Yin Yoga Teacher Training
A 50-Hour Online, Anatomy-Informed Training with Bernie Clark and Diana Batts
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, on-demand online program designed to help you understand Yin Yoga deeply and teach it with clarity, confidence, and care. Led by Bernie Clark and Diana Batts, the training emphasizes functional anatomy, individual variation, and practical teaching skills—so you’re not just learning what Yin Yoga is, but how and why it works for different bodies.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to move through the material on your own schedule while still having access to optional live support and included bonuses to help you stay on track and 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
The training is organized by Days, matching how the lessons are labeled. You follow the Day-based structure at your own pace, with no required schedules or deadlines.
Day 1 — Foundations & Physiology
Course orientation · Physiology (Part 1) · Energy (Part 1) · Teaching Yin (Introduction) · Yin Yoga Class: Playing Our Edges
Day 2 — Physiology & Anatomy
Physiology (Part 2) · Anatomy (Part 1) · Asanas (Part 1) · Yin Yoga Class: Tension and Compression
Day 3 — Anatomy & Asanas
Anatomy (Part 2) · Asanas (Part 2) · Yin Yoga Class: Interoception
Day 4 — Deepening Anatomical Understanding
Anatomy (Part 3) · Asanas (Part 3) · Yin Yoga Class: Breathing
Day 5 — Anatomy, Energy & Teaching
Anatomy (Part 4) · Energy (Part 2) · Asanas (Part 4) · Yin Yoga Class: Playing with Our Nerves
Day 6 — Energy & Integration
Working with Energy · Yin Yoga Class: Working with Energy
Day 7 — Mind–Body Integration
The Mind–Body Relationship · Yin Yoga Class: Change and Impermanence
Completion
To complete the training, students finish the course content and a short final exam. Optional additional classes are available for further exploration and integration.
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: 12 Months Free Welcome to the Yinside Subscription
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
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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FAQ: Yin Yoga Teacher Training
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:
- January 26 – February 3, 2026
- March 9 – March 17, 2026
- May 4 – May 12, 2026
- 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.
