50-hour Yin Yoga Training · Leeds · January 2028
Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release and Energetic Anatomy Training in Leeds
Five days on fascia, stillness and the nervous system, for yoga teachers and practitioners who want to go deeper. Understand what's happening in the body, and how to guide yourself and others through it.
- Wed 26 to Sun 30 Jan 2028
- 08:30 to 17:30 daily
- Accredited with Yoga Pros
- Super early bird £695£750, or from £250 deposit
Pay in full, with a £250 deposit, or in 3 or 4 with Klarna or Clearpay
Sound familiar?
If you practise Yin...
- You love Yin and you're craving more than one class a week can give you
- You've spent hours in dragon pose and still don't really know what it's doing
- Some days a hold feels blissful, other days it's quietly unbearable, and you've no idea why
- You hear teachers talk about fascia, meridians and chakras, and you'd love to know what's real and what's just nice words
- Your mind races the second you're asked to be still
- You want a practice you can do at home that actually helps, not just a foam roller gathering dust in the corner
If you teach Yin...
- Half your cues come from a class you took in 2019
- A student asks "is this releasing my fascia?" and you smile and say "mmm, something like that"
- You say "breathe into your hips" and quietly wonder what that actually means
- You tell people to "go deeper" and then worry you've just told someone to hurt themselves
- Stillness is meant to be calming, but some of your students look like they'd rather be at the dentist
- You'd love to talk about chakras and prana, but you're not sure how to do it without sounding woo or getting it wrong
- You're teaching lots of fast classes and your own body (and practice) is running on empty
None of this means you're doing it wrong. Yin looks simple from the outside, but it has real depth: the body, the nervous system and the traditions behind it. Whether you want to understand your own practice or teach it to others, that's what these five days are for.
What if you understood the why, and not just the what?
This training brings together three things that usually get taught separately: Yin yoga, myofascial release and energetic anatomy. You'll learn them through modern anatomy and traditional yogic teachings, and you'll know which is which.
By the end, you'll be able to:
- Explain what's happening in a long hold, in plain English, without bluffing
- Stop chasing depth. You'll understand why more sensation isn't more benefit, and you'll be able to teach that
- Make stillness work for everyone, including the students who find it uncomfortable
- Teach myofascial release with balls, rollers and self-massage, safely and with confidence
- Bring in prana, nadis, chakras and the vayus in a way that's clear, grounded and respectful of where they come from
- Plan a whole class with a clear intention, and leave room for each student's own experience
- Look after your own practice, and not just everyone else's
Is this for you?
This training is open to yoga teachers and to practitioners who want to go deeper into Yin. You don't need to be a teacher to join.
For yoga teachers
- You're qualified and want to teach Yin and myofascial release properly
- You already teach Yin and want more depth and confidence behind it
- You want a slower, more therapeutic offer for your timetable, workshops or 1:1s, and to start confidently offering your own yoga retreats
- You like evidence, but you're not dismissive of tradition
For practitioners
- You love Yin and want to understand what's really going on in your body during those long holds
- You want a slower practice to balance a busy life, fast classes, running or the gym
- You're curious about fascia, the nervous system and yoga's energetic teachings
- You'd like simple tools (balls, rollers, self-massage) to look after your body at home
- You're thinking about teaching one day and want to dip a toe in first
This isn't for you if...
- You want a certificate without turning up and doing the work
- You're looking for fascia miracles. We'll look honestly at what the evidence does and doesn't say
- You want to be told there's one correct way to do every pose
What makes this training special
Anatomy and tradition, side by side
You'll learn contemporary anatomy and yoga's energetic teachings properly, and understand where each one comes from, so you can teach both with clarity and integrity.
Honest about fascia
We'll look at current evidence alongside the popular claims about "release", so you can talk about it with real confidence.
Choice built in
You'll learn to offer alternatives, props, eyes-open options and movement, so your classes work for real bodies and real nervous systems, not just the bendy ones.
Practical from day one
Every topic ends in something you can use in your next class.
What you'll cover
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1. The foundations of Yin yoga
- The principles and intentions of Yin yoga
- Exploring time, gravity, support and stillness
- A functional approach to postures: understanding their intention and adapting them to different bodies
- Using props, positioning and timing to support individual needs
- Moving into and out of postures with care, and allowing time to notice their effects
2. The nature of fascia
- What fascia is
- Fascia's contribution to movement, support and the transmission of force
- The relationship between fascia, muscles, joints and the nervous system
- Fascia's sensory role, including proprioception: our sense of body position and movement
- An introduction to seven commonly taught myofascial lines
- How movement, stretching and pressure load the body's tissues
- Current evidence alongside common claims about fascia and "release"
3. Understanding the stretch response
- Tissue mechanics, sensory experience and nervous system responses
- An introduction to the stretch reflex
- How position, intensity, duration and previous experience affect a stretch
- When to adjust, reduce intensity or leave a posture, including in response to pain, numbness or tingling
- Teaching a manageable level of sensation without making depth the goal
4. Stillness, the nervous system and interoception
- An accessible introduction to the autonomic nervous system
- How breath, attention, support and surroundings influence practice
- Interoception and its relationship to body awareness and emotional experience
- Inviting students to notice sensations without needing to change or interpret them
- Alternatives to inward attention: eyes-open practice, awareness of the room and gentle movement
5. Practising and teaching myofascial release
- Self-myofascial release using balls, foam rollers and self-massage
- Choosing useful tools and props
- Safe, effective techniques for guiding students
- Integrating myofascial release into Yin and your existing classes
6. The anatomy of yoga's subtle energy
- Prana, nadis and chakras, and how they relate to the physical body
- The five prana vayus and their qualities
- Exploring these teachings through asana, pranayama, meditation and reflection
- Using energetic themes clearly, accessibly and respectfully
7. Where the physical meets the energetic
- How movement, pressure, breath and stillness affect our felt experience
- Physical anatomy and subtle energy as distinct perspectives for reflection
- Bringing both into your classes with clarity and confidence
8. Bringing it into your teaching and your life
- Creating coherent classes with a clear intention and space for individual exploration
- Combining Yin, myofascial release, breath awareness and meditation
- Concise cueing, purposeful silence and responsive teaching
- Adapting for different bodies, preferences and experience levels
- Recognising the scope of your role as a yoga teacher
- Building a sustainable personal practice (sadhana)
Where you'll train
Five days in our chapel in Meanwood
You'll train at Love Yoga Leeds, a Grade II listed former chapel with high ceilings, tall arched windows and plenty of natural light. It's calm, warm and a lovely place to spend five days being still (on purpose).
- Mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets all provided
- Free on-site parking at Chapel House Business Centre
- Easy to reach from Leeds city centre
Your trainer
Learn with Holly
Holly ran her own successful yoga studio for almost 15 years, and has been training yoga teachers for almost 10. She knows what it takes to teach a room full of different bodies, because she's done it week in, week out.
That experience runs through this training. It's practical and grounded, and you'll leave knowing exactly how to use what you've learned, whether that's in your classes or on your own mat.
- Ran her own yoga studio for almost 15 years
- Training yoga teachers for almost 10 years
- Trainer PRO with Yoga Pros, the highest level of accreditation they award
The practical bits
- DatesWednesday 26th to Sunday 30th January 2028
- Times08:30 to 17:30 each day
- WhereLove Yoga Leeds, 378 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2JF. Our Grade II listed chapel.
- Hours50 (five contact days plus recommended pre- and post-reading)
- AccreditationYoga Pros
Your investment
Super early bird: until 30th November 2026
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£695
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Secure your place
£250 deposit
Then three monthly payments of £175 (£775 in total), taken automatically from your card.
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Book with a £250 depositTrained with Yoga Hero or The Yoga Solution?
Welcome back. You get 20% off the full price when you pay in full, so it's £600 instead of £750. Email us at hello@loveyogaleeds.com for your discount code before you book.
The graduate discount can't be combined with the super early bird price or the deposit plan.
Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher?
Our 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training runs here at Love Yoga Leeds, and you can add this Yin training when you book it.
| Training | Super early bird pay in full by 30th Nov 2026 | Standard pay in full | Payment plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-hour Hatha | £2,950 | £3,350 | £595 deposit + 10 monthly payments of £290 (£3,495 in total) |
| 200-hour Hatha + 50-hour Yin | £3,495 | £3,895 | £595 deposit + 10 monthly payments of £340 (£3,995 in total) |
Booking both together saves you up to £205 compared with booking them separately. The Hatha and Yin price is only available when you book both at the same time. Monthly payments are by Direct Debit, with the last one on 1st September 2027. Places on the 200-hour are by application.
By booking you agree to our terms and conditions.
That's under £14£15 an hour for 50 hours of accredited training. Whether it's a new offer for your timetable or a practice that looks after you for years, it's good value.
Questions you might have
Do I need to be a yoga teacher to join?
No. The training is open to anyone with a regular yoga practice who wants to understand Yin more deeply. You'll come away with a better understanding of your own body, a toolkit for looking after yourself, and a practice you can keep coming back to.
Can I teach yoga after this training?
If you're already a qualified yoga teacher, yes: you can teach Yin yoga and myofascial release once you've successfully completed the training. If you're not a teacher yet, you'll need a 200-hour yoga teacher training before leading classes. Ours runs here at Love Yoga Leeds, and you can book it together with this Yin training (see the prices above). You're still very welcome to join for your own practice.
Is it accredited?
Yes, with Yoga Pros. Holly holds their Trainer PRO accreditation, the highest level they award.
I'm not very flexible. Is that a problem?
Not at all. This training is about not chasing depth. Stiffer bodies often make the best Yin teachers, because they understand what students are feeling.
Isn't Yin just lying on a bolster?
From the outside, maybe. But knowing what's happening in the tissues and nervous system during that time, and how to guide people through it, is the whole skill. That's what you'll learn here.
Is the energy stuff a bit woo?
We teach prana, chakras and the vayus as traditional yogic frameworks, clearly separated from anatomy. You'll understand both and decide how you bring them into your teaching.
Is there work outside the training days?
Some recommended pre- and post-reading, plus practice teaching on one evening during the week. Other than that, nothing extra.
Do I need to buy any equipment, like massage balls or foam rollers?
No. Holly brings tennis balls, myofascial release balls and a couple of foam rollers for you to experiment with during the training.
She'll also show you how to use yoga blocks and bricks for myofascial release, so you can use it in your classes with the kit you already have. No shopping list required.
You're very welcome to bring your own if you'd like to.
It starts on a Wednesday. Is it worth taking time off work?
We think so. Five days in a row means you can fully immerse yourself in the practice and build on what you learn each day, so by day five the practices and learning are properly embedded.
I trained with Yoga Hero or The Yoga Solution. Is there a discount?
Yes. Graduates get 20% off the full price when paying in full, so it's £600 instead of £750. Email us at hello@loveyogaleeds.com for your discount code before you book. The discount can't be combined with the super early bird price or the deposit plan.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Secure your place with a £250 non-refundable deposit, then pay three monthly payments of £175 (£775 in total).
After booking, you'll get an email with a secure Stripe link to set up your monthly payments. It takes about a minute. Your first £175 is taken when you set it up, and the next two are taken automatically on the same date over the following two months. Then it stops, with nothing to cancel.
Please set up your monthly payments within 7 days of booking to keep your place. All three payments must be completed within 6 months of paying your deposit, or at least 8 weeks before the training starts, whichever comes first. You can use Klarna or Clearpay for the deposit.
Prefer to pay in one go? Choose pay in full, then select Klarna or Clearpay at checkout to split the whole amount into 3 or 4 payments.
What's your cancellation policy?
You can read our full terms and conditions here, including cancellations and refunds.
Five days to teach with more depth, more confidence and a lot less guesswork
Places are limited so everyone gets proper feedback. When they're gone, they're gone.
Book your placePay in full, with a £250 deposit, or in 3 or 4 with Klarna or Clearpay
P.S. If you've read this far, "just breathe into it" probably isn't cutting it anymore. Whether you teach or simply love Yin, come and find out what's really happening when you stay in a pose, and leave with a practice that feels like yours again.