Dates: Oct 9th-11th & Oct 16th-18th 2026
Join our 100 Yin Teacher Training to deepen your knowledge of this quiet and slow-paced practice.
Perfect for aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners. Led by senior teachers Michelle Freeman and Christine McDaniel, you’ll receive expert guidance throughout the program.
This training is delivered in a blended format, combining two weekends of in-person sessions (6 full days) with more than 30 hours of online content. You’ll enjoy the personalised connection of face-to-face learning alongside the flexibility of studying at your own pace.
What You'll Learn
Our comprehensive Yin Yoga Teacher Training immerses you in a fundamental and functional approach to Yin Yoga to gain insight and enhance your teaching skills. Learn how to guide students of various skill levels and meet individual student needs. This curriculum blends modern science with ancient wisdom, covering and not limited to:
- The Foundation of Yin Yoga Theory & Practice
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Functional Anatomy & Skeletal Variation – Learn how every body is unique and how to adapt poses to support individual needs.
- Fascia and Myofascial Meridians
- Yin & Yang – Taoist Philosophy
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Traditional Chinese Medicine – Five Element Theory & Meridians – Understand how energy flows through the body and how yin yoga can support energetic balance.
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Teaching Fundamentals – Develop the skills to teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion, meeting each student exactly where they are, learning effective variations to make classes inclusive and adaptable.
- Prop Usage and Variations (including Pregnancy Modifications)
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Theming and Sequencing – Learn how to create intentional and effective yin yoga classes.
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Trauma-Aware Perspectives – Gain tools to create safe, inclusive spaces that honor the emotional and physical experiences of all students. Gain a deeper understanding of Nervous System regulation and how anxiety, depression and stress can impact nervous system response.
This training weaves together practical tools and embodied learning to prepare you to teach yin yoga with skill and heart.
Upon completion of this 100 hour training, you will receive a certification, and it will count as continuing education hours through Yoga Australia for any 200+ hour certification holders.
Please note; this training is open to anyone who is interested and excited to learn more about Yin Yoga. Upon completion you’ll be able to teach and share, but this training does not take the place of a foundational 200 hour level yoga teacher training curriculum. This training is meant to support current yoga teachers to advance their knowledge and skills and to offer a deeper understanding of yin yoga for personal practice for curious students.
Testimonial
My heart is so full after completing the 5 day in person component of the 100 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Michelle Freeman and Christine McDaniel. Michelle and Christine’s passion, energy and knowledge shone through the entire training period, they both complement each other beautifully. True masters of their craft Michelle and Christine embody what they are teaching with patience and grace. Seeing each individual for who they are and where they are on their Journey. Michelle and Christine go above and beyond to support you through the training in a way that helps you relax in your body and take in the content required. The five days flowed effortlessly I am super grateful to have been apart of it. I would highly recommend Michelle and Christine’s Yin Yoga training to anyone who has the chance. It will always hold a special place in my heart – Game changing skills for life everybody needs this.
About Our Yin Yoga Training
Our Yin Yoga teacher training at Nambour Yoga Centre is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of Yin Yoga’s principles and practices. This program combines traditional wisdom with contemporary insights, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of Yin Yoga. Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and myofascial meridian theory, the training also integrates modern approaches to inclusivity and trauma-aware teaching.
Through a combination of online learning where you can view at your own pace and revisit content and six days of in person training, participants will learn how to create a balanced practice that enhances both physical and mental well-being. Our training is ideal for those looking to expand their teaching repertoire or deepen their personal practice.
What You'll Learn
Program Features
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our training covers essential topics such as Yin Yoga postures, meridian theory, Yin for Pregnancy and more.
Online & Face to Face
Access 30+ hours of self-paced online learning, plus a 6-day in-person intensive to deepen your understanding and embody the yin practice.
Supportive Community
Join a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about yoga, healing and personal growth.
Certification
Upon completion of this 100 hour training, you will receive a certification, and it will count as continuing education hours through Yoga Australia for any 200+ hour certification holders.
Sample Schedule
- Elemental Yin Practice
- Lecture (Anatomy, TCM, Elemental Theory)
- Teaching Strategy
- Asana Breakdown
- Closing Thoughts, Q & A
Each day includes a break for lunch and small breaks as required
Testimonials
“I recently completed the Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Christine and Michelle and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. The whole course was beautifully organized — from the timetable to the flow of each day — everything ran smoothly and with so much care and intention.
What I especially loved was the incredible amount of knowledge we received.
Not only were the in-person sessions deeply enriching, but we also got access to a huge library of recorded videos covering all topics in detail. This combination made the learning experience feel complete, well-structured, and easy to follow.
The trainer’s passion for Yin Yoga truly shines through. Their teaching style is calm, clear, supportive, and filled with wisdom.
You can feel how much experience and heart goes into every explanation. I walked away with a much deeper understanding of Yin Yoga — not just the physical practice, but the philosophy, energetics, meridians, and the art of holding space.I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of Yin Yoga or deepen their personal practice.
It’s powerful, insightful, and delivered with so much professionalism and heart.
I’m truly grateful for this experience.” Nadine
My experience in the Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Christine and Michelle was incredibly profound. I knew the training would be valuable and deeply insightful, but what unfolded went far beyond anything I could have expected.
The way they wove together Yin practice, anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the meridians, and the wisdom of the five elements created a learning journey that felt both grounded and spiritual. Every session offered a new layer of insight – not just into the body, but into the subtle, emotional and energetic landscapes within it.
What impacted me most was the permission they created for each of us to truly be as we are. There was no pressure to perform, perfect, or push. Instead, Christine and Michelle held a compassionate space that encouraged curiosity, acceptance, and genuine embodiment. I felt myself softening into a deeper understanding of my own body, and into the beauty of simply being without judgement.
This training didn’t just teach me how to guide Yin, it transformed how I relate to myself. I walked away feeling inspired, supported, and incredibly grateful. It was an experience I’ll carry with me forever.
I loved it. The course was very well organised, thorough & comprehensive. Christine & Michelle are wonderful facilitators and teachers. They brought great knowledge, variety of poses & laughter which assisted our Interest and kept our attention. For years- I have felt badly about myself when I couldn’t do certain yoga poses. I was left wondering what was wrong with me. In doing the yin yoga foundation course I learned about how different bone sizes & structure influences our abilities and limitations. This was the very freeing ‘ah ha’ moment for me. I especially liked how Christine & Michelle inspired confidence in us and taught us how to approach tricky situations and give students choice and agency. Christine’s background knowledge & years of experience is invaluable. Michelle’s Nambour Yoga Studio is a beautiful place. This set a lovely environment for us. Her thoughtfulness on the 5 elements warmed our hearts and our bellies! I would highly recommend anyone to do this course. The Yin style of yoga for relaxing, stillness & stretching is a wonderful reset in our busy modern world. Gratefulness & a million thanks to both Christine & Michelle.
The Yin Yoga Teacher Training I attended through Nambour Yoga Studio was amazing!
Michelle and Christine were wonderful teachers who passed on valuable knowledge about the history and function of Yin Yoga. They taught in a very informative and inspirational manner, sharing knowledge, wisdom and values about the Yin style.
It was particularly beneficial learning about the anatomical differences between individuals and how that plays a part in how a teacher should guide them with their practice. It was an experience I will treasure always. I would recommend their training to anyone looking to teach Yin in a open, understanding and supportive manner.
I can’t thank them enough for the experience.
About Our Facilitators
Christine McDaniel
With 15 years of teaching experience, Christine is a dedicated yoga practitioner with an attraction towards Eastern philosophy, Five Element Theory and creative expression through movement. She has found the potency of the yoga practice amongst life’s fluctuations with the ability to steady the mind, reground the body and enliven the heart.
She holds certifications in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yin Yoga with Jo Phee and Joe Barnett; senior assistant teachers of Yin Yoga founder, Paul Grilley. She has also completed certifications with Sarah Powers, founder of Insight Yoga. She has taught yoga extensively across the United States, Asia and Australia.
Christine’s teaching style has been greatly influenced through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zenthai Shiatsu founder, Gwyn Williams. Since 2017, she has been involved in the Zenthai community as a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, assistant and friend. She has completed her Level 3 qualification in Five Element Acupressure with practitioner and Jin Shin Do teacher, John Kirkwood. She is currently completing the certification program to become a practitioner of Five Element Acupressure.
Michelle Freeman
Investment Options
Full Program Price
- Includes access to online learning content
- Secure your spot with a $200 non-refundable deposit
- Certification upon completion
- Final Payments due Oct 1st 2026
- GST not included
- Price with GST: $2749
Early Bird Special
Discounted Rate for Early Registrations until August 1st- Save $200 when you register early
- Includes access to online learning content
- Secure your spot with a $200 non-refundable deposit.
- Certification upon completion
- Final Payments due Sept 1st 2026
- GST not included
- Price with GST: $2529