Coming Home to Stillness: A Yin Yoga Teacher Training Journey
Jun 11, 2025
“The more space we make for stillness and silence, the more we have to give both to ourselves and to others.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
In a world that rarely slows down, Yin Yoga offers us a gentle invitation to pause… to soften… to listen.
At Essence of Living, our 75-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is more than a course—it’s a sacred return to self. A journey into the subtle body. A place to remember the power of presence.
For Jess, one of our recent graduates, this training marked a transformational turning point.
“My journey through Essence of Living’s Yin YTT was a gentle invitation to come home to myself—to stillness, to feel, to heal, and to just BE.”
Yin as Medicine for the Soul
Held in a serene retreat-style space on the Gold Coast, surrounded by towering trees and birdsong, each day of the training is carefully curated to bring spaciousness to the body and nervous system.
Jess reflects on how the environment itself became part of the healing:
“Looking out to the majestic forest and being serenaded by birdsong was an absolute joy—like medicine for the soul.”
Early starts and early finishes allow time to absorb, reflect, and integrate. There is no rush here. Just a deep exhale into being.
A Journey of Trust, Surrender & Healing
Many students come to Yin Yoga because they feel the pull to slow down, even if it feels unfamiliar at first. Jess shares:
“As someone who was never drawn to yin, or being still for that matter, I am deeply grateful for the insights, knowledge and courage it has instilled in me.”
This training gently peels back the layers, revealing what’s been held—physically, emotionally, energetically. In the stillness, truth emerges.
“It illuminated the parts of myself that I’d kept hidden. I had been so afraid of being seen, of letting go and surrendering. Since completing the training I’ve had breakthroughs, insights and a deeper sense of trust.”
Embodied Learning with Heart-Led Teachers
Our Yin Yoga Teacher Training includes comprehensive modules in Chinese Medicine, meridian theory, fascia and anatomy, guided by compassionate and experienced facilitators:
🌀 Chinese Medicine with Johnny
🦴 Anatomy & Physiology with Susie
🎶 Sound Healing with Gabriela
💫 Yin Yoga methodology, sequencing & philosophy with Michelle
Jess recalls:
“Michelle is a pure-hearted soul who embodies what she teaches. Her style of teaching is engaging, heartfelt and interactive. I felt held and seen by Michelle and all of the beautiful women on this training.”
For Teachers, Seekers & Soulful Humans
Whether you’re already a yoga teacher or simply feel the inner call to slow down, this training offers tools to share Yin Yoga confidently—or simply deepen your own personal practice.
Jess’s words speak for many:
“I would highly recommend this training to anyone who is curious about going deeper into their personal practice or wanting to share these teachings with their students.”
October 2025 Yin Yoga Teacher Training
📍 Location: Gold Coast, QLD
📅 Dates: 27th-31st October 2025
👣 Limited to a small group for personalised support
Ready to Come Home to Yourself?
This training is for you if:
🌿 You long for stillness and space
💗 You’re craving connection—to nature, to your body, to your truth
🧘♀️ You’re ready to rest deeply and rise renewed
Step into the softness. Be held. Be seen. Be transformed.
Feeling called to take the next step?
Let’s connect for a free, heartfelt chat about your journey, your goals, and what path is right for you.
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