YIN YOGA THERAPY AND CHINESE MEDICINE INTEGRATION
50-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
IN OKAYAMA, JAPAN
10th November- 15th November 2025
18th May- 23rd May 2026

Explore the meridian pathways, 5 elements, and seasonal wisdom through deep, meditative Yin Yoga practice

Over 6 days, slow down, tune inward, and explore meridian-informed Yin sequences, somatic awareness, and mindful practice. Learn to guide others with clarity, compassion, and embodied presence, while deepening your own connection to the body’s natural wisdom. Ideal for teachers, therapists, and dedicated practitioners seeking a grounded, restorative, and transformative experience.

YIN YOGA THERAPY AND CHINESE MEDICINE INTEGRATION TEACHER TRAINING

NOURISH

YOGART COLLECTIVE is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS). In our yin yoga certification program (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education), you will learn all the essential elements of yin yoga with the focus on how to integrate the Daoist healing wisdom of the chi flow and the meridians in your teaching. We will take our time to nurture the basics of the yin side of yoga from all angles and dive in deep into the subject of how to apply yin yoga as therapy.

A yogi (I can't remember who...)

“ When you are not too happy nor too sad, the extremes, there is balance, you have good health”

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Deep, meditative Yin Yoga practice to stimulate and balance meridians
Understanding of the 5 elements and their expression in body, mind, and emotions
Seasonal, elemental, and meridian-informed therapeutic sequences
Practical tools for creating client-centered lifestyle and yoga therapy plans
Guidance on safe alignment, modifications, and ethical practice

CURRICULUM

Part 1: Foundations of Yin Yoga Therapy & Chinese Medicine

Introduction to Yin Yoga principles: passive postures, long holds, and fascia/meridian engagement
Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the 5-element framework
Philosophy and energetics: how Yin Yoga and TCM intersect

Part 2: The 5 Elements in Yin Yoga & Life

Explore Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water through Yin postures
Mapping elements to organ pairs, emotions, times of day/year, and postural tendencies
Designing Yin sequences to balance each element
Pranayama and meditation practices aligned with elements
Yin/Yang balance in practice and daily life

Part 3: Meridian Pathways & Yin Asana

Introduction to the 12 primary meridians + 8 extraordinary vessels
Hands-on meridian mapping on the body
Yin postures and flows that stimulate or sedate each meridian
Partner work: tracing channels and energetic palpation

Part 4: Seasonal Living & Therapeutic Flow Design

TCM calendar: 5 seasons, organ systems, and emotional tides
Yin sequences and lifestyle rituals for each season
Dietary and lifestyle considerations for seasonal harmony
Creating personal and client-based seasonal care plans

Part 5: Therapeutic Asana & Structural Safety

Functional anatomy for Yin Yoga therapy
Posture, breath, and energy assessment skills
Modifications and props for safe, therapeutic practice
Creating therapeutically aligned Yin sequences
Case studies: developing plans for real or hypothetical clients

Part 6: Integrative Client Work & Lifestyle Plans

Intake forms and assessment strategies for individualized care
Lifestyle coaching tools rooted in Yin Yoga and TCM wisdom
Writing custom protocols for different elemental imbalances
Ethics and boundaries in a therapeutic relationship

Part 7: Sample Client Case Study

Practical demonstration of assessment, elemental analysis, Yin sequences, breathwork, and lifestyle planning
Example of applying all concepts in real-life client care

SUBMIT APPLICATION

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Yoga teachers and therapists wanting to integrate Yin Yoga with TCM principles
Wellness practitioners seeking elemental and meridian-based approaches
Anyone interested in deepening embodied awareness, seasonal living, and therapeutic practice

DATES

10th November- 15th November 2025

18th May- 23rd May 2026

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FEES

JAPAN YACEP 50 YIN SINGLE ROOM
960ユーロ
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JAPAN YACEP50 YIN SHARED ROOM
720ユーロ
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* Early bird discount of 100€. To benefit, reserve your spot 2 months ahead.
* A deposit of 200€ is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival.

Coffee

FOOD
AS A MEDIUM OF LOVE

We love food and take seriously it’s origin, journey and preparation. Our vegetables and fruit are as much as possible purchased from local small producers.

NOKISHITA TOSHOKAN

Our eco B&B provides fresh vegan/vegetarian meals and artisan tours in English.

It is situated in Nishiawakura Village, Okayama, surrounded by beautiful mountains bordering on Tottori and Hyogo Prefectures. Our place is suitable for travellers looking for "off-the-beaten-path," kind of unique opportunities away from the cities. Our Village is an open and friendly community where you can truly appreciate the best of what each season has to offer. Meeting local craftsmen is one of the highlights for many of our guests (Tours available by a licensed guide).

Accommodation:

During your stay, you will reside in a traditional Japanese house with tatami floors and wooden walls, providing an authentic and peaceful atmosphere. The retreat offers three shared rooms, a library, a kitchen with a dining area, and three yoga shalas (one fully equipped studio, one open-air shala on the property, and one open-air shala in the mountains).

Highlights

Sound Healing Meditation: Experience the calming effects of sound healing.
Forest Bathing & Hiking: Reconnect with nature through forest bathing and guided hikes.
Evening Onsen Trip: Optional evening trip to a nearby tattoo-friendly onsen.
Three meals, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, a light lunch and a traditional Japanese dinner daily.