Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Aegialis School of Yoga invites you to discover a softer side of asana practice through this 100-hour Yin Yoga instructor and guided meditation training. This combined program is designed to help you learn how to teach Yin Yoga classes as well as guide meditation sessions with confidence and clarity.

Held on the enchanting island of Amorgos, Greece, the training offers an inspiring setting surrounded by nature and the Aegean Sea. Over 10 days, you will explore the foundations of Yin Yoga in depth, with a strong focus on how to teach safely and thoughtfully.

Yin Yoga postures will be studied and practiced carefully, including modifications, contraindications, and the benefits of each shape. By the end of the course, you will know how to build balanced Yin Yoga sequences and lead complete classes with a clear structure.

Daily pranayama and meditation sessions are part of the schedule, supporting consistency in breathing practices and mental focus. You will also study meditation from a yoga philosophy perspective and practice different concentration techniques so you can confidently facilitate meditation. The training includes a brief introduction to Hatha Yoga, helping you understand Yin Yoga as a complementary practice within the broader Hatha tradition.

Course Highlights

• Study and practice of Yin Yoga asanas, with emphasis on benefits, alignment, and contraindications
• Introduction to the definitions of Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga
• Foundations and principles of Yin Yoga
• Introduction to meditation and its definitions
• Practice of different concentration techniques
• Introduction to Yoga Nidra
• Study and practice of pranayama
• Daily meditation sessions, Yoga Nidra, and asana practice
• How to sequence Yin Yoga classes
• Introduction to anatomy and body systems
• Introduction to stretching and fascia
• Teaching ethics for Yin Yoga

Levels

Beginners, Intermediate

Types of Yoga

Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra

Instruction Language

A basic level of English is required

Extra Activities

During your stay at Aegialis School of Yoga, you will also have the chance to experience the beauty of Amorgos through guided activities. These include hiking in the mountains with a walking meditation in nature, a guided island tour to some of the island’s most iconic sights, and an introduction to its well-known herbs.

Important Information

No pre-reading is required for this training. It is suitable for students of all levels, and you will be supported with modifications to meet different needs.

This is an intensive 100-hour course with extensive physical practice and a full schedule of theory lessons. It is an educational training, not a relaxing retreat experience. A balanced state of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing is necessary. The training is not suitable during pregnancy or if you have injuries.

Sample Daily Schedule

07:30 – 09:00: Yin asana practice
09:00 – 10:30: Breakfast
10:30 – 13:00: Theory class: yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching skills, etc.
13:00 – 14:30: Lunch & personal time
14:30 – 17:00: Class/practical session: alignment, practice, adjustments
17:00 – 18:00: Yin or Restorative practice
18:00 – 19:00: Personal / relaxation time
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:00 onwards: Study / personal time

Who Is This Training For?

This training is ideal for beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga students, as well as teachers who want to teach Yin Yoga safely and guide meditation sessions.

Certification

After successful completion, students are eligible to receive a Yoga Alliance International “Yin Yoga Instructor and guided meditation” certification, allowing them to teach Yin Yoga internationally, along with a certificate of completion from Aegialis School of Yoga.

This qualification authorizes you to teach Yin Yoga classes and the guided meditation styles covered in the training only. It does not qualify you to teach other yoga styles beyond Yin Yoga.

What's Included

• 10 days accommodation at the Sea Rock villa
• Yin Yoga manual
• Goody bag
• Guided meditation manual/workbook
• Daily 3 meals (vegetarian and vegan only)
• Herbal tea and water
• ½ hour relaxation massage
• Complementary use of the outdoor pool
• Bus island tour
• Transfers to the Sea Rock villa from Amorgos port
• Transfers to the port from the Sea Rock villa
• Certificate upon successful completion

About the Venues

The Aegialis Experience brings together living, learning, and transformation in one unified journey.

This teacher training is hosted by Aegialis Hotel & Spa, an internationally recognized yoga and wellness destination. The program is held across two Aegialis locations, both operated and curated by Aegialis, creating a seamless, high-quality educational and retreat-style experience guided by one brand and one philosophy.

Sea Rock by Aegialis – Residential Living & Immersive Practice

Sea Rock is a private seaside villa by Aegialis Hotel & Spa, created as a sanctuary for stillness, presence, and inner exploration. Just steps from the sea and within walking distance of Aegiali Bay, it offers privacy, quiet, and a close connection to nature, ideal for yoga, meditation, and reflective practices.

All participants stay at Sea Rock, where the residential part of the training takes place. Morning practices and selected sessions are held in a custom-made geodesic yoga dome of 100 sqm, filled with natural light and panoramic sea views, offering a powerful space for embodied practice and energetic awareness. Breakfast is also served at Sea Rock, allowing each day to begin calmly and unhurriedly.

Sea Rock also offers beautiful outdoor spaces that enrich the rhythm of the training. An open-air amphitheater with sea views provides a unique setting for meditation, evening practices, group discussions, and ceremonial gatherings, while a shaded outdoor practice and theory area offers comfort for daytime sessions, workshops, and lectures.

Aegialis Hotel & Spa – Education, Integration & Wellbeing

Selected theoretical and practical modules, including anatomy, teaching methodology, philosophy, supervised practice, and group work, take place at Aegialis Hotel & Spa, the flagship property and heart of the Aegialis wellness ecosystem.

The resort features several fully equipped yoga shalas with sea and mountain views, along with access to extensive wellness facilities. Lunch and dinner are served daily at Aegialis, with nourishing vegetarian and vegan cuisine designed to support the physical and energetic demands of the training. Participants also enjoy access to the spa, outdoor pool, and wellness areas, supporting relaxation, recovery, and integration throughout the program.

One Brand – One Seamless Experience

By combining the intimate residential calm of Sea Rock by Aegialis with the professional infrastructure, expertise, and wellness facilities of Aegialis Hotel & Spa, this training offers a unified experience that supports both inner transformation and high-level teacher education.

The movement between venues has been intentionally designed and tested to ensure comfort, depth, and continuity, helping students feel fully supported physically, mentally, and energetically throughout the journey.