Norman holding a shoelace pose on a yoga mat

Yin yoga training in the UK

Norman started teaching Yin yoga in 2003 and has been running Yin yoga training courses since 2013. He is one of the leading practitioners of this style in the UK and author of ‘Brightening Our Inner Skies: yin and yoga’. Norman’s Yin yoga training courses offer an intimate learning environment where participants are encouraged to explore this practice.

The Zolder Studio with three empty yoga mats and rests and a view of North London through the windows

Norman offers a number of Yin yoga training courses. These include:

  • This five-day training into Yin yoga creates space for exploration and study. The reasons for, and the results from practising this form will be explained. Detailed examination of poses, examples of sequencing and learning about contraindications and modifications all are included.

    Participants will become more familiar with the Yin yoga practice. Three sessions (three hours each) will be led by external teachers - on anatomy, on meridians and on meditation.

    By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of this practice and have been thoroughly introduced to Yin yoga. This five-day course enables qualified yoga teachers to teach Yin yoga. Participants receive a course manual and other handouts. Numbers on the course are limited to twelve and this small group experience can be a significant factor in supporting the process of learning. Training hours (30 in total) are eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education (YACEP).

  • This nine-day advanced yin yoga training will deepen participants' understanding of Yin yoga and teaching Yin yoga. All attendees will have already completed a training in Yin yoga.

    Participants will learn the skills and the tools of teaching this practice. Sequencing and theming of classes will be covered in detail. There will be sessions on meditation practice and teaching; a thorough understanding of anatomy and Yin yoga; a session on energy channels (meridians) and Traditional Chinese Medicine and how this relates to Yin yoga.

    The aim of this course is to deepen participants' abilities, confidence and knowledge in teaching Yin yoga. Participants will get a course manual and other handouts. Numbers on the course are limited to twelve and this small group experience can be a significant factor in encouraging the process of learning. Training hours (60 in total) are eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education (YACEP).

Testimonials

“I just love your approach - very accessible and inclusive and integrated. This training is just what I needed. Learnt much more than yoga”

"One of the best courses I have been on (in all subjects) and it seems to have made me more confident than I was teaching before! Thank you so so much again for the course, it was really inspirational!”