Yin Alchemy
75hr Advanced Yin Training
A deep dive into Yin Yoga and the Five Element Theory—where stillness, subtle body wisdom, and embodied teaching come together.
Yin Alchemy is a 75-hour advanced training for teachers and experienced practitioners who want to integrate Yin Yoga with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the wisdom of the Five Elements. Over seven immersive days in Sintra, you’ll explore how stillness, anatomy, and energy pathways intersect to create practices that support both personal transformation and skillful teaching.
Quick Facts
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Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2026
Daily schedule: 9:30–18:30
Floresta Encantada, Sintra, Portugal
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€1,375 (Early Bird €1,195 until Dec 31, 2025)
€300 deposit secures your place
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(subjects and times may vary)
9:30-11:30am-Yin Yoga & Meditation Practice
11:30am-1pm-Fundamentals of Yin Yoga /Teaching & Practicing Yin
1-2:30pm-Lunch Break
2:30-4:00pm-5 Element Theory/Acupressure
4-5pm-Functional Anatomy, Modifications, & Sequencing
5:30-6:30pm-Evening Yin Yoga & Qi Gong Practice
What you’ll Learn
Yin Yoga through the lens of Meridian Theory and Five Element wisdom
Advanced functional anatomy and functional teaching
Sequencing and language of Yin Yoga
How to integrate energetic awareness into teaching
Meditative and inquiry-based practices for the subtle body
Qi Gong and Acupressure to Harmonize Qi Flow
Certified teachers wanting to expand their skills with Yin Yoga Teaching
Practitioners ready for an immersive Yin journey
Students curious about the relationship between energy, fascia, and the meridian system
Teachers working toward their 300hr Certification (Yoga Alliance–accredited)
Who it’s for
This training blends tradition and modern application, weaving together my studies of Yin Yoga, functional anatomy, 5 Element System and Meridian Theory.
My intention is to give you practical tools and embodied experiences you can carry into both your teaching and your life.
Marina’s Approach
Student Journeys & Reflections
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“I joined for handstands, but stayed for healing. This training gave me courage, confidence, and purpose—not just as a teacher, but as a person.”
Clarice
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“Marina’s 200-hour training was life-changing. It gave me teaching skills, but more importantly it shifted how I live—present, grounded, and authentic.”
Ksneia
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“I expected physical growth, but found an inner journey. The training taught me to listen, trust, and let go—giving me confidence to live in alignment with myself.”
Piero - 200 hr training
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“I never understood Yin’s power until Marina’s trainings. She taught me that ‘energy moving means emotions moving.’ Now Yin is essential in my life and central to my teaching.”
Nadia
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“Marina showed me Yin is an honest conversation with yourself—the one we avoid but need most. Her training gave me tools for deep self-inquiry and a safe space to access inner wisdom.”
Nicolette
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“This course changed me forever. It was like stepping into ceremony each day—rich with ritual, reflection, and connection to nature. Marina’s words still guide me: ‘A vision without action remains a fantasy.’”
Hollie
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“Learning about the chakras was transformative. Marina’s way of weaving philosophy and functional sequencing helped me reconnect to my roots and awaken creativity I didn’t know I had.”
Tarica
Meet Your Teacher
Marina De Lima, E-RYT 500, is a yoga teacher with over a decade of experience, dedicated to guiding students toward transformation and self-discovery. Her teaching weaves together Ashtanga Vinyasa, Rocket Yoga, Yin Yoga, Tantra, Taoist Philosophy, and Qi Gong, offering a unique and creative blend of movement, breath, and reflection.
Marina’s classes are ceremonial experiences, inspired by nature, music, and alchemy, inviting students to reconnect with their true essence. Through her own ongoing journey of healing and learning, she creates an authentic space for growth, courage, and self-expression.
Her intention is to inspire students to trust their hearts, embrace their individuality, and find liberation through the sacred practice of yoga.
Marina De Lima E-RYT 500
Join us in Sintra
Set in the enchanted forests of Sintra, this training offers a rare opportunity to slow down, deepen your study, and embody Yin Yoga as a path of transformation.
This training is certified through Yoga Alliance International. Teachers can apply these hours toward their 300hr Teacher Training Completion, or receive Continuing Education Hours.
FAQs
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200hr FoundationTeacher Training is designed for anyone curious to deepen their own personal yoga practice as well as teach yoga.
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Training is rooted in the tradition of Hatha Yoga through the 8 Limbs System, Chakra Methodology, and Hatha Vinyasa Practices.
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-Training will be split into 8 in-person weekends between October and December, and also have 7 online sessions that will be 2 hours long.
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Final exam will consist of teaching a full 75 mins class including use of functional cueing, hands on assisting, meditation and pranayama techniques, and intelligent sequencing.
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This course is certified through Yoga Alliance International and students will be eligible to register their hours upon completion. You will be able to teach yoga globally.
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Students that will need to miss training days will need prior approval and to schedule to make up hours and content missed
