​Our 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training takes place in Nishiawakura Village, Okayama, Japan — a quiet mountain village ideal for meditation, stillness, and embodied study.

Nishiawakura is not only the location of this training — it is part of the practice. The mountains, forests, quiet mornings, seasonal food, and slower village rhythm all support the Yin qualities of listening, receiving, and integration.

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Surrounded by mountains and forest, Nishiawakura offers a quiet setting away from the pace of the city — a place where students can slow down, listen more deeply, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the body and the seasons.

The village is located near the borders of Tottori and Hyogo Prefectures, in a landscape shaped by forests, rivers, local craftsmanship, and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal environment for a Yin Yoga training, where stillness, observation, and subtle awareness are central to the practice.

 

During the training, the natural surroundings become part of the learning experience. Morning walks, mountain air, seasonal food, quiet evenings, and time in nature all support the intention of the course: to create space for integration, reflection, and embodied understanding.

Nokishita Toshokan also serves fresh vegan and vegetarian meals, prepared with care and inspired by the seasons.

 

Accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated in a traditional Japanese house with tatami floors, wooden walls, and a simple, peaceful atmosphere.

The retreat space includes:

• three shared rooms

• a library

• a kitchen and dining area

• one fully equipped indoor yoga studio

• one open-air shala on the property

• one open-air mountain shala

The atmosphere is quiet, intimate, and supportive — ideal for study, practice, rest, and self-inquiry.

 

Training Highlights

Morning Walks
We begin the day with gentle walking in nature, bringing a small Yang element into the rhythm of the training and preparing the body and mind for stillness.

Yin Yoga & Meditation Practice
Daily practice supports nervous system regulation, body awareness, and a deeper understanding of the Yin approach.

Forest Bathing & Seasonal Connection
The surrounding forest offers a natural space for slowing down, observing, and reconnecting with the elements.

Evening Onsen Trip
Optional evening visits to a nearby tattoo-friendly onsen support rest, recovery, and integration after a full day of practice and study.

Seasonal Vegetarian Meals
Enjoy nourishing vegetarian/vegan meals, including breakfast, a light lunch, and a traditional Japanese-style dinner prepared with care.

Small Group Learning Environment
The training is intentionally intimate, allowing space for questions, reflection, personal practice, and meaningful connection.

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