like the eight limbs and Patanjali’s yoga sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. You will get to know about the Chakras, Koshas, Prana Vaayus, Kleshas and more.

Both these video courses are independent from the in-person module you can start anytime after the complete sign-up and you will have one year time to go through the material at your own pace. Our team is always available for active support throughout this process.

After the in-person immersion, you will receive with successful examination your Diploma as Yin Yoga Therapy™ & Yoga Nidra teacher right away, but only after the completion of the online courses, you will be able to register as an RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra 200 hr Certification

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION,
MINDFULNESS, NEUOSIENCE, YOGA NIDRA,
YIN YOGA & YOGA FOUNDATIONS

200 hrs / 3 weeks + 40hrs online

The Yin Yoga Practice

  • The Art of Stillness
  • Functional and energetic aspects of the poses
  • Propping principles & Modifications
  • Trauma-sensitive Safe Space approach
  • Sequencing Mastery

Taoist Wisdom & Chi Flow

  • Introduction to Chi
  • The wisdom of the Dan Tiens & Internal Alchemy
  • 12 primary TCM Meridians
  • The 3 different ways to activate chi flow in Yin pose
  • The transformative power of the rebound

Yoga Nidra Mastery

  • Design, structuring and guiding Yoga Nidra sessions
  • Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s traditional systematic methodology
  • Sankalpa & Intention
  • Therapeutic Applications: supporting trauma recovery, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain
  • Advanced Practice: creating tailor-made Yoga Nidra sessions for individual needs
  • Five Element Integration: weaving Taoist wisdom and personal BaZi (Chinese Astrology) birth charts into advanced scripts

Meridian & Five Element Nidra

  • Integrating TCM Meridians into Yoga Nidra
  • Organs & Emotions correspondences of the Five Elements
  • Five Element Adaptation Types
  • Qualities of Each Type: adapted and maladapted expressions
  • Keys for harmonious adaptation for each type
  • BaZi Astrology Basics: understanding and reading elemental birth charts

The Science of Nervous System Regulation & Restoration

  • Neuroscience & Integration: brain function and nervous system regulation
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity
  • Stress Physiology
  • Stress Response stages and progression
  • Perception & Expectation: how mindset shapes experience
  • Allostasis & Adaptation – maintaining balance through change
  • Maladaptation – early warning signs and long-term outcome

Traditional Yoga Philosophy and Foundations

  • History and people
  • Overview of different yoga styles
  • The 8 limbs of yoga
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Pranayama
  • Chakras, Koshas, Prana Vaayus, Kleshas
  • Mudras & Mantras
  • Spiritual Concepts

Yoga Anatomy & Functional Approach to Yoga

  • Muscular and skeletal system
  • Biomechanical principles, joints and their movements
  • Physiology such as nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive systems, respiratory system as they relate to the practice
  • Yin Tissue, Fascia & Sensory Processing
  • Aesthetic vs. functional alignment
  • Compression vs. tension

Professional Development

  • Class management & general professionalism
  • Credentialing process with Yoga Alliance
  • Ethical guidelines for a yin yoga teacher and yoga Nidra guide
  • Responsibility, equity and accountability
  • Scope of practice & Code of Conduct

Hands-On Teaching Practice

  • Practice & refine teaching with constructive feedback
  • Holding space for deep emotional processing and release
  • Master voice, pacing, and energetic presence
  • Master the art of creating safe & transformational class experiences
  • Individualised one-on-one sessions

Daily Practice

  • Sunrise Meditation
  • Invigorating morning class of yoga or embodiment practices for energy balance
  • Yoga Nidra practice
  • Yin Yoga Immersion

Sunset Circles

  • Authentic relating practices
  • Connective communication games & sharing circles
  • Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony

200 HOURS Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra

Certificate

Foundational YOGA ALLIANCE Teacher Training
YIN YOGA & YOGA NIDRA Diploma

  • With successful completion of the program, students will receive a general Yoga Alliance-affiliated 200-hrs Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from The Body-Mind-Soul Centre (RYS 300 – registered school with Yoga Alliance).
  • Additionally, students will receive a Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Diploma which is a building block for our 700 hours of Yin Yoga Therapy™ education as a component of Alexandra Denkinger M.D.(ACU) physical therapy practice, licensed and registered as Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture M.D.(ACU) by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, affiliated with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500) and owner of The Body-Mind-Soul Centre (RYS 300).
Yin Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance - Bali

Venue

Welcome to Suly Garden Villas, where tradition and ecology unite for a brighter future. Set amongst beautiful Balinese rice fields and lush greenery, Suly Garden Villas offers its guests peace and tranquillity with a truly authentic ancient Balinese vibe spread over a wide-ranging area.
Isabelle Bech

“Looking back on my training, my heart overflows with love and gratitude. I’ve gained not only profound knowledge but also a deeper understanding of myself—a gift I never anticipated receiving in such abundance.

The location itself felt like an extension of the practice: spacious, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful. It provided the perfect environment to delve into this sacred work, offering a sense of grounding and inspiration with every step.

What stands out most to me is the immense support from the teachers. Their guidance and compassion created a safe space for growth, exploration, and healing.

One of the most beautiful aspects of the training was the focus on our group dynamic. The emphasis on sharing circles and open discussions allowed us to connect not just as students but as a community of hearts and souls.

This training has been a gift in every sense of the word, and I couldn’t recommend it more to anyone seeking not only to deepen their understanding of yin yoga but also to embark on a path of self-discovery and connection. My gratitude for this experience and for the incredible teachers is truly beyond words.”

Isabelle Bech, Netherlands
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