Yin Resonance® Yoga Teacher Training
Complete Residential Training (level 1+2)
February 18 – 28, 2027
Talalla Beach, Sri Lanka
Complete Residential Training (level 1+2)
July 28 – August 6, 2027
Paleochora, Crete
We live very active, stressful lives filled with stimuli. Our nervous systems are constantly tensed. According to Chinese Taoist philosophy, this active quality is called yang. Even our yoga practices in the last few decades have become very yang. This is why Yin Yoga has become a very necessary practice that is gaining more and more demand across the world. Too much yang activity in our lives causes an imbalance in our physical, emotional and mental bodies, and this is where Yin Yoga comes in to bring about balance.
Yin Yoga combines teachings from Indian Hatha Yoga and Taoist Yin Yang philosophy. It is an antidote to our extremely active and yang daily lives. Wellbeing comes when the Yin and yang, the passive and the active, the calming and the stimulating are balanced.
Yin Resonance® is a unique and pioneering method that utilizes the profoundly beneficial healing properties of sound vibration through vocal, acoustic, and/or machine engineered sound during the long-held poses of Yin Yoga. It is a deeply healing meditative practice that considerably increases the benefits of yin yoga alone through sound healing principles of resonance, entrainment and intention. Sound vibration tunes the whole body/mind back into harmony.
“The knower of the mystery of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe.”
Hazrat Inayat Khan
Health & Therapeutic Disclaimer
This training is designed as a wellness and educational experience focused on rest, reflection, and practices such as yoga, meditation, movement, sound and self-inquiry. It is not intended to provide medical advice, psychological therapy, or mental health treatment. The retreat and its facilitators do not diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or psychological condition. Participation should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care, psychotherapy, or counselling. If you are experiencing significant burnout, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other physical or mental health condition, you are encouraged to seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. By participating in this training, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own wellbeing and that the retreat is a supportive educational environment rather than a therapeutic or clinical program.
Talalla Beach, Sri Lanka
Location
Talalla Retreat hosts our residential intensive Yin Resonance® teacher training, on a beautiful beachfront resort on Talalla Beach. An undiscovered cove of clear turquoise water, golden sands, and stunning sunrises, Talalla Retreat is a beautiful getaway that is not to be missed. This expansive 7-acre sustainable property includes an outdoor freshwater pool, open air yoga shala, Ayurvedic spa, and a gourmet open-air restaurant. A perfect place to relax and unwind, elegantly designed open-air fan rooms and enclosed ac rooms include marble bathrooms, private patios, and great views of the lush tropic gardens or the Indian Ocean. Approach to food in Talalla is sustainable, sourcing local ingredients and produce from nearby markets and fishing villages, and much of the resort’s herbs and spices are grown organically on the property. Brunch is included in your price of the training at Talalla, a full buffet selection of Western and Sri Lankan options. Snacks and dinner are not included in the price of the training, participants can purchase a la carte dinner at Talalla, or at nearby local eateries according to their own dietary preferences.
Accommodation and Food
at Talalla Beach:
February 18–28, 2027
Our trainings take place on the South Coast at Talalla Retreat, a beautiful beachfront resort on Talalla Beach.
Teaching
Tanya Popovich
Tanya Savitri Popovich is E-RYT 500, Yoga Acharya, Hypnotherapist, Sound Healer and Leadership Coach, with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Portia Leigh
Portia’s interest in spiritual philosophy led her to study Eastern philosophies, including the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita, before beginning her yoga journey over a decade ago.
Maurício Leal
Maurício Leal is a musician, yoga teacher and sound practitioner based in Sri Lanka.
Paleochora, Crete
The course will take place in Paleochora, on the southern coast of Crete, Greece. Crete is the largest and southernmost island of Greece, an island where summer stretches for more than five months of the year. Paleochora, known as the gateway to the Libyan Sea, is one of the most beautiful towns in the Chania prefecture, celebrated for its warm climate, welcoming atmosphere, and exquisite local cuisine. This picturesque village lies on a small peninsula framed by two stunning beaches, and is about 75 km from Chania.
Our training venue is an eco-cottage retreat and seminar center situated between Paleochora and the traditional village of Anydri. The venue is just a few minutes away by car, from some of the island’s most pristine beaches and the charming village of Paleochora. Accommodation is offered in double and triple rooms, with a limited number of single rooms and tent spaces available upon request.
Food is not included, allowing students to follow their own dietary preferences. Two fully equipped kitchens (one per three rooms) are available for students to store food and prepare brunch and simple meals. The village offers large grocery stores and supermarkets, as well as numerous beachside taverns serving fresh local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options are available everywhere, including a dedicated vegetarian restaurant in the town.
The venue offers two yoga spaces for our use: a serene outdoor platform surrounded by nature and a peaceful indoor practice space.
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