Yin Yoga Training Spain

50 hr Yin Yoga Training Spain

june 27th - July 4th 2026

Blending Yin Yoga with somatic Theory for Embodied Teaching and Personal Transformation

Join us for a 50-Hour Yin Yoga Training at the beautiful Suryalila Retreat Centre in southern Spain.

This immersive training centres on a detailed exploration of the 26 Yin Yoga poses, teaching you how to work with functional alignment, intelligent variation, and skilful sequencing to meet the needs of different bodies. You’ll also explore the restorative aspects of Yin, learning how to use support, stillness, and pacing to calm the nervous system and deepen the practice.

Rooted in functional anatomy, fascial theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and somatic awareness, the training examines how stress patterns and survival responses shape posture and movement — and how Yin Yoga can gently support release, regulation, and resilience.

Held in Suryalila’s sacred Geodesic Dome Yoga Shala, surrounded by nature and quiet beauty, this training offers both a solid, embodied education in Yin Yoga and a deeply nourishing personal retreat.

Yin Yoga Poses & Practice: Modifications, props, and adaptive sequencing
Fascial Anatomy & the Living Body: Fascia, myofascial trains, and the body as a sensory system
Physiology of Our Tissues: Adaptation, hydration, and the healing potential of passive stretch
Joint Anatomy from a Yin Perspective: Compression, tension, and skeletal variation
Supporting the Pregnant Body: Learning modifications for Pregnancy
Somatic Patterning & Emotional Holding: How fight, flight, freeze, and flop shape posture and breath
Neuroscience of Stillness: Polyvagal theory, fascia, and the nervous system
Theming Your Classes: Weaving together the seasons, TCM meridians, mental health, and energetic anatomy
Energetic Pathways: The Daoist view of Qi, Indian chakra/nadi maps, and Western mind-body models
The Psychology of Yin: Samkhya philosophy, the Eight Limbs, Buddhism, and Jungian insights
Teaching Practice: Holding space, trauma-sensitive cues, and the art of intuitive guidance

Suitability

The Yin Yoga CPD Training is suitable for qualified yoga teachers, who wish to teach Yin yoga and integrate the others aspects of the curriculum into their teachings.

Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 50 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation.

Accreditations

Yoga Alliance Registration
Registered Yoga Alliance
Yoga School And Continued Education Provider

Pre-requisite

To attend this course, students should display a genuine passion and commitment to learn yoga and develop their practice.

Additionally, you should be a qualified yoga teacher or a trainee on another programme.

INDOOR DOUBLES

INDOOR TWINS

DOUBLE BED YURTS

3 BED YURT

GANESHA 4 BED DORM

MINI DOMES

ECO CASAS

INDOOR DOUBLES

INDOOR TWINS

DOUBLE BED YURTS

3 BED YURT

GANESHA 4 BED DORM

MINI DOMES

ECO CASAS

Carol Murphy Teaching functional anatomy during a Yin Yoga Training in Spain at Suryalila Retreat Centre

Carol Murphy teaching a Yin Yoga Teacher Training in the dome at Suryalila, Spain with students seated in a circle. — A group circle during the 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila, Spain.

Carol Murphy teaching Yin Yoga philosophy in the Pergola – Yin Yoga Training Spain — Carol Murphy guides the group in a Yin Yoga Philosophy session held in the open-air pergola at Suryalila Retreat Centre as part of a Yin Yoga Training in Spain, creating a grounded, supportive environment.

Carol Murphy teaching a large group of yoga students sitting in a circle during the 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Spain. — Carol Murphy leading a circle session during the 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila Retreat Centre, Spain.

Students laughing together during the Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Spain at Suryalila with Carol Murphy. — Sharing a joyful moment during the 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila, Spain.

Students practicing hands-on adjustments during a Yin Yoga class in the Green Lotus Yoga 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila Retreat Centre, Spain. — Students refining their skills with hands-on adjustments during the Green Lotus Yoga 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Spain.

Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Spain at Suryalila Retreat Centre with group practising Downward Dog in the Geodesic Dome — Participants practising Downward Dog during the 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Suryalila Retreat Centre, Spain

Meet Your Trainer

Hello! I’m Carol Murphy, founder and lead trainer at Green Lotus Yoga. Since 2006, I’ve been guiding yoga students and training teachers across Ireland, Spain, Morocco, India, South Africa, the U.S., and the U.K., with over 1,000 graduates to date. My teaching is grounded in decades of study including training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, TCM and Women’s Health, Yoga Therapy and Somatics, all woven together with a deep commitment to embodiment, healing, and personal transformation.

I am a trained 800-hour IAYT Yoga Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist and Functional Range Conditioning® (FRC), further enriching my approach to anatomy, fascia, and movement.

After many years of loving yoga and going to classes I eventually made the decision to take a yoga teacher training course. I signed up with Carol Murphy at Green Lotus Yoga in Gort Co. Galway for a 200hr Yin and Restorative course. I can say without hesitation it was a most enjoyable and comprehensive training experience, plus we had access to so much interesting information. Particularly useful to me was the "Unwind Restorative Yoga Manual" that Carol made available to our group. This manual became invaluable tool especially as I was only beginning my you yoga journey. I found myself referencing the manual so many times and it is a resource I know I will continue to use and refer to for the foreseeable. Many Thanks

I completed 100 hours of Yin and Restorative Yoga with Carol. I thoroughly enjoyed the instruction and found Carol's knowledge to be top class. She is relatable, personable and I learned a lot about so many different aspects of Yoga. She has a vast amount of training done across numerous different modalities and has a skill in distilling this to her students. I am looking forward to returning west where I can train with her again.

I initially signed up for the 100 hour yin and restorative yoga teacher training. I enjoyed the weekends so much I decided to stay on and complete the 200 hour Yin Fusion training. I have learnt so much from Carol over the last year both personally and professionally. Carol is so knowledgeable about all aspects of yoga, I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to train with her.

The manuals written by Carol are a fantastic resource, very well laid out and thorough. Carol is extremely knowledgable and experienced in her teaching and I would highly recommend any of her courses to anyone to is considering a yoga teacher training or qualified teachers who wish to develop their training and knowledge base.

Carol brings her passion, knowledge and wisdom to each training.Over the last few months I have learned so much not only about yoga but about myself. I am beyond thankful to Carol and the teaching she provides. After many hours of debating was this the course for me, as soon as I entered into the tranquil yoga studio space and was met with a warm welcome smile, I knew I had made the right decision. I would highly recommend her training or classes to anyone who wants to move from a more embodied way through yoga.

Reading List

Flow And Embodiment Yin Manual PDF (energetics manual – free)
Form and Function Manual PDF (anatomy and alignment manual – free)
Muscle Map (a map of 103 muscles, illustrated with insertions points and functions)

The Venue - How do I get there

The best option to reach Suryalila Retreat Centre is to fly into either Seville, Jerez or Malaga airport. From there, you can book a transfer with Suryalila’s partner company, SierraVivaViajes, or arrange your own transportation.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Flying:
Seville (approximately 1.5 hours from Suryalila), Jerez (closer, around 1 hour), and Malaga (about 2 hours) are the most convenient airports.
Transfers:
Suryalila offers transfers with SierraVivaViajes, and they can help you arrange a ride from any of the mentioned airports. They also try to match arriving guests to share the cost of the transfer.
Cost of Transfers:
The cost varies depending on the airport: Seville (€100), Jerez (€80), and Malaga (€160). Transfer prices are per car. Each car fits 4 guests. The price is shared among the number in the car.
Alternative Transportation:
You can also take a bus from the airport to the city center (Seville, Jerez, or Malaga) and then a local bus to Villamartín, a town 10km from Suryalila. A transfer from Villamartín to Suryalila would cost an additional €20 per car.

FAQs

Will I have the opportunity to teach on the training course? 

Yes you will. There are daily Teaching Methodology classes. You will start teaching one person one pose. Then graduate to teaching small groups of 3. Then finally you will teach the whole class for your final assessment.

Is it ok to do teacher training just for self-development and to deepen my practice?

Yes it is. Lots of people have done this training as self development. Some have also started it for themselves and ended up teaching… Its completely up to you.

Is this training suitable if I am working through grief, trauma, anxiety and depression?

Yes, you should find the content of the training helpful in navigating difficult emotional issues, That said, each student also needs to be on top of their emotions enough to be able to study the work objectively, for teaching purposes.

How is the course assessed?

You will be tested in the 26 Yin postures at the end of the week. You should know how to set up your poses with props, modifications and understand prop usage and modifications in relation to other students bodies in relation to common postural issues.

How many students are in the group ?

We take up to 30 on a training. Numbers are usually between 10-25 students.

Is this training course registered or is this course qualified me to be a teacher?

This training is registered with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is the most recognised Yoga registration body world-wide. This certification will qualify you to teach Yoga anywhere in the world. .

Do I need to bring my own yoga mat and props?

A lot of students like to bring their own props, but all props are also supplied in the studio.

Course Schedule & Times

We will start on June 27th at 4.30 p.m. with an introduction and orientation, following by a gentle Yin Class before dinner at 7.00 p.m..
Sunday to Friday will follow a schedule similar to the schedule below.
On Saturday July 4th, we will finish with a final morning class and breakfast. Check out is 11 a.m. For students with afternoon or evening transfers, it is possible to stay at the centre, have lunch (€15 extra) and transfer to the airport at your leisure.

A sample Day

8.00-9.30 a.m: Yin Yoga Practice
9.30-10.30 a.m: Breakfast
10.30-12.00 p.m: Theory Class, anatomy etc.
12.00-1.30 p.m: Teaching Methodology
1.30-3.30 pm: Lunch and chill time
3.30-7.00 p.m: Anatomical Exploration and Pose Breakdown
7.00-8.00 p.m: Dinner
8.00-8.30 p.m.- Meditation, Nidra or Rest Poses

Investment

Tuition Fees– €700 – This price does not include accommodation, flights or transfers.

Deposit – €400 to secure your place. Remaining fees should be paid before may 1st. Deposits are non-refundable.

Includes

Tuition
3 Meals a day
Training manuals in PDF. We recommend printing your manuals, but you can also use a tablet.