5 Day 30-Hour Yin Yoga and Nervous System Teacher Training in Mallorca, Spain
Transformative Yoga Teacher Training in Spain
This inner state is shaped by the activity of the autonomic nervous system, the way you perceive internal and external signals, and how you interpret them. In this 30-hour training, you explore Yin yoga through the lens of the nervous system and Polyvagal Theory. You will learn how to meet your own inner state and the inner state of your students with more clarity and skill, so the practice can become a more reliable resource for regulation.
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 5 days of training with Sonja
- 2 daily Yin Yoga practices and two workshop sessions
- Workbook to review the theory
- 4 nights accommodation
- Optional massages
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8
Accommodation
On the edge of the small artist and pottery village of Pòrtol lies Finca Hermosa, surrounded by pine trees and almond groves. Once an art hotel, it has been transformed into a boutique retreat space. Here, authentic Mallorcan limestone walls meet art, beauty, and lovingly curated details.
Time moves a little slower here, and the spacious quiet of nature invites you to exhale.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
5 Pillars of the training - what you will learn:
1. Yin Yoga, the nervous system, and the body
You will learn the fundamental concepts of Polyvagal Theory and how different nervous system states shape our experience. You explore how Yin yoga interacts with the nervous system, and how elements of the practice influence activation, downregulation, and how you experience and respond to sensation. You also look at fascia and key receptors, and how long-held shapes influence how sensation is experienced in the body.
2. Mapping your inner landscape
This part is about understanding your own nervous system. Through guided reflection and exercises based on the polyvagal framework, you’ll begin to learn about your nervous system's tendencies. You’ll create a personal nervous system map and discover your anchors for regulation that support you in your own practice and life and in holding space as a teacher.
3. Yin yoga poses and practice
Here you will look at Yin Yoga poses in detail - exploring target areas, variations, and ways to adjust poses for different bodies. You will also learn how to practice step-by-step in a nervous-system-informed way and understand what factors contribute to the poses being more calming or activating - offering a clearer understanding of how to guide a practice.
4. Breath, meditation, and visualization
In this part of the training, you will learn breathing techniques, meditations, visualizations, and somatic exercises complementary to the Yin yoga practice that support nervous system regulation.
5. The art of teaching and holding space
This part focuses on shaping Yin yoga classes in a way that supports a sense of safety and connection. You learn to teach from a polyvagal perspective, understanding how your presence, language, and the way you hold and guide a class influence the nervous system. You will also explore how to use touch in Yin yoga.
Daily schedule
Day 1 (September 14)
- 15:00 Check-in from
- 17:00 - 19:00 Opening session
Day 2 - 4
- 07:00 - 09:00 Morning practice
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:00 Workshop
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Workshop
- 17:30 - 19:00 Afternoon practice
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 5 (September 18)
- 07:00 - 09:00 Morning practice and closing session
- 09:00 Breakfast
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements. The training is open to Yin Yoga practitioners and Yoga Teachers.
Recommended books
- The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
- The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer
Instructors
Sonja Heeser
Sonja first came in touch with yoga in 2010 and has been teaching Yin yoga and Somatic Inquiry since 2019. In her offerings she creates welcoming spaces that allow people to slow down, release tension, and connect with the body and essence of who they are. Central themes include Yin yoga, Restorative yoga, embodiment techniques, guided inquiry around the stories held inside and how to live more from the heart. Her style is soft yet demanding, infused with time-relevant wisdom and spirituality.
Location
The retreat will take place at Finca Hermosa, right outside of the pottery craft town of Portól, Mallorca, Spain.
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- 5 days of training with Sonja
- 2 daily Yin Yoga practices and two workshop sessions
- 4 nights accommodation
- Workbook to review the theory
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfer
- Meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Palma de Mallorca Airport
8 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
La Serranía is located 50 kilometers from Palma Airport, 10 kilometers from Pollença, and only a 20-minute drive from the nearest beach. The retreat is easily accessible with a rental car. Three months before the training begins, a WhatsApp group will be created so you can coordinate car shares and travel together.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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