16 - 22 June 2026
7 days, 6 nights

Pricing from $2900/pp (triple share),
$3100/pp (twin share), $3400/pp (single)

Are you ready for a 50hr Yin Teacher Training in paradise with Lisa Matthews and Lisa Allwell?

Join us in Bali from 16-22 June for an immersive training that goes far beyond learning postures. This is an invitation into the art of slow living, sensing deeply and cultivating spaces where true transformation can unfold.

We'll explore how Yin postures, somatic movement and subtle yogic practices work together to regulate the nervous system, restore balance and invite profound states of calm and clarity. You'll learn to weave in subtle body anatomy and philosophy in a way that feels embodied, creative and directly relevant to modern practitioners.

For yoga teachers: You'll gain the skills and confidence to teach transformative yin classes—memorable experiences of rest, release and reconnection that land in the body, ripple through daily life and keep your students coming back. For personal practitioners: This training serves as a profound journey of self-discovery and nervous system healing.

This training will be delivered over 6 nights/7 days on the beautiful island of Bali.

Course Outline

Yin Teacher Training Program

From the very beginning, you will be introduced to the essence of Yin Yoga - the stillness, introspection, and surrender that form the foundation of this practice. You will uncover the rich history and philosophy behind Yin Yoga, understanding its profound connection to Chinese Taoist traditions and its complementarity to Yang styles of yoga.

Throughout the training, we will guide you through the essential Yin Yoga poses, modifications, and adjustments tailored to suit all bodies. You will gain a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology involved in Yin Yoga, exploring the intricate workings of the skeletal system, connective tissue, and fascia.

Sequencing and creating balanced Yin Yoga classes will be a key focus of the training. You will learn how to build safe and effective sequences that cultivate a harmonious balance between effort and ease, while integrating the principles of counter poses and the skillful use of props to support and deepen the poses.

This training also emphasises the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness within Yin Yoga. Let us guide you to explore various meditation techniques and breath practices and teach you how to incorporate the mind-body connection in your classes and foster a sense of inner calm and clarity.

While yin is a practice of deep stillness, we advocate for gentle somatic movement to coax and encourage the body to soften and prepare for longer holds. Expect to learn about the power of gentle, releasing movements to compliment yin.

Discover how specific Yin Yoga sequences can stimulate and balance the energy centres, Chakras, within the body, creating a harmonious flow of energy and promoting emotional and physical well-being.

Join us on this enlightening journey and become a radiant embodiment of Yin Yoga. Our training adheres to trauma informed principals.

The Curriculum: Introduction to Yin Yoga

What is Yin Yoga?

The history and philosophy of Yin Yoga
The difference between Yin and Yang styles of yoga
Understanding the principles of Yin Yoga
Introduction to basic Yin Yoga poses
Modifications and adjustments for individual needs

Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to skeletal system, connective tissue and fascia
Understanding the differences between muscle and connective tissue
Understanding the role of fascia in movement and flexibility
Anatomy of the spine and its relationship to Yin Yoga practice
Understanding the importance of breath in Yin Yoga
How to safely guide students through poses

Sequencing for Yin Yoga

Understanding the principles of sequencing in Yin Yoga
Building a safe and effective sequence
Understanding the importance of counter poses
Understanding the benefits of props in Yin Yoga
How to use props to support and deepen poses

Meditation and Mindfulness

Introduction to meditation and mindfulness
Understanding the benefits of meditation in Yin Yoga
How to use mindfulness techniques to deepen Yin Yoga practice
Understanding the connection between mindfulness and the nervous system
How to guide students through meditation and mindfulness practices

Subtle Body Anatomy, Chakras and Five Element Theory

Understanding the chakra system and its relevance to Yin Yoga
The connection between chakras and emotions
How to create a sequence that focuses on specific chakras
Understanding the role of breath in chakra meditation
Introduction to meridian theory
Introduction to five elements theory.

Trauma Informed Principles , Polyvagal Theory + Somatic Movement

Education and information on how to create a safe container for students: We emphasise consideration, safety, trustworthiness, power of choice and collaboration.

Introduction to polyvagal theory, the window of tolerance and self-regulation techniques to support Yin teachers and their students in situations of stress and dysregulation.
You’ll understand (and experience) how to regulate your own nervous system, to be able to hold space for others and to create the conditions for co-regulation.

Learn how to incorporate simple. pleasurable somatic movement to lubricates joints, prepares the body for long deeper yin holds.

Typical Daily Program:

6am: Sunrise Meditation
8am: Morning yin/yang yoga practice, incorporating pranayama and somatic movement.
9am: Breakfast
10-12.30noon: Lecture program
12.30 - 2pm: Lunch, time to consolidate the learnings, swim, have a massage, journal or nap.
2-5pm: Asana workshop, practice teaching, theming and sequencing classes.
5-6.30pm: Extended yin practice, including yoga nidra
6.30-7.30: Dinner
8pm: A rotating evening program covering mindfulness, pranayama and embodiment practices.

Here’s what some of the Class of 2024 had to say:

“ I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful Yin Yoga Teacher Training I experienced with you and the group in Bali. It was truly transformative, and I am deeply grateful for the guidance and wisdom you both shared with us.” Rebecca Kunz, Yoga Teacher

“The Evolve Yin Training was a transformative journey for me opening up a greater understanding of yin yoga, yoga philosophy, anatomy, meridians, meditation, somatic movement, and associated theory and practices. As a mental health practitioner who loves yoga, I was particularly drawn to this course to learn advanced breath and meditation practices to support my clients. The course exceeded my expectations as Lisa A and Lisa M brought an exceptional standard of teaching stemming from their wealth of experience and very nurturing approach. They have fostered the perfect environment for connection and community with amazing fellow students. Not only have I had an incredible time of personal growth and professional development, but I have also returned from this experience with a nourished soul and friendships made! The venue was also magical with teachings and yoga practice set amongst the smell, sight, and sounds of a rainforest.” Eleanor Lam, psychologist

“A brilliant and delightful experience, thank you so much.” Dr Tatiana Cantachin, psychiatrist

“Both Lisas are the reason why I signed up for this training as i have always felt lacking in the Yin space. I have been attending yoga classes at Seed and always walked out feeling so refreshed and happy. Their ability to create an inclusive and safe environment in their classes gives me lots of inspiration to keep learning. This training was so valuable, adding so much knowledge base and understanding of Yin and given me a great deal of confidence about teaching Yin rather than just Vinyasa and Hatha.” Priscillia Low, Yoga + Pilates Teacher

“In this training, I was able to experience high quality Yin classes lead by Lisa A and Lisa M , learning the teaching concepts that underpin great Yin classes. Being abroad, away from normal life, allowed me to fully dive into the training. In the breaks between lectures, I had time to contemplate the subtle body elements we were learning, which really helped the concepts land. I left with the knowledge to both teach Yin to my community, and enhance my Yang classes” Julia Gray, Yoga Teacher + Studio Owner

“The Lisa’s worked seamlessly as a team. They really held the space well and opened from their hearts consistently. The course was an harmonious melding of their well grounded intellectual and experimental knowledge. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have learnt from them.“ Rebecca McMenamin, Yoga Teacher

“ I LOVED LOVED LOVED the training course and being able to share the experience with such a wonderful group of people. We have come away from the training course feeling very inspired, refreshed, calm, and feeling better able to face our forthcoming challenges in life. We also hope to be able to apply what we have learned from you in supporting our loved ones and others in need. Both yoga teachers Lisa M and Lisa A were well experienced and their knowledge about Yin yoga was enormous. Thank you so much for sharing your yoga journey!” Yasu Yashoda, Chef and dedicated yogi

Rooms & Rates

We have two options for accomodation; the beautiful Naya Ubud (onsite) and Candy Villas (next door). All rooms are air conditioned and serviced daily. These training rates include your course tuition, all meals, excursions and airport transfers.

NAYA UBUD (onsite)

Expect simple and traditional balinese accomodation in a lovely garden setting. All rooms are air conditioned and serviced daily. These training rates include your course tuition, all meals, excursions and airport transfers.

CANDY VILLAS (offsite - next door)

Choice of SINGLE ROOM accomodation with private bathroom. Each villa has a pool, kitchen and living area. First bookings get master bedrooms. All rooms are spacious and comfortable.

Inclusions
- 6 night/7 day accommodation at a traditional Balinese villa in Ubud, Bali
- Course tuition with Lisa Matthews and Lisa Allwell, senior experienced facilitators and teachers
- A special sacred Water Temple ceremony at Sebatu
- Transfers
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Fully catered: three healthy meals each day
- Free WIFI throughout the Villa
Exclusions
- Flights to and from Bali
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa on Arrival (Approx AUD $53)
Special note:
You will be required to print and bind a copy of the training manual and bring it with you to Bali.
Who is this training for?
It’s mostly for yoga teachers who want to learn how to teach soulful yin classes. You do not need to be a yoga teacher to attend this training, but you must have experience with yin yoga and a sincere desire to immerse yourself in all things yin. So if you are a dedicated student or working in healthcare and helping industries where understanding practices to reduce stress and anxiety can be a game-changer, talk to us about whether this training will be suitable for you.
For previous trainings, around 60% of students were yoga teachers, the rest were in helping professions or dedicated yoga students wanting to dive deeper into the teachings.
Will I be qualified to teach yin yoga after this training?
If you haven’t yet (or don’t plan to) do a full 200+ hour yoga teacher training, you may still complete this course. However, you are not qualified to teach yoga to adults unless you have completed a minimum 200 hour recognised yoga teacher training qualification.
This training will qualify you as an associate student with Yoga Alliance, which will augment any future 200+ hour yoga trainings you undertake. It will compliment any modality you are already qualified to teach, such as pilates, psychology, body work and medicine, as examples. The skills you learn will support any work with stressed adults and children.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a complimentary yoga practice to the more dynamic and active yoga styles that have dominated the rise in popularity of yoga in western culture. In a sense, the movement towards yin yoga may be indicative of a desire to bring a more harmonious and holistic balance between the masculine the feminine, the yin and yang, active and passive.
We have seen a huge rise in the popularity of this slow grounded style of yoga. It seems that the faster we move as a society, the more we need to actively cultivate practices that slow us down and tune back us in to the wisdom of the body and the whisperings of the heart.
Yin yoga, especially when combined with mindfulness, calming and slow integrated somatic movement is a subtly powerful modality for resetting frazzled nervous systems, helping improve the quality of our sleep, regulate hormonal imbalances and bring us home to ourselves, to a sense of inner peace.
We know from the work of Bessel Van der Kolk that indeed the body does keep the score. Trauma, grief and old sadness are held in the tissues of the body and the practices that we will teach you allow for sweet release and surrender of what no longer serves us.
Why do this in Bali?
Why not? But seriously…where better that beautiful Bali to immerse in the lusciousness of nature? This retreat-based training offers you a unique opportunity to embody the essence of yin, which is deeply nurturing and involves stepping away from daily life and all of your roles and responsibilities so that you can deeply absorb the learnings, free from distractions of the external world. Expect an experiential training. While you’ll be well educated in theory, more importantly you’ll learn to embody these practices through a richly experiential memorable training. Expect to evolve and to experience deep self enquiry.
Why not online?
While online trainings certainly have their place, this training is unapologetically face-to-face because we want to share these teachings in the way that yoga has always been taught, with direct transmission and experiential learning from teacher to student.
What are the Course Requirement?
If you want to receive the 50 Hr certification, you must participate in the full training. This will include pre-reading before you leave for Bali and post training assessment submission.
What are my passport requirements?
Your passport must have a minimum of six months validity to enter Indonesia.
What is the venue like?
Nestled in plush tropical gardens and surrounded by lovely rice fields, Naya is a beautiful retreat and boutique homestay comprised of two adjacent properties; Naya and Naya's Rainbow. Only a 7 minute drive from the centre of Ubud, guests have quick access to Bali’s renowned cultural hub but will feel far enough from the crowds and traffic to enjoy the magic and essence of rural Bali.
A beautiful property designed to embrace you into the beauty, bounty and bliss of Bali, Naya's main purpose is to become a home for others to gather and to reconnect with their potentials, wisdom and gifts. A place where teachers, healers, musicians and dreamers can realize and share all that they have to offer. A sacred space for deep inner transformations, healing and those cherished AHA moments. Empowering and beautiful retreats, soulful gatherings, homestays, nourishing meals, and stillness. https://www.nayaubud.com/about-naya
Will there be time to explore?
The training program will be full (and fabulous!). There will of course be breaks for meals and to consolidate the learnings, but you will not have time for sightseeing. If you want to explore more of Bali, we suggest arriving early or staying on after the training is complete.
What about the food?
Your retreat menu has been specifically created to have a balance of wholesome and healthy food combinations for increasing your energy and vitality. Meals are vegetarian, plentiful and delicious. The seasonal meals are prepared in-house by chefs. All meals are included in your stay.
Food allergies and sensitivities?
The retreat venue caters to most special dietary requirements. Please let us know when booking if you have particular dietary needs.
Arrival and Departure
You might consider coming in one or two days early for the training to ground and land. It is well worth. On the last day of the training we will conclude at 11.00 am. Please take this into account if you are planning to fly home directly. Allow minimum 2 hrs to get to the airport and 3 hrs before the flight to check in. (Many choose to stay an extra night or two to explore Ubud and surrounds - please note there isn’t any time during the training for sightseeing or shopping).

We are senior teachers, collaborators and dear friends. We create and facilitate retreats, teacher trainings, workshops and mentoring programs. Our students are drawn to our creative and inspiring teaching styles.
We created this training because over the years and after countless requests , our students - who are often yoga teachers - asked us to do so. We offer this training in deep service and humility in the hope that it inspires the next wave of well educated, heartfelt and transformative yin yoga teachers.
As seasoned and compassionate facilitators, we bring a wealth of experience and a nurturing approach to this training. We walk our talk. We also believe that the best transmission of knowledge happens face to face, and while we acknowledge that online learning has a place, it’s the incidental conversations, real world connections and the opportunity to observe and practice up close that creates potent learning.
Lisa is a health professional who unexpectedly fell in love with yoga. She held senior public health roles in mental health, cancer, stroke and chronic illness, but traded up a focus on evidence, research and evaluation to teach yoga. Now, she encourages her students to run the yoga experiment in their own body and mind, with a sample size of one, and richly reap the rewards of their own personal research program.
Lisa established her studio, Seed Yoga + Wellness in 2017. She has created a flourishing yoga community in Blackburn. Far too many of her students to count, have gone on to study and teach yoga. This led to her mentoring emerging yoga teachers one-on-one, giving them the confidence to teach and to establish their own yoga related businesses.
Lisa has completed over 1000 hours of yoga training in a variety of yoga traditions and lineages, including Vitality Yoga, Yoga Pranala, Sattva Yoga Academy and Embodied Flow. She considers herself to be a lifelong student of yoga who continues to participate in trainings; there’s so much to be curious about in this incredible tradition of yoga!
Lisa is a former Board member of Yoga Australia (the national peak body for yoga) and has twice been nominated the Australian Ambassador to the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, India. She is a former Board member of Health Issues Centre at La Trobe University. She is a Level 3 Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia. She holds graduate and post degrees, in health science, public health, arts and education.
Lisa also knows a bit about Bali: She has led 8 previous Bali Retreats. When you join her in Bali, she’ll tell you about how in Bali the yoga is often hidden in plain sight. You will see first-hand how their devotion, prayer and ceremony permeate all aspects of your stay. It is impossible not to be touched by the colourful daily rituals, offerings and ordinary magic. Lisa will infuse the retreat teachings with cultural elements to help you to understand why so many people are drawn to profound and deep spiritual connection to this magical place. (She studied with a Balinese Healer, Tjokorda Rai in 2012).
Lisa has been a dedicated student of yoga for the past 20 years and a yoga teacher for 13 years. Initially introduced to yoga through meditation, philosophy, chanting and seva (selfless service) her practice expanded to incorporate a fluid yet grounded asana practice.
Lisa served as a manager of international ashrams both in Sydney and Ganeshpuri India. Continuing her yoga studies on her return to Australia, she was handed over the reins to a boutique Yoga and Creative Dance School in Warrandyte, The Bhava Centre. Lisa lovingly owned and operated the studio for several years; guiding the direction and progress of many students through weekly classes and supporting the 300 hr Teacher Training program offered at the studio.
Honouring her deep desire to make a difference in the lives of trauma sufferers through the lens of yoga, Lisa travelled to New York to undertake Off The Mat into the World’s Yoga for Purpose, Social Change training with Sean Corne, Hala Khouri and Suzanne Sterling. On her return to Australia, Lisa was invited to join the Board of Directors of a yoga inspired Not For Profit, Yogahood Australia. Together she co-created and delivered a Trauma Informed Teacher Training to upskill volunteers in preparation for teaching in these sensitive and specialised settings.
Her qualifications include:
- Yoga Alliance registered RYT 1500 Senior Teacher, EYRT 500+
- Creative Dance Teacher Training at Mangala Studios, 300hrs
- Light Space Yoga 200 hr Teacher Training Program Faculty Teacher; Yoga philosophy lecturer
- 70 Hour Yin Training with Sarah Powers, Insight Yoga
- Served as Director of Yogahood Australia
- Certificates in Holistic Counselling, Life Coaching, Chair Yoga and Meditation teaching
- Trauma Informed Certificate Training, Sounds True
Lisa has studied under many renowned teachers including Gurumayi Chidvilasananda and the Siddha Yoga tradition, Anusara Yoga, Embodied Flow and Sarah’s Powers Yin yoga training. An eternal student, Lisa is always adding to her skillset and is currently furthering her studies in Holistic Counselling to broaden her offering of support and for her own growth and evolution.

Evolve Yin Yoga Teacher Training Ubud, Bali

16 - 22 June 20267 days, 6 nights

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Evolve Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali

16 - 22 June 2026
7 days, 6 nights