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A Holistic Journey to Yin Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training offers a holistic understanding of Yin Yoga with the profound wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Five Element Theory. This immersive program is perfect for teachers and dedicated practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding, enhance their teaching skills, and guide students into a truly meditative, healing space.
This training is Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) eligible, allowing you to count these hours toward your continuing education as a certified yoga teacher.
What You’ll Learn:
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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Five Element Theory: Through a holistic lens, explore core TCM principles such as the energetic meridians, the flow of Qi (life force energy), and the Five Element Theory — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Understand how Yin Yoga and other holistic techniques can help harmonise these elements, promoting balance in body, mind, and spirit.
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Holding Space with Presence: Learn the art of creating a safe and inclusive environment, enabling practitioners to relax and fully experience the practice. Develop skills in cultivating empathy, presence, and clarity, essential for guiding meaningful, transformative sessions.
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Guiding into Meditative States: Acquire tools to lead students beyond the physical, into deeply meditative states that connect the mind, body, and spirit, allowing for healing and inner peace.
Why Train With Us?
We have lived in the tradition of yoga for many years, carrying its profound teachings and values close to our hearts. Yoga is not just a practice but a way of life for us—deeply woven into the fabric of our daily existence. Our holistic approach to health stems from our heritage, rooted in the rich traditions of Asia. This heritage instils in us a deep respect for the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, nurturing harmony and balance in all aspects of life. Our team comprises skilled experts who specialise in unique areas of health, wellness, and yoga. Anna, an accomplished acupuncturist with a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Kundalini Yoga, leads our Anatomy and Physiology module. With 15 years of teaching experience at Brockenhurst College, she integrates ancient wisdom with modern science. Dr. Rich Gold, lifelong practitioner in East Asian medicine and acupuncture since 1978, co-founded the Pacific College of Health and Science, where he taught and served for over two decades. Author of Thai Massage and Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu and Cupping and Gua Sha, he later co-created Metta Mindfulness Music with composer Yuval Ron, blending ancient healing traditions with modern science to worldwide acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations. Together, our team offers timeless wisdom and transformative learning experiences that empower participants on their wellness journeys.
Course Content
In this Yin Yoga Teacher Training, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential techniques needed to effectively teach and practice Yin Yoga. The program will cover a wide range of foundational elements, including the principles of Yin Yoga, holistic understadning of human body energy network, the significance of stillness, and the importance of cultivating mindfulness throughout each session.
Yin Yoga Postures & Sequencing
In this training, you will gain a holistic understanding of key techniques for teaching and practicing Yin Yoga. The training covers a foundational exploration of poses, emphasising the energetic benefits and subtle adjustments that enhance the practice. You’ll learn examples of mindful sequencing to create a balanced and harmonious experience, as well as contraindications and safe modifications to adapt the practice to different body types and needs. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to guide students safely and confidently, fostering a nurturing, healing environment in each class.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Wisdom
You will be introduced to the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Five Element Theory, learning how these ancient concepts inform and enhance the practice of Yin Yoga. The Five Element Theory — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, represents natural cycles and energies within the body and the environment, each associated with specific organs, emotions, and seasons. We will also explore how to design thematic or energetic sequences that align with the seasonal shifts, supporting harmony and balance in both body and mind. By synchronising practice with the natural changes of each season, you will gain tools to guide others through sequences that align with the energies of nature, fostering deeper introspection, balance, and vitality.
Meditative Techniques
You will develop essential skills to guide the classes into a deeply meditative and mindful state. Through techniques that encourage awareness and presence, students will learn how to hold space for a calm, introspective practice that goes beyond the physical. You will cultivate an approach that allows practitioners to fully settle into each posture, inviting a state of relaxation and mental clarity, enter a state of inner stillness, and a profound sense of connection within the practice.
Holistic Integration
We will explore the foundational principles of Daoist theory and philosophy, gaining insight into the interconnectedness of nature, energy flow, and the cycles of life. Blending these teachings with key concepts from yogic philosophy, you will discover how these two ancient systems complement and enhance each other in guiding a balanced, harmonious practice. A significant focus will be on understanding the meridian system—the network of energy channels that carry Qi (life force) through the body—and its energetic properties. You will learn how each meridian corresponds to specific organs, emotions, and seasonal energies, and how Yin Yoga postures can be used to stimulate and balance these pathways. By integrating Daoist and yogic wisdom, students will leave with a well-rounded approach to teaching Yin Yoga as both a physical and energetic practice, promoting holistic wellbeing.
Course Teachers
Joy Bennett
Chair for Dorset School of Yoga / Lead teacher
As a lifelong yoga practitioner and founder of Joy Yoga and Wellness and the Dorset School of Yoga, she specialises in blending yogic philosophy, mindfulness meditation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to offer a holistic approach to well-being. With over a decade of experience in Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, she guides students on a transformative journey of self-discovery, fostering a deep connection between body, breath, and movement. Having trained with Sarah Powers, the founder of Yin Yoga, she is deeply committed to preserving the authenticity of the practice. Her teaching honours the original intention of Yin—long-held, meditative poses that nourish the connective tissues and cultivate inner stillness—offering students an experience rooted in depth, presence, and ancient wisdom.
Anna Joti Low
TCM Practitioner/ Acupuncturist / Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Anna brings over 30 years of global experience in bodywork, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and holistic wellness. A highly qualified practitioner, she is trained in a wide range of massage modalities, including LaStone, Warm Bamboo, Thai, Hawaiian, Deep Tissue Hands-Free, and Myofascial Release, among many others. Anna is also a TCM and Five Element Acupuncturist, trained in Master Tung Acupuncture, and offers comprehensive treatment plans for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Her extensive facial therapy background includes Facial Acupuncture, Kobido, Gua Sha, and TMJ release. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Gong Practitioner, Reiki and Pellowah attuned, and currently studying Hypnotherapy. She also brings her healing expertise to animals through accredited Canine Acupressure and Massage. Her depth of knowledge and passion make her an invaluable part of our Yin Yoga training.
Dr. Richard Gold
Ph.D., L.Ac. Of East Asian Medicine / Founder of Pacific College of Health and Science
Richard Gold Ph.D., L.Ac. has devoted his professional career to the study, teaching, practicing , researching and publishing in the field of East Asian medicine and acupuncture since 1978. Dr. Gold is one of the original four founders of the Pacific College of Health and Science (previously known as the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) the largest accredited educational organisation of Chinese and integrative medicine in the USA. He served on the Board of Directors and faculty for over 20 years. Dr. Gold has published two books in the field of East Asian medicine: Thai Massage and Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha. In 2010, Richard partnered with the award winning composer and performer, Yuval Ron to create Metta Mindfulness Music, a music production company bringing together the most advance science in sound healing with the wisdom of ancient wisdom traditions. Metta Mindfulness Music has earned 6 Grammy nominations and a world wide audience since its inception.
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Course Dates, Location & Details
It is important that you attend all the training days that we have scheduled, to meet the requirements of graduation and certification which is required by Yoga Alliance.
If you have to miss a day due to extenuating circumstances, we will be as flexible and accommodating as we can to arrange catch-up sessions. Please note that there will be extra fees applied for arranging this.
Dates: 29-30 November & 6-7 December 2025
Time: 09.00am-5.30pm each day (with one hour lunch break)
Venue: In-person at The Old School House, Boscombe
Price: £550
Payment of £100 deposit* secures a place with the balance due two months before the course begins.
Location
Training will take place in a unique and spacious venue in Boscombe—the historic Old School House. This character-filled space features beautiful original wood flooring and exposed ceiling beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for deep practice and learning. Conveniently located, the studio is just a short walk from Boscombe High Street and only a 15-minute walk from Pokesdown Train Station.
