50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in the Rice Fields of Ubud, Bali

This seven-day training, put together by YogaUnion, is built around the idea that Yin yoga is more than a set of long-held poses. It's a practice that works on the deep connective tissues, the energy channels, and the nervous system. The course covers all the essentials: the philosophy of Yin and Yang, the history of the practice, and its physiological effects on the body and mind. But it also goes further, into anatomy and the role of fascia, bones, and connective tissue, and into the more subtle realms of nadis, chakras, koshas, and the 12 meridians.

Every day includes a Yin yoga practice that's focused on a different element, as well as a detailed analysis of the poses – alignment, modifications, and how to sequence them into a class that flows. There are also specialised workshops on topics like yoga philosophy and anatomy, and you'll get to experience other styles of yoga too, including Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yoga Nidra. By the end of the week, you'll have the confidence to create your own sequences and lead a class with clarity and precision.

What makes this training special is the setting and the teaching. The lead teacher, Hayden, has been practicing for about 20 years and has trained hundreds of Yin yoga teachers since 2018. He brings a grounded, down-to-earth approach to the practice, influenced by his background in conservation ecology and his long study with teachers like Bex Tyrer, Bernie Clark, and Sarah Powers. The shala itself sits in the rice fields, where the only sounds are nature – no cars, no traffic, just the stillness of the countryside. It's a place that naturally encourages the inward focus that Yin yoga asks of you.

The training is fully registered with Yoga Alliance, and graduates can use the hours towards their Continuing Education. There's also a 10% discount on all YogaUnion online courses for anyone who completes a training with them. It's a practical, thorough, and genuinely immersive week that will change how you think about yoga, whether you're planning to teach or simply want to deepen your own practice.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except on the day off) - Full 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training course and certification - Daily pranayama, meditation, and Yin yoga practice - Workshops on anatomy, philosophy, and sequencing - All yoga props: mats, blocks, straps, bolsters - Course manual - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - 10% discount on YogaUnion online courses after completion

What's not included

- Airport transfers (can be arranged at an additional cost) - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments or activities not listed in the itinerary - Meals on the day off