Take It Slow: A 7-Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider | 50-Hour Certification
Somewhere in you, there's a rhythm.
Not rushing. Not pushing. Just quietly pulsing.
An invitation to slow down. Breathe deep.
And land softly in the now.
Welcome to Take It Slow — a 7-day immersion in the art of Yin Yoga.
Set in the heart of nature, surrounded by stillness and song, this is more than a training.
It’s a slow dance back to your centre — a remembering of the peace that never left.
Whether you're a teacher wanting to deepen your offerings, or simply someone who feels the pull to pause and reconnect — this week is for you.
No pressure.
No hustle.
Just presence.
Just breath.
Just you.
Features
Type: YACEP 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Location: Koh Ta Kiev, Cambodia
Styles: Yin Yoga
Skill Level: Open to all
The Vibe
Think ocean breeze through trees.
Stillness in motion.
Time slowing down long enough for your heart to catch up.
This isn't about "doing more" or "becoming better".
It's about letting go.
Letting the body soften.
Letting the breath lead.
Letting the earth hold you.
What You’ll Learn
This training gives you the foundations of Yin Yoga, rooted in presence and authenticity. You’ll walk away with a 50-hour Continuing Education Certificate from a Yoga Alliance Certified Provider.
✧ Yin Yoga Foundations
- The art of surrender & stillness
- Anatomy of fascia, joints & energetic flow
- Teaching without props, care & quiet confidence
✧ Functional Movement
- Range of motion & bone variation
- How to adapt for every body
✧ The Inner Landscape
- Taoist elements & meridian theory
- Chakras as rhythm, not rules
- Holding space: listening, not fixing
✧ The Practice of Slowness
- Sequencing for nervous system support
- Breath as rhythm, not technique
- Live music-infused sessions with Native American flute
✧ Sharing the Practice
- Gentle cueing & soulful presence
- Creating a class that feels like home
- Leading not by force, but by invitation
What Makes This Retreat Special
- Guidance from Stillness: You’ll be gently guided by someone who’s been walking this path for over 20 years — not as a career, but as a way of life. Their presence doesn’t preach, it reflects. What you need isn’t taught — it’s already in you, just waiting to rise to the surface.
- Integration: The journey doesn’t end when the training does. You’ll have 8 hours of post-retreat integration to help the teachings settle in gently — giving you time to absorb, reflect, and carry the practice into your everyday rhythm.
- Snorkeling with the Sea’s Rhythm: Slip beneath the surface and let the ocean show you her quiet secrets. Snorkeling in Cambodia is like a slow jam with the sea—warm waters, coral gardens swaying in rhythm, and schools of curious fish cruising by like nature’s own backing band. Out here, time stretches like a long note. Just you, the reef, and the hush of the deep. Bliss.
- Bonfire and Jamming: There’s something magic about a crackling fire and a circle of good souls, guitars in hand, rhythms rising with the smoke. It’s not about the perfect note—it’s about the vibe, the connection, the stories flowing like warm ocean currents.
- Personalized Attention: With small groups and daily sharing circles, this space is made for real connection. Your path is your own, and we’re here to walk it with you — with support, presence, and a whole lot of heart.
- Breathwork Native American Flute Journey: Drift into a space where breath meets rhythm. Inspired by the Wim Hof Method, this journey invites you to breathe deep, hold with intention, and tap into your own inner fire. Guided gently, you’ll feel the nervous system settle, awareness expand, and strength rise from within. Live Native American flute flows through the session — weaving sound and silence, giving your breath something to dance with. Slow down, tune in, and ride the rhythm of your breath.
- Swim with Bioluminescent Plankton: By night, the sea comes alive. Glide through the water and watch it light up around you — every move sparking a soft glow, like dancing through a sea of starlight. It’s rare, it’s real, and it’s pure magic.
- A Special Gift – Gratitude Journal: Everything That Arises
A quiet place to meet each moment with heart.
For the ups, the downs, and everything in between.
A gift to honour your path, just as it is.
What's Included in This Package
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certification, offered by Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
- Special gift, you will receive a Gratitude Journal
- Swim with Bioluminescent Plankton
- Role-Play and Practice Teaching
- Sharing Circle and Yin Wisdom
- Yin Yoga and Awareness Meditation
- Breathwork Native American Flute Journey
- Access to Walking Trails, Beach and Nature
- Daily Guided Practices and Time to Just Be
What's Not Included in This Package
- Please note that meals are not included, but you can enjoy meals on-site, with prices ranging from 4 to 8 USD per meal.
- That sense of urgency (we left that back in the city)
Program
A Sample Day (but hey, no stress if it flows differently)
6:00 AM — Yin Yoga and Awareness Meditation
8:00 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Philosophy of Slowness
1:00 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Island Time
3:30 PM — Yin Techniques
5:00 PM — Sunset Yin Yoga
7:00 PM — Dinner
Food
Meals aren’t included, but they’re affordable — ranging from $4 to $8.
Our Western-Cambodian kitchen serves fresh, flavorful meals made with love. It’s not just food, it’s an experience.
Accommodation
Private Bungalow with Shared Bathroom
Perched high with a dreamy view, these cozy bungalows are perfect for slow mornings and sunset whispers. Tucked away in the quietest corner of the island, they offer a peaceful escape. A big, comfy double bed invites deep rest—just let the ocean breeze do the talking.
Location Information
Kactus – The Hidden Treehouse is a slow-living beach spot tucked on the sunset side of Koh Ta Kiev, Cambodia, right where the jungle meets the sea on Plankton Beach.
Sleep easy in a bungalow, nestled in nature. Eat fresh, homemade food with island flair in our relaxed restaurant. Golden sand, clear water, no rush.
Spend your days snorkeling, wandering through jungle trails, or just swaying in a hammock. When night falls, take a dip with glowing plankton under the stars. And if you’re into birds, the island’s full of song — hornbills, giant bats, and over 150 wild species keeping the rhythm alive.
Organizer
Tree Yoga returns to the roots of yoga. Accept everything that arises in experience as the path.
Since 2020, we’ve shared 18 teacher trainings across Peru, the United States, Guatemala, Nepal, and Laos. Here, life and practice naturally merge into union.
As a Yoga Alliance-certified school, we offer meditation, breathwork, and yoga teacher trainings, guiding you to the heart of authentic yoga.
How to get there?
Our Kactus boat will pick you up from Ream Beach and bring you straight to paradise on Koh Ta Kiev.
Please note: There is no public ferry or speedboat to the island. Our boat is the only way to get here, so hop aboard and enjoy the ride!
Boat Schedule & Prices
Ream Beach to Kactus
– Daily departures at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
– $7.50 per person (one way)
Kactus to Ream Beach
– Daily departure at 11:00 am
– $7.50 per person (one way)
Pick-up Point
Meet us on Ream Beach. We’ll send you the exact location details after booking.
Need a different time? Just reach out with a request and we’ll do our best to make it work.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Generally, check-in time is 2 PM, and check-out time is 10:30 AM
Who Can Attend?
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be curious — about stillness, about space, about the song inside you.
If you’ve been running on empty...
If your body’s been asking for softness…
If your soul’s been whispering, slow down...
This is your invitation.
To pause.
To feel.
To return.
No pressure.
No proving.
Just presence.
