200 hour Yin, Sound & Ceremony June-July 2026

A 200-Hour Yoga Alliance-Certified Immersion into Somatic Wisdom, Vibrational Medicine & Sacred Ritual

In a world that often moves too fast and asks too much, this immersive 200-hour training invites you into the power of pause, presence, and profound healing. It is more than a yoga teacher training – this is a sacred journey into the synergy of Yin Yoga, Sound Healing, and Ceremonial Cacao, designed for those who wish to guide others in the art of slowing down, softening deeply, and reconnecting with soul through somatic, vibrational, and ancestral practices.

At the heart of this program lies the stillness of Yin Yoga – its long-held, floor-based postures providing a container for deep inner listening. This receptive practice becomes even more powerful when merged with the therapeutic frequencies of Sound Healing: gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and mindfulness.

You’ll learn how to play singing bowls and use these instruments to create transformative journeys that regulate the nervous system, awaken energetic flow, and nurture emotional release.

With the addition of Ceremonial Cacao Facilitation, this training steps further into the realm of ritual. Cacao, once revered by the Maya and Aztecs as “the food of the gods”, becomes a potent heart-opening ally, deepening connection, intuition, and the capacity to hold sacred space.

You will learn not only the science and spiritual wisdom behind this plant medicine, but also how to confidently design and lead cacao ceremonies with integrity and creativity.

3-Week Immersion

Immerse yourself in three life-changing weeks where sacred traditions meet modern embodiment practices in a transformative, hands-on learning experience. This is a soulful immersion for yoga teachers, healers, seekers, therapists, and creatives who wish to offer deeper experiences in today’s wellness space.

This in-depth training interweaves the therapeutic stillness of Yin Yoga with the vibrational magic of Sound Healing and the heart-opening ritual of Ceremonial Cacao, offering a unique and expansive foundation for deep personal growth and multidimensional professional development as a facilitator, yoga teacher, and sacred space holder.

While Yin Yoga provides the structural anchor of this journey, the sound healing and cacao ceremony facilitation components stand as powerful modalities in their own right—each capable of being practiced and offered independently. You’ll graduate fully prepared to lead yin yoga sessions, sound baths, and cacao ceremonies with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

This three-week program offers a complete path into experiential theory, practical application, and the subtle art of sacred facilitation. By integrating these powerful modalities with depth and integrity, you’ll gain both the inner foundation and the outer skill set to guide others with presence, power, and heart.

Through experiential learning, ancient teachings, modern science, and practical facilitation skills, you’ll explore:

• The dimensions of Yin Yoga Therapy™, including meridian theory, chi flow, fascia release, and trauma-aware guidance
• The vibrational medicine of Sound Healing – how to play and integrate singing bowls and soundscape into your classes and rituals.
• The sacred art of Cacao Ritual, including correct preparation of ceremonial cacao, altar creation, intention setting, and ceremonial space design
• How to hold space with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
• Daily embodied practices, including meditation, breathwork, sunrise and sunset circles, Yoga Nidra, ecstatic movement, kirtan and mantra chanting

With guidance from your experienced lead trainer Manuela Sauter (find out more about her here) and other guest facilitators, sound healers and artists – each sharing wisdom from diverse lineages – you’ll not only evolve as a practitioner and facilitator, but also embark on your own awakening journey.

40 Hours Self-Paced Online Course

To complete your Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher certification and provide a well-rounded, rooted understanding of yoga’s wider context, we offer a 40-hour self-paced online video course covering all relevant general yoga foundations.

The online modules are designed to be completely independent from the in-person module.

20 Hours Anatomy & Physiology

Explore the anatomy of the muscular and skeletal systems, and deepen your understanding of human physiology—including the nervous system (fight, flight, freeze, vagal theory), cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and digestive systems.

20 Hours Yoga Humanities

Dive into yoga’s philosophical roots: the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Explore core frameworks like the 8 Limbs of Yoga, the Koshas, Chakras, Prana Vayus, and Kleshas, giving you the spiritual and intellectual grounding to hold space with wisdom and clarity.

These video courses are independent and accessible anytime after you complete your registration. You will have one year to dive into them at your own pace, with our team available for ongoing support along the way.

Upon completing the in-person immersion and final assessments, you will immediately receive your Yin Yoga Therapy™ and Sound & Cacao Ceremony Facilitator certificates. Once the online modules are completed, you’ll be eligible to register as an RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.

This program is for you if:

• You feel called to deepen your practice and start teaching yoga with the subtle power of Yin and vibrational healing
• You’re ready to step into the role of sacred space-holder and ceremony guide
• You want to bridge modern somatic science with ancient spiritual traditions
• You thrive in a nourishing and transformative environment within a conscious community
• You desire a Yoga Alliance-recognized 200-hour certification and a Sound Healing & Cacao Ceremony Facilitator Diploma

By the end of the training, you’ll be prepared and certified to:

• Teach intelligent sequenced, trauma-aware Yin Yoga classes
• Integrate Sound Healing into yoga, meditation, and private sessions
• Lead authentic and heart-centered Cacao Ceremonies
• Hold safe, inclusive, and sacred spaces for personal and collective transformation

You will leave this program certified to facilitate Yin Yoga, Sound Healing Sessions, and Sacred Cacao Ceremonies – equipped not only with technical tools and practice, but with the lived experience and confidence to hold space for deep emotional and energetic transformation.

Whether you’re seeking personal development, professional evolution, or a calling to guide others into sacred stillness and ceremony—this training is your gateway to a more rooted, radiant, and soul-led life.

Join us and step into the path of the sacred facilitator. You’ll leave not just with a certificate, but with an open heart and the tools to guide others back to theirs.