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40hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training

“Silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation.” Rumi

40hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Buckland Abbey, Devon

Monday 28th April – Thursday 1st May 2025

Yoga Alliance-registered (or equivalent accredited body) teachers will receive 40 CPD hours with Gem Yoga’s 40hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training course. If you are not a yoga teacher, but still want to come along for the experience, you are very welcome, but you will not receive a certificate.

Yin Yoga is becoming increasingly popular. We are currently living in an over-dominant Yang (dynamic/strong) world and our current Western asana practices reflect this. Practitioners are beginning to realise the need for complementary Yin (restorative/gentle) practice with all the benefits it has to offer.

The Gem Yoga 40hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training course covers the breakdown of Yin asanas, how to plan effective, safe and appropriate Yin classes, functional anatomy, understanding of fascia, the energetic body including the chakra system, introduction to the Chinese medicine meridian system and how we hold trauma in the body.

Take your yoga practice, teaching ability and inner exploration to the next level. This course creates time for you to dive deep into your inner being with long Yin practices, meditation and yogic philosophy studies.

The four-day Yin Yoga Teacher Training will be held at The Cider House at Buckland Abbey, tucked away in the 700-acre National Trust Estate on the fringes of Dartmoor, Devon. Take time to explore beautiful country walks on your breaks, and maybe have a dip in the river! A Swedish wood-fired hot tub to enjoy under the stars is included too.

The course has space for ten students. You will learn in a relaxed, fun, inspiring environment and be fully supported from the beginning to the end of your journey, and beyond.

About Gem

Gem is registered with the Yoga Alliance, is an experienced advanced teacher (E-RYT 500) and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).

Gemma Williams (Gem) has been practising yoga since 2001 and teaching yoga since 2011. Gemma’s approach to teaching and mentoring is fun, inspiring, compassionate and supportive, helping you trust and feel safe in your body to connect with your innate intuition and wisdom.

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Certification and Accreditation:

Yoga Alliance-registered teachers will receive 40 CPD hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Yoga Alliance registered certificate from Gem Yoga.

“Very well delivered content, structure and pacing of the course was perfect. Gemma is an excellent Teacher. Caring and considerate. I learnt so much on this course and would recommend anyone thinking of taking a course offered by Gemma to absolutely take the leap!” – Stephanie

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

  • History of Yin Yoga
  • Deepen your own personal Yin asana practice
  • Meditation and Pranayama
  • Learn the fundamental Yin postures, modifications and their contra-indications
  • The use of props
  • Planning and teaching a variety of Yin flows
  • Lesson planning safe, appropriate and effective classes
  • Yoga philosophy and the energy system
  • The body’s energetical chakra system and its relationship to our physical, emotional and mental bodies
  • Introduction to traditional Chinese medicine philosophy
  • Introduction to the Chinese meridian system
  • How to lesson plan a Yin yoga class focusing on different meridians
  • Understanding the body’s fascia system
  • Myofascial release techniques
  • Understanding trauma and emotions held in the body
  • Restorative poses, mindfulness and relaxation
  • Stress and the nervous system
  • Understanding vagal nerve theory
  • Shoulder and hip functional anatomy
  • Guidance for Yin practice and teaching

 

“I absolutely loved every moment of the 4-day Yin course, it has exceeded all my expectations. Gem is an inspiring teacher and the course content ticked all the boxes.” – Venita

Eligibility: 

Prospective students must fill out a course application form and have an interview with Gemma, before being accepted onto the course, to make sure the course is right for you and you are right for the course. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have and to meet Gem. To receive certification, you must have already completed a 200hr YTT with accredited body or equivalent, and have your certificate as proof.

*If you are not a yoga teacher, but still want to come along for the experience, you can. However, you will not receive a certificate.

Location:

Cider House, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, PL20 6EZ

Self-catering accommodation is available at the luxury Cider house, and two tranquil rustic Shepherd’s Huts, at a discounted rate. A Swedish wood-fired hot tub to enjoy under the stars is included too. Contact Gem to find out more.

 

Schedule:

Monday – 9am – 6pm

Tuesday – 9am – 6pm

Wednesday – 9am – 6pm

Thursday – 9am – 6pm

 

Investment: £595

(instalment plan available)

“Gem is a very nurturing and beautiful soul inside and out! Her teaching style is simply one of the best yoga teaching programmes that I have come across! The information and additional learning tools has made me feel very confident to go and teach straight after.” – Jan
 
 
12 SPACES ONLY

*You are responsible for your own body. Gem Yoga Teacher Training is not liable for any injury you may receive during the course.

*Yoga is an inner journey that may bring things up. Gemma is here to support and guide you to the best of her abillity as soon as you sign up, during the course and after the course.

Kristal Jacovides, Brighton

"I’ve just completed my Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Gemma and enjoyed the course so much. Gemma is a book of knowledge and a lovely person. She’s very good at teaching in a way that is accessible to everyone. Highly recommended!"
Kristal Jacovides, Brighton
Sam Goddard, Hove

“I recently completed Gemma’s amazing Yin Yoga Teacher Training. Gemma is truly inspirational, a great teacher who really personalises her training and explains things incredibly clearly. I learned so much more than Yin yoga."
Sam Goddard, Hove
Dorothea Manolopoulos, London

“During the Gem Yoga retreat I learnt about joint stability in arm balancing poses and the benefits of Yin. I loved the feeling of a daily yoga practice; it has helped open my upper back and the muscles next to my spine from the Yin."
Dorothea Manolopoulos, London

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