Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Nature: A Journey of Self-Discovery in the Forest

If you’re searching for a Yin Yoga Teacher Training that blends nature, mindfulness, and personal transformation, our Essence of Living retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland offers a deeply nourishing experience — designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and truly come home to yourself.

At Essence of Living, our Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings are about more than just learning poses and philosophy — they’re about slowing down, softening, and coming home to yourself.

Nestled in the forest, surrounded by towering trees and the gentle soundtrack of birdsong, our training space invites a kind of inner quiet that’s hard to find in everyday life. It’s here, immersed in nature and stillness, that so many beautiful transformations unfold.

One of those journeys belongs to the radiant Kirsty Rogers.

🌿 A Personal Reflection from Kirsty

“Thank you for your support Michelle, not just in my yoga journey, but for being a quiet, compassionate presence through every part of my life. This path has been about so much more than yoga. It’s been a journey of self-discovery.”

“Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of the simple, curious way I used to see the world. I stopped listening to my heart and the quiet signals from my body — things I’ve been ignoring for decades. Now I’m learning that I am okay to move at my own pace, to live differently, and I feel supported in a way that’s real and lasting.”

“I’m deeply grateful for your guidance, your wisdom, and your ability to see the light in people, even when it’s dimmed. Your energy has a way of lifting tired spirits and helping them remember the love and strength they carry inside. Thank you.”

🌸 The Power of Yin, Nature & Deep Presence

Kirsty’s experience is a tender reminder of why we offer these trainings in the heart of nature. There’s something truly alchemical that happens when you take time to unplug from the rush of life, slow your breath, and be held by the Earth.

The Yin journey teaches us to pause. To listen. To feel.

And when held in a space of compassion, with the support of community and the stillness of the forest, we begin to remember who we truly are.

Ready to begin your own journey of reconnection and healing?

Our next Yin Yoga Teacher Training is now open for enrolment — whether you come to deepen your practice or to become a teacher, you’ll leave with so much more than knowledge. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of self, a softened heart, and a deeper connection to life.

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With Forest Hugs & Oceans of Love,

Michelle x

Founder | Essence of Living