The Yin Path

30hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training

August 2026 | Yoga Australia (CPD) Accredited

Immerse yourself in the art, philosophy, and practice of Yin Yoga through this 30-hour Yoga Australia–accredited Teacher Training, designed to deepen your personal practice and refine your teaching skills with clarity, confidence, and care.

Co-facilitated by Janita Doelken and Alessia Frisina, this training offers a heart-centred, embodied approach to Yin Yoga, blending modern anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mindful sequencing, the power of language and the art of touch.

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.

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What Makes This Training Different

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

  • Yoga Australia accredited

  • Strong focus on practical skills, including hands-on assists and teaching language

  • TCM special guest teacher: Learn directly from a qualified TCM doctor, connecting meridian theory to Yin practice

  • Structured, progressive learning: Each weekend builds on the last so knowledge is integrated, not overwhelming

  • Closing ceremony: To honour the journey, reflect, and complete the training with intention

By the End of This Training, You Will Feel Confident To:

  • Teach a complete Yin Yoga class safely and effectively

  • Sequence Yin classes with clarity, intention, and theme

  • Use props and modifications to support diverse bodies

  • Offer mindful, consent-based assists and supportive touch

  • Understand the energetic and physical effects of Yin postures

  • Integrate TCM meridian theory into your teaching in an accessible way

  • Use precise, compassionate language to guide students into stillness

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Training Structure & Dates

The training runs over two consecutive weekends:

  • 15–16 August 2026

  • 22–23 August 2026

Daily Schedule:

  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (including breaks)

  • 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Practice or observe a public Yin class

    • Saturday: taught by Alessia

    • Sunday: taught by Janita

This structure allows you to observe, reflect, and integrate professional Yin teaching alongside your training hours.

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Course Inclusions

  • 30-Hour Yoga Australia–Certified Teacher Training

  • 4-day intensive in-person training (practice, observation & discussion)

  • A comprehensive training manual

  • 3 complete Yin sequences & themes to take away and teach

  • One-week unlimited access to Grass Roots Yoga classes
    (15–23 August 2026)

  • Private WhatsApp group for connection and shared learning during the training

  • A gift to take home with you that will support your Yin practice

Course Inclusions

  • $995.00 Early Bird before 1st April 2026

    $1150.00 Full price 

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Teaching Modules

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

Optional Day Retreat

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

    “Yintention” 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.

  • Yes absolutely! A $155 discount applies for everyone that registers and pays in full by April 1, 2026

  • 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

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    “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