100-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Hybrid Training
Online Portal + 10 Days Immersive Retreat | Sri Lanka
Foundation training, Trauma informed from the ground up
Format:
Online +
In-Person
Location
Rukgala Retreat,
Sri Lanka
Datess
Nov 07-16, 2026
Mar 10-19, 2027
Hours
100hr Certified
Spots
22 Max
Nov 2026 training: 1 spot left! For non-residential option only
March 2027: $250 off tuition package + bonuses worth $1,496 — free when you enroll before Dec 01, 2026
100-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited
Online Portal + 10 Days Immersive
Nov 07-16, 2026
Mar 10-19, 2027
Foundation training, Trauma informed from the ground up
1 spot left for Nov 2026 training:
For non-residential option only
Mar 2027:
$250 off tuition package + bonuses worth $1,496 — free when you enroll before Dec 01, 2026
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Most yin yoga trainings teach you poses. This one teaches you how the body holds trauma, how the nervous system speaks, and how to create a space where real healing can happen — for your students, and for yourself.
You'll leave with the knowledge, the tools, and the lived experience to teach yin yoga in a way that goes far beyond the mat.
HOW IT WORKS
Two phases. One complete foundation + specialized certification. Learn at your own pace, then immerse fully in Sri Lanka.
Phase 01 — Online
Get instant access the moment you enroll. Work through the foundational curriculum on your own schedule, in your own time — from anywhere in the world.
Phase 02 — In Person
Embodied experience. Spend 10 days deepening into practice — with live lectures + guided practices, real feedback, and a community of like-minded practitioners around you.
Start learning the day you enroll. No waiting. No rigid schedule.
Understand how trauma lives in the body, how the nervous system responds, and how to create genuinely safe spaces for your students.
The philosophy, principles, and energetic framework behind a truly transformative yin yoga practice.
How to hold space, cue with intention, sequence with purpose, and guide students through emotional release with confidence.
In-depth video breakdowns of yin poses, modifications, contraindications, and the anatomy behind why each pose works.
Both trainings share the same core Trauma-Informed Somatic Yin Yoga curriculum and are designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to teach Somatic Yin through a trauma-informed lens.
50-Hour Online Teacher Training
A flexible, accessible way to complete the training from anywhere in the world. You’ll learn through live online Zoom training, guided practices, self-paced course materials, and recorded sessions — with the freedom to integrate the work into your own life and teaching at your own pace.
100-Hour Sri Lanka Hybrid Teacher Training
The hybrid training combines the full online curriculum with an immersive in-person experience in Sri Lanka.
As soon as you enroll, you’ll instantly unlock the online training portal, so you can begin learning and moving through the material at your own pace. This means that when you arrive in Sri Lanka, you’re not starting from scratch — you already have the foundations beneath you.
Our time together in person is where we deepen that learning through interactive lectures, embodied practice, teaching practice, real-time feedback, discussion and integration. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the work in your own body while being supported by Annie and surrounded by a like-minded community in a tranquil setting.
Get the clarify you need.
Book a 30 Minute Discovery Call with Annie
No pressure, just a genuine conversation for 100% clarity.
Start learning the day you enroll. No waiting. No rigid schedule.
Understand how trauma lives in the body, how the nervous system responds, and how to create genuinely safe spaces for your students.
The philosophy, principles, and energetic framework behind a truly transformative yin yoga practice.
How to hold space, cue with intention, sequence with purpose, and guide students through emotional release with confidence.
In-depth video breakdowns of yin poses, modifications, contraindications, and the anatomy behind why each pose works.
November 07–16, 2026 (1 Spot Left, Non-Residential Only)
March 10-19, 2027 (Early Bird Available)
Guided somatic sessions and pose clinics where you embody the theory you've studied — with Annie right there to guide you.
Practical, skills-based workshops designed to develop your teaching in a trauma-informed way. Learn by doing, not just watching.
Personalized assessments and guidance from Annie throughout the retreat — so you leave knowing exactly where you stand and how to grow.
Teach your fellow trainees in a supported environment. Receive real-time feedback. Graduate with genuine confidence.
Sri Lanka is the perfect setting to slow down and let the learning land.
Walk, eat, laugh, practice, and heal together. Rewire your nervous system by immersing in a genuinely healing environment.
Rukgala Retreat — November 07–16, 2026
Guided somatic sessions and pose clinics where you embody the theory you've studied — with Annie right there to guide you.
Practical, skills-based workshops designed to develop your teaching in a trauma-informed way. Learn by doing, not just watching.
Personalized assessments and guidance from Annie throughout the retreat — so you leave knowing exactly where you stand and how to grow.
Teach your fellow trainees in a supported environment. Receive real-time feedback. Graduate with genuine confidence.
Sri Lanka is the perfect setting to slow down and let the learning land.
Walk, eat, laugh, practice, and heal together. Rewire your nervous system by immersing in a genuinely healing environment.
INVESTMENT
** All on site rooms listed below are available for the March 2027 training.
** All on site rooms are fully booked for the November 2026 training, refer to the non-residential option below.
All packages include tuition (USD), training materials, accommodation, daily meals, airport pickup (CMB to Rukgala), and your Yoga Alliance certificate (upon successful completion).
$3600 $3350
$2900 $2650
$2700 $2450
$2600 $2350
For the Nov 2026 training, the on-site accommodation at Rukgala has now been fully booked. The non-residential option has been opened so we can welcome a small number of additional participants.
$2,150 USD
Includes:
Accommodation is arranged independently. We provide a curated list of recommended hotels and villas within 3–10 minutes of Rukgala.
"This is one of the greatest investments one can make for themselves and for their community. Annie's teaching is thoughtful, clear, concise, and supportive."
— Mika Montero, Nov 2025 graduate
March 2027 Cohort
BONUS DEADLINE: Dec 01, 2026 — These bonuses disappear after this date.
$200 value
Explore the connection between Traditional Chinese Medicine, the five elements, emotions, and food — and how to share this wisdom with students.
$200 value
A complete mini course on using acupressure points to support emotional regulation — a powerful tool to weave into your yin classes.
$497 value
A curated library of somatic tools, practices, and resources you can draw from in your teaching and your own personal practice.
$149 value
Done-for-you sequence templates so you can walk out of training and start teaching immediately — with confidence and structure.
A private 45-minute integration call with Annie within 3 months of graduation. Reflect, ask questions, and get personalized guidance as you step into teaching.
Total bonus value when you enroll before Dec 01:
$1,496 — yours free
$149 value
Done-for-you sequence templates so you can walk out of training and start teaching immediately — with confidence and structure.
A private 45-minute integration call with Annie within 3 months of graduation. Reflect, ask questions, and get personalized guidance as you step into teaching.
Total bonus value when you enroll before
Dec 01:
$1,496 — yours free
Choose how you'd like to take the next step.
100hr Trauma Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Hybrid Teacher Training
Secure your spot with a $750 non-refundable deposit. Pay the balance closer to the retreat date.
Start your day with a nourishing somatic yin practice.
Enjoy a wholesome, locally sourced brunch followed by spacious downtime to rest, sun bathe, paddle board, swim, or walks in nature.
Engaging lecture in somatics, neuroscience, meridians, trauma-informed frameworks, and yin teaching/sequencing.
Refuel with a nourishing snack + connect with fellow trainees.
Practical, skills-based workshops designed to develop your teaching in a trauma-informed way.
Build confidence and refine your skills through practice teaching.
Delicious meal with the group to unwind and integrate your day's learning.
*There is 1 day off in the training. The daily schedule is subject to change.
100hr Trauma Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Hybrid Teacher Training
Sri Lanka
Nov 07-16, 2026 | March 10-19, 2027
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Rukgala Retreat, Sri Lanka
Nestled along the tranquil shores of Victoria Lake, Rukgala is a boutique yoga and wellness haven designed for retreat, reflection, and meaningful practice. What was once a quiet private home has been thoughtfully transformed into a serene, intimate refuge — blending Sri Lankan charm with warm, modern comfort.
Soft breezes move through open spaces, lush greenery wraps the property, and every corner invites you to slow down. With beautifully appointed rooms, peaceful communal areas, and views that stretch across emerald water and rolling hills, Rukgala offers the perfect environment to immerse fully into your Somatic Yin Yoga studies.
It’s not just a place to stay — it’s a place to exhale, reconnect, and let your nervous system soften into safety.
We'll dive deep into:
The 100Hr Trauma-Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka is a transformative in-person immersion that weaves modern neuroscience with ancient Yin Yoga and Chinese meridian wisdom.
Held at the serene Rukgala Retreat, this training offers a healing environment where you’ll deepen your understanding of the nervous system, trauma responses, and the somatic pathways that support real, lasting regulation.
Across 10 days, you’ll explore the full foundations of Yin Yoga, trauma-informed methodology, somatic practices, fascia and meridians theory, emotional anatomy, and safe space-holding techniques. You’ll also learn my signature Trauma Informed Somatic Yin Framework — a practical, step-by-step method for reading the body’s cues, supporting dysregulated students, and guiding people into safety, embodiment, and resilience.
This is more than a yoga teacher training — it’s a deep personal and professional evolution. You’ll move beyond teaching traditional Yin postures and discover how to facilitate embodied, therapeutic sessions that help students release stored tension, unwind survival patterns, and regulate their nervous system through experiential somatic practices.
Whether you’re a current yoga teacher, a Yin practitioner, or a passionate learner called to trauma-informed work, this 100-hour certification equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide Somatic Yin Yoga for healing and emotional well-being — in your classes, community, and life.
Train in Sri Lanka. Regulate in nature. Teach with depth and compassion.
WHEN YOU ENROLL, YOU'LL GAIN ACCESS TO:
How do I get to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is easily accessible with many international airlines flying into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo. From there, you can take a private taxi, airport transfer, or domestic train to Kandy. We’ll provide detailed transportation options and trusted driver contacts closer to the training date to make your journey smooth and stress-free.
Yes — all international travelers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. It’s a quick and simple online application that typically takes just a few minutes.
Book your flight to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo. This is the main international airport in Sri Lanka.
Rukgala Retreat is approximately 3.5–4 hours from Bandaranaike International Airport, depending on traffic.
Central Sri Lanka is warm, tropical, and lush. Expect daytime temperatures around 26–30°C (78–86°F) with plenty of sunshine.
Nov 2026 Cohort:
We will start with a grounding practice on the evening of Nov 07. Your training officially begins the morning of Nov 08 and ends after graduation on Nov 15. You’re welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer — Rukgala can assist with extra-night bookings depending on availability.
March 2027 Cohort:
Grounding practice on the evening of March 10 and graduation is on March 18.
There are no formal prerequisites — this training is open to all levels.
We do recommend:
• A genuine intention to learn about trauma, the nervous system, and somatic regulation
• Curiosity about how Yin Yoga supports emotional and physiological healing
• Previous experience practicing Yin Yoga
If you feel called to guide others into deeper safety, embodiment, and stillness, you’ll be right at home.
Upon graduation, you’ll receive a 100-hour Somatic Yin Yoga Teacher Training certificate.
This course is registered with Yoga Alliance and counts as 100 Continuing Education (CEU) hours for RYTs.
Your tuition includes everything you need for a seamless, nourishing retreat experience:
✔ Airport pickup from Colombo (CMB)
✔ 09 nights accommodation at Rukgala Retreat.
✔ Daily brunch + dinner + afternoon snack
✔ All training sessions, workshops, and lectures
✔ Comprehensive printed training manual
✔ Access to the retreat facilities (pool, practice spaces, communal areas)
Your deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. However, you can transfer it to another in-person training within 12 months within our policy terms. Please read our terms and conditions here.
This training is trauma-informed, but it is not a trauma-processing or trauma-therapy program.
Our curriculum is designed for education, not for treating, diagnosing, or resolving trauma.
If you currently have unintegrated trauma or are in an active healing phase, we strongly recommend working with a licensed clinical therapist. Please consult your therapist to determine whether joining this training is appropriate for your wellbeing at this time. Your safety matters deeply — and we want to ensure you’re supported with the right resources.
Am I required to participate in all activities?
You are welcome to honor your body and your needs throughout the training. You can step back from physical participation at any time.
However:
Your presence matters more than perfect participation.
In the weeks leading up to your arrival, we recommend:
• Maintaining a gentle Yin or restorative practice
• Reading our pre-training materials (sent after enrollment)
• Bringing an open mind and willingness to explore somatic work
• Getting plenty of rest before travel
• Staying hydrated and eating nourishing foods
• Informing your therapist or healthcare provider if you’re under active care
No intense preparation is required — simply come as you are, ready to learn and be supported.
Yes. You’ll have one full rest day during the training to recharge, explore, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Rukgala Retreat. We can recommend nearby sightseeing places such as the Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy city, Victoria Lake viewpoints.
Outside of class, students often enjoy:
• Swimming in the onsite pool
• Nature walks around Victoria Lake
• Reading or journaling in quiet spaces
• Gentle hikes
• Kayaking or paddleboarding (seasonal)
• Visiting local cultural sites
• Relaxing with tea while taking in the hillside views
The retreat environment is peaceful, spacious, and supportive — perfect for contemplation, rest, and integration.
You can directly email me at hello@annieauyoga.com. Your inquiry will be responded within 24-48 hours.
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Nov 07-16, 2026 | March 10-19, 2027
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