About the Yin & Restorative Training
Yin and Restorative yoga is a slow, quiet, deeply nourishing practice. Where dynamic styles build heat and strength, this works the other way — long, supported holds that gently load the connective tissue, open the joints and invite the nervous system to settle. This is a Yoga Synergy approach to Yin and Restorative — not a standard Yin training — teaching you not only the shapes, but the anatomy and physiology, the energetics, and the art of holding space for stillness.
Delivered over two weeks as a 100-hour qualification, the training explores functional anatomy and physiology, fascia and the restorative systems of the body, the principles of long holds and skilful sequencing, and how to guide students safely into and out of deep, passive postures. It counts towards a Synergy Lanka Yoga 300-hour qualification, and suits experienced teachers looking to specialise as well as dedicated practitioners ready to deepen their understanding.
Sri Lanka is a beautiful place to do it. At Lanka Yoga, on the edge of Koggala Lake, mornings are still, the air is warm, and there's space to slow down completely — exactly the conditions a Yin practice asks for.
Yin & Restorative, the Synergy Way
This is not a standard Yin teacher training. It's a Yoga Synergy approach to Yin and Restorative yoga — evidence-based, anatomically intelligent, and grounded in the same method that runs through all of our trainings. A 100-hour qualification delivered over two weeks, it counts towards a Synergy Lanka Yoga 300-hour certification.
Your teaching team
The training is led by the Yoga Synergy teaching team — Stefan, Dush, Marilena and Kate — bringing decades of combined experience in movement, anatomy and physiology, and the subtle, restorative side of practice.
What the Training Covers
Over two weeks, the Yin & Restorative training is built around these foundations:
Yin Methodology & Philosophy
The principles behind the practice — stillness, surrender and the role of long, passive holds in working with the deeper tissues of the body.
Functional Anatomy & Fascia
How connective tissue, joints and fascia respond to load over time, and how to teach Yin safely for the huge range of bodies that walk into a class.
Meridians & Energetics
An introduction to the meridian and organ systems that underpin Yin, and how energetic theory shapes the way the practice is sequenced and held.
Sequencing & Teaching
How to build a Yin class with intention, hold space for stillness, and guide students gently into and out of deep postures with clear, calm cueing.
The Lanka Yoga Campus
The training will be held at our purpose-built campus on Koggala Lake — an open-air shala, tropical gardens, a pool, and lake-view rooms with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Shared Room
Light, airy rooms shared between three to four guests, each with two showers.
Twin Share
Spacious twin rooms with a private ensuite — light-filled, restful and calm.
Private Room
A private king-bed suite with workspace and veranda. Quiet, and all your own.
Slow Down, Go Deep
A Yin training is as much an inward journey as a teaching qualification. Expect long, quiet practices, time to reflect, nourishing vegan food and the kind of stillness that's hard to find in everyday life — all in a small, supportive group by the lake.
Be First to Know
Upcoming intake dates are released to our list first. Register your interest and we'll make sure you hear about the next Yin & Restorative training, including dates and pricing, before it's announced anywhere else.
Register Your InterestFAQs
What is the Yin & Restorative training?
A 100-hour Yoga Teacher Training, delivered over two weeks, that takes a Yoga Synergy approach to Yin and Restorative yoga — the slow, passive, deeply restorative side of practice. You study methodology, functional anatomy and physiology, the energetic systems, and how to sequence and hold a class safely. It counts towards a Synergy Lanka Yoga 300-hour qualification.
When does the next intake run?
Intake dates are released to our interest list first. Register your interest above and we'll email you as soon as the next dates and pricing are confirmed.
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher already?
The full entry requirements will be confirmed with the program. Yin trainings typically suit both qualified teachers looking to specialise and committed practitioners wanting to go deeper — register your interest and we'll share the details.
Where is the training held?
At Lanka Yoga, our purpose-built campus on the shores of Koggala Lake in southern Sri Lanka — about two hours south of Colombo (CMB) airport.
How do I stay updated?
Register your interest above and you'll be first to receive the dates, pricing and curriculum the moment they're announced.