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50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training — Hill Country

at Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga · Kandy

Why this one

Program highlights

  • Set above Kandy Lake in the island's cooler hill country — a genuinely different climate and pace from the coastal training scene
  • Rooted in Taoist philosophy and meridian theory, not just longer holds of familiar postures
  • Small cohort of 12 for close attention during long, quiet holds
  • Ayurvedic consultations available on site if you want to add one during your stay
Set the right expectations

Is this training for you?

Good fit if
  • You already teach or practice yoga and want to add a genuine Yin specialty, not just a few slow postures
  • You're drawn to a quieter, more introspective training format than a fast-paced multi-modality week
  • You want the cooler hill-country climate as a deliberate change of pace from the coast
Look elsewhere if
  • You have no prior yoga background at all — this builds on existing teaching or long-term practice, not a foundational program
  • You want a high-energy, physically dynamic training — Yin is slow and still by design
  • You need external Yoga Alliance accreditation specifically for this training, rather than continuing-education hours
What you'll actually study

What you'll learn

Yin Philosophy & Taoist Theory — 10h

The philosophical roots of Yin practice — meridian theory, the concept of stress vs. stimulation on connective tissue, and how it differs from a Yang-style practice.

Functional Anatomy for Long Holds — 12h

How connective tissue, joints and fascia actually respond to sustained passive stretch, and the injury patterns specific to Yin's longer holds.

Sequencing & Meridian-Based Class Design — 12h

Building a full Yin class around a target meridian or organ system rather than a random sequence of long-hold postures.

Teaching Methodology & Verbal Cueing — 10h

How to hold space and cue during long silences — a different skill from cueing a flowing Vinyasa class.

Supervised Practice Teaching — 6h

Each participant plans and teaches a full Yin class to the cohort, with direct feedback.

What a day actually looks like

Daily schedule

7:00 AM
Morning meditation & gentle movement
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM
Philosophy or anatomy lecture
12:00 PM
Lunch & rest
2:00 PM
Sequencing workshop / teaching practicum
5:00 PM
Practice-led Yin class
7:00 PM
Dinner
Sample daily rhythm — an optional ayurvedic consultation can be booked into an afternoon slot on request.
Where you'll sleep & eat

Stay & meals

Accommodation

Room type
Shared room
Private upgrade
Private room available on request, subject to availability
Bathroom
Ensuite
Linens & towels
Provided

Highland Ridge's standard guest rooms, the same used for its ayurveda programs, overlooking Kandy Lake.

Meals

Included
3 meals daily
Diet
Vegetarian, ayurveda-informed
Dietary needs
Let the kitchen know in advance — most requests are accommodated
Alcohol
Not served on site

Home-style vegetarian meals designed around Highland Ridge's ayurvedic principles, lighter than a typical coastal retreat menu.

Dietary restriction, accessibility need, or a specific room request? Mention it when you send your enquiry below — Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga handles most requests with advance notice.
Before you go

What's included

  • Shared accommodation
  • 3 meals daily
  • Full curriculum & training manual
  • In-house completion certificate
Not included
  • International flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Ayurvedic consultations (available separately on site)
What to bring
  • A bolster or two if you have favorites (props provided)
  • Warm layers — Kandy's elevation means noticeably cooler evenings than the coast
  • Notebook for meridian theory and anatomy sessions
Who's teaching it

Meet your lead teacher

Sanduni Wickramaratne
Yin Yoga Teacher & Ayurveda Practitioner
Teaches Yin at Highland Ridge alongside the center's ayurveda program, bringing a meridian-and-constitution lens to sequencing that's less common in purely anatomical Yin trainings. Leads all theory and practicum sessions personally for each cohort.
What you walk away with

Certification

Program hours
50 hours
Certifying body
None — in-house certificate

Graduates receive an in-house 50-hour Yin Yoga completion certificate from Highland Ridge. This training is not currently affiliated with an external certifying body such as Yoga Alliance — many Yin-specific trainings register as continuing education hours toward an existing 200-hour certificate rather than a standalone credential, so confirm how your home studio or registry treats it before enrolling.

Where it happens

Venue & amenities

Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga
Kandy
Capacity
4–12 guests
Price range
Mid
Best for
Travelers seeking a genuine ayurvedic treatment program rather than a spa-style massage, with cultural sightseeing close at hand.

A traditional ayurveda center above Kandy Lake, closer in spirit to a clinical panchakarma program than the relaxation-focused massage spots common on the coast. Consultations with an ayurvedic physician anchor each stay, with yoga and meditation woven around the treatment schedule.

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Where it is & how to get there

Location & getting there

Kandy — Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga Open in Maps →

Kandy

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
15–20 min (6 km)
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
~1 hr (40 km)
Sigiriya
2–2.5 hr
Nuwara Eliya
~2 hr drive or 2.5–3 hr scenic train

The strongest single region in Sri Lanka for genuine, medically-grounded Ayurveda — practiced in accredited hospitals inside the island's last royal capital, not a spa-menu add-on.

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Know before you book

Cancellation policy

Deposit
20% of total price (non-refundable)
Refund window
Remaining balance refunded if cancelled 30+ days before start

Balance due 30 days before the program starts. Contact Highland Ridge directly if your plans change — cancellations are handled case by case.

Before you send an enquiry

Frequently asked questions

1Do I need an existing yoga certification to join?+
It's recommended but not an absolute requirement — most participants already teach or have a long personal practice. Long-term practitioners without a formal certificate are considered case by case; ask us when you enquire.
2Will this count as continuing education for my existing certification?+
Many registries and studios accept Yin-specific trainings like this as continuing education hours toward an existing 200-hour certificate, but policies vary — check with your home studio or registry before assuming it counts.
3Is Kandy's climate very different from the coast?+
Yes — noticeably cooler, especially in the evenings, given the elevation. Pack warmer layers than you would for a south-coast training.
4Can I add an ayurvedic consultation during the training?+
Yes, Highland Ridge runs ayurvedic consultations alongside this training — it's not included in the price but can be booked into an afternoon slot on request.
5Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?+
Citizens of many countries get visa-free entry or can apply for a low-cost ETA online before travelling. We'll confirm the latest requirements for your nationality once you enquire.
EUR 1100 from
Shared accommodation + 3 meals daily + Full curriculum & training manual
Dates
Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027 10 of 12 spots left
20% deposit (non-refundable) secures your spot — no payment taken on lankaspirit
  • Shared accommodation
  • 3 meals daily
  • Full curriculum & training manual
  • In-house completion certificate
EUR 1100 10 of 12 spots left
No payment through lankaspirit — Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga confirms directly with you.