Yin Yoga & Meditation
50-hr accredited course

October 25th – 31st, 2025 

The physiological, energetic and psychological benefits of this slow, introspective style of yoga are powerful to experience and fascinating to study. On this course, we’ll explore how Yin works on body and mind and how the practice draws from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Taoist principles and the Hatha Yoga tradition. Whether it’s to enhance your personal practice or to extend your teaching repertoire by offering Yin classes, perhaps alongside your more dynamic (or Yang) style of class, the course will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to practise and teach Yin safely, creatively and with authenticity. You will also learn more about the benefits of a regular meditation practice and techniques for developing your own practice or introducing meditation to your students. ​As well as refreshing your general teaching skills in terms of holding space, finding your voice, being present for your students and more, the training will cover:

• The history and philosophy of Yin Yoga
• The energetic concepts of Meridians and Chakras and movement of Qi (or Prana) in the body
• The physical and emotional benefits of Yin Yoga
• Yin Yoga poses and how to modify (or provide alternatives) for the individual body
• Sequencing a Yin practice according to the principles of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as alternative ways to sequence.
• How Yin complements a dynamic practice (Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow etc.)
• Medititation: the how-to and the science behind the benefits of a regular meditation practice 

The training is suitable for Yoga teachers and practitioners who wish to deepen their Yin practice. Studying with a small group can enhance the learning experience and ensures very personal, one-to-one attention attention. 7 places only. 

The Location

Training will take place at the studio in Delgany, County Wicklow. Free parking is available nearby and the location is 10 minutes’ walk to Delgany village and 20 minutes’ walk to Greystones.

The Cost

Full course fee is €800 (Instalment plan available but fee must be paid in full before course begins).

The fee covers:

• 6 days of in-person, one-to-one training days, including asana practice, discussion, practical teaching experience and daily meditation practice. 1 additional home study day. One day of the course, Thursday the 30th of October, will be a home study day where you will cover prescribed online content and prepare a sequence to present on the last in-person day of the course, Friday the 31st of October. (If you would prefer to use the studio for the Thursday study day this will be possible.)
• Printed Course Manual
• Full accreditation by Yoga Alliance Professionals (50-hr certificate)

BOOK YOUR PLACE
A deposit of €150 secures your place. Balance is due 6 weeks before the course begins.  
If you have not studied with Ríonach Yoga before, please complete the application form and send to hello@rionachoflynn.com 
Otherwise, please just send me an email if you would like to join the course.