Yin Yoga & Mindfulness

40 hrs
IN PERSON
August 18th - 22nd, 2025

It's time to prioritize the restorative nature of slowing down and self care.

If you are looking to go inward - this is for you.

Many of us live what might be considered a fairly yang lifestyle - one filled with commitments and projects, travel and just overall busyness. And it's good. It's exciting and can be rewarding and keep us active in the world. And! Often times, we forget about, or neglect the other side of things, the side that will help to keep us in balance and harmony - the yin side.

This is the side that helps you connect to yourself. Helps you heal. Slow down and recognize the power of stillness and the beauty in the world around you. When we nourish this side of things, it helps us to show up in the world more fully. When we nourish the yin side, our relationships, projects and commitments are enhanced.

Yin yoga is a beautiful compliment to a more dynamic movement practice.

As a result of the relaxed and meditative quality of the practice, it helps to calm the mind and balance out a busy life, enhancing our vitality and overall health.

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Who is this training for?

This program is for anyone looking to add intentional rest into their practice and their life. It's great for yoga teachers, students and body workers who are looking to:

add yin yoga to their classes, home practice or teach this style.
deepen their relationship to the yin-side. Not just the style of yoga, but the yin sensibility of yielding and acceptance.
introduce a new edge to their offerings.
find a way to slow down and connect to them self.
find the courage to lean in to the current situation.
enrich your life and your relationships.

This program could be just the thing you are looking for. The course is about so much more than making shapes with the body. The program is an invitation to unfold into who you are - and to meet yourself right there.

"Whether or not you want to teach yin yoga, this program will change you! It is the most supportive, nurturing, intriguing program you could hope for. It's so much more than poses and theory. It helps you actually LIVE in a different way - and what's more powerful than that?"

Love Note

"Taking the Yin Yoga Training with Shawna was a game changer not only in the way that I teach, but in the way that I live. Shawna helped me appreciate the power of moving slowly, of being and of letting go. She helped me to understand that stillness and quiet are necessities and that when we use them wisely, there is space for growth and healing".

~Angelica

What You'll Learn

History & Philosophy

Roots and theory of yin yoga
Yin yang theory
Yin yoga principles & benefits

Energy Body

What is prana
Pranayama in practice
Energetic effects of breath and postures

Anatomy

Nervous system
Understanding human variation
Tension and compresion

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation: theory & practice
Applying different techniques to meditation
Effetcts of meditation

Postures

Key yin poses
Anatomy and how to teach
Variations & special considerations

Teaching Yin Yoga

Setting your students up for success
Creating space for slowing down
Theming, sequencing and teaching an effective yin yoga class.

Learning Format

This IN PERSON training is held at Mosaic Yoga Toronto and will run from August 18th - 22nd, 2025 - 9:30am-5:30pm

35 in person training hours
Theory through lecture and conversation
Guided yin yoga and mindfulness classes
Informative breakdown of yin yoga postures
Time for reflection and contemplation through group chats and writing prompts
Small class size to encourage inquiry, connection and understanding

Extra Perks:

6 month access to an on-demand library of yin yoga poses, as well as yin and meditation classes.
4 class passes to Mosaic Yoga (either location) to be used towards any yin class on the schedule between from August 18th to September 30th only.

Is this for you?

The program is broken up to include theory on the physical body, energetics and mind, and then how to weave it all into a cohesive, thriving being - you!

"I couldn’t have found a better place to spend my time and energy than the YYTT back in August, 2018. Shawna's Yin Yoga Training was very approachable but also thorough and insightful. The practice and knowledge gained from the course have taken a foundation in my everyday life. Shawna shares the joys of yin [and meditation] in a light handed manner, and her thorough depth of knowledge invites participants to learn about the practice and teaching in a safe and encouraging environment. The greatest gift I received from the course was that it fostered greater awareness and provided tools to living a more Present life." ~ Terrence

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What I'm hoping you'll get out of the program...

PRACTICE & TEACHING

You will learn how to safely and intelligently incorporate yin postures and theory into your current classes and home practice, as well as how to sequence a class for yourself and others.

"After taking Shawna’s yin class I feel confident, bold and capable. I used to step on my mat not even knowing where to begin but through this program, I have fallen in love. I can move and practice with flow and ease"

DAILY LIVING

The foundation of the course is really about bringing the yin energy into our daily lives. Can we allow this wisdom to seep into our interactions and relationships with others and self. The yin energy is a place of 'being' rather than 'doing'. It's an opening to what is. We practice surrender and acceptance. We open to compassion and connectivity.

"What I loved most about the training was that what I learnt didn't just say in the classroom - it became guidance and medicine for how to fully live in this complex world. And I'm so grateful for that. I wish I could do this program again and again!!!"

Love Note

"Shawna's classes, style of teaching and energy had always resonated with me, so it only felt right to do this training with her. Not only does she provide an insightful look into yin, but she continuously creates and holds profound space for introspection and healing."

~Cachelle

The Investment

$1,050 +hst CAD

10% off early bird by June 19th if paid in full
payment plans available
two scholarship spots at 50% off the full tuition for racialized, LGBTQ+, folks living with physical and other barriers, as well as other marginalized students.
for payment plan and scholarship, contact Mosaic Yoga

Discounts for Yoga School Grads
If you have done yoga school (200hr) with me, you receive a 10% discount to the training. Message me for discount code.

You will receive a digital yin yoga training manual
You will receive a certificate of completion with 100% attendance and completion of any assignments.

FAQ

Is this a certification course?

Yes. This is a certificate course and there are some homework and assignment pieces involved. With full attendance and completion of all assignments, you will receive your certificate.

What kind of homework?

Attend 5 in person or virtual yin classes and submit a written reflection of 2 of these classes to the lead trainer;
A written and taught yin yoga class (by you!) that is taught to a friend or peer, and the sequence is submitted for review to the lead trainer;

Is there required reading?

Upon registration I will send you an optional reading list of books that I have found helpful in my yin and mindfulness studies.

Do I need my 200 hr YTT

It's not necessary to have your 200hr YTT. If you're looking to teach this style of yoga, it can be helpful to have your 200 hr yoga training. However many students take this program simply for personal interest. This is also a popular training among massage therapists and physiotherapists as a means of adding new tools to their repertoire.

Feel like going yin-side?

Whether you have a few more questions or are ready to get started, I'd love to hear from you.