Become a Yin Yoga instructor

60-Hour certified Yin Yoga Residential Training & Retreat

16/5 - 23/5 2026, Confrides Spain

Introduction to Yin Yoga & the Five Elements 60-hour training

A deeply nourishing six-day Yin Yoga immersion in the Spanish mountains, limited to 6 participants for an intimate and personalised experience.
Open to all. No prior experience required. Certification included. This 60 - hour residential training offers a transformative introduction to Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Five Elements, blending practice, theory, and deep rest in a quiet mountain sanctuary.

What you’ll learn & experience

• Therapeutic benefits of Yin postures

• Adapting poses with props for different bodies

• Sequencing Yin Yoga using the Five Elements

• Foundations of TCM: Yin & Yang, Qi, Meridians, Five Elements

• Energetic and emotional balance through Yin practice

• Teaching or practicing Yin with confidence and sensitivity

Each day is guided by one of the Five Elements, shaping movement, workshops, meals, and reflection.

By the end of the training, you will…

• Understand the therapeutic purpose and energetic impact of each Yin shape

• Feel confident adapting poses with props for different bodies and needs

• Know how to structure Yin sequences using the Five Elements as a meaningful framework

• Be able to practice—and teach—Yin Yoga in a way that supports personal wellbeing

• Hold space with sensitivity, depth, and authenticity

• Take home a renewed sense of balance, clarity, and inner spaciousness

• Receive a 60-hour Yin Yoga certification and 65 page working manuel

How the week unfolds

• Day One is dedicated to arriving—both physically and energetically. We begin by settling into the space, meeting the group, and grounding into the  intention of the training. You’ll receive an introduction to the philosophy of Yin Yoga, the role of fascia in the practice, and an overview of the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This gentle opening day prepares your body, mind, and nervous system for the deeper journey ahead.
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• From Day Two onward, we explore and live each element in turn. Every day is devoted to one of the Five Elements, weaving its qualities into our movement, breathwork, workshops, posture labs, meals, and reflections. This immersive approach allows you to experience the elements not just intellectually, but energetically and somatically—feeling their influence through your practice and throughout your day.

A sample day on retreat

• 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Walk &Breathwork
  Begin your day with gentle movement in nature, breathwork, and presence—arriving softly into your body and into the landscape.

• 10:00 | Elemental Breakfast
  A nourishing and delicious breakfast inspired by the day’s element, supporting both body and energy.

• 11:00 | TCM Theory Workshop (Daily Element Focus)
  An engaging and accessible exploration into the element of the day—its emotional qualities, organ systems, meridians, and energetic patterns.

• 12:30 – 14:00 | Posture Lab & Energetic Exploration
  Hands-on learning where we break down Yin postures, explore meridian lines, understand therapeutic benefits, and learn to adapt shapes using props and intention.

• 14:00 – 17:00 | Rest & Enjoy
  This spacious afternoon is yours: nap, journal, read, sunbathe, swim, walk, or simply be. Integration is part of the practice.

• 17:00 – 18:30 | Elemental Yin Practice
  A slow, deeply nourishing Yin session based on the day’s element—calming the nervous system, reconnecting you inward, and cultivating balance.