Unveil the Yin Yoga Teacher Within You ( 80h)
with Jasmijn Koelink
> Embrace the unique anatomy of your body.
> Hold a safe space for physical and emotional release.
> Guide your students through a profound journey of awareness, self-discovery and deep rest.
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Jasmijn Koelink invites you to explore and refine your own practice while learning how to share the profound benefits of Yin Yoga with others.
This 80 hours Yin Yoga Module (YogaAlliance.org Continuing Education) is offered by Jasmijn Koelink, hosted by Yoga Moves Utrecht.
This training is more than just learning how to teach. It's about cultivating the ability to be fully present in each moment—as a student, as a teacher, and as a human being. Yin Yoga encourages us to build tolerance for discomfort, to trust in stillness, and to surrender to the natural flow of life. You will learn how to slow down, listen to your body, and observe the continuous stream of breath, thoughts, and emotions. Through this process, you empower yourself to experience a deeper understanding of relaxation, and feel truly at home within yourself.
Inner Work: Expanding Beyond the Physical Practice
In addition to the physical and anatomical teachings, Jasmijn integrates The Work© by Byron Katie —a powerful method for questioning limiting beliefs and stressful thoughts. By engaging with this inner work, you will learn to recognize and release the mental patterns that hold you back. This deep inner inquiry allows you to teach from a place of calm confidence, creating a space where students feel safe to explore their own inner landscapes.
Through Jasmijn’s guidance, you will gain insight into your own thought patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses, ultimately becoming more flexible in both mind and body. This inner work not only enhances your personal growth but also deepens your ability to teach Yin Yoga with authenticity, joy and confidence.
Who Is This Training For?
This program is designed for yoga teachers who want to expand their teaching skills and develop oneself in Yin Yoga. It is also great for dedicated students who want to deepen their personal practice, enhance their understanding of Yin Yoga, or embark on a journey of personal growth. This training is for anyone who desires a deeper connection within themselves and with others through the lens of Yin Yoga. We feel necessity for students with at least 1 year of yin yoga experience and/or comparable knowledge and training.
Certificate & Qualification:
If you complete this training and the evaluation processes, you will gain a certificate for 80 hours of continuing education specialized in Yin Yoga. If you are already a yoga teacher or a professional in another branch, this will give you all you need to teach yin. If you take this course for your own learning, please note that this is not considered a complete foundational teacher training program and you may still need to complete more courses to feel ready to teach groups.
Key Elements of this Training
This training offers a rich, multi-layered experience that integrates various aspects of personal and professional growth, including:
Daily meditation practice
Breathwork techniques (pranayama)
Exploration and teaching of 20 Yin poses and their variations
An understanding of Yin anatomy and philosophy, bones, joints, and fascia
The ability to modify poses for different body types and injuries
Techniques to safely and effectively use props to support your students
Tools to foster personal growth and self-realization, empowering you to guide others from a place of authenticity and inner
What Will You Learn?
Based on Paul Grilley’s teachings, the training offers a comprehensive understanding of Yin Yoga, focusing on both the practical and philosophical aspects. You will dive into:
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Learn how to safely guide students through 20 foundational Yin poses and their variations.
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Study the structure of bones, joints, muscles, and fascia, and understand how each body moves differently. Deepen your knowledge of skeletal movement and target areas in Yin poses. Learn how to guide students to explore what sensations feel beneficial for their own bodies instead of aiming for a specific shape.
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Discover how to read and adapt to each student's unique anatomy, exploring a variety of modifications for the most common Yin poses. Understanding why and knowing how to use props.
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Basic yoga history and philosophy of yin yoga.
Understanding the differences between yin versus yang yoga.
Introduction meridians and their connection with organs and emotions.
Introduction to the Five Elements Theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Principles of Yin Yoga.
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Develop a regular practice of breathwork and mindfulness, key elements that complement and enhance Yin Yoga.
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Throughout the training, you will study some of the most respected resources in the Yin Yoga community:
* The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga* by Bernie Clark
* Your Body, Your Yoga* by Bernie Clark
* The Muscle Book* by Paul Blakey
* The Work of Byron Katie. An introduction* by Byron Katie (free PDF)
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Homework will help you to digest and understand the practice of yin yoga further.
Expect to do 4-hours a week on reading, writing, and practice teaching. It will reinforce the content covered during training days and benefit you to integrate it into your own practice and teaching.
You need time between every weekend to incorporate things you learned or read or to prepare for the next weekend.
Take in person and online Yin Yoga classes
Recommended is at least 2 Yin Yoga classes per week, in total 30 classes during this training. Journal after every practice what you experienced, your takeaways, based on some questions.
Establish a self-practice at home
Practice Yin Yoga at least 1 hour per week (highly recommended to do more hours), in total 20 classes during this training. Journal after every practice what you experienced, what you did, based on some questions.
Build a practice of meditation at home
Practice meditation at least twice a week for 10-15 minutes (highly recommended to do more). Journal after every practice what you experienced, based on some questions.
Practice teaching Yin Yoga, breathing techniques and meditation
Practice teaching at least 12 classes during this training. When you gather with fellow trainees, these classes count too. And you can work with giving and receiving feedback to grow.
Written Exam
The theory exam is about what you have learned during the teacher training. You will take this online theory exam during a training day –on your laptop, I-Pad or your smartphone.
Practical exam
Within a study group you prepare a 60-minute Yin Yoga class in the last weekend. Expect 4 hours of studying together, to make a sequence, use a theme, and practice teaching and adjusting.
Jasmijn as a Teacher
With over 15 years of teaching experience and 9 years of training students to teach, Jasmijn brings a wealth of knowledge rooted in Paul Grilley’s renowned teachings. Besides her extensive knowledge of Yin Yoga and applied anatomy, her training goes beyond the poses and adds to the traditional teachings—breathwork, deep myofascial release, and the inner work that cultivates lasting transformation.
Inspired by Paul Grilley, Byron Katie (The Work©), breathwork pioneer Max Strom, and anatomy experts Jamie Elmer and José de Groot — Jasmijn offers a holistic and accessible approach that empowers you to teach and practice Yin Yoga with confidence and authenticity.
A Path to Personal Growth and Professional Mastery
By the end of this training, you will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to practice and teach Yin Yoga from a place of deep understanding —both of the physical body and the inner self. Whether your goal is to deepen your personal practice or to share the transformative power of Yin Yoga with others, this training offers a comprehensive, supportive, and inspiring path forward.
Step into this journey of self-awareness, wisdom, and connection with Jasmijn Koelink. Find the Yin Yoga teacher within you, and learn how to guide others on their own paths of healing, rest, and transformation.
Dates and Daily Schedule
5 weekends: Saturdays & Sundays (& one Friday)
Each day 11.30 - 18.30
18 & 19 October 2025
15 & 16 November 2025
6 & 7 December 2025
31 January & 1 February 2026
20, 21 & 22 March 2026
Location: Yoga Moves Fly Studio | Croeselaan 209 Utrecht
Price: *CRKBO Registered (exempt from VAT)
Early Bird Prices:
Until 1 April €1250
Until 1 May €1300
Until 1 June €1350
Until 1 July: €1400
Until 1 August €1450
Until 1 September €1500
Regular: €1550
We have one spot available for a reduced rate from the regular price for a teacher that can show both financial need and promise for teaching Yin to people who need it. Apply Here (we will decide approx 1 August)