QIOLOGY
(YIN CHANNELS) 50HR PROGRAM

milan + online (with 365 online access)
28 may - 1 june

 

THE 200HRS

YIN FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF INTELLIGENT HEALING

TIME: 10 hours, 5 days, 7am to 6pm CET

HOW: Live online and/or self-paced online with full support from me

In this transformative program, you'll learn my unique approach to Myofascial (Trigger Point) Release - where ancient channel theory meets modern fascial science. 

Through carefully crafted practice sessions, and a year's access to the program you'll learn:

• How to combine targeted channel stimulation with precise Yin poses
• The relationship between your unique bone structure and energy pathways
• Why understanding Qi flow is crucial for lasting pain relief 

beyond the quick fix

While painkillers and quick fixes have their place, I'm offering something more potentially powerful - a rich system for long-term healing and pain avoidance. You'll learn to:

• Read your body's unique fascial patterns
• Work with your tissues' innate intelligence
• Apply the wisdom of YangSheng to modern life
• How to add these to your Yin teaching

curriculum includes:

• Comprehensive Qi Theory
• Yang Jing Luo (Channel) Theory in practice
• Practical Myofascial Release techniques
• The science of Food, Diet & Fasting
• Deep dive into Yang Meridian pathways

 

TRAIN TO CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Your comprehensive online teacher training program for practitioners who are ready to learn the science of variable anatomy, Daoist philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to provide a 3-tiered system to build health a resilience through Functional Yin Yoga for personal healing or guiding others in their lifelong journey!

DATES

10 weekends (Sat & Sun)

20/21 Sept, 25/26 Oct,
22/23 Nov, 20/21 Dec 2025

17/18 Jan, 14/15 Feb,
14/15 Mar, 18/19 Apr,
16/17 May &
27/28 June 2026

TIME
10 hours, 2 days each weekend, 
7am to 6pm UK time

HOW
Live online and/or self-paced online
with full support from me

JOIN MY GLOBAL QUIET REBELLION COMMUNITY
11 YEARS, 1,600+ GRADUATES, OVER 20+ COUNTRIES

Beyond Perfect Poses

Come Learn the Functional Approach

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Not Long to Go

Registration is open until September 19. The program begins on 20 Sept, 2025 and goes on for 10 months. Bonuses are different every year.

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program prerequisite

 

this program is not entry-level. it requires a fundamental understanding of yin yoga, channel concepts and the theory of exercise. these are all offered. in our 200hr yin yoga & variable anatomy program. in addition, it is recommended that you have taken my qiology module I (yang channels).

this event can be a 50hr module in my blackmat yogi 500hr tt program (qiology: yin channels - recognized by yoga alliance), or it can be a yogic indulgence (you have the option to miss the morning lectures if you don't want a certificate), a simple time to practice spent with good people, portuguese vibes and good food.

if in doubt, please contact us

 

REAL PEOPLE. REAL YOGA.

Sofia

"As someone completely new to teacher training, I was terrified I wouldn't measure up. With only two years of personal practice, I worried the 200hr Yin Yoga & Biological Variation certification would be beyond my reach. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Dhugal created this incredible space where beginners and experienced teachers learned side by side. His words - 'I've had nurses and gymnasts, hippies and grannies & olympians...we all train together' - proved absolutely true. 
 
The small group size allowed for personalised attention that addressed my specific questions and needs.
 
Most importantly, Dhugal's approach to yoga stripped away the intimidation factor. He taught me to work with my unique anatomy rather than against it. One year on, I'm confidently teaching classes that honour individual differences in ways I never imagined possible. This wasn't just my first training - it was the foundation that made everything else possible."

Michael

"For fifteen years I taught what I'd learned – alignment cues that sounded scientific but never quite worked for all my students - or me! When injuries started accumulating in my own body, I knew something was fundamentally wrong with my approach. Dhugal's 200hr Yin Yoga & Biological Variation training changed everything.

The intimate setting created this transformative container where I could completely rebuild my understanding of yoga. Dhugal taught me how to honor the reality of skeletal variation with his easy-going humor and no-nonsense approach.

What struck me most was his systematic method – I've accomplished more in one year than my previous decade of practice! Now I teach from a place of authentic knowledge rather than regurgitated cues. My students report breakthroughs I never could have facilitated before.

This training isn't just about certification – it's about becoming what Dhugal calls a 'quiet rebel,' someone who understands their unique body deeply enough to move through life with genuine freedom."

Emily

"When I joined Dhugal's 200hr Yin Yoga & Biological Variation training, I was honestly at my wits' end. Twenty years of yoga had left me with recurring injuries and a plateau I couldn't break through. What grabbed me immediately was how Dhugal cuts through the yoga industry nonsense with rock-solid anatomical understanding.

This isn't your typical 'one-size-fits-all' training. He taught me to honour my uniquely-shaped bones rather than forcing myself into Instagram-perfect poses. His self-effacing humour made even complex concepts accessible, and the intimate class size (max 30 students) created this powerful, transformative atmosphere.

The most profound shift? Understanding that my 'limitations' weren't failures but simply my body's authentic expression. I've completely reimagined my practice and teaching. For the first time in years, I'm moving without pain and connecting to why I fell in love with yoga initially. This training hasn't just certified me – it's fundamentally changed how I inhabit my body."

The Most Comprehensive Variable Anatomy Informed Yoga Teacher Training

 
  • one year access to the course, including:
    • PREP: course reading list
    • LEARN: on demand lectures
    • PRACTICE: on demand practices
    • STUDY: a large manual & all presentation slides
    • WITH ME & OUR COMMUNITY: one year's access to weekly practices and Q&A sessions with myself and your fellow students

We'll dive deep into:

  • We integrate three essential elements that many programs miss:

    • Joint mechanics
    • Fascial connectivity
    • Ligament and tendon relationships

    Each session builds upon the last, creating a profound understanding of how your body actually works - not how it's supposed to work according to a textbook [3].

    NOTE: This program is one half of a two-part series.

    This program is foundational. It introduces concepts and the Yang Channels. The other half (Qiology: Yin Channels) focuses on the more complex Yin Channels and more.

    There is no better time to find health in our lives. The YangSheng approach to health is often dismissed or mystified...What we will learn here is a part of the 3-pillar approach to long-term health outlined in the classics of Chinese Medicine, overlooked by modern people:

     Jing (physical health),
     Qi (emotional, energetic health), &
     Shen (Psychological, spiritual health).

    We cover Shen & Jing overwhelmingly in our 200hr and Meditate Modules. This program is all about Qi.

    Qi theory proposes we can learn simple principles of prevention of pain and resolution of pain by ameliorating Qi flow. This means looking in detail at the physiology (structures of) and pathology (sickness) of the six layers of the body. This program is in no way is a rejection of allopathic, mainstream medicine which has a huge place in our lives. It is simply a reframing of its place in our lives. We will  consider the role of common easy fixes (like painkillers, which though they have their place are not long term fixes) and alternatives. This course offers life skills designed to give you physical healing and a slower, longer term view to wellness.

    We practice ten times. These are Myofascial (Trigger Point) Release practices which combine targeted channel (or meridian) stimulation with Yin poses.   

 

 

 

 

10 Modules of the Functionally Informed Curriculum:

Over the course of 10 months, we’ll delve into the following fundamental practices & theory base on my three pillars of health & longevity: 

Jing (physical),

Qi (energetic),

Shen (psycho-spiritual). 

 curriculum

 
In Short:

  • Qi Theory

  • Yang Jing Luo (Channel) Theory

  • Yin & Yang of Food, Diet & Fasting

  • Myofascial Release x Yin Yoga

  • Physiology (Health) and Pathology (Sickness) of the The Yang Meridians

  • Anatomy of the Hand - Bones & Muscles, Variation & Channel Landscape

  • Yang Channel Palpation


The Long Version:

Day 1:
PRACTICE: Principles of Acupressure 1
THEORY: Fascia & Fascia Release
THEORY: Channel Theory

Day 2:
PRACTICE: MFR/Yin w. Acupressure 2
THEORY: Channel Sickness &  The TaiYang Channel

Day 3:
PRACTICE: MFR/Yin w. Yin Acupressure 5
THEORY:The ShaoYang Channel & The Substances of the Body

Day 4:
PRACTICE: MFR/Yin w. Yin Acupressure 7
THEORY: 5 Element Theory & The Hand & Arm Channels

Day 5:
PRACTICE: MFR/Yin w. Yin Acupressure 9
THEORY: The YangMing Channel & Chinese Medicine Nutrition

Module 6: Fascia, the Shoulder, 3 Views of Reality

  • This module explores the science of fascia. We also now look at the variable anatomy of the shoulder (so many people get shoulder injuries in yoga). We also look at the opportunity of the Daoist philosophy - flowing with nature.

 

Module 7: Core, Props & the Dao De Jing

  • Students learn about and dispel myths around core workouts and how they can be better practiced and more effective. We have our first props workshop and look at the core Daoist text - the Dao De Jing.

 

Module 8: Your Upper Body & Intro to Chinese Medicine

  • This module focuses closing out our understanding of the variable anatomy of the upper body. We now dive into Chinese Medicine theory as a powerful tool for longevity, happiness and health, incorporating Chinese channel theory into how we look at health.

 

Module 9: Bones & Joints, Qi

  • Students explore how Yin yoga is a powerful practice for not only muscular health, but also bones and joints. So many people in this world have joint issues (think back pain). Yin is a highly effective practice if you know how to use it.  We now look at a more advanced understanding of Qi.

 

Module 10: Yin Yoga Sequencing, Props 2 & Teaching Homework

  • This module covers the art of sequencing Yin Yoga classes with a functional approach, considering pacing, poses, and approaches that support anyone who could walk into your class.

BONUS STUFF

One Year Access to My Weekly Live Classes: We meet every Saturday at 9am - worth over €250.

Access to Over 300 Practices: Practice where you want when you want - worth over €250.

Full Access to Me: We meet 4x a month, ask me anything.

Full Access to My Community: Graduates all over the world share their experience.

Everyone needs a yoga friend to grow your courage and confidence in what we learn.

Certification Requirements

In order to attain your 200hr Functional Yin Yoga teaching certificate, you must do the following:

  • Be proactive and engage in the community
  • Watch all training videos
  • Complete all homework assignments
  • Teach 2 classes and submit teaching reports in a timely manner

**You'll have one year access to the training and must complete the above criteria within 1 year in order to attain your certificate.

What You'll Get

A variable anatomy informed Yin Yoga integration roadmap with skill-based learning in a supportive environment. When you enrol, you'll gain access to:
  • 10 modules of Functionally Informed Yin Yoga Theory & Practice
  • 15 foundation lectures in Daoism, Chinese meridian theory, yin methodology & anatomy
  • 20 guided Functional yin yoga experiential practices
  • Full Manual
  • Full library of resources (40+ videos)
  • Yin Yoga poses manual
  • Downloadable slide deck + transcripts
  • 1 year access
  • 1 year to complete teaching certificate requirements
  • Yoga Alliance 200hr certification
  • Private online community
  • One year's access to me!

REAL PEOPLE. REAL YOGA.

Valentina
 
"As an yin practitioner for ten years, I was searching for a deeper connection between Yin and Chinese medicine. Dhugal's 200hr program was precisely what I needed—a rare bridge between my yoga background and TCM.
 
His incorporation of TCM ideas into the training wasn't superficial - he is a practicing acupuncturist; it was woven throughout with authentic understanding of Qi cultivation techniques. There is so much bad information on social media, I finally now feel I understand.
 
What impressed me most was how he translated complex meridian theory into accessible teaching methods. My clients now receive a more holistic approach as I integrate what I've learned about fascial release through TCM.
This training has transformed both my personal practice and professional work—truly an invaluable investment in my development as a healer."
Mark
 
 "With a background in competitive sports, I was skeptical about the 'energy' aspects of yoga. Dhugal's approach changed everything—his explanation of Qi as a practical reality rather than esoteric concept made sense even to my analytical mind.
 
The intimate class setting allowed me to ask questions I would have felt too hippy to be asking elsewhere. His integration of Daoist principles with modern anatomy helped me understand why my body had been breaking down despite my sports science background.
 
What truly stands out is how he addresses time—that 'chronological termite' nibbling at our mental health. Through his Yin practices, I've discovered a different relationship with time itself.
This wasn't just yoga training—it was a comprehensive system for sustainable movement and genuine longevity I hadn't found elsewhere."
Jane
 
"Having never taught before, I worried about memorizing poses and anatomical theory. Instead, Dhugal taught us to understand the 'why' behind everything—rooted in both our unique skeletal anatomy and Chinese medicine's YangSheng approach. We also danced anatomy which made it so much easier.
 
His explanation of the Three Treasures of yoga gave me a framework that made teaching feel natural rather than performative. I appreciated how he cut through the yoga industry noise, emphasizing that genuine practice isn't about looking like Instagram influencers but about honoring our unique skeletal structures.
 
The Daoist philosophy elements weren't separate 'spiritual' segments but practical tools for creating balanced classes. One year later, I'm confidently teaching in ways I never imagined possible—helping others find their quiet rebellion against modern life's frantic pace."

Pricing Options

Registration is open until September 19, 2025.

Program Begins Saturday 20 September, 2025.

EASY PLAN

10x €299 a month

Most Accessible

    • Access for 1 year!

    • All Course Materials ($600 Value)

    •  5 Guided Practices ($200 Value)

    • LIVE Webinars with me ($300 Value)

    •  BONUS Practice Library Access ($400+ Value)

    • BONUS Mastery Community Membership ($50 Value)
    • 12 Months of Access to me on our community portal ($150 Value)

     

  • One year's access to me - ask me questions. You commit to me. I commit to you.

  • Bonus 1: YIN-YANG STUDIO Access for 1 Year from the start date of the program (value <€350).

  • Bonus 2: Full one year's access to my full graduate community. Learn from more than me.

  • Downloadable slide deck + transcripts.

  • 1 year access 1 year to complete teaching certificate requirements.

  • Yoga Alliance 200hr certification.

Total Program Value < €3,200

You Pay =€2,999 total
(€299 x 10)

One payment today and then 9 additional payments every month from today.

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VALUE PLAN

€2,899

One Payment - Best Value

  • 10 Modules of Functionally Informed Yin Yoga Theory & Practice.

  • 15 Foundation lectures in Daoism, Chinese meridian theory, Yin methodology & anatomy. 

  • 20 Guided Functional Yin yoga experiential practices.

  • Full library of resources (40+ videos).

  • Yin Yoga poses manual.

  • Bonus YIN-YANG STUDIO Access for 1 Year from the start date of the program (value <€350).

  • Downloadable slide deck + transcripts.

  • 1 year access 1 year to complete teaching certificate requirements.

  • Yoga Alliance 200hr certification.

  • Private online community.

  • One year's access to me!

Total Program Value < €3,200

You Pay €2,899


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Let's heal the world with functional yin yoga.

One set of bones at a time.