Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training
The Hot Room Leadership Institute 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is a unique teacher training designed to advance your teaching and leadership skills for greater skill and mastery.
- You will IMMERSE yourself in expanding your practice, deepening your knowledge, and an inward journey of self-study.
- You will ADVANCE your teaching, your own practice, and your leadership skills.
- You will TRANSFORM your ability to adapt your yoga instruction to meet the needs of all students, to transform your understanding and depth of knowledge of yoga history and philosophy, and your ability to incorporate it into your teaching and as a part of your natural self-expression. This training will transform how you show up as a leader in your teaching and other areas of your life.
Format: This 50-hour training includes a mix of in-person instruction in Indianapolis, practice teaching, reflective journaling, and guided self-study. All participants will receive a manual and access to downloadable materials to support your learning.
Description: This 50-hour training is designed for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and dedicated students who seek to expand their understanding of Yin Yoga while learning to skillfully guide classes and integrate this modality into their current practices to achieve balance in body and mind.
Participants will explore the anatomy, energetics, and philosophy of stillness while building the confidence to hold space for profound inner work. Through embodied learning, hands-on practice, and reflective inquiry, this training empowers you to guide others through safe, inclusive, and transformational experiences.
What You'll Learn
Yin Yoga Foundations
- The history and evolution of Yin Yoga
- In-depth exploration of yin asanas and their energetic targets (meridians and chakras)
- Variations for accessibility
- Intelligent use of props for comfort and depth
- Hands-on and verbal assists rooted in consent and attunement
Teaching Methodology & Ethics
- Cultivating inclusive and culturally sensitive teaching environments
- Holding space for emotional release, stillness, and silence
- Teaching from embodiment vs. performance
- Consent, boundaries, and safety in stillness practices
- How to support diverse populations, including those navigating trauma, chronic stress, or physical limitations
The Business & Sales of Teaching Yin & Meditation
Transform your passion for teaching into a sustainable offering that keeps students coming back. In this module, you will:
- Learn how to authentically market yourself and your classes to attract your ideal students
- Develop client retention strategies that turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars
- Master the art of selling the value of your classes and workshops through clear, confident, and compassionate communication
- Practice effective language for inviting students to commit to memberships, packages, or series that support their long-term growth
- Understand how to integrate Yin Yoga & meditation into a studio’s broader offerings to enhance community connection and business success
- Build trust-based relationships that inspire students to invest in their well-being—and in your classes
By combining teaching excellence with practical business skills, you’ll graduate from this training confident in both your ability to guide transformational experiences and to fill your classes consistently.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
EVOLVE YOUR LENS AS TEACHER AND LEADER TO INTEGRATE FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND BODY MECHANICS, SEQUENCING AND THEMING, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY TO CREATE AN OVERALL EXPERIENCE THAT CULTIVATES WHOLE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
ABOUT ERIN
Erin Polley, E-RYT 500, is the lead instructor and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Erin is a seasoned yoga educator, global retreat leader, and trauma-informed facilitator with over two decades of teaching and community-care experience.
She specializes in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation, and nervous-system regulation, bringing a grounded, deeply attuned approach that empowers teachers to guide safe, inclusive, and transformative practices.
Is this training eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits?
Yes. Because Erin is a registered YACEP, this training qualifies as official Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours. Teachers registered with Yoga Alliance may apply all 50 hours toward their required continuing education credits. Certificates of completion will clearly indicate CE-eligible hours for easy submission to Yoga Alliance.
Price
$899
Registration Deposit: $500
Payment plans available.
Dates
September 18-20October 2-4
Hours
Fridays: 6 pm - 9 pmSaturday + Sundays: 9 am - 6 pm
Plus 10 hours of practice teaching between training weekends.
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