5 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in Nicaragua

This is a 50-hour Yin Yoga teacher training spread over five days, so it's compact but full. Each day pairs a specific element with the practice: earth days focus on grounding postures and stability, water days explore flow and surrender, fire days bring heat and intention, and air days open up space and breath. You're not just doing poses—you're learning how to sequence around these themes and how to cue with clarity.

Workshops cover the history and concept of Yin, Chinese elements and meridian lines, anatomy and physiology, and how to use props effectively. There are also sessions on teaching techniques, including verbal cues, postures, and modifications for different bodies. Live music accompanies some of the Yin practices, which adds a layer of sound that changes how the class feels.

Anthony Alcalde is your lead teacher. He started teaching in 1998 and has since worked across Nicaragua and internationally. He also teaches acro yoga and Thai massage, and he's an award-winning documentary filmmaker—so the teaching style is grounded in connection and play, not just alignment drills. The setting, a quiet property full of fruit trees and hammocks, keeps things small enough that you get real attention, even during a short course.

Because the training is so personalised—groups rarely exceed five people—you'll likely get direct feedback on your teaching, and there's room to ask questions about things like working with injuries or adjusting students. If you're already teaching and want to add Yin to your repertoire, or if you're new to yoga and want a focused introduction, this flexible format works for both. The property's gardens, herbalism workshops, and optional plant medicine ceremonies (arranged separately) give you plenty of ways to relax between sessions.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - 50-hour teacher training course and certification - Daily Yin and Yang yoga classes - Daily meditation sessions - Workshops on elements, anatomy, and teaching techniques - Course manual and practice materials - Welcome drink - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support - WiFi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., Thai massage) - Activities outside the itinerary