50-Hour Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Bernie Clark & Diana Batts
Anatomy-informed, self-paced Yin Yoga certification and continuing education
Course Overview
This 50-hour online Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Bernie Clark and Diana Batts is a comprehensive, self-paced program for Yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga and teach it with confidence.
The training combines functional anatomy, Yin Yoga philosophy and physiology, asana study, sequencing, energy theory, and practical teaching skills. You’ll learn how individual skeletal variation affects Yin Yoga poses, how to adapt the practice for different bodies, and how to build safe, effective Yin Yoga classes.
The course is 100% online and on-demand, with lifetime access, optional live mentorship, a certificate of completion, and 50 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
Enrollment also includes one full year of Welcome to the Yinside, our live and on-demand Yoga membership, so you can continue practicing with Bernie Clark, Diana Batts, and the Asana at Home teaching team long after you complete the training.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this training, you’ll have a clear, grounded understanding of Yin Yoga and the confidence to teach it safely and intelligently.
You’ll learn:
- The core principles of Yin Yoga and how it differs from more yang-based practices
- How functional anatomy and human uniqueness influence Yin poses
- Safe options, props, and modifications for a wide range of bodies
- How to work skillfully with joints, connective tissue, and the nervous system
- Yin Yoga sequencing principles and class structure
- How to teach Yin Yoga with clarity, adaptability, and confidence
Curriculum
Day 1 — Yin Yoga Principles, Philosophy & Physiology
Explore the foundations of Yin Yoga, including Yin and Yang, the three principles of the practice, appropriate stress, and the importance of function over aesthetics. Begin examining how long-held postures affect the body and why Yin Yoga differs from more dynamic forms of exercise.
Day 2 — Physiology, Functional Anatomy & Teaching Yin
Go deeper into muscles, fascia, connective tissue, joints, and range of motion, including the roles of tension and compression. Begin translating these concepts into practical teaching skills for working safely with different bodies.
Day 3 — Skeletal Variation & Yin Yoga Asanas
Explore how individual differences in bones and joints affect range of motion and how a pose may look and feel different from one person to another. Apply functional anatomy to Yin Yoga asanas and learn to adapt poses to the individual.
Day 4 — The Spine, Hips & Functional Movement
Examine the anatomy and movement of the spine and hips, including flexion, extension, rotation, and structural variation. Continue applying these principles to Yin Yoga poses, variations, and individual ranges of motion.
Day 5 — Joints, Nerves & Individualized Practice
Explore the knees, ankles, nerves, and other factors that can influence movement and sensation beyond simply having “tight muscles.” Learn how anatomy, compensation, and individual variation can guide safer, more appropriate pose choices.
Day 6 — The Energy Body & Yin Yoga
Explore traditional yogic and Daoist perspectives on energy, including prana, nadis, chakras, Qi, and meridians, alongside Western perspectives on fascia and cellular signaling. Connect these energetic concepts with the physical practice of Yin Yoga.
Day 7 — The Mind-Body, Mindfulness & Integration
Explore Yin Yoga as a mindfulness and meditation practice, including awareness of the breath, sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Bring the physical, energetic and mental aspects of the training together to support both personal practice and teaching.
Course Format & Details
- Format: 100% online, self-paced
- Access: Lifetime access to all course materials
- Total Hours: 50 hours
- Certificate: Yin Yoga Teacher Training certificate upon completion
- Continuing Education: 50 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours
- 50 Asana at Home 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Hours
- Completion Requirements: Course content + short final exam
- Support: Optional live YYTT mentorship weeks are included to support progress and completion
- Your Practice: One full year of Welcome to the Yinside — live classes + 360+ on-demand practices — included free
Price $895 USD – Payment Plans Available
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Who This Course Is For
This training is ideal for:
- Yoga teachers who want to teach Yin Yoga safely and intelligently
- Teachers seeking an anatomy-informed, functional approach to Yin Yoga
- Practitioners who want a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga principles
- Students who prefer a self-paced training with optional support to help them finish
Why You’ll Love This Training
- Bernie Clark’s clear, grounded, and practical teaching style
- A strong emphasis on human uniqueness rather than “one-size-fits-all” poses
- Real-world teaching tools you can apply immediately
- A balance of theory, practice, and reflection
- Self-paced learning with optional guidance and support when you want it
Keep Practicing with Bernie & Diana for a Full Year
Enrollment includes one full year of Welcome to the Yinside, our live and on-demand yoga membership. Continue practicing with Bernie Clark, Diana Batts, and the Asana at Home teaching team, with regular live classes and access to a library of more than 360 on-demand practices.
It gives you a full year to keep applying what you learn in the training — included at no additional cost.
What’s Included
- Full 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training (on-demand)
- Lifetime access to all training materials
- Certificate of completion + 50 YACEP hours
- Optional YYTT Live Mentorship Weeks
- Free one-year Welcome to the Yinside subscription ($200 USD Value)
- Discounts on Bernie Clark’s Meditation Revealed and Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers Courses are available after enrollment
About the Teacher Trainers
Bernie Clark
“I’ve been teaching yoga and meditation since 1998, with a long-standing focus on Yin Yoga, functional anatomy, and the reality that every body is different. My work is grounded in both traditional practice and modern science, and I’m especially interested in helping students understand why poses work the way they do, rather than asking bodies to conform to ideal shapes.
In this training, I share the principles, anatomy, and teaching frameworks that underpin Yin Yoga, with an emphasis on clarity, adaptability, and practical application. My goal is to give you tools you can trust—so you can teach Yin Yoga safely, intelligently, and with confidence.”
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Diana Batts
“I’ve been practicing yoga since the late 1980s and teaching since 2003, with Yin Yoga forming a central part of my work since 2004. My teaching is reflective and experiential, with an emphasis on listening, inquiry, and honoring individual differences in the body.
In this training, I work alongside Bernie as part of the teaching team. I lead the asana labs, help facilitate the course, and support students in integrating the material. I also guide the optional mentorship weeks, offering live support to help you stay engaged, ask questions, and move toward completion in a steady, sustainable way.”
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Becoming a Yin Yoga Teacher
There is no single legally required certification or number of training hours needed to teach Yin Yoga in most jurisdictions. However, yoga teachers should have enough education and practical understanding to teach the practice safely and responsibly.
A Yin Yoga teacher training can help you develop the specialized knowledge that is often not covered in depth during a general 200-hour yoga teacher training, including functional anatomy, skeletal variation, appropriate stress, longer pose holds, use of props, sequencing and the differences between Yin and more active styles of yoga.
This 50-hour training is designed both for existing yoga teachers who want to add Yin Yoga to their teaching and for serious practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the practice.
FAQ: Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Do I need to be certified to teach Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga does not have a single universal certification requirement. Many yoga teachers choose specialized Yin Yoga teacher training because the practice involves principles of functional anatomy, longer-held poses, connective-tissue stress and individual skeletal variation that may not be covered extensively in a general yoga teacher training. This course provides a 50-hour certificate of completion and 50 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours.
How do I become a Yin Yoga teacher?
If you are already a yoga teacher, specialized Yin Yoga training can help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to add Yin classes to your teaching. This training covers Yin Yoga principles, anatomy, asanas, sequencing, energy theory and teaching methodology, with a final exam and certificate upon completion.
How many hours of Yin Yoga training do I need?
There is no universal number of training hours required to teach Yin Yoga. Programs vary considerably in length and depth. This is a comprehensive 50-hour training designed to provide a substantial foundation in Yin Yoga practice, functional anatomy and teaching methodology.
Is this Yin Yoga Teacher Training fully self-paced?
Yes. The entire training is on-demand and self-paced, so you can move through the lessons and classes on your own schedule.
Do I receive a certificate and continuing education credits?
Yes. Upon completion, you’ll receive a Yin Yoga Teacher Training certificate and 50 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours. Completion includes finishing the course content and a short final exam.
Do I need prior Yin Yoga training to take this course?
No. This training is suitable for yoga teachers and practitioners who want a clear, anatomy-informed approach to Yin Yoga. Prior Yin-specific certification is not required.
Are there live components or deadlines?
There are no required live sessions or deadlines. The training is designed to be completed at your own pace.
How do the mentorship weeks work, and when do they run?
YYTT Live Mentorship weeks are an optional support feature of the training and run several times per year. During these weeks, students can join live Zoom mentorship calls organized by course Days, along with community support, to help maintain momentum and move toward completion. You can join wherever you are in the training, attend only the calls you want, and access recordings afterward.
Upcoming YYTT Mentorship Weeks:
- September 14 – September 22, 2026
- November 2 – November 10, 2026
Registration details and call schedules are available in the Events tab inside the included YYTT Live Mentorship Week membership.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
No prerequisites for Asana at Home’s Online Yin Yoga Teacher Training. This course is open to everyone, regardless of whether they are current yoga teachers or aspiring to become one.
Once I've taken the training can I watch a recording of the live sessions later?
Yes, all training sessions, including live session recordings, are permanently available to students who have completed the live training.
(Permanently, that is, as long as, Asana at Home Online Yoga, exists.)
What is the required reading material for this training?
The Required Text for this course is The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark. Optionally, also recommended are the books Your Body, Your Yoga and Your Spine, Your Yoga.
Any other questions?
For other questions please check out the Course FAQ the Yin Yoga Forum or Feel to Contact Us
What Our Students are Saying
“I highly recommend the yin yoga training with Bernie and Diana. In depth, professional, and really really interesting! This was a real turn around for me. Alot of “aha” moments. If you are on zoom or with recordings (, I did a mix) they are quite available for questions. Definitely 5 stars.” – Emuna B
“I had obtained a 20 hour YIN cert after my 200 hour Yoga training and it felt to be not enough… Taking Bernie Clark’s YIN training was a no brainer and it was so worth it. I really appreciate how he breaks things down through his holistic approach incorporating functional anatomy, human uniqueness, philosophy, science, and some good humor. I also appreciated Diana’s perspective and learned a few new modifications and approaches for poses.” – Heather B
“Bernie and Diana have such an appreciation for all of the different body types and how they impact practice. There is not one way to do an asana. Their ability to share their thoughts and ideas are contagious. My students will benefit greatly from this learning.” – Cynthia P
Ready to Begin?
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training brings together deep study, practical teaching tools, optional support, and long-term access—so you can learn thoroughly and teach with confidence.
Enroll now and begin your Yin Yoga Teacher Training today.
