- 7-day Residential Training
100-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in the Netherlands
Deepen your practice, understand the principles of Yin Yoga, and learn how to confidently teach transformative Yin Yoga classes with our comprehensive 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training.
- Arhanta Yoga Ashram, Netherlands
Teaching Since 2009
Indian roots. Global standards
24,000+ Graduates
Students from 90+ countries since 2009
Yoga Alliance RYS
Become eligible for 100 CEUs
5th Generation
Learn Yoga from 5th generation teachers
Become a Confident Yin Yoga Teacher
Understand the practice. Learn how to teach it. Build the confidence to guide others.
Our 100-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training gives you a structured and in-depth understanding of Yin Yoga, combining traditional yoga wisdom with practical teaching methodology, functional anatomy and mindful sequencing.
Whether you are beginning your journey as a yoga teacher or already teach another style of yoga, this training helps you develop the knowledge and confidence to incorporate Yin Yoga into your personal practice and professional teaching.
“Learn to teach Yin Yoga with confidence, understanding, & compassion.”
- How It Works
Two Phases. One Complete Yin Yoga Teacher Training.
Your training combines flexible online learning with an immersive 7-day experience at the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands. Build your knowledge first, then use your time at the ashram to practise, teach and receive direct feedback from experienced teachers.
- Module 01
The Online Part
Begin your training from wherever you are. Work through the online course at your own pace and build a strong foundation before arriving at the Ashram.
- 25 Hours
- Online Access
- 28 Video & Quizzes
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Video lectures on anatomy, philosophy and teaching theory
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Printable study guides
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Quizzes and study materials to reinforce your learning
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Self-paced learning with 12 months of online content access from the date of registration
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The online component should be completed before the residential training
- Module 02
7-Day Ashram Immersion
Join the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands for focused hands-on training and teaching practice.
- 75 Hours
- Residential
- Accommodation & Meals
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60+ Yin Yoga poses and variations
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Daily Yin Yoga practice and teaching sessions
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Hands-on adjustments under expert supervision
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Teaching practicums with personal feedback
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Learn to adapt poses for different bodies and needs
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Yoga philosophy, meditation and ashram experience
- Who is it for...
Is This 100-Hour Yin Yoga Training Right for You?
This training is designed for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga and its teaching methodology.
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Yoga Teachers
Expand your teaching skills and add Yin Yoga to the styles you already teach.
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Yoga Practitioners
Deepen your personal practice and develop a more detailed understanding of Yin Yoga.
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Aspiring Teachers
Build a strong foundation in Yin Yoga before beginning your teaching journey.
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Wellness Professionals
Explore mindful movement, meditation and Yin Yoga principles that can complement your existing professional work.
“This Yin Yoga Teacher Training course was an amazing addition to the 200-hour training by Arhanta Yoga. Once again Arhanta has taught me a great deal which will help me improve and expand my yoga classes.“
“A wonderful experience! I have learned a lot, also because I am a Shiatsu therapist and not a yoga teacher. I specifically enjoyed the philosophy classes with Yogi Ram and the meditation sessions.”
“It has been an enriching time for me. All classes were so clear and informative. I have enjoyed each minute of this course. Thank you all so much for the opportunity to learn from you!”
- Outcomes
Learn to Teach - Not Just Collect a Certificate
Knowledge alone does not create confidence. Each core concept moves through the same learning cycle: understand it, observe it, experience it, teach it and improve through feedback.
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Daily supervised teaching practice
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Up to one teacher for every eight students
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Final theory and teaching practicums
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Lifetime graduate support
This training is suitable for:
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Yoga teachers who want to add Yin Yoga to their classes
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Teacher-training graduates who want to specialise
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Serious practitioners who want to understand Yin beyond following a class
- Curriculum
What You Will Learn
Here is an overview of what you will learn in this 100-hour yin yoga teacher training.
60+ poses and variations
Learn the seven pose archetypes, target areas, functional alignment, breathing, hold times, transitions, contraindications and modifications. Practise when and how to use props.
Functional anatomy
Understand skeletal variation, the pelvic girdle, major myofascial groups, fascia, connective tissue, tension and compression- and why one alignment cannot work for every body.
Teaching and sequencing
Learn how to give clear instructions, observe students, use your voice, offer corrections, modify or skip poses, and create complete Yin classes for different needs.
Philosophy and energetic context
Explore Yin and Yang, the purpose of Yin practice, Taoist foundations, prana, chakras and meridian awareness in a grounded and accessible way.
Become a Certified Yin Yoga Teacher
With the trust of 24,000+ yoga teachers, this training gives you the skills and confidence to deepen your practice and teach Yin Yoga professionally.
- Detailed Curriculum
What’s inside the course
During this Yin Yoga training, students explore the foundations of Yin postures, long-held stretches, functional anatomy, meridian theory, breathwork, and mindfulness practices.
→ Origin and development of Yin Yoga
→ Purpose of Yin Yoga
→ Understanding the concepts of yin and yang
→ Yin and yang organs
→ Practicing yin in life
→ Intention of yin in asanas
→ Taoist fundamentals
→ 3 bodies, 5 pranas, 7 chakras
→ 12 meridians
→ Overview of the musculoskeletal system |
→ Understand the 14 skeletal systems |
→ Understand the 10 myofascial groups |
→ Effect of stretching on the body |
→ Tension and compression |
→ Connective tissue |
→ Bone differentiation |
→ Understand fascia and its importance |
→ Effect of Yin Yoga on fascia |
→ Hyaluronic acid and effect of Yin Yoga |
→ Understanding of pelvic girdle |
→ Understanding and practice of 60+ Yin Yoga poses & their variations |
→ Understanding 7 archetypes of all the yin poses |
→ Transition poses |
→ Right way of breathing in each pose |
→ Functional alignments of each pose |
→ Right duration of hold for each pose |
→ Physical and energetic benefits |
→ Contraindications and challenges |
→ The 80% rule in yin poses |
→ Principle of red / green / orange zone |
→ Purpose of props (support material) |
→ Right use and placement of props |
→ Teaching Yin Yoga |
→ Live Class: How to teach |
→ How to teach the 65 Yin Yoga poses and their variations? |
→ How to give proper & efficient instructions? |
→ How to find the right voice? (tone, dynamics) |
→ How to communicate simply yet effectively? |
→ How & when to give proper adjustments / corrections? |
→ How to know when a student should skip the pose? |
→ How and when to modify the pose? |
→ How and when to use props? |
→ How to understand limitations of the student? |
→ How to structure a Yin Yoga class? |
→ How to create custom sequences? |
→ How to use 3 levels of self awareness during the holds? |
- Founder
Learn through a system created by Dr. Ram Jain
Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)
This course is developed by Dr. Ram Jain, combining his decades of knowledge, teaching, and real-world experience.
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34 years on the path of yoga, teaching for over 23 years
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E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
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5 generations of yoga heritage in a Jain family
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Author of a Hatha Yoga book sold worldwide in 4 languages
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24,000+ students trained across 90+ countries worldwide
- Lead Teacher
Omkar Jain, Lead Teacher
Omkar Jain (E-RYT 500)
Omkar Jain leads the training with more than 15 years of teaching experience. As an E-RYT 500, he holds Yoga Alliance’s experienced-teacher designation at the highest hour level. You’ll spend most of your teaching-practice hours under his direct feedback.
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Teaching since 2009, teaching experience of over 18,000 hours
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E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
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5 generations of yoga heritage in a Jain family
Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands
- Course Location
One week away from distraction. One clear focus.
The 100-hour residential Yin Yoga teacher training is held at our Yoga ashram in the Netherlands, Europe. The ashram is situated outside the beautiful village of Varsseveld, near Arnhem, in the east of the Netherlands. The ashram is very well-connected to the Dutch public transportation network and is in a beautiful and peaceful location, surrounded by fields and woods.
At the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Dutch countryside, you can study a concept, experience it, teach it, receive feedback and return to it the next day. That continuity helps knowledge become usable skill.
What You Gain
After completing this yoga teacher training, you will be able to:
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Practice and teach over 60 Yin Yoga poses with confidence
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Apply principles of anatomy and meridian awareness in your teaching
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Deepen your understanding of Yin Yoga philosophy and anatomy
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Learn how to teach Yin Yoga for health, happiness, and peace of mind
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Create balanced Yin Yoga sequences for relaxation, healing, and inner awareness
- Dates & Schedule
Upcoming Trainings Netherlands
Choose a date that fits your schedule. Early registration is encouraged, as the courses can fill up in advance.
At the end of the registration we request a deposit of 200 Euro to confirm your spot. You can pay the remaining fees at a later moment, before the course starts.
03 May – 09 May, 2027
Location: Netherlands | Status: Available
27 Sept – 03 Oct, 2027
Location: Netherlands | Status: Available
Daily Schedule
- Your Investment
Fees & Accommodation
Dormitory
Shared accommodation with 4 to 7 students
€ 1895 / 1695*
* Early Booking Rate
Double Shared
Shared accommodation with another student
€ 2095 / 1895*
* Early Booking Rate
Single Room
Private accommodation for your entire stay
€ 2295 / 2095*
* Early Booking Rate
Your course fee includes:
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25 hour Online access & 75 hour Residential Training
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All tuition, classes and assessments
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Six nights of accommodation
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Three vegetarian meals per day
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Course manual and study materials
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Certificate after successful completion
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Post-course support and guidance
*Flights, visa, insurance, personal expenses, and optional treatments are not included.
* Save €200 with the Early Booking Rate
The Early Booking Rate is available for the first 10 confirmed students on each course date. Early Booking places are limited separately for each course date. Please check availability before applying.
- Certificate of Completion
Internationally recognised Yin Yoga teacher training
Our Yin Yoga Teacher Training is accredited by Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Association, International Yoga Federation and registered with the CRKBO (The Netherlands). If you are registered with Yoga Alliance, you also earn 100 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) or CERs (Continuing Education Credits).
“This yin yoga training has taught me a lot about Yin Yoga and how to teach it safely. The program is full & gives the right amount of information you need to become a teacher. I developed a lot of qualities in this course. ”
“This Yin Yoga course was a great opportunity to refresh my knowledge and to develop myself further. I have learned a lot about teaching but also about my personal yoga path. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”
“I am so happy with the quality and depth of this yoga teacher program. All the information is clear and to the point and never gets boring. Thanks to this course, I am confident in my yin yoga teaching abilities.”
- Our Yoga Ashram
Life at Arhanta Yoga Netherlands
Discover what life is truly like during our Yin Yoga Teacher Training at our Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands.
- FAQ
Common Queries & Answers
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll guide you personally – honestly – to determine whether this training is the right fit for you.
1. General FAQ
What's the difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative?
What can I do after this course?
What about the accommodation facility?
Are there any fixed number of students?
Can I bring my family along with me on this course?
Is the course approved by Yoga Alliance?
Can I buy yoga teacher insurance after this course?
2. Pre-requisites FAQ
I am not very flexible. Is it a problem?
Everyone has some challenges, it is normal. A flexible mind is more important than a flexible body. The program will teach you how to work with different challenges.
Can I do this course without previous yoga education?
Are there any age limits to do this course?
I don't understand English well, can I follow the course?
Can I do this training if I am pregnant?
What props do I need to bring?
How do I receive the certificate after I finish the course?
Can I do this course if I don't want to become a yoga teacher?
3. Course & Support FAQ
Which yoga style will be taught?
In this training, you will learn the original Yin Yoga as developed by Paul Grilley.
What do I need to know about the final practicum?
Can I contact the teachers after the course completion?
4. Registration FAQ
What is the refund policy?
Our goal is always to give you the course you signed up for.
This means we will try to find solutions to any unusual situations, this can be moving to a later course option or credit notes.
It is also possible to request a refund of your payment, but administration charges will be applied.
For full details please see article 5 in https://www.arhantayoga.org/general-conditions/ or you can reach out to us for more details.
Can I get an invoice for my accounts?
Can I pay in installments?
- Take the Next Step
Ready to teach Yin Yoga with greater clarity and confidence?
Join us in the Netherlands for one focused residential week of functional anatomy, personal practice, supervised teaching and direct feedback.
