Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training
The Hot Room Leadership Institute 80-Hour Yin and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training is a unique teacher training designed to advance your teaching and leadership skills for greater skill and mastery.
- You will IMMERSE yourself in expanding your practice, deepening your knowledge, and an inward journey of self-study.
- You will ADVANCE your teaching, your own practice, and your leadership skills.
- You will TRANSFORM your ability to adapt your yoga instruction to meet the needs of all students, to transform your understanding and depth of knowledge of yoga history and philosophy, and your ability to incorporate it into your teaching and as a part of your natural self-expression. This training will transform how you show up as a leader in your teaching and other areas of your life.
Format
This 80-hour training includes a mix of in-person instruction in Indianapolis, practice teaching, reflective journaling, and guided self-study. All participants will receive a manual and access to downloadable guided meditations and sample class scripts.
Description
This 80-hour training is designed for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and dedicated students who seek to expand their understanding of Yin Yoga while learning to skillfully guide meditation —including Yoga Nidra, visualization, breath-based focus, and mindfulness.
Participants will explore the anatomy, energetics, and philosophy of stillness while building the confidence to hold space for profound inner work. Through embodied learning, hands-on practice, and reflective inquiry, this training empowers you to guide others through safe, inclusive, and transformational experiences.
What You'll Learn
Yin Yoga Foundations
- The history and evolution of Yin Yoga
- In-depth exploration of yin asanas and their energetic targets (meridians and chakras)
- Variations for accessibility
- Intelligent use of props for comfort and depth
- Hands-on and verbal assists rooted in consent and attunement
Guiding Transformational Experiences
- Understanding the nervous system and the science of rest
- Introduction to meditation methodologies: Yoga Nidra, mindfulness, visualization, breath awareness, and mantra
- How to sequence and script guided meditations with intention
- Voice, pacing, and presence when leading students inward
Teaching Methodology & Ethics
- Cultivating inclusive and culturally sensitive teaching environments
- Holding space for emotional release, stillness, and silence
- Teaching from embodiment vs. performance
- Consent, boundaries, and safety in stillness practices
- How to support diverse populations, including those navigating trauma, chronic stress, or physical limitations
Pranayama & Energetic Practices
- Introduction to foundational breath techniques used in Yin and meditation
- Layering pranayama into asana and meditation for nervous system support
The Business & Sales of Teaching Yin & Meditation
Transform your passion for teaching into a sustainable offering that keeps students coming back. In this module, you will:
- Learn how to authentically market yourself and your classes to attract your ideal students
- Develop client retention strategies that turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars
- Master the art of selling the value of your classes and workshops through clear, confident, and compassionate communication
- Practice effective language for inviting students to commit to memberships, packages, or series that support their long-term growth
- Understand how to integrate Yin Yoga & meditation into a studio’s broader offerings to enhance community connection and business success
- Build trust-based relationships that inspire students to invest in their well-being—and in your classes
By combining teaching excellence with practical business skills, you’ll graduate from this training confident in both your ability to guide transformational experiences and to fill your classes consistently.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
EVOLVE YOUR LENS AS TEACHER AND LEADER TO INTEGRATE FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND BODY MECHANICS, SEQUENCING AND THEMING, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY TO CREATE AN OVERALL EXPERIENCE THAT CULTIVATES WHOLE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
ABOUT ERIN
Erin Polley is an E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and Reiki Practitioner. She first completed her RYT 200 and went on to earn her advanced 500-hour certification that included 80 hours of study in Yin Yoga with Kelly Curry, a student of Michelle Finch, who was trained by Sarah Powers, Jo Phee, and Paul Grilley. She has additional training in Yoga Nidra, Meditation, and Ayurveda.
It is Erin’s passion to create transformational experiences that empower people to heal themselves and the world. She has led international and domestic yoga retreats in Mexico, Costa Rica, Portugal, Guatemala, Sicily, and across the U.S., weaving together yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing practices.
Price
$1799
Registration Deposit: $500
Payment plans available.
Dates
March 27-29
April 10-12
April 24-26
May 8-9
Hours
Fridays: 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday + Sundays: 9 am - 6 pm
Apply below!
