This training offers an immersive journey into Yin Yoga, suited to professionals and practitioners wishing to learn more about the Yin Yoga practise and its benefits. You will learn and investigate the world of functional anatomy and understand skeletal variation in your students while adapting postures safely. This training will also feature an in depth look on Meridians of the body rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and their relationship to Yin Yoga taught by guest teacher and TCM specialist Mina Lee in person.

The anatomy module of the course will involve a close look at the anatomy of the hip, and the lower body Yin postures. Live demonstrations showing our skeletal variations and distinguishing between tension and compression will allow your eyes to see an entirely new perspective of analysing the human body. You will then be able to adapt any posture to any practitioner.

We will also touch on music’s role in Yin Yoga and how the effect of music can shape the meditative experience of the practice. Whether used to create a certain atmosphere or to connect with specific moods and intentions, music can be a subtle companion to meditation and yin yoga, supporting practitioners in finding presence and balance.

By the end of the training, you will not only have the tools to teach Yin Yoga with knowledge and authenticity but also a deeper appreciation for the interplay of body, mind, and energy in this transformative practice.

Emily Mergaert: Lead Yin Teacher Trainer

Emily has been teaching yoga for over ten years and leads Yin + advanced Trainings trainings in London as well as hosting events and retreats all over the globe while teaching at her home studio Mission, Europe’s largest movement space. Her Yin teachings take inspiration from Paul Grilley + Bernie Clark and provide a space for accessibility, function and enquiry through learning.

Dineth Wij: Co-Lead Yin Teacher
Wij brings his extensive experience from his Martial arts background and other movement styles. A Paragon black-belt and ex-National Champion kick-boxer, he has continually and extensively examined how the body moves and why. He has studied under Paul Grilley and Bernie Clark, and has degrees in Pharmacology and the Musical Recording Arts.

Music is his other vice – and can regularly be found DJing with Emily, sculpting soundscapes to enhance and deepen the experience of the practitioners.

Mina Lee (TCM, Qi Gong, Yoga Teacher Trainer): Guest Teacher

Mina is a dedicated yoga teacher and business owner based in Abu Dhabi, committed to promoting wellness and balance in her students’ lives. She holds a degree in clinical pharmacy and has furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in Korea.

By integrating her expertise in yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mina empowers individuals to cultivate healthier and more harmonious lifestyles. She also leads yoga teacher training and international workshops, where she shares her knowledge and fosters connections within a vibrant community. Mina will offer several in-person sessions on this training.