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Auckland
| NEW ZEALAND
| 100hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training
| YACEP Certification
| 8 Day Programwhen
NOVEMBER 22-29, 2026
8 Day Immersion
Sunday to Sunday
where
YOGA SANCTUARY STUDIO
T: +64 9 021 110 3399
E: hello@yogasanctuary.co.nz
First Floor, 1 Montrose Terrace
Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630
Along The Stunning Beaches of Auckland
100hr YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Over eight immersive days, this 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is our flagship comprehensive Yin Yoga program. Not just for Yin Yogis but for those who wish to excel at Yin Yoga instruction.
Everything You Need To Become A Complete Yin Yoga Teacher
You'll move through progressive stages of learning: building foundational knowledge, exploring the subtle dimensions of the practice, and integrating everything into your own confident teaching voice. Daily lectures, guided Yin sessions, asana labs, meditation, breathwork, and a student teaching practicum — all designed to leave you not just certified, but transformed.
Picture a tranquil week where every moment is dedicated to deepening your understanding of Yin Yoga…Whether you're brand new to Yin or deepening an existing practice, this journey goes far beyond poses…
It cultivates a teaching approach grounded in Meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and direct personal experience…
you’ll walk away with a whole new experience of your body.
8-Day Curriculum
Day 1 | FOUNDATIONS
Settling YINto Yin
→ Orientation & Introductions
→ Foundations of Yin Yoga | Lecture 1
→ The nervous system & Yin's role in regulation
→ Essential Yin Yoga posture set 1 | Asana Lab
→ Class #1 | Baseline Guided Yin Yoga Session
1
Day 2 | FOUNDATIONS
Anatomy For Yin Yoga
→ Sharing Circle with Q&A
→ Yin Yoga Anatomy & Physiology | Lecture 2
→ Connective tissue, fascia, joints
→ Anatomical Variation - what's happening with bones & tissues
→ Essential Yin Yoga posture set 2 | Asana Lab
→ Class #2 | Modified Guided Yin Yoga Session
2
Day 3 | FOUNDATIONS
Deep Dive Into Anatomy
→ Sharing Circle with Q&A
→ Deep Dive Into Anatomy | Lecture 3
→ Essential Yin Yoga posture set 3 | Asana Lab 3
→ Class #3 | Deeper Awareness Guided Yin Yoga Session
3
✧ Phase 2
Advancing Practices ➜
Now that the foundations of the practice are present we begin looking deeper and refining…
Day 4
The Subtlety Of Meditation
→ Sharing Circle with Q&A
→ In-Depth Meditation Overview | Lecture 4
→ Meditation Workshop + Guided Zazen Meditation
→ Expanded Yin Yoga posture set 1 | Asana Lab 4
→ Class #4 | Minimalist Style Guided Yin Yoga Session
4
Day 5
Preparing To Teach
→ Sharing Circle with Q&A
→ Yin Yoga Teaching Methodology | Lecture 5
→ How to work with students in a Yin Yoga class
→ Sequencing, class planning & structure, room setup
→ Essential Yin Yoga posture set 2 | Asana Lab 5
→ Class #5 | Student-Centered Style Guided Yin Yoga Session
5
Day 6
The Refinement of Breathing
→ Class #6 | Silent Mysore-Style Guided Yin Yoga Session
→ Sharing Circle with Q&A
→ Breath Exploration In Yin | Lecture 6
→ Breath Workshop + Guided Breath Meditation
→ Non-Standard Yin Yoga posture set 1 | Asana Lab 6
6
Day 7
Integrating Energy & Qi
→ Teaching Practicum | Student Guided Yin Session
→ Feedback Circle with Q&A
→ Chi & Meridians | Lecture 7
→ Introduction To Chakras | Lecture 8
→ Chakra Workshop + Guided Chakra Meditation
→ Non-Standard Yin Yoga posture set 2 | Asana Lab 7
7
Day 8
Embracing The Tao of You…
→ Teaching Practicum | Student Guided Yin Session
→ Feedback Circle with Q&A
→ Tao & Philosophy | Tao Te Ching Group Discussion
→ Niche Yin Yoga postures | Asana Lab 8
→ Closing/Blossoming Circle
8
What You Will Learn
YOUR SOLID FOUNDATION
Discover what the practice should feel like for your students, the key to teaching it well. You will also begin to feel the possibilities of what your body could feel like with regular daily practice…
YIN YOGA VIBESA thorough spectrum of options to prepare the room for your students that can save you time & effort once class begins...
SETUP TIPS & TRICKSDive into the journey of infinite teaching & sequencing possibilities with some clear guidelines and options, plus methods to integrate it with your own preferences…
STRUCTURING A CLASSBoost your experience teaching with a deep exploration of the performative elements of teaching that can better support student immersion…
TEACHING OPTIMIZATIONESSENTIALS OF ASANAUncover the do’s & don’ts of Yin Yoga asana so that you can teach safely and effectively as well as begin to be able to adapt as needed in the moment…
Deeply explore all aspects of over 40 Yin Yoga asana and how to fit them to a broad variety of student bodies and needs…
40+ YIN POSES
This is for you if…
you aspire to teach With Depth
You're ready for a genuine, immersive credential — not a weekend introduction, but a complete 100-hour training that covers anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and teaching methodology in real depth.you are seeking balance
You’re an athlete or active individual seeking balance through the deep tissue release and flexibility benefits of Yin Yoga.you wish to deepen your practice
You're looking to deepen your personal Yin Yoga practice and explore its subtleties.You need a break
You work in a high-stress environment and need a structured, immersive way to manage stress and prevent burnout.You want to diversify your offerings
You’re a seasoned yoga teacher looking to diversify your offerings with Yin Yoga’s meditative and restorative qualities.you are curious about somatic mindfulness
You’re interested in exploring the intersection of mindfulness and the body, using Yin Yoga as a pathway to greater self-awareness and inner peace.✧ Ready for Auckland?
NOVEMBER 22-29, 2026 • YOGA SANCTUARY STUDIO • REGISTRATION NOW OPENOur Approach
STUDENT CENTERED | PLAYFUL | ZEN
At YUJMU, we believe that true learning and teaching stems from your own deep personal experience…
Our 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is designed to cultivate not just knowledge, but wisdom through direct practice and reflection.
We prioritize the subtleties of Yin Yoga, exploring how each posture, breath, and pause creates profound shifts in both body and mind…
With a strong emphasis on grounded, pragmatic understanding and balance, this training guides you to connect more deeply with yourself, allowing you to teach with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
meet your guide
SCHOOL TEACHER | ARTIST | NEURODIVERGENT
Imagine yourself stepping into a learning environment that is both playful and profound all with the aim of making ancient, esoteric content real and useful to you.
Your guide, TJ, isn’t just another instructor; he’s a former public school teacher and yoga studio manager with over two decades of experience in education and practices associated with Buddhism & Taoism.
You will find in his programs a rare blend of Eastern philosophy with a splash of pop-culture geekiness.
Enjoy an experience where every element feels like it was crafted with attention to your unique needs; this is how TJ likes to learn and so it is how he teaches. Supported by years of developing and refining methods & materials, you will find his student-centered approach to be one-of-a-kind, just like you.Imagine Auckland
AT YOGA SANCTUARY STUDIO
Travel & Accommodation
Need help figuring out your travel plans or accommodation?
We have decades of experience traveling ourselves for teaching and have plenty of recommendations.
So please reach out to us or the venue for local guidance.
We are here to make your trip & stay seamless and fun.
✧ Ready for Auckland?
NOVEMBER 22-29, 2026 • YOGA SANCTUARY STUDIO • REGISTRATION NOW OPENInvestment
EARLY BIRD$2,175nzd
A special offer to those who register quickly.
Approximately €1,080
Check current conversion rates.
FULL PAYMENT$2,395nzd
This is the regular tuition price when paid in full after the first 10 registrations.
REGISTER WITH A FRIEND$2,175nzd
Once the Earlybird ends this is our best opportunity for savings, if you register with a friend at the same time you each pay only $2,175nzd to reserve your spots.
PAYMENT PLANS...Please inquire with the venue for options.
Included In Your Registration
FULL DIGITAL PACKAGE FOR DOWNLOAD TO ALL TRAINEES✦ 46-Card Asana DeckDeck A custom-designed reference deck for every pose in the curriculum.
✦ Yin Nuance · The Book TJ's published guide to practicing and teaching Yin Yoga
(foreword by Bernie Clark).
✦ 8 Lecture Ebooks Digital companions to each stage of the curriculum for ongoing reference.
✦ Daily Guided Yin Yoga Sessions Every day of the training includes a full guided practice — not just lectures.
✦ Meditation, Breathing + Chakra Workshops Three dedicated workshops woven throughout the program.
✦ YACEP 100hr Certification Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits upon graduation.
✦ YUJMU Level 1 Certification Our own rigorous certification standard
— designed to meet and surpass Yoga Alliance benchmarks.
✦ YINfinite Family Membership Access to the YUJMU graduate community after the training.
Ready to make it official?
Join the Auckland 2026 trainee group and transform your practice from something you do, into something you are.
We work with small venues so capacity is limited.
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