Would you like to guide others in the deeply nourishing practice of yin yoga, to create pathways for introspection and healing?
Get certified to teach with this Yoga Alliance training guided by an experienced yin yoga teacher trainer!
YIN YOGA FOUNDATIONS
Dates: August 9-10, 2025
August 23-24, 2025
September 6-7, 2025
9:30 - 17:30 daily
This 50-hour teacher training covers everything you need to safely and effectively guide students in the practice of Yin Yoga. It is both a comprehensive training and a personal journey that will deepen your relationship your practice.
Dive into the nuts and bolts of bodies and all the essentials of yin, including the archetypal pose families and the functional approach created by yin yoga founder Paul Grilley. Learn to craft intelligent sequences, and to teach them in a way that honors each individual’s unique body. Explore beyond the physical to energetic theories and the level of mind and emotions, learning to take a personalized, contemplative and holistic approach to the practice.
- Theory and Practice of Yin Yoga, Paul Grilley Lineage
- Yoga History and Philosophy
- Yin Yoga Asanas (including lesser-known variations)
- Skeletal Variation and Functional Anatomy
- Energetic Anatomy
- The Functional Approach to Meditation (Yoga Sutras)
- Intelligent sequencing
- Facilitation skills
- Assisted Yin Yoga (partner yin)
- Real World Practicum
Investment: 1250€*
*prices include 25.5% ALV.
We are happy to create a payment plan for you!
Who are these trainings for?
These trainings are for serious practitioners, teachers-to-be, and previously educated yoga teachers who wish to expand their skillset/deepen their understanding.
Please note that while the training is conducted in English, Leta has a pretty good understanding of Finnish language (and other course participants usually help make sure nothing is lost in translation :)). Teaching practicum can be completed in Finnish or English.
Individual modules of teacher training like this one may be booked online at
https://www.yogarocks.fi/fi/jooga/jooga-workshopit.html
We do also offer an expanded 200-hour program that delves further into specific aspects of yin, adding layers of depth while building more advanced facilitation skills and enriching your personal practice. Complete all four modules yin modules with us and you’ll be eligible to register as RYT200 with Yoga Alliance.
Read more about our yin programs (in finnish):
https://www.yogarocks.fi/fi/jooga/joogaopettajakoulutus/yin.html
About Leta LaVigne
Leta LaVigne (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is the founder of yogaROCKS studios in Lahti and one of Finland's senior yin yoga teachers. Teaching full time since 2008, Leta has immersed herself in the practice and teaching of yin yoga since 2010. She has been greatly influenced by long term studies with Yin Yoga founder Paul Grilley. As a devoted Grilley student, she teaches yin with a functional approach rather than relying on alignment rules. Another teacher of particular influence in Leta's work is Tara Judelle, creator of the somatics-infused school of Embodied Flow.
Leta is an experienced teacher trainer who has educated and mentored many teachers in Finland and Internationally. She has been featured on the Yin Yoga Podcast and writes on yin yoga for the highly regarded publication Yoga Journal. Still teaching full time herself (not only teacher trainings), Leta infuses her trainings with a wealth of practical experience, humor and warmth. She has a love of helping new teachers identify and develop their unique strengths.
Selected education:
200 hours Jimmy Barkan 2008
150 hours Advanced Vinyasa Flow, Tribe Yoga 2010
500+ hours Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley 2011 onwards
300 hours advanced yoga and somatics with Embodied Flow (Tara Judelle 2016-2019
120 hours Yin (Myoyin / TCM), Jo Phee
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leta_lavigne/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/yogawithletalavigne/
yoga journal publications:
https://www.yogajournal.com/byline/leta-lavigne/
enquiries
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Warm welcome ❤
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