The Yin Path

30hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training

A Yoga Australia–accredited 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training that goes beyond the standard 25-hour format.

Led by Janita Doelken and Alessia Frisina, The Yin Path combines functional anatomy, fascia science, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and embodied practice with an exploration of the Power of Language and the Art of Touch.

Through theory, practice and hands-on learning, you'll develop the knowledge, confidence and sensitivity to teach Yin Yoga with greater purpose and authenticity.

Whether you are a yoga teacher or a dedicated practitioner, this training will support you to hold safe, grounded, and meaningful Yin Yoga spaces for yourself and others.

DATES: March 6th & 7th + 13th & 14th, 2027 (10am - 6.15pm)

INVESTMENT: $1,150 (payment plans available)

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What Makes This Training Different

30 hours (not 25): More time for integration, practice teaching, observation, and embodied learning

  • 30 Hours of Yoga Australia Accredited Learning

    Five additional hours beyond the standard 25-hour format, allowing more time for practice, exploration and integration. 

  • Fascia Science & Functional Anatomy

    Understand the role of fascia, connective tissue, skeletal variation and the nervous system in Yin Yoga. Learn to work with target areas and adapt postures to individual bodies rather than fixed shapes.

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Explore TCM theory, including meridians, Qi, the Five Elements seasonal relationships. Deepen your understanding through a dedicated session with a qualified TCM doctor, including Q&A and an experiential Yin & Pin practice.

  • The Power of Language

    Explore how words, silence and presence shape the experience of Yin. Learn to guide with clarity, use intentional and invitational language, and create space for deeper awareness.

  • The Art of Touch

    Explore the role of conscious, consent-based touch in Yin Yoga. Learn how supportive touch, presence and sensitivity can enrich the experience while honouring each student's individual needs and boundaries.

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What You'll Learn

1. Foundations of Yin Yoga

What Yin is, where it comes from, and why it matters

  • History and evolution of Yin Yoga 

  • Yin & Yang theory as a lens for practice, teaching, and life

  • Yin as a practice of stillness, surrender, and internal awareness

  • Physical and energetic benefits of long-held, passive postures

2.Anatomy of a Yin Practice

How Yin works in the body

  • Fascia: structure, function, layers, and adaptability

  • Fascia’s relationship to the autonomic nervous system

  • Rethinking “stretching” in Yin

  • Joint anatomy, skeletal variation, and range of motion

  • Functional rather than aesthetic alignment2

3. Yin Yoga Asana & Functional Application

How poses actually function

  • Key differences between Yin and Yang asana

  • Core Yin postures and their functional intent

  • Rebounds as an essential part of nervous system and fascial integration

  • Intelligent use of props to support safety, longevity, and depth

  • Prioritising time, sensation, and awareness over intensity

6.The Power of Language

How we speak shapes how students experience

  • Invitational vs directive language

  • Somatic, sensation-based cueing

  • Crafting authentic, embodied dialogue

  • Practical cueing tools for Yin

  • Introduction to Yoga Nidra and guided rest

4.Traditional Chinese Medicine & Energetics

Energy, meridians, and emotional terrain

  • Nervous system through both Western and TCM lenses

  • Meridian theory: pathways, organ pairs, and elements

  • The meridian–emotion connection

  • Seasonal wisdom and Five Element theory4

5.Breath Awareness & Regulation

Breath as a bridge between body and mind

  • Anatomy of breathing and fascial connection

  • Breath and nervous system regulation

  • The vagus nerve and parasympathetic activation

  • Yin-appropriate breath practices

  • Integrating breath seamlessly into Yin classes

9. Sequencing with Intention

How to build intelligent Yin classes

  • Physical, energetic, and TCM-based sequencing approaches

  • Theming and meaning-making

  • Structuring a Yin class (opening, shapes, rebounds, savasana)

  • Experiencing sequences in your own body before teaching

7.The Art of Touch

Touch as communication, not correction

  • Touch as a form of language

  • Qualities of conscious, attuned touch

  • Consent, presence, and nervous system safety

  • CALMER framework for touch

  • Supportive holds, grounding, meridian tracing, and acupressure

10. Integration, Practice & Embodiment

Turning knowledge into lived teaching

  • Layered teaching practice (physical, functional, energetic)

  • Adapting poses for real student scenarios

  • Somatic language practice

  • Theme weaving

  • Reflection, feedback, and self-inquiry

8. Supporting Diverse Students

Teaching with sensitivity and adaptability

  • Verbal and physical support strategies

  • Intro to teaching pregnancy and postpartum students

  • Working with injuries and pain-awareness

  • Normalising props, options, and rest

A Typical Day on The Yin Path

Each day moves between theory, practice and embodied exploration, giving you time to understand, experience and integrate what you learn.

  • Morning Movement Practice: Begin by connecting with your body and arriving in the space.

  • Theory & Discussion: Explore the day's core topic, with space for questions, reflection and conversation.

  • Experiential Learning: Bring concepts to life through practical exercises and direct experience.

  • Lunch Break: Time to rest, nourish and connect.

  • Asana Lab: Explore Yin postures and practical applications related to the morning's theory.

  • Group Practice: Experience and apply your learning through shared exploration and teaching exercises.

  • Daily Integration: Summarise key insights, reflect and ask any remaining questions.

  • Public Yin Class: Attend a guided class to observe and experience the principles explored throughout the day. Attendance is an essential component of the training requirements.

  • Journaling & Reflection: Record your felt experience, observations and insights to deepen your learning.

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What's Included

  • 30-hour Yoga Australia–accredited training (Four days across two weekends)

  • Comprehensive training manual

  • Dedicated TCM doctor session and Yin & Pin practice

  • Practical teaching and personalised feedback

  • Eight ready-to-teach Yin sequences to take home

  • One week of unlimited Grass Roots Yoga classes

  • Private group for connection and ongoing support

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Who Is This Training For?

Yoga teachers looking to expand their skills and dedicated practitioners wanting to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga.

No previous anatomy or TCM knowledge is required.

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Investment

$1,150

  • Payment plans available.

  • Inclusive of 10-day unlimited membership at Grass Roots (between March 6th - March 14th)

  • Mentoring and opportunities to teach community classes at Grass Roots

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Optional Day Retreat

  • To support integration beyond the training, participants are invited to attend an optional Day Retreat.

    “Yin-tention” Retreat

    A dedicated space to integrate your learning through longer practices, reflection, and rest.

    • Training participants receive 10% off the retreat

    • Ideal for deepening embodiment and nervous system integration

    (Retreat details and location provided separately.)

Your Teachers

Janita Doelken

Originally from Germany, I’ve lived in many countries and can call Australia home for 14 years. It was through injury recovery that I discovered yoga and its healing benefits, and I never looked back. It has been the one constant companion over the past 16 years of my life and years in the busy corporate world, watching people lose their 'Yin,' reminded me to keep this practice close. Motherhood deeply inspires my teaching, and I draw from it often. The most beautiful part of teaching is witnessing students discover that this practice is a path to deeper connection. We are always learning and evolving. Let Yin be something we carry for a lifetime.

Alessia Frisina

I first discovered yoga in my early twenties, when I travelled to India on a spiritual quest. I flirted with the practice for years until, in 2017, I returned to Rishikesh to deepen my studies and complete my teacher training. The birth of my children brought a profound insight into my practice and teaching and drew me closer to the Yin practice. Meeting what comes fully is one of the goals of yoga, and in labour I discovered Yin’s invitation to soften into each sensation. Rather than resisting “contractions,” I found myself yielding into expansion, like a long-held posture melting into stillness. In that space of surrender, I learned to listen deeply to my body’s wisdom. This realisation now nourishes my practice, teaching, and mothering.

Both teachers bring years of experience in Yin Yoga, trauma-aware teaching, and embodied facilitation, offering a balanced blend of knowledge, presence, and care.

FAQ

  • Yes. Monthly instalments are available plus $100 admin fee.

  • We recommend at least 2 year of yoga practice in a yoga studio with teachers so that you have a good understanding and grasp of the practice of yoga, an introductory understanding of philosophy, basic alignment principles and that this is an offering that truly speaks to you.

    In the application process, we do ask for a reference letter from one of your main teachers. This will help us to better understand who you are as an applicant and to see if this is a program that will benefit your needs.

  • Please sign up via the buttons on this page or email admin@grassrootsyoga.com

  • Grass Roots 30hr YTT requires 100% in-person attendance to receive a certificate of completion.

  • The Yin Path 30-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is consciously registered with Yoga Australia, the peak body for yoga in Australia. We value supporting local organisations.

  • Yes! By successfully completing all requirements for The Yin. Path’s 30hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training Program you will receive a certificate of completion at the 30-Hour Level (CPD).

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  • “What I loved most was the balance, not all theory, not all practice. Seeing what we learned immediately applied through props, movement, and hands-on work was incredibly valuable.”
    — Corrie

  • “There’s a real synergy between Janita and Alessia. The way they teach together brings clarity, depth, and a strong sense of structure to the learning.”

    — Sophie

  • “The training offers a beautiful balance of education and practice, supporting both the physical and mental aspects of Yin. It feels deeply nourishing and incredibly well held.”

    — Kelly

  • “I loved so many aspects of the training. Janita and Alessia are great teachers, and the focus on both the physical and mental aspects of Yin, including the meridians, really brought the practice to life.”

    — Janneke