A 55-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training where yoga tradition meets Chinese medicine, fascia, and the nervous system.
Take Your Yin Yoga Teacher Training on the beautifull Island of Karpathos
You will learn about the Five Element Theory and its foundation in Taoism. Explore how to guide Qi through the body’s fascial lines and gain a new understanding of how the nervous system functions. You will become familiar with the 12 primary meridians and their corresponding organs while developing skills in a calm and observant yoga practice. This course is specifically designed for yoga teachers who want to build confidence in anatomy and learn how to adapt yoga postures to each individual participant. You will receive a thorough introduction to fascia as a complete communication system and how Yin Yoga can be used to enhance fascial health.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin is a gentle form of yoga based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The purpose of Yin Yoga is to create a balanced body and mind. Poses are held for longer periods to stimulate the body’s fascial lines and meridians, with a focus on facilitating both physical and mental stillness.
Some benefits of practicing Yin Yoga include:
- Reduced stress levels
- Increased patience
- Somatic trust
- Improved resilience
- Enhanced ability to regulate the nervous system and manage stress
- Strengthening of the body’s natural healing capacity
- Boosted immune system
- Pain relief for muscular and skeletal issues
A typical day in the training:
07.15 morning practice
09.15 breakfast
10.30 TCM / Anatomy
13.30 Lunch and freetime
15.00 Asana and teaching lab
17.00 afternoon practice or meditation
19.00 dinner
Outline of the Yin training:
The training combines The cosmology of Taoism, Traditional Chineese Medicine, Functional anatomy combined with fascia and the nervous system. There will be group discussion, journaling, meditation and somatic approaches into the practice of yin. And our main goal is to practice with conscious ease and compassion towards our body, mind and spirit.
Taoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yin Yoga
Introduction to Taoist Philosophy
- Fundamental cosmology, Five Element Theory, and Yin-Yang theory
- Yin Yoga practices for each element: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal
Meridian Theory & Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Learn about the 12 primary meridians and their associated organs
- Recognizing imbalances in energy pathways and using Yin, breathwork, and compassion to restore balance
The History of Yin Yoga
- Understanding the origins and evolution of Yin Yoga
Energy & Qi Cultivation
- Learn to guide and listen to Qi through observation, focus, and movement
- Acupressure workshop: Get to know key points to balance energy flow in the body
- Pranayama: Spontaneous free breath, introduction to Cosmic Orbit breath, Samavritti
- Introspective flow classes, Yin and Yang flow
Anatomy & The Fascial System
Introducing the Fascial system
- The fascial system from a scientific perspective
- Myofascial meridians based on Anatomy Trains
- How can we create temporary and more permanent changes in the fascia?
Fascia an intelligent bodywide system
- Fascia as a communication system: Understanding how information is transmitted within connective tissue
- Our conscious web
- Emotional aspects of working with fascia
- Components and functionality of connective tissue: Learn about the cells that make up our fascial system and how they respond to various stimuli
Learn Anatomy
- Anatomy: Fundamental knowledge of the skeletal and muscular systems
- Special focus on the back, hips, and shoulders
- Practical applications: Testing, drawing, palpation, and memorization
Developing Teaching Skills
- Applying classical yoga philosophy in Yin practice, with a focus on Ahimsa, Satya, and Santosha on and off the mat
- How to open, hold, and close a space
- Learning to observe and guide participants toward stillness and deep presence
- How to hold space for restlessness in a class setting
- Sequencing: Teaching with structure versus intuitive guidance
- Voice modulation, music selection, pacing, and class intention
Introduction to the Nervous System
- Basic understanding of nervous system function with a focus on sensory education, movement (activity), and rest
- Yin Yoga as a tool for establishing safety and predictability
- Understanding pain: What is beneficial pain, and when should we stop?
- Relational vs. physical pain
- How traumatic memories interact with the fascial system and nervous system
- Proprioception vs. Interoception – understanding their roles in Yin Yoga and why both are essential
Meet your teachers:
Anushree Singh (Anu) – Taoist Healer, Yoga Teacher & Holistic Guide
Anu is a dedicated Taoist healer, yoga teacher, and holistic guide whose work is deeply rooted in the wisdom of nature’s effortless flow. Inspired by the teachings of Dr. Masanobu Fukuoka, she explores the Dao in the manifested world, studying the rhythms of the natural realm to uncover profound insights into healing, vitality, and balance. Through Tai Chi, Daoist breathwork, and intuitive movement, she harmonizes the body’s inner elements, aligning with the forces of nature to support deep regeneration and self-healing.
Her journey into Taoist wisdom led her to develop a unique healing protocol that works with brain waves and cellular respiration, allowing the body to revitalize itself from within. By mirroring the organic intelligence of nature, Anu guides individuals toward a state of wholeness—where movement, breath, and consciousness merge into a seamless flow.
With a master’s degree in Indian philosophy and kinesiology, Anu also integrates her understanding of Advaita and naturopathy, bridging Eastern traditions to offer a truly holistic approach. Born in India, she was introduced to yoga from an early age and studied under the lineages of Swami Rama and Dr. Om Anand. For over a decade, she has shared her wisdom with thousands of yoga teachers, helping them embody their true essence and unlock their innate healing potential.
Anu’s life is a devotion to the effortless way—the art of living in alignment with nature’s intelligence. Through her teachings and gatherings, she holds space for those seeking a deeper connection to the Dao, guiding them toward a state of presence, vitality, and natural harmony.
Rebecca van Eck – Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher & Fascial Explorer
Rebecca van Eck is a dedicated yoga teacher and massage therapist from Norway, with a profound passion for fascia, research, and philosophy. She deeply believes in the body’s innate ability to heal itself and recognizes that the path to balance—both physically and mentally—is unique to each individual.
Together with Anu, Rebecca has developed a unique approach to teaching and transmitting the practice of Yin Yoga. Drawing from nearly a decade of study in India with esteemed teachers Geetika Sharma and Anushree Singh, she brings both depth and authenticity to her teachings. Her ongoing studies with Anatomy Trains and Yoga Medicine further refine her understanding of fascia, allowing her to integrate modern anatomical insights with ancient yogic wisdom.
Rebecca teaches both retreats and trainings all over the world, sharing her expertise with students and teachers seeking a deeper understanding of the body’s interconnected systems. As a therapist, her primary role is to listen. She works closely with her clients to create individualized treatment plans that support them in moving toward a state of health and embodiment in which they feel at home.
She is passionate about guiding people toward a deeper awareness of their bodies—when we attune to our physical being, we feel safer within it, our breathing becomes more expansive, and we develop the ability to recognize and respond to the body’s innate intelligence.
Influenced by both scientific research and tradition, her approach bridges knowledge and experience, ensuring that what truly matters is the personal transformation and insight each individual gains.
Price:
Early Bird price: 2175 Euro, after 1st of may: 2250 Euro
The price includes:
- Course fee
- Teaching manual
- Accommodation 7 nights in double room
- 3 healthy vegetarian meals pr day
- Excursion to Lefkos
- 1 Activity from Kathies Island (Sound healing or Kirtan)
Not included:
- Flights
- Additional beverage
Sign up to become a certified yin yoga teacher
This course is open to anyone that wants to deepen their knowledge in a slow paced and compassionate yoga practice. We recommend staying with a weekly practice with 1 class of yin yoga pr week.
Prior knowledge recommendation: If you don`t have a 200hr teacher training or any anatomy skills, we will recommend you a few books and some extra pointers for preparation.
How to sign up?
- Send your request and payment to Kathys Island: info@kathysislandretreat.com
- Send a motivation letter to Rebecca at: rebecca@fascia.no with the following questions answered:
- Why do you wish to take the yin training?
- Have you had any other relevant education og trainings?
- Is there anything you would like us teachers to know?
- How does your practice look like at the moment?
- Are you already a yoga teacher?
- Contact information: mail, phone number
