at Highland Ridge Ayurveda & Yoga · Kandy
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.
How connective tissue, joints and fascia actually respond to sustained passive stretch, and the injury patterns specific to Yin's longer holds.
Building a full Yin class around a target meridian or organ system rather than a random sequence of long-hold postures.
How to hold space and cue during long silences — a different skill from cueing a flowing Vinyasa class.
Each participant plans and teaches a full Yin class to the cohort, with direct feedback.
Highland Ridge's standard guest rooms, the same used for its ayurveda programs, overlooking Kandy Lake.
Home-style vegetarian meals designed around Highland Ridge's ayurvedic principles, lighter than a typical coastal retreat menu.
An existing yoga teacher certification (200-hour or equivalent) is recommended but not strictly required — experienced long-term practitioners without a certificate are considered case by case.
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.
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.
View venue profile →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.
See Kandy guide →Balance due 30 days before the program starts. Contact Highland Ridge directly if your plans change — cancellations are handled case by case.
