50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with Clare Lovelace
Internationally recognised by Yoga Alliance International
Yin Yoga weaves together the wisdom of Yoga, Buddhism and Daoism to create a practice that is steady, spacious and deeply nourishing. Over two weekends, you’ll explore the philosophy, physiology and practical teaching tools that make Yin such a relevant and transformative practice today. I’ve been teaching Yin for over a decade, training extensively with Sarah Powers in 2015, and running Yin Teacher Trainings for more than six years. This training is clear, practical and grounded in real experience—designed to help you feel confident, informed and inspired, whether you want to teach Yin or simply deepen your own practice.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin is a slow, receptive practice that restores mobility in the body, steadiness in the mind and clarity in the heart. Through long-held floor postures, we learn how to pause, soften and meet ourselves honestly and compassionately. Over time this builds patience, emotional steadiness and a deeper sense of internal connection that naturally shapes how we move through the world.
What you'll learn:
Nervous System Education:
Polyvagal Theory explained simply and practically
Understanding Dorsal, Ventral and Sympathetic states
How Yin supports nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
Meridians, Elements & Energetics:
The 12 major meridian pairings and how to recognise imbalances Daoist Five Element Theory and the five seasons Yin’s influence on circadian rhythm and natural sleep cycles
Working with the chakra system in a grounded and practical way Acupuncture trigger points — learn four major points, how to locate them and how they support Yin Yoga’s intention
Philosophy & Mindfulness:
Core Buddhist teachings: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, the story of Siddhartha
How to integrate philosophy into classes in an accessible, unforced way
Daoist meditations and mindfulness practices that complement Yin
Postures, Props & Practical Teaching Skills:
The three principles of Yin
How Yin differs from Restorative (and when to use each)
Fascia, functional anatomy and the physiological effects of long-held postures
Detailed guidance on 15 foundational Yin poses
Intelligent prop use for different bodies, injuries, pregnancy and illness
Trauma-informed teaching principles
How to sequence Yin classes intentionally for both energetic and physiological impact
Creative Teaching & Holding Space:
Working with sound: bowls, bells, harmonium and playlists
Clear and effective cueing
Storytelling and theme-weaving for meaningful, immersive classes Developing your own grounded, intuitive teaching presence
Is this training for me?
✔️ Yes if you’re a yoga teacher wanting to confidently teach Yin or expand your skillset
✔️ Yes if you’re not a teacher but have a consistent Yin practice (minimum one year) and want to understand the philosophy, energetics and science behind it
You do not need a 200-hour certification to join.
About Clare Lovelace
I’ve been teaching yoga since 2013, beginning my journey under the guidance of Matthew Bergan at Dancing Warrior Yoga in Sydney’s Inner West. That first training laid the foundations for how I teach today: with integrity, curiosity and a deep respect for the lineage of yoga. Since then, I’ve trained with Sarah Powers, Jasmine Tarkeshi, Donna Farhi, Shiva Rea and Simon Borg-Olivier, completing thousands of hours across Yin Yoga, vinyasa, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and energetics. In 2018 I left city life behind to travel Australia in my van, which eventually brought me to Batemans Bay—where I founded Soul Tribe Studio. I’ve been teaching full-time ever since, facilitating teacher trainings, leading retreats and sharing thousands of classes across Australia and beyond. Yin continues to be one of the most transformative practices in my own life. It softens what is rigid, brings clarity where there is noise and teaches us how to meet ourselves with honesty and patience. My intention is to give you the skills, understanding and confidence to share this practice with depth, steadiness and heart.
COURSE DATES & TIMES:
2026 TRAINING DATES:
ALL IN OCTOBER:
Friday 16th 9am-6pm in studio
Saturday 17th 11am-4pm in studio
Sunday 18th 11am-4pm in studio
Thursday 22nd 6-8pm on Zoom
Friday 23rd 9am-6pm in studio
Saturday 24th 11am-4pm in studio
Sunday 25th 11am-4pm in studio
Thursday 29th 6-8pm on Zoom