The principles of Yin Yoga: finding stillness, appropriate edge, and staying for time.

The difference between Yin and Restorative (spoiler: you’re not always supposed to feel like you’re melting).

Fascia 101: we get nerdy about connective tissue, and why your hamstrings sigh with relief (or mild protest) in dragon pose.

Skeletal variations: because not everyone’s hips are going to look Instagram-perfect, and that’s completely okay.

Traditional Chinese Medicine basics: how your energy (Qi) moves through the body.

The 12 main meridian lines and which Yin poses stimulate each one.

Organ health, emotions, and energy balance: why your liver might be holding onto your frustration.

Element theory: Fire, Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood aren’t just for your feng shui consultant.

The art and science of Yoga Nidra and other deep relaxation techniques.

Crafting scripts that don’t sound like you’re reading from a robot manual.

Voice, pacing, and tone: how to talk people into bliss.

The neuroscience behind relaxation: how you’re helping people hack their nervous systems (in a good way).

Vayus, Koshas, and Prana: understanding the layers beyond the physical.

How to guide students (and yourself) into deeper internal awareness.

Emotional processing through stillness: holding space for what comes up.

Sequencing safe and effective Yin classes.

Adapting for injuries, emotional states, and different student needs.

Hands-on adjustments (when appropriate), prop mastery, and creating cozy, safe containers for practice.

Holding space with confidence + compassion.

Expect plenty of practice hours where YOU get to receive and embody everything you’re learning.

Journaling, reflection + maybe a few tears (all completely normal).

Building your confidence as a teacher, practitioner + human.