16th - 23rd may 2026

Introduction to Yin yoga and five elements

60-Hour certified Yin Yoga
Residential Training & Retreat

Early Bird Special: Save £100 when you book by January 30th. Don’t miss out!

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.
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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.

Learning and certification

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.

Retreat location

The setting

Your home for the week is a peaceful, off-grid mountain sanctuary where nature takes centre stage. The uninterrupted views, stillness, and gentle mountain air create the perfect environment for deep rest and learning.

Every meal is thoughtfully prepared, healthy, and aligned with the element of the day—supporting your body and deepening the connection between food, energy, and practice.

This is a place where you can truly slowdown, reconnect, and breathe again.

The accomodation

Your retreat home is a peaceful, off-grid mountain sanctuary created with simplicity, comfort, and nourishment in mind. Nature envelops you throughout the week, offering stillness, clarity, and a deep sense of grounding.

We offer four beautifully decorated rooms, each designed with natural materials and soft, earthy tones to create a sense of calm. The décor is warm, welcoming, and deeply aligned with the energy of the retreat.

There are two shared bathrooms across the four rooms.

All meals for the retreat are lovingly prepared in the main kitchen by our jess our amazing catering lady—fresh, wholesome, and inspired by the element of the day. In addition, you’ll have access to your own outdoor kitchen, a private space just for participants to enjoy tea, prepare snacks, or take quiet moments throughout the day.

‍Room Options

Shared Twin Room (2 guests)
 Perfect for friends or solo travellers who enjoy the comfort of shared space.
Light-filled, cosy, and thoughtfully decorated. Investment - £1150
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Private Single Room (2 available)
 A peaceful sanctuary for those seeking privacy and quiet.
Beautifully styled and warm, with spaceto rest and reflect. Investment - £1350

All rooms include:
✓ Comfortable bedding
✓ Natural, soothing décor
✓ Access to terraces, gardens & mountain views
✓ Exclusive access to the student kitchen
✓ Plenty of peaceful spaces for rest, reading, and reflection.

What to expect

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.

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

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