Yin Yoga & Storytelling Training, Module 3

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108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States
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Up to 30 in group
Date
November 17 - 22, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Led by Biff Mithoefer, renowned author of The Yin Yoga Kit
  • Earn 50 hours of Yin Yoga teacher training continuing education credits
  • Explore the ancient healing art of storytelling through deep Yin postures
  • Open to all dedicated yoga students and teachers looking to deepen their practice
  • Includes 45 contact hours combined with 5 hours of post-program independent study

About this Retreat

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Listen to the Stories Your Body Holds

Join Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, for a Yin Yoga training that explores the impact of storytelling on your life. Storytelling is the most ancient of the healing arts. Stories remind us that our lives ebb and flow, and understanding how your own life moves through the universe's larger story can help you recognize which stories to release and which to nourish.

By settling into Yin postures and accessing your deep connective tissue, you will begin to connect with your stories on a profound level. Some are healing and can be embraced; others no longer serve you and can be transformed. When you understand the role storytelling plays in your life, you can learn to truly listen to your own stories and honor them for what they have to teach.
Training Information
Prerequisites. This is a stand-alone training, open to any dedicated Yoga students and teachers interested in deepening their practice or teaching. If you haven't studied with Biff before and plan to attend the third module only, we ask that you read The Yin Yoga Kit and familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of Yin Yoga.
Continuing Education Opportunities
The training consists of approximately 45 contact hours. To receive a certificate of completion, each student completes an additional 5 hours of independent study within the 30 days following the training, then shares their experience with Biff by mail or email. Your reflection won't be judged or graded, and each participant receives a certificate of completion for 50 hours of Yin Yoga teacher training.

Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 45 contact hours. You can log your contact hours using your YA login.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) can provide a CE certificate reflecting your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members). For more information, email IYapplications@yogaville.org.

What Past Participants Say
"This Yin Yoga module gathers participants from all of the above spheres and more, to create a storytelling family where joys, sorrows, achievements, disappointments, and so much else is shared in a very supportive atmosphere. Be ready to laugh, tear up a bit, and be awed by each participant." — Joe Duquette

"Biff and the rest of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. I learned so much from this program and can't wait to take it out into my community to share with others. Yogaville is a tremendously kind and loving community. I'm so grateful for my experience here." — Leah Sandlin

"An unfolding that deepened my personal practice and will forever change my teaching. My heart was expanded." — Carl Deacon

"Biff Mithoefer . . . creates a level of wonder, engagement, and joy in the seminars. It is a beautiful way to undertake an internal journey to understand the soul." — Deborah Kirkman



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Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions.

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.    

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.  

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.  

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.  

Venue & Amenities

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Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe

What's Included

  • Accomodations
  • Meals
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare

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