Embodied Yin Yoga Immersion

100 Hours

Teacher: Echo Elliott & Oceana Mariani

Dates:

Level 1: ROOT - 20th-22nd March and 8th-10th May 2026

Level 2: WEAVE - 26th-28th June and 24th-26th July

Level 3: FLOW - 25th-27th September and 23rd-25th october

Location: Soul Studio

Accredited by: Yoga Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance YACEP (US)

Cohort: 20 participants

Cost:

Early bird price per level - £450

Standard price per level - £500 price per level

Price for all three levels - £1,350

*Early bird pricing end dates:

Level 1: ROOT - 23rd January 2026

Level 2: WEAVE - 1st May 2026

Level 3: FLOW - 31st July 2026

Overview

This 100-hour Yin yoga immersion unfolds across three progressive levels, each carefully designed to guide you deeper into the inner landscape of Yin.

Rooted in experience, this training emphasises self-practice and embodied exploration. You’ll be invited to journey inwards, cultivating a personal connection to Yin that will allow you to practice and teach with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

Alongside a rich foundation in anatomy, theory and philosophy, the training will highlight the true gifts of Yin: expanding our capacity for introspection, awakening our interoception (known as our ‘sixth sense’), and deepening our somatic awareness. More than a training, this is an immersive experience - an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the transformative power of a softer approach to yoga.

Levels 1 & 2 of this training are open to both qualified yoga teachers and experienced practitioners (we recommend one year of consistent practice) who wish to deepen their understanding of Yin yoga, whether for personal enrichment or to support their home practice.

Level 3 is specifically designed for established teachers who wish to further their development. We recommend that participants hold a 200-hour teaching qualification, a foundational Yin qualification, and have prior teaching experience.

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Level 1: ROOT

  • 20th-22nd March & 8th-10th May 2026

    Early bird Price Ends: 23rd January 2026

    • Yin’s history and philosophy

    • Principles and theory of Yin

    • Fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine

    • Essential meridian theory

    • Foundational mindfulness practices

    • Analysis and practice of ‘classic’ Yin postures

    • How to use props for restful support

    • Crafting considered sequences

    • Working with Yin themes

    • The energy curve of a Yin class

    • Safety and safeguarding within Yin yoga

    • Training and assessment by a qualified senior yoga teacher

    • In-person tutorials and classes to deliver the course

    • A comprehensive printed manual and course materials

    • Access to pre-recorded online content for a set period of time to facilitate learning the theoretical part of the course at your own pace

    • Printed certificate on successful completion of the course

  • This level totals 33 hours made up of 28 in-person contact hours, plus 5 hours of pre-recorded online theoretical content and assessments, which will be recapped in person.

  • This training is accredited with Yoga Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance YACEP (US). For qualified yoga teachers this course counts as 33 hours of CPD, and enables you to begin teaching Yin yoga classes to the public. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of the course on the final in-person day.

  • This training is open to both qualified yoga teachers and experienced practitioners (we recommend at least one year of consistent practice) who wish to deepen their understanding of Yin yoga, whether for personal enrichment or to support their home practice. Please contact us via email (somae.yoga@gmail.com) if you have any questions about whether this training is suitable for you.

*Early bird pricing for Level 1: ROOT ends on 23rd January 2026.

Level 2: WEAVE

  • 26th-28th June & 24th-26th July 2026

    • Fundamentals of fascia

    • Fascia trains

    • Nervous system function, regulation, release and resilience

    • How stress works

    • Key ideas and principles from somatic movement

    • Introspection and interoception

    • Embodied anatomy study and exploration of hips, shoulders, spine, and limbs

    • Function versus form in Yin alignment

    • Practical ways of expanding somatic awareness through Yin

    • Analysis and practice of ‘modern’ Yin postures

    • Creative sequencing strategies

    • Training and assessment by a qualified senior yoga teacher

    • In-person tutorials and classes to deliver the course

    • A comprehensive printed manual and course materials

    • Access to pre-recorded online content for a set period of time to facilitate learning the theoretical part of the course at your own pace

    • Printed certificate on successful completion of the course

  • This level totals 33 hours made up of 29 in-person contact hours, plus 4 hours of pre-recorded online theoretical content and assessments, which will be recapped in person.

  • This training is accredited with Yoga Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance YACEP (US). For qualified yoga teachers this course counts as 33 hours of CPD, and enables you to teach Yin yoga classes to the public. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of the course on the final in-person day.

  • This training is open to both qualified yoga teachers and experienced practitioners (we recommend at least one year of consistent practice) who wish to deepen their understanding of Yin yoga, whether for personal enrichment or to support their home practice. Please contact us via email (somae.yoga@gmail.com) if you have any questions about whether this training is suitable for you.

*Early bird pricing for Level 2: WEAVE ends on 1st May 2026.

Level 3: FLOW

  • 25th-27th September & 23rd – 25th October

    • Teaching methodology and considerations

    • The role of a teacher - presence and facilitation

    • Creating safe and invitational practice spaces

    • Key listening and observational skills

    • Developing our teaching voice and path

    • Moving beyond basic cueing and instructions through enrichment principles

    • Analysis and practice of ‘advanced’ and wall-based Yin Postures

    • Applied principles from hypnosis and guided voice

    • Advanced prop usage

    • Applied thai yoga assists

    • Applied principles from Functional Integration (Feldenkrais Method™) for assisting

    • Honest discussions around teaching challenges and breakthroughs

    • Teaching practicum and detailed feedback

    • Training and assessment by a qualified senior yoga teacher

    • In-person tutorials and classes to deliver the course

    • A comprehensive printed manual and course materials

    • Access to pre-recorded online content for a set period of time to facilitate learning the theoretical part of the course at your own pace

    • Printed certificate on successful completion of the course

  • This training is accredited with Yoga Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance YACEP (US). For qualified yoga teachers this course counts as 34 hours of CPD, and enables you to teach Yin yoga classes to the public. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of the course on the final in-person day. Students who attend all three levels will be presented with a 100-hour certificate of completion

  • This training is accredited with Yoga Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance YACEP (US). For qualified yoga teachers this course counts as 34 hours of CPD, and enables you to teach Yin yoga classes to the public. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of the course on the final in-person day. Students who attend all three levels will be presented with a 100-hour certificate of completion.

  • This training is specifically designed for established teachers who wish to further their development. We recommend that participants hold a 200-hour teaching qualification, a foundational Yin qualification, and have prior teaching experience. In rare cases we may make exceptions. Please contact us via email (somae.yoga@gmail.com) if you have any questions about whether this training is suitable for you.

*Early bird pricing for Level 3: WEAVE ends on 31st July 2026.

Meet the Facilitators

Oceana Mariani

Oceana Mariani is an experienced yoga teacher and Feldenkrais™ practitioner with more than eight years of teaching experience. Early on in her teaching career she was deeply impacted by studying with Sarah Powers, one of Yin’s creators, which changed the course of her practice. She now explores the intersections between yogic concepts of the subtle body and how somatic movement might provide tangible, embodied ways of exploring these more elusive parts of ourselves. In finding more accessible ways of expanding our sensory awareness she hopes to empower students to form stronger connections between the physical, mental, and emotional parts of themselves in meaningful ways.

Echo Elliott

Echo Elliott is one of London’s most loved senior yoga teachers with over ten years of teaching experience. While she is known for her skilful and creative approach to asana, Echo’s teaching extends far beyond the physical practice. The depth of her offering is rooted in her lived experience and a profoundly authentic, contemporary understanding of yoga philosophy. She embodies the wisdom and truth of the practice, giving yoga a relatable and resonant voice in today’s world. Her teaching is grounded in her own self-inquiry and devotion to her self-practice – something that she actively supports in her classes so that her students feel confident in finding and embracing their own path.

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