Yinspiration
About Founder
and the world’s first 1000-hour Diploma in Yin Yoga.
Often referred to as the “Queen of Props & Sequencing,” Jo has innovated hundreds of yin yoga variations and sequences, skillfully utilizing props to enhance the practice. Her creative approach is showcased in her Book of Yin, which has informed thousands of practitioners and teachers in their teachings.
Starting her yoga journey since 2000, Jo is among the first-generation yin yoga teachers trained by Yin Yoga creators Paul and Suzee Grilley. As their Senior Teaching Assistant, she has apprenticed with them extensively, accumulating thousands of hours of experience and mentorship. Personally entrusted to teach their entire yin yoga and anatomy curriculum, Jo has led over 150 teacher training programs and taught more than 12,000 public yoga classes. She has taught in 41 cities across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, where she has trained more than 10,000 yoga teachers and trainers.
Jo’s deep-rooted connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) stems from her upbringing in a Chinese Taoist family, where she was introduced to TCM practices from an early age. Learning guasha and cupping from her grandparents and herbal medicine from her mother, Jo built a strong foundation in holistic healing. To further enrich her knowledge, she pursued formal studies at the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a certified TCM Tuina Massage Therapist.
With her unparalleled expertise and passion for yin yoga, Jo continues to inspire and educate the global yoga community, bridging ancient wisdom with modern practice.
Often referred to as the “Queen of Props & Sequencing,” Jo has innovated hundreds of yin yoga variations and sequences, skillfully utilizing props to enhance the practice. Her creative approach is showcased in her Book of Yin, which has informed thousands of practitioners and teachers in their teachings.
Starting her yoga journey since 2000, Jo is among the first-generation yin yoga teachers trained by Yin Yoga creators Paul and Suzee Grilley. As their Senior Teaching Assistant, she has apprenticed with them extensively, accumulating thousands of hours of experience and mentorship. Personally entrusted to teach their entire yin yoga and anatomy curriculum, Jo has led over 150 teacher training programs and taught more than 12,000 public yoga classes. She has taught in 40 cities across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, where she has trained more than 10,000 yoga teachers and trainers.
Jo’s deep-rooted connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) stems from her upbringing in a Chinese Taoist family, where she was introduced to TCM practices from an early age. Learning guasha and cupping from her grandparents and herbal medicine from her mother, Jo built a strong foundation in holistic healing. To further enrich her knowledge, she pursued formal studies at the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a certified TCM Tuina Massage Therapist.
With her unparalleled expertise and passion for yin yoga, Jo continues to inspire and educate the global yoga community, bridging ancient wisdom with modern practice.
With a deep passion for functional anatomy and fascia science, Jo has been actively engaged in cadaver dissection studies across the United States and Europe since 2013. Accumulating over 1,200 hours of hands-on dissection experience, she has attended 30 cadaver labs at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University, the University of Padova (Italy), McGill University (Canada), Rutgers University (Newark), the University of Dundee (Scotland), Marquette University (Wisconsin), and the Institute of Anatomical Research (Colorado).
Jo’s dedication to advancing the understanding of anatomy and Chinese Medicine continues to shape the future of Yin Yoga education worldwide.
With a deep passion for functional anatomy and fascia science, Jo has been actively engaged in cadaver dissection studies across the United States and Europe since 2013. Accumulating over 1,200 hours of hands-on dissection experience, she has attended 30 cadaver labs at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University, the University of Padova (Italy), McGill University (Canada), Rutgers University (Newark), the University of Dundee (Scotland), Marquette University (Wisconsin), and the Institute of Anatomical Research (Colorado).
Jo’s dedication to advancing the understanding of anatomy and Chinese Medicine continues to shape the future of Yin Yoga education worldwide.
Jo is a dedicated fascia educator with extensive experience in the field. She has completed the Fascia Research Summer School at Ulm University, Germany, and the Leipzig University Institute of Anatomy. She is a founding member of the Fascia Research Society and sits on the board as a committee member. As a team member of the Fascial Net Plastination Project, Jo played an integral role from 2018 to 2022 in developing the world’s first 3D plastinated human fascial exhibits at the renowned Body Worlds Plastinarium in Guben, Germany.
Her expertise and involvement extend to international conferences, including serving as Chair Host for the Biotensegrity Symposium Canada 2019 and presenting at the Pink Fascia Conference 2021. She is also an invited presenter to the upcoming International Fascia Research Congress 2025. She remains actively involved in the fascia research community, facilitating advanced training for Yinspiration graduates and leading her own cadaver dissection labs in the US.
Beyond fascia research, Jo is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Brown University and has received certification from the Polyvagal Institute under Dr. Stephen Porges. Currently, she is working on her upcoming publication, The Book of Yin—a comprehensive collection of yin yoga variations, inspired by her two decades of teaching experience.
Her expertise and involvement extend to international conferences, including serving as Chair Host for the Biotensegrity Symposium Canada 2019 and presenting at the Pink Fascia Conference 2021. She is also an invited presenter to the upcoming International Fascia Research Congress 2025. She remains actively involved in the fascia research community, facilitating advanced training for Yinspiration graduates and leading her own cadaver dissection labs in the US.
Beyond fascia research, Jo is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Brown University and has received certification from the Polyvagal Institute under Dr. Stephen Porges. Currently, she is working on her upcoming publication, The Book of Yin—a comprehensive collection of yin yoga variations, inspired by her two decades of teaching experience.
About Yinspiration
We provide teachers with a well-rounded, comprehensive yin yoga education that aims to equip them
with the highest level of knowledge to better serve their yin community with integrity and authenticity.
About Yinspiration
We provide teachers with a well-rounded, comprehensive yin yoga education that aims to equip them
with the highest level of knowledge to better serve their yin community with integrity and authenticity.
In 2013, Yinspiration became the first yin yoga school in the world to offer a full time residential 200 hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training program. Since, this training has been offered annually in Bali and hundreds of yoga teachers from all over the world have graduated from the program.
Yinspiration’s training curriculum is rigorous yet comprehensive. It is the first in the yin community to develop a modular certification system, which culminates into a full 300hrs Yoga Alliance Advanced certification. Yinspiration is currently the only yin yoga school in the world to offer a 1000 hours Diploma in Yin Yoga.
In 2013, Yinspiration became the first yin yoga school in the world to offer a full time residential 200 hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training program. Since, this training has been offered annually in Bali and hundreds of yoga teachers from all over the world have graduated from the program.
Yinspiration’s training curriculum is rigorous yet comprehensive. It is the first in the yin community to develop a modular certification system, which culminates into a full 300hrs Yoga Alliance Advanced certification. Yinspiration is currently the only yin yoga school in the world to offer a 1000 hours Diploma in Yin Yoga.
Yinspiration continues to innovate and create new ideas and strategies to elevate the learning experience of its teachers through experiential field trips and cadaver dissection labs.
Yinspiration aims to inspire its teachers through social work and involvement with charitable organisations to expand the study of Karma Yoga.
The Yinspiration curriculum continues to serve as the blueprint training for many yin trainers around the world.
Yinspiration continues to innovate and create new ideas and strategies to elevate the learning experience of its teachers through experiential field trips and cadaver labs.
Yinspiration aims to inspire its teachers through social work and involvement with charitable organisations to expand the study of Karma Yoga.
The Yinspiration curriculum continues to serve as the blueprint training for many yin trainers around the world.
Our Team
Dominik Trznadel
It was in China that Dominik discovered yin yoga, a practice that resonated deeply with his minimalist approach to life. He completed his first teacher training under the guidance of Jo Phee in Shanghai, where he found yin yoga to be the perfect practice for inner connection and meaningful engagement with others.
Dominik spent over seven years in China, fully dedicating himself to the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which now forms the core of his yin yoga practice. With a background in social anthropology, meditation, and extensive travel to over 30 countries, Dominik brings a rich tapestry of life experience to his teaching.
Since 2016, Dominik has embraced the role of teacher trainer, while remaining a lifelong student of the practice. As a Senior Assistant to Jo Phee, he has accumulated over 1,000 hours of teacher training experience with the Yinspiration Founder, both as a student and teaching assistant. He is an E-RYT 500 trainer and a registered YACEP, with a passion for sharing the transformative power of yin yoga and TCM. To date, Dominik has trained and inspired hundreds of students, guiding them on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing through yin yoga.
Dominik Trznadel
It was in China that Dominik discovered yin yoga, a practice that resonated deeply with his minimalist approach to life. He completed his first teacher training under the guidance of Jo Phee in Shanghai, where he found yin yoga to be the perfect practice for inner connection and meaningful engagement with others.
Dominik spent over seven years in China, fully dedicating himself to the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which now forms the core of his yin yoga practice. With a background in social anthropology, meditation, and extensive travel to over 30 countries, Dominik brings a rich tapestry of life experience to his teaching.
Since 2016, Dominik has embraced the role of teacher trainer, while remaining a lifelong student of the practice. As a Senior Assistant to Jo Phee, he has accumulated over 1,000 hours of teacher training experience with the Yinspiration Founder, both as a student and teaching assistant. He is an E-RYT 500 trainer and a registered YACEP, with a passion for sharing the transformative power of yin yoga and TCM. To date, Dominik has trained and inspired hundreds of students, guiding them on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing through yin yoga.
Introduced to Yin Yoga in 2014, Fran had a transformative experience in her initial class that ignited her passion for the practice and motivated her to pursue teaching.
She completed her 200-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Bali in 2015 under the guidance of Jo Phee and Joe Barnett. Since 2017, Fran has been assisting Jo Phee in the 60-hour modules and the 200-hour Teacher Training, rising to the role of senior assistant and Yinspiration Trainer.
Fran’s teaching is profoundly influenced by Traditional Chinese Medicine, fascia science, energy work, and mindfulness practices. She aims to empower students with a thorough understanding of anatomy and energetic principles, equipping them to become their own best teachers.
Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her extensive educational pursuits. She attended Stanford Summer School in 2023, where she completed her second human cadaver dissection, and participated in the Padua Fascia Winter School to deepen her expertise in fascia science. Fran has also studied Yoga Philosophy with Yin Yoga founder Paul Grilley and furthered her knowledge with Sarah Powers. Currently, she is in her second year of specialized training in energy medicine, focusing on meridian and Five Element theory and practice.
Her development as a teacher is significantly shaped by the frequent opportunities to assist and revisit material with her mentor, Jo Phee, whose profound influence, and guidance have been pivotal in her professional growth.
Fran resides in Berlin, Germany, and divides her time between Berlin and the Canary Islands, Spain.
Franziska Gottschlich
Franziska Gottschlich
Introduced to Yin Yoga in 2014, Fran had a transformative experience in her initial class that ignited her passion for the practice and motivated her to pursue teaching.
She completed her 200-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Bali in 2015 under the guidance of Jo Phee and Joe Barnett. Since 2017, Fran has been assisting Jo Phee in the 60-hour modules and the 200-hour Teacher Training, rising to the role of senior assistant and Yinspiration Trainer.
Fran’s teaching is profoundly influenced by Traditional Chinese Medicine, fascia science, energy work, and mindfulness practices. She aims to empower students with a thorough understanding of anatomy and energetic principles, equipping them to become their own best teachers.
Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her extensive educational pursuits. She attended Stanford Summer School in 2023, where she completed her second human cadaver dissection, and participated in the Padua Fascia Winter School to deepen her expertise in fascia science. Fran has also studied Yoga Philosophy with Yin Yoga founder Paul Grilley and furthered her knowledge with Sarah Powers. Currently, she is in her second year of specialized training in energy medicine, focusing on meridian and Five Element theory and practice.
Her development as a teacher is significantly shaped by the frequent opportunities to assist and revisit material with her mentor, Jo Phee, whose profound influence, and guidance have been pivotal in her professional growth.
Fran resides in Berlin, Germany, and divides her time between Berlin and the Canary Islands, Spain.
