40 Hours Yin Yoga Training in Zurich
May 14–17, 2026
Calm your nervous system through stillness and deepen your understanding of Yin Yoga in a grounded, practical way.
This Yin Yoga Training in Zurich with Ida Yoga at Sanapurna combines functional anatomy, fascia, meridian theory, meditative practice, and Polyvagal Theory. The training is for students who want to deepen their own practice and for teachers who want to guide Yin classes with more clarity, sensitivity, and confidence.
A distinctive part of this training is the integration of Polyvagal Theory, offering a practical understanding of regulation, stress responses, and inner safety in the context of Yin Yoga.
“This training helped me understand Yin Yoga in a much deeper way. The connection between stillness, breath, and the nervous system gave me practical tools for both my own practice and my teaching.”
— Yin Yoga Student
Course Facts
- Training - Certified 40 Hours Yin Yoga Training
- Location - Militärstrasse 115, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland
- Dates - May 14–17, 2026
- Format - Long Weekend Intensive Course
- Language - English
- Course Fee - CHF 920 standard fee (Early Bird CHF 820 if paid up to 2 months before the course starts)
- Registration - CHF 250 deposit (included in the total course fee)
Is This Training for You?
This training is for you if you want to:
- deepen your Yin Yoga practice
- understand the connection between stillness and the nervous system
- study fascia, meridians, and functional anatomy
- learn to teach Yin Yoga in a safe and meaningful way
- join a compact training in Zurich
It is suitable for dedicated practitioners, yoga teachers, and anyone interested in a more informed approach to Yin Yoga.
Why Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga creates space to slow down, observe, and soften. Through longer-held postures, breath, and attentive pacing, the practice supports awareness, rest, and a more meditative quality of attention.
In this training, Yin Yoga is explored as both a personal practice and a teaching method that responds to the realities of modern stress and overstimulation.
What Makes This Training Unique
A key element of this training is the integration of Polyvagal Theory into the understanding of Yin Yoga.
This gives a practical framework for working with the nervous system, including regulation, stress responses, breath, pacing, and the experience of safety. It supports a more grounded and sensitive approach to both practice and teaching.
Investment & Registration
Course Fee
CHF 920 standard fee
CHF 820 early bird if paid up to 2 months before the course starts
Registration
CHF 250 to secure your place
This amount is deducted from the total fee.
Payment Details
Sanapurna GmbH – Zürcher Kantonalbank
Account no. 1100-6826.603
IBAN: CH59 0070 0110 0068 2660 3
What You Will Learn
Yin Principles, Made Practical
Work with time, stillness, and edges. Learn how to distinguish between useful sensation and strain, and how to adapt the practice for different bodies.
Nervous-System Literacy
Understand stress responses such as fight, flight, and freeze, and explore how breath, pacing, and supportive holds can encourage regulation.
Functional Anatomy & Fascia
Study skeletal variation, connective tissue, and how to adapt shapes so they are appropriate and sustainable.
Hatha & Rāja Yoga Lens
Explore prāṇa, chakras, and meditative stillness as part of a deeper understanding of Yin practice.
Sequencing & Methodology
Learn how to build clear, seasonally aware sequences and guide students with warmth, precision, and inclusive language.
Props & Safe Adjustments
Use bolsters, blankets, and blocks skillfully to support comfort, stability, and release.
Training Schedule
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 18:00–20:30
- Friday, May 15, 2026 - 08:30–17:00
- Dates - May 14–17, 2026
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 08:30–17:00
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 08:30–17:00
What a Training Day Looks Like
Students often want to know how the training day is structured. A clear overview makes the experience easier to imagine.
- 08:30–10:00 - Morning Practice – Ida Yoga sequences, breath, meditation
- 10:30–13:00 - Main Lecture – Polyvagal Theory, meridians, pranic system
- 14:00–16:30 - Afternoon Session – Teaching methodology, sequencing, asana clinic
- 16:30–17:00 - Closing Practice – Integration and reflection
Certification
After successful completion, students receive a 40 Hours Yin Yoga Training Certificate.
Please use the exact certification wording that applies to this training.
Recommended Literature
- Yin Yoga
- Fascia
- Meridian theory
- Hatha and Rāja Yoga
- Polyvagal Theory
- Nervous system regulation
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This training is open to dedicated yoga students as well as teachers who want to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga.
No. It is also suitable for practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice.
A central feature is the integration of Polyvagal Theory, offering a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga in relation to the nervous system, regulation, and inner safety.
At Sanapurna Ayurveda & Yoga in Zurich.
Your place is secured with a CHF 250 registration payment, which is deducted from the total course fee.
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