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Yin Yoga 50-Hour

teacher training

Date
14-15 & 20-22 March 2026
Location
The Yoga Factory, Southend

This 50-hour training is designed to give you the essential tools, knowledge, and confidence to teach Yin Yoga safely, skillfully, and with depth.

For yoga teachers looking to expand their offerings or for dedicated practitioners ready to deepen their personal practice, this training will immerse you in the fundamentals of Yin Yoga in both theory and embodied experience.

Build a Solid Foundation to Teach Yin Yoga with Confidence

What you
will learn

Skeletal Variation & Fascia
A deep dive into the unique anatomy of each individual body, and the role of fascia in Yin practice.

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Archetypal Yin Postures & Their Variations‍

Learn the key poses, how to modify them for different bodies, and how to understand functional alignment.

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Rebounds & Transitions
Explore the subtlety and significance of transitions and stillness between poses.

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Effective Cueing & Use of Props
Discover how to deliver potent verbal cues and make thoughtful adjustments using props.

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Sequencing & Theming
Learn to design cohesive and meaningful Yin classes rooted in intention.

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Teaching Practice & Feedback
Gain hands-on experience teaching and receive valuable feedback to grow your confidence and voice.

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Meet your teacher

Verity Sawyer is a dedicated guide in self-discovery through yoga, coaching, and transformative retreats. With over 13 years of experience, she creates supportive spaces for reflection, growth, and healing—helping individuals reconnect with clarity, strength, and purpose.

As a Senior Yoga Teacher and Yin Yoga specialist, Verity blends accessible, intelligently sequenced practices with a deep understanding of the body, mind, and emotions. Her teaching—whether in classes, workshops, or trainings—is compassionate, grounded, and empowering.

About the Course

This immersive training offers a unique opportunity to study directly with Verity in an intimate learning environment. With more than 8 years dedicated to Yin Yoga and over 300 hours of Yin-specific training with renowned teachers such as Sarah Powers, Bernie Clark, and Norman Blair, Verity weaves together principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meditation, and energetic anatomy.

What you’ll experience

The course invites you to explore Yin Yoga as a practice of stillness, awareness, and subtle transformation. It provides an inspiring foundation—ideal for both newcomers and those wishing to deepen their understanding of Yin.

Schedule

This 50-hour Yin Yoga training is a deep dive into the philosophy, anatomy, and teaching of Yin Yoga. Thetraining is ideal for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, and dedicated practitioners who wish to enrich theirunderstanding of Yin, both personally and professionally.
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Hybrid Format: 2 days online + 3 days in person
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Certification: 50-Hour Yin Yoga Certificate (Yoga Alliance CE eligible)

Weekend 1 - Online (12 Hours)

  • Yin Yoga philosophy & history
  • Principles of Yin: edges, stillness, time
  • Fascia & functional anatomy
  • Skeletal variation & mindfulness
  • Discussions & breakout groups
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Homework Between Weekends (~5 Hours)

  • Guided Yin practices
  • Journaling + reading assignments
  • Short class planning exercise
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Weekend 2 - In Person (33 Hours)

  • Daily Yin practices with varied focus
  • Target areas, pose families & variations
  • Props, counterposes, and modifications
  • Nervous system, resonance & rebound
  • Voice, cueing, transitions & intentions
  • Contraindications and trauma sensitivity
  • Teaching labs with feedback & support

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The most important aspects for me were about truly feeling the practice in my body and becoming aware of the profound therapeutic work we were immersed in.

The combination of practices created an incredibly powerful vessel. The days seemed to build towards, open us up to, and prepare us for the afternoon practice. Working with Helen and Verity together supercharged the energetic work and deepened my understanding both physically and mentally.
Danni Bloor
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training - School teacher
The six-day Yin training facilitated by Verity and Helen was more than just training—it was an experiential journey that inspired and invoked change on a cellular level. The space was held with honour and sensitivity, allowing us the opportunity to learn and grow. Thank you for this journey of feeling and growth.

Putting the theory into practice—feeling the postures and understanding the application of the meridian lines and acupuncture points—made the course deeply experiential and truly transformational. Beyond learning, it also felt like a retreat, nourishing for the soul.
Sarah Hall
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training - Yin Yoga Teacher
The knowledge and passion shared by Helen and Verity were mind-blowing. They work so well together, perfectly complementing each other’s teaching. They held the space for all of us to explore the inner depths of ourselves with such humility and inspiration. Words cannot fully capture the power of the six days we experienced.

The wisdom of these two incredible women was truly inspiring. From the bottom of my heart, thank you both for honouring me with your time, patience, and pure love. You created a safe space where I could shed layers of myself and grow.
Angela Brundell
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training
This course exceeded all my expectations—in the most wonderful way! Verity and Helen not only delivered an engaging and enriching learning experience in TCM and Yin Yoga but also created a safe and supportive space to delve into the five elements and the profound therapeutic benefits of Yin.

It was an incredibly valuable and unforgettable experience for me on a personal level. I’m excited to incorporate what I’ve learned into my healing work with clients in the future. Thank you both!
Faith Ellis
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training
Be proud of the profound nature of what you offer—own it with confidence and keep sharing more of it! This course is truly one of the best I’ve experienced in my 25 years of yoga practice and training. Thank you for creating something so impactful and transformative.
Dorris Holloway
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training - Project manager
I am so grateful for this transformative training. What I expected to be an academic exploration of Yin Yoga and the five Chinese elements became a deeply healing experience.

The structure was perfect—sharing circles, insightful teachings, and practical sessions like meridian tracing, Chi Gong, and Yin practice brought profound connection and growth.

Whether for personal growth or teaching, this training is truly special. Thank you, Helen and Verity.
Natalie Wilson
Yin & 5 Elements Teacher Training - Yoga teacher and Sound healer
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