This immersive Combo Yin & Restorative Yoga Certification invites you into the quiet power of stillness—where deep listening, nervous system regulation, and conscious rest become the foundation for sustainable practice and teaching.
Taught by
Gina Norman, studio owner and senior teacher
Elin Waterston, Yin Yoga expert and educator
Designed for
Yoga teachers
Dedicated practitioners seeking depth, clarity, and refinement
What You’ll Explore
The subtle art of Yin Yoga, including long-held postures and conscious rest
Yin Yoga as a practice to support joint health, mindfulness, and energetic awareness
Principles of nervous system regulation and deep relaxation
Restorative Yoga as a fully supported, still practice for recovery and healing
Skillful use of minimal to full props to create safe, nourishing experiences
More than a certification, this is a journey inward—one that refines your teaching, deepens your personal practice, and expands your capacity to guide others into rest, resilience, and renewal.
Sample Schedule
Saturdays | 9:00 am
Begin with a Yin class, followed by discussion on the foundations of Yin Yoga. Learn through direct experience as you explore poses, practice teaching, and deepen your understanding. Each Saturday concludes with a closing class.
Sundays
Dive into the science and benefits of Restorative Yoga, with time to review and practice foundational poses using both minimal and full props. Sundays also conclude with a closing class to integrate the day’s learning.
Additional Requirements
Homework will be assigned after each weekend.
Required Reading:
Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Lasater
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga Bernie Clark
Both books are available on Amazon.
Format: 2x Weekends
Dates: Feb 21 & 22, March 7 & 8
Times: 9am-5pm each day
Location: Kaia Yoga New Canaan
Led by: Kaia Yoga Owner Gina Norman and Yin Expert, Elin Waterston
Investment: $895 (Members Perk: Receive 10% off)
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits: Fulfills (2)300hr electives or 40 hrs YACEC’s
What you will walk away with:
The Full Foundations to Teach Yin and Restorative Classes privately or in a group setting.
Your Teachers
Gina Norman
Gina Norman is the founder of Kaia Yoga. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Gina is the creator of the Kaia Yoga Teacher Training program and has mentored generations of teachers and students.
Her teaching blends mindfulness, intelligent sequencing, and deep respect for the mind-body connection, informed by extensive training in yoga, meditation, Thai yoga, and craniosacral therapy. Guided by influential mentors including Cyndi Lee, Alan Finger, and David Nichtern, Gina’s work is rooted in care, integrity, and community—creating spaces where people can reconnect, restore, and grow.
Elin Waterston
Elin grew up in the dance world. In 2008, Elin began practicing yoga and it became an important complement to her dancing—each discipline improving the other. Her interest in movement, anatomy, alignment, and mobility is apparent in her classes. She believes it is of the utmost importance to keep the body healthy and moving as it is designed to move. Elin loves the feeling of freedom and joyfulness that all styles of movement provide, and movement’s ability to empower people. She is happy to share her love of all things movement with her students.
Want to learn more about our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program?
CAN BE TAKEN SEPARATELY OR AS PART OF THE 300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING.
This qualifies as (2)300hr electives.
Please contact programs@kaiayoga.com for questions on this training.