Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Curriculum Template • 50 Core Hours (50h with Studio Practice)5 Chapters • 8 Class ModulesLead Faculty Guidance: 75% (38h)

50-Hour Yin Yoga & Myofascial Meridians Continuing Education Template

An intimate 50-hour continuing education curriculum template for teachers sharing the art of Yin Yoga. Blends connective tissue anatomy, skeletal variation, Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory, and the quiet craft of holding space. Whether you are welcoming your very first cohort or refining a training you have led for years, you can use this chapter-by-chapter curriculum template to plan your weekends, share reading and practice prompts with your faculty, or customize the schedule around your studio's own voice.

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Curriculum Balance & Hours Overview

How Hours Are Shared Across Educational Pillars

This guide balances the core 50-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) requirement with an optional 50-hour studio diploma path that leaves room for personal practice, reading reflection, and community classes.

Educational Pillar	Registry Min	Studio Diploma	Core Curriculum Scope & Representative Topics
Yin Asana Labs, Prop Craft & Meridian Flows Code: TTP	25 Hours	25 Hours	25+ classical Yin postures, target tissue functional analysis, bolster/block prop architecture, meridian-themed sequencing, and rebound integration. Lower Body Yin Archetypes: Shoelace, Saddle, Dragon, Swan & CaterpillarUpper Body & Spine Yin Variations: Melting Heart, Snail, Seal & Twisted RootsFunctional Cueing: Teaching to Target Areas & Edge Management
Fascial Science, Skeletal Variation & Joint Compression Code: AP	12 Hours	12 Hours	Connective tissue physiology, hyaluronic acid hydration, bone morphology variations in hips and spine, and safe joint loading. Plasticity vs. Elasticity: Fascial Creep, Collagen Remodeling & ReboundHip Socket Anteversion/Retroversion & Femur Neck Angle Testing Labs
Taoist Philosophy, 5 Elements & TCM Meridian Theory Code: YH	8 Hours	8 Hours	Yin/Yang cosmology, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 12 primary organ meridians, Five Element emotional correspondence, and mindfulness. Liver/Gallbladder, Kidney/Urinary Bladder, Spleen/Stomach & Lung/Heart MeridiansMindfulness (Satipatthana) & Holding Space in Long Passive Holds
Practicum & Student Teaching Code: PE	5 Hours	5 Hours	Evaluated peer teaching practicums, meridian-themed sequence design, and trauma-aware prop feedback. Evaluated 60-Minute Yin Sequence Practicum & Peer Feedback
Total Accredited Program Hours	50 Hours	50 Hours	Includes ≥75% (38+ hours) delivered directly by designated Lead Trainer faculty across 5 chapters.

Chapter-by-Chapter Curriculum & Lesson Flow

Exploring 8 of 8 class sessions across 5 chapters • Includes suggested teaching flow, postures, partner labs, reading, and reflection prompts.

Chapter 1 • Day 1 / Module 1 (12 Registry Hours)

12h Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Minimum12h Studio Diploma

Chapter 1: The Three Tattvas of Yin, Connective Tissue Physiology & Skeletal Variation

Yin vs. Yang tissues, viscoelastic creep, fibroblastic hyaluronic acid, Paul Grilley's skeletal variation, and tension vs. compression.

Pedagogical Objective:Shift teachers out of aesthetic alignment paradigms into functional Yin Yoga—teaching students to target specific myofascial areas rather than copying a visual shape.

YIN50-C1-S01AP • Fascial Science, Skeletal Variation & Joint CompressionDay 1 Morning • Lecture & Experiential Yin Practice (6.0 Hours)

6h Registry Contact6h Total w/ Self-Study

1. The Three Tattvas of Yin Yoga, Yin vs. Yang Tissues & Connective Tissue Physiology

Establishes lineage roots (Paulie Zink, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Sarah Powers), the 3 Tattvas of Yin (Come to an appropriate edge, Resolve to remain still, Hold for time), and why connective tissues require slow, sustained, non-muscular loading.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–2: 90-Minute Master Yin & Mindfulness Practice + Deconstructing the 3 Tattvas (Edge at 60–70% intensity, Muscular stillness vs. fidgeting, Duration of 3–7 minutes).
2Hours 2–3.5: Yin Tissues (fascia, ligaments, joint capsules, bones — plastic/viscoelastic) vs. Yang Tissues (muscles — elastic/vascular) and the stress-strain curve (viscoelastic creep).
3Hours 3.5–5: Fibroblast Mechanotransduction — How sustained gentle traction stimulates fibroblasts to secrete collagen and hyaluronic acid, rehydrating the extracellular matrix.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•The Three Tattvas of Yin Practice
•Target-Area Functional Cueing vs. Aesthetic Shape Cueing
•Rebound (1–2 Minute Supine/Prone Integration Between Postures)

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Active Yang vs. Passive Yin Comparison Lab: Experience Paschimottanasana (muscular engagement) vs. Caterpillar (passive spinal & fascial yield) and map where sensation shifts.

Recommended Reading

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga (Bernie Clark), Chapters 1–3

Student Reflection & Practice

Write a 3-Minute Opening Talk explaining to new students why we practice Yin with 'cold/relaxed' muscles and hold for 3–5 minutes.

Learning Milestones

• Articulate the 3 Tattvas of Yin Yoga and explain the physiological purpose of the 1-to-2 minute Rebound.
• Differentiate bad pain (sharp, electrical, pinching compression) from productive Yin stress (dull, diffuse myofascial tug).

YIN50-C1-S02AP • Fascial Science, Skeletal Variation & Joint CompressionDay 1 Afternoon • Biomechanics & Assessment Lab (6.0 Hours)

6h Registry Contact6h Total w/ Self-Study

2. Skeletal Variation, Tension vs. Compression & Functional Target-Area Assessment

Hands-on assessment of femoral torsion (anteversion vs. retroversion), acetabular orientation, tibial torsion, and spinal process compression.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–2.5: Tension vs. Compression — Why compression (bone meeting bone, e.g., femur neck hitting acetabular rim or spinous processes touching in Seal) is the absolute end of range and must never be pushed through.
2Hours 2.5–5: Hip Socket & Femoral Neck Variation Lab — Testing internal vs. external hip rotation, abduction limits, and why a student with femoral anteversion thrives in Deer/Saddle while a student with retroversion thrives in Shoelace/Butterfly.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•Internal vs. External Femoral Rotation Range Assessment
•Abduction Compression Test (Mandukasana / Tadpole vs. Straddle)
•Spinal Extension Compression Assessment (Sphinx vs. Seal)

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Partner Range-of-Motion Mapping: Compare hip internal rotation, external rotation, abduction, and ankle dorsiflexion across 4 different partners.

Recommended Reading

Your Body, Your Yoga (Bernie Clark), Part I: Tension and Compression

Student Reflection & Practice

Complete the Skeletal Variation & Target-Area Substitution Chart.

Learning Milestones

• Identify bony compression vs. myofascial tension in a student's hip, spine, or ankle.
• Substitute an equivalent posture that hits the exact same target area when a student's skeleton compresses.

Chapter 2 • Day 2–3 / Module 2 (19 Registry Hours)

19h Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Minimum19h Studio Diploma

Chapter 2: The 26 Core Yin Postures, Functional Target Areas & Prop Scaffolding

Complete posture clinic covering all 26 lower-body, spinal, and upper-body Yin archetypes, prop wedging, and safe entries/exits.

Pedagogical Objective:Give teachers complete fluency across all 26 core Yin postures: target myofascial compartments, meridian lines, prop regressions/amplifications, and joint-safe substitutions.

YIN50-C2-S01TTP • Yin Asana Labs, Prop Craft & Meridian FlowsDay 2 Full Day • Lower-Body Posture Clinic (10.0 Hours)

10h Registry Contact10h Total w/ Self-Study

1. Lower-Body & Pelvic Yin Archetypes: Shoelace, Swan, Square, Dragon, Frog & Saddle

Functional breakdown of the 4 lower-body target groups: Gluteal/Outer Hip (Shoelace, Swan, Square, Eye of the Needle), Groin/Adductors (Butterfly, Dragonfly, Frog/Tadpole), Hip Flexors/Quads (Dragons, Saddle, Cat Pulling Its Tail), and Hamstrings/Thoracolumbar Fascia (Caterpillar, Half Butterfly, Snail, Dangling).

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Block 1 (2.5h): The Outer Hip / Gluteal Archetype — Shoelace, Square, Sleeping Swan, Deer, and Eye of the Needle (managing knee torque with bolsters and blankets).
2Block 2 (2.5h): The Adductor / Groin & Hamstring Archetypes — Butterfly, Half Butterfly, Dragonfly (Straddle), Frog/Tadpole, Caterpillar, and Dangling.
3Block 3 (3h): The Quad / Psoas & Spine Extension Archetypes — Baby Dragon, Dragon Flying High/Low, Winged Dragon, Overstepping Dragon, Half Saddle, Full Saddle (with bolster ramp), and Cat Pulling Its Tail.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•Butterfly, Half Butterfly, Dragonfly & Caterpillar
•Shoelace, Square, Sleeping Swan, Deer & Eye of the Needle
•Dragon Family (Low, High, Winged, Twisted) & Saddle / Cat Pulling Its Tail
•Frog / Tadpole & Bananasana (Lateral Flexion)

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→The 'Same Target, Different Skeleton' Lab: For every posture (e.g., Saddle or Sleeping Swan), demonstrate 3 prop-supported variations and 1 supine wall alternative that hits the exact same myofascial target.

Recommended Reading

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga (Bernie Clark), Chapter 6: The Yin Yoga Asanas

Student Reflection & Practice

Create Target-Area Breakdown Cards for 15 Lower-Body Yin Postures.

Learning Milestones

• Name the primary myofascial target area and 2 alternative postures for every lower-body Yin archetype.

YIN50-C2-S02TTP • Yin Asana Labs, Prop Craft & Meridian FlowsDay 3 Full Day • Spinal, Upper-Body & Wall Yin Lab (9.0 Hours)

9h Registry Contact9h Total w/ Self-Study

2. Spinal & Upper-Body Yin Postures, Wall Yin & Prop-Supported Hammock/Scaffolding

Covers Sphinx, Seal, Supported Bridge/Pontoons, Melting Heart (Anahatasana), Broken Wing/Open Wing, Reclining Twists, Toe Squat/Ankle Stretch, and Wall Yin variations.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Block 1 (2.5h): Spinal Extension & Lateral/Twisting Archetypes — Sphinx (ribs on bolster, elbows on blocks), Seal, Supported Bridge on block, Bananasana, and Twisted Roots / Reclining Twists.
2Block 2 (2.5h): Upper-Body & Foot/Ankle Yin — Melting Heart, Eagle Arms / Cow Face Arms, Open Wing / Broken Wing, Toe Squat (plantar fascia), and Ankle Stretch (tibialis anterior/extensor retinaculum).
3Block 3 (2h): Wall Yin Architecture — Translating Dragonfly, Eye of the Needle, Caterpillar, and Butterfly onto the wall so gravity does the work with zero knee or lumbar load.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•Sphinx, Seal & Supported Bridge (Pontoon)
•Melting Heart, Open Wing, Toe Squat & Ankle Stretch
•Twisted Roots & Bananasana
•Wall Dragonfly, Wall Butterfly & Wall Eye of the Needle

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Prop Wedge vs. Prop Hammock Lab: Using bolsters and blocks not just to stop range of motion, but to allow heavy bones to yield completely so muscles stop guarding.

Recommended Reading

Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice (Paul Grilley), Chapters 3–5

Student Reflection & Practice

Complete the remaining 11 Yin Posture Breakdown Cards (totaling all 26 Core Yin Postures).

Learning Milestones

• Cue safe, slow entries and exits out of fragile deep holds (Saddle, Seal, Toe Squat) followed by an unhurried Rebound.

Chapter 3 • Day 4 / Module 3 (8 Registry Hours)

8h Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Minimum8h Studio Diploma

Chapter 3: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), The 5 Elements & 12 Myofascial Meridian Pathways

Yin/Yang organ pairs (Zang-Fu), Water, Wood, Fire, Earth & Metal elements, Qi stagnation, and tracing the 12 primary meridians.

Pedagogical Objective:Connect the physical myofascial target areas of Yin Yoga with the 12 meridian channels and 5 Elemental seasons of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

YIN50-C3-S01YH • Taoist Philosophy, 5 Elements & TCM Meridian TheoryDay 4 Morning • TCM & Five Elements Seminar (4.0 Hours)

4h Registry Contact4h Total w/ Self-Study

1. Taoist Yin/Yang Cosmology, Qi, Zang-Fu Organ Pairs & The 5 Elements (Wu Xing)

Explores Qi, Jing, Shen, the Sheng (generating) and Ke (controlling) cycles of the 5 Elements, and the emotional/energetic signatures of each Zang-Fu organ pair.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / Acupressure Specialist) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–2.5: Taoist Foundations — Yin and Yang interdependence, Qi (vital energy), Jing (constitutional essence stored in Kidneys), Shen (spirit housed in Heart), and Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama's Hyaluronic Acid water-channel research.
2Hours 2.5–5: The 5 Elements (Wu Xing) & Zang-Fu Pairs — (1) Water: Kidney/Urinary Bladder (Winter, Fear -> Wisdom), (2) Wood: Liver/Gallbladder (Spring, Anger/Frustration -> Vision/Kindness), (3) Fire: Heart/Small Intestine & Pericardium/San Jiao (Summer, Joy/Anxiety -> Peace), (4) Earth: Spleen/Stomach (Late Summer, Worry -> Trust), (5) Metal: Lung/Large Intestine (Autumn, Grief -> Courage/Letting Go).

Postures & Concepts Explored

•Wu Xing (Five Element) Generating & Controlling Cycle Mapping
•Seasonal Emotional & Energetic Theme Integration

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Elemental Theme Scripting: Write a 2-minute opening and mid-hold contemplative reflection for each of the 5 Elements.

Recommended Reading

The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine (Ted J. Kaptchuk), Chapters 1–3

Student Reflection & Practice

Complete the 5-Element & Zang-Fu Organ Pair Reference Matrix.

Learning Milestones

• Name the Yin/Yang organ pairs, season, emotion, and virtue associated with Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal.

YIN50-C3-S02YH • Taoist Philosophy, 5 Elements & TCM Meridian TheoryDay 4 Afternoon • Meridian Mapping & Acupressure Lab (4.0 Hours)

4h Registry Contact4h Total w/ Self-Study

2. Tracing the 12 Meridian Lines, Acupressure Points & Meridian-Based Yin Sequencing

Traces the anatomical pathways of the 6 Lower-Body Meridians (UB, KD, LV, GB, ST, SP) and 6 Upper-Body Meridians (HT, SI, PC, SJ, LU, LI) and integrates key acupressure points into Yin holds.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–3: The 6 Lower-Body Meridians — Urinary Bladder (posterior spine/hamstrings: Caterpillar/Saddle), Kidney (inner leg/front spine: Butterfly/Sphinx), Liver (inner groin: Dragonfly/Frog), Gallbladder (outer hip/IT band/flank: Shoelace/Swan/Bananasana), Stomach (quads/hip flexors: Dragon/Saddle), and Spleen (medial shin/thigh).
2Hours 3–5: The 6 Upper-Body Meridians (Lung, Large Intestine, Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, Triple Burner) in Melting Heart, Open Wing, and Eagle Arms + 6 Essential Self-Acupressure Points (KD-1 Bubbling Spring, LV-3 Great Surge, LI-4, ST-36, PC-6, Yintang).

Postures & Concepts Explored

•Lower-Body & Upper-Body Meridian Pathway Tracing
•Self-Acupressure Integration (KD-1, LV-3, ST-36, PC-6, Yintang)

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Partner Meridian Tracing Lab: Physically trace the Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Liver, and Stomach meridians on a partner and match 4 Yin postures to each pathway.

Recommended Reading

Insight Yoga (Sarah Powers), Chapters 1–6 (Meridian Yin Sequences)

Student Reflection & Practice

Design 5 Complete 60-Minute Meridian Yin Sequences (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal).

Learning Milestones

• Trace the anatomical trajectories of the 6 lower-body and 6 upper-body meridians and select Yin postures that stimulate each line.

Chapter 4 • Day 5 / Module 4 (6 Registry Hours)

6h Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Minimum6h Studio Diploma

Chapter 4: Mindfulness (Satipatthana), Nervous System Down-Regulation & Holding Silence

Interoception, vagal brake activation, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness during 5-minute holds, and avoiding over-cueing.

Pedagogical Objective:Train teachers in the subtle art of Yin space-holding—knowing exactly what to say in the first 60 seconds of a hold and how to hold grounded silence for the remaining 4 minutes.

YIN50-C4-S01TTP • Yin Asana Labs, Prop Craft & Meridian FlowsDay 5 • Mindfulness & Space-Holding Practice Lab (6.0 Hours)

6h Registry Contact6h Total w/ Self-Study

1. Polyvagal Down-Regulation, Interoception & The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Combines Sarah Powers' Insight Yoga (Satipatthana Sutta: mindfulness of body, feelings/vedana, mind states, and dhammas) with nervous system co-regulation and the cadence of guiding stillness.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–3: Neurobiology of the Long Hold — Moving from sympathetic restlessness in Minute 1 to parasympathetic ventral vagal settling in Minutes 3–5; working with emotional releases in hip and heart openers.
2Hours 3–5.5: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipatthana) Inside a Yin Hold — (1) Kayagatasati (somatic sensation & breath), (2) Vedana (pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral feeling tone without reactivity), (3) Citta (observing impatience, boredom, or calm), (4) Dhammas (impermanence/Anicca and self-compassion).
3Hours 5.5–8: The '60-Second Setup, 3-Minute Silence, 30-Second Exit' Pacing Rule — Eliminating nervous teacher chatter during Yin holds and using singing bowls/chimes and gentle voice modulation.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•The 60s Setup / 3m Silence / 30s Exit Yin Cadence Formula
•Vedana (Feeling-Tone) Inquiry & Anicca (Impermanence) Contemplation
•Trauma-Informed Choice & Mid-Hold Regression Permission

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→The 'Silence Discipline' Drill: Guide a partner through a 5-minute Dragonfly and 2-minute Rebound using a maximum of 120 spoken words across the entire 7 minutes.

Recommended Reading

Insight Yoga (Sarah Powers), Part II: Mindfulness in Yin Yoga

Student Reflection & Practice

Write 5 Contemplative Mid-Hold Anchors (2–3 sentences each) for 5-minute Yin postures.

Learning Milestones

• Guide a 5-minute Yin hold with clear target-area setup followed by calm, unhurried silence.
• Weave Satipatthana mindfulness anchors into long holds without lecturing.

Chapter 5 • Day 6 / Module 5 (5 Registry Hours)

5h Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Minimum5h Studio Diploma

Chapter 5: Yin & Yin/Yang Class Sequencing, Evaluated Practicums & 50h YACEP Diploma

Anatomical vs. Meridian Yin sequencing, Vin-Yin (Yang-to-Yin) class design, evaluated teaching labs, and 50h YACEP graduation.

Pedagogical Objective:Synthesize anatomical target areas, TCM meridians, prop craft, and mindful silence in an evaluated Yin teaching practicum and earn the 50-Hour YACEP Certificate.

YIN50-C5-S01PE • Practicum & Student TeachingDay 6 • Sequencing Clinic, Practicum Showcase & Graduation (5.0 Hours)

5h Registry Contact5h Total w/ Self-Study

1. Yin & Vin-Yin (Yang-to-Yin) Sequencing Architecture & Evaluated Teaching Practicums

Covers the rules of sequencing a 60- or 75-minute pure Yin class vs. a 60-minute Yang/Yin ('Vin-Yin') fusion class, followed by evaluated peer teaching practicums and 50-hour YACEP certification.

Faculty Attribution: Lead Yin Educator (E-RYT 500 / YACEP) (Counts toward 75% Lead Trainer synchronous contact requirement)

Suggested Teaching Flow

1Hours 1–2: Sequencing Rules of Yin — Why 7 to 9 postures (plus Rebounds and Pentacle/Savasana) fill an entire 60-minute class; why in Vin-Yin classes if you do Yin *before* Yang you load cold connective tissue first, whereas if you do Yang *before* Yin you shift focus from deep ligamentous stress to myofascial/nervous-system down-regulation.
2Hours 2–5.5: Evaluated Yin Teaching Practicums — Each teacher leads a 25-minute Yin segment (Centering + 3 Yin Postures with full prop options + Rebounds + Pentacle) with live rubric evaluation.
3Hours 5.5–7: Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) 50-Hour Logging Walkthrough & Accredited Diploma Presentation.

Postures & Concepts Explored

•60-Minute Pure Yin Blueprint (8 Postures + Rebounds + Pentacle)
•60-Minute Yang-to-Yin ('Vin-Yin') Hybrid Blueprint

Practice Teaching & Partner Labs

→Evaluated 25-Minute Yin Practicum: Graded on functional target-area cueing, prop variations, meridian/mindfulness integration, and silence discipline.

Recommended Reading

Review 26 Posture Cards & Meridian Sequences

Student Reflection & Practice

Log your 50 YACEP Continuing Education Hours and claim your Accredited Yin Yoga Diploma.

Learning Milestones

• Design and lead complete 60- and 75-minute Yin and Yin/Yang classes with anatomical and energetic coherence.

Literature & Svadhyaya

Required Reading & Textual Library

In Shala, trainees complete interactive Socratic reading reflections on each assigned book rather than passive checkboxes.

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga

by Bernie Clark

Techniques & Functional Anatomy (TTP / AP)

Your Body, Your Yoga

by Bernie Clark

Anatomy & Skeletal Variation (AP)

The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine

by Ted J. Kaptchuk

Yoga Humanities & Meridian Theory (YH)

Practicum Evaluation Sign-Offs

Core Graduation Competencies

Lead Trainers verify and sign off on each competency inside the Shala Cohort Command Center prior to minting accredited diplomas.

1Distinguish between muscular tension and skeletal compression across major hip and spinal joints

2Sequence 60- and 75-minute Yin classes around anatomical target areas and TCM organ meridians

3Offer trauma-aware prop modifications for students with knee, sacroiliac, or lumbar sensitivity

4Hold serene, grounded space during 3-to-5-minute passive holds without over-cueing

Frequently Asked Questions

How do 50-hour Yin Yoga trainings count toward Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP)?

Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) must complete 30 hours of continuing education every three years (at least 10 contact hours and up to 20 non-contact hours). A 50-hour Yin Yoga immersion led by a qualified E-RYT / YACEP educator fulfills a teacher's full three-year continuing education cycle while providing a specialized certificate.

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