Yin Yoga & Philosophy Teacher Training IV - UNIT Yoga, Hamburg
(in German)
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." (Confucius)
When one arrives, we feel, as yin yoga practitioners and teachers that it is no longer work, but rather a gift.
Through the previous training levels, we have enough knowledge under our anatomy belts to understand and sense the more refined energy work of the meridians and to explore the implications for our own practice and that of our students.
The desire is for the energy – internally and externally – to be tangible for each and every student, so that our teaching becomes authentic and not only theoretical.
Furthermore, besides delving into yoga philosophy and the theory of energy work you can expect to be taken on a very personal, energetic and emotional journey this week with much yin yoga, meditation and pranayama practice.
The intention of this course – the middle way (Buddha's teaching) – the journey inwards – the journey to our essence.
Welcome to Yin Yoga & Philosophy Teacher Training IV
This 50-hour certified intensive yoga teaching programme (6 days) comprises 6 sections:
1. Yin Yoga Asanas
In this continuance of our yin yoga teacher training programme, we focus mainly on the chakras and meridian work. For asana practice, this means learning to be aware of the subtle chi (energy) flow in the meridians, and to feel its effects on the balance of both body and mind.
2. Yoga Philosophy
In the yoga philosophy section, we study the ultimate goal of practising yoga. To do this, To do this, we use the Samkhya philosophy to explain the Indian model of reincarnation, karma and the great yoga universe and describe the path of a yogi.
We will study Patanjali and his first 4 yoga sutras to assist our exploration and will delve intensively into the 8 limbs of yoga. Here we will show how essential the practice of meditation is.
3. Chakras and Meridian Theory
In this section, we examine chakra theory as the energy centre of our body and discover the sense and power of practising chakra meditation on the spiritual path to enlightenment.
We will also look into meridian theory.
In the physical body, we know about the role of bioelectrical flow (nerves) and chemical flow (hormones) as a natural source of power and energy for the body. In chakra and meridian theory, chi represents the highest authority at a physical level, coordinating both the bioelectrical and the chemical flow in the body and supplying it with energy.
If chi is flowing, we are healthy. If chi is not flowing, we become ill.
Through yin yoga, pranayama and meditation, we move chi and achieve balance in the body and mind.
4. Theory – Meditation, Pranayama and Anatomy
Teaching the theory of meditation (dharana – concentration / dhyana – seeing what is), pranayama (breath control), pratahara (looking inwards and directing energy to the spinal column) and the corresponding anatomy is both fascinating and exhilarating.
5. Practice – Meditation, Pranayama and Anatomy
Fully conversant with the theory of meditation, we are now ready to move on to meditation practice.
Each day, we will examine and practice a topic in more detail:
Chakra meditation over two days
Pranayama exercises
Pratyahara exercises
Shushumna purification
This practice offers an insight into and provides a taster of the Yin Therapy Meditation Training (35h or 100h). The Yin Therapy Meditation Teacher Training (35h) and Yin Therapy Meditation Retreat/TT (100 hours) can lead to a profound personal experience and transformation.
For more detailed information about the YYTT Module 4 course syllabus please click here
Prerequisites
To be eligible to participate in Yin Yoga & Philosophy Teacher Training Module 4, interested students must have successfully completed Yin Therapy's Yin Yoga & Energy Teacher Training Module 3 course.
100% attendance is a requirement for the 200 certificate. Missed classes may result in extra homework and/or additional costs.
““Yin IV leaves me with a lasting, deeply satisfying experience. Markus creates and holds a space in a unique way in which knowledge and one’s own experience can flow together wonderfully. This week has brought me another step closer.”
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““Great and profound! Vivid, clear, practical and with a lot of humour and wit, Markus conveys complex philosophical topics in Level IV and in connection with the Yin Therapy and Chakra Meditations he lets you dive even deeper into yoga and yourself. Thank you!”
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On successfully passing the theoretical and practical exams, you will be awarded a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, which you can use to register as a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance America. If you are on the path to a 300-hour certificate, you are not required to sit an exam in this module.
Schedule
Sun 25 October - Fri 22 October 2026
Daily 8.00am - 5.00pm
Investment
Full Price €1200 (VAT exempt)
Early Bird €1050 (VAT exempt) when booked and fully paid by 25 July 2026
Location
UNIT Yoga Hamburg, Leinpfad 75, 22299 Hamburg, Germany
For more info contact UNIT Yoga Hamburg