50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Retreat in Nepal

The program is built around the 50-hour Yin Yoga curriculum. You'll learn the theory and practice of Yin: long-held passive poses that work on the deep connective tissues, fascia, ligaments and joints, plus how the practice links to Traditional Chinese Medicine and the energy meridians. There's also a strong teaching component — anatomy, meridian theory, teaching methodology — and a one-hour practical exam at the end, so you genuinely know how to lead a class by the time you leave.

A typical day moves through different modes: Shatkarma and pranayama early, a Hatha yoga flow (the 'Yang' counterpart to Yin), then classroom time on anatomy and meridian theory before lunch. Afternoons cover teaching methodology, followed by the main Yin practice. Evenings finish with dinner and optional kirtan. It's a full schedule, but it never feels frantic — the long Yin holds in the late afternoon force you to slow down, and the location keeps everything calm.

The teaching team includes 'Yogi' and Prapti. Prapti is known for her humor and warmth, grounding students in the present moment with a focus on alignment, breath, strength and flexibility. Her mastery areas include sound healing (Nada Chikitsa), Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, teaching techniques, anatomy and physiology. The academy has been running since 2007 and was the first yoga center in Nepal set up to promote spiritual and yoga tourism, so there's real history here.

For anyone doing this as a training, it's certified and Yoga Alliance YACEP eligible, meaning you can earn continuing education credits. It also pairs well with the Hatha, Ashtanga or Kundalini teacher trainings the academy runs if you're building a full credential. But you don't need to be a teacher to join — the prerequisite is just an interest in Yin and a willingness to slow down and look inward.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation (shared or private room) - 3 daily vegetarian/vegan meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Airport pickup - 50-hour Yin Yoga teacher training course - Teacher training certification upon successful completion - Course manual - Specialized workshops - Access to the academy library - Welcome pack with optional gifts - Post-retreat integration support (online retreat, $200 value)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary