Dancing Yolates Teacher Training 2027

120-Hour Program - A Transformative Journey Through the Healing Layers of Dance

Exciting news: In response to growing demand, we're opening two trainings in Denmark for 2027 - one in Copenhagen and one in Aarhus.

We are so excited to continue the journey and welcome two new groups of students to our 120-hour Dancing Yolates Teacher Training – open to everyone!

The Dancing Yolates Teacher Training is a deeply immersive journey into the intuitive and therapeutic power of dance. As one of the core elements of the Living Yolates method and philosophy, this training offers a sacred space to move, feel, and heal - reconnecting with your essence and awakening the body’s innate intelligence and rhythm.

Over the course of five parts, in-persons, live calls, online content, and an integrating retreat deep in the Swedish forest, you will be guided through a powerful process of self-discovery, embodied feminine leadership, and holistic learning. Through dance therapy, free and intuitive movement, Qigong-inspired practices, meditation, and energy work, you will explore how movement can become a pathway to deep liberation, authenticity, expression, and alignment.

This teacher training is open to everyone who feels called to embody and share a more conscious, heart-centered way of living and moving. Whether you are a teacher, facilitator, space-holder, or someone simply seeking to deepen your relationship with your body and spirit - and to live and be part of the change you wish to see in the world - this journey offers you the tools, space, and support to grow and step into your full potential.

*Note: This course will be taught in English if needed, otherwise Danish.

Dates DYTT 2027

- Ready to take the next step? Applications are open!

This teacher training consists of five parts: three in-person trainings taught over two days each, one / two live online calls, and a five-day retreat in Sweden. In addition, the training includes online self-study, practice, and integration between each part.

Aarhus:

  • Intro: November 26, 2026 (Live online call)

  • Part 1: January 7 - 8 (In person)

  • Part 2: February 11 – 12 (In person)

  • Part 3: Marts (Online study and live online call Marts 12)

  • Part 4: April 1 - 2 (In person)

  • Part 5: Retreat in Sweden May 24 – 28 (In person)

  • Exam: August 08

Copenhagen:

  • Intro: April 8 (Live online call)

  • Part 1: May 13 - 14 (In person)

  • Part 2: June 17 - 18 (In person)

  • Part 3: July (Online study)

  • Part 4: August 19 - 20 (In person)

  • Part 5: Retreat in Sweden September 13 - 17 (In person)

  • Exam: October 24

Curious if the Dancing Yolates Teacher Training is right for you? Book a free, no-obligation discovery conversation with Mikkala and receive personal guidance.

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What You’ll Learn and Explore

  • The Living- & Dancing Yolates philosophy: Connection, Love, Regeneration, Life, Courage, Joy, Synchronicity, and Unity

  • You will learn to integrate the training method into your own daily life and from this strong foundation, feel empowered to take feminim leadership over your life. Designing and bringing forth the life you dream of. 

  • Intuitive and free dance

  • Qigong-inspired meditative movement

  • Breathwork 

  • Joint work, and circular body awareness

  • Intentional movement inspired by Afro Dance, Contemporary Dance, and Free Dance

  • Energy work, healing practices, chakra balancing, and emotional connection to the body

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Element Theory

  • Movements designed to support and balance you through seasonal shifts, the female cycle, and the wisdom of the elements

  • Meditation, visualization, and grounding techniques

  • Techniques from Yoga, Pilates, and energy-based modalities - woven seamlessly into dance

  • You will learn how to use music, to create flow in your body and for your students.  

  • How to hold space for others in healing and empowering ways

  • Teaching from the heart: voice activation, presence, and holistic facilitation techniques that engage all the senses.

  • You will stand strong and tall in yourself and know how to support and protect your own energy both as a teacher and throughout your life.

  • You will be surrounded and supported by a loving community of teachers, practitioners, and fellow DY students.

What is Dancing Yolates?

Dance – Joy – Flow – Authenticity – Softness – Power

Dancing Yolates is one of the four core styles within the Living Yolates method. This dynamic and transformative practice is infused with the elements of Water and Fire - blending soft flow and embodied presence with heat, high energy, sweat, and pulse-raising movement to create a joyful and holistic experience.

In Dancing Yolates, you are invited to let go - to release the inner critical voice and the weight of expectation. You reconnect with the pure essence of being alive. It’s a celebration of movement and spirit, embracing both darkness and light, endings and new beginnings - where expression becomes healing and freedom is felt through every part of your body.

The Practice

Dancing Yolates is inspired by Qigong, modern dance, Afro dance, hip-hop, and free intuitive movement. Each session combines guided sequences and free dance, with the intention to make every movement your own - a mirror of how you feel in the present moment.

A typical session begins with a gentle, grounding sequence to calm the body and mind. We warm up with joint mobility and flowing movement before expanding into the full space - no yoga mats, just open, intuitive, expressive dance. As the energy builds, so does the heat. The session culminates in a free, groovy, open dance floor experience, and slowly transitions into a nourishing blend of pilates, yoga, grounding meditation, and deep relaxation.

When the body is warm and activated, it opens to deeper layers of healing. This is where we practice listening - to the messages that arise from within, strengthening the connection to our intuition, inner wisdom, and true self.

Dancing Yolates is a modern, holistic approach to awakening your entire being - a joyful, embodied practice rooted in spiritual depth, body intelligence, and transformational inner work.

Take Your First Step - Apply today!

The Intention Behind Dancing Yolates

Dancing Yolates is a pathway to liberation. It’s a chance to realign with your spirit, and an invitation to heal and transform through the feeling of joy.

Dance is one of the most powerful forms of expression. It is a deep source of vitality, authenticity, and happiness. It connects you to your body’s wisdom and gives access to emotional depth. Through dance, you release control, melt tension, and rediscover your natural rhythm, pleasure, and creativity.

Take the hips, for example: when you move your hips, you stimulate pleasure hormones in the brain - activating joy and reconnecting you with your feminine power, sensuality, body awareness, and leadership in your own life.

The Role of the Dancing Yolates Teacher

As a Dancing Yolates teacher, you hold a powerful and sacred role: to create safe, heart-led, and inspiring spaces where others can grow, thrive, and transform through movement. You become a guide - helping others rediscover their own joy, inner freedom, and self-expression.

One step. One sway. One breath at a time.

On this training you receive

  • 6 months of guidance and 120 hours of education (including in-person modules, high quality online materiale, home study, personal practice, 5-day retreat and exam) led by Mikkala Marilyn Kissi.

  • A daily personal practice program - designed to support your embodiment of the Dancing Yolates method (approx. 1 hour per day).

  • 5 parts, where we dive into Dancing Yolates philosophy and method - both for your own life and as a teacher.

  • The opportunity for mentor conversations and sharing during the training - to receive support in your personal development, deepen your understanding of the material, and get guidance for your physical well-being.

  • A Supportive loving community

  • Insight into Chinese Medicine, Reflexology & Energetic healing work woven into the teachings.

  • The CPH training is held in the beautiful Tempel Yoga studio, overlooking the forest and close to the sea.

  • The Aarhus training is held in the beautiful Buisnessunited studio

  • A fully included 5-day Retreat in Sweden (value 13,000 DKK).

  • A high-quality, sustainably produced Dancing Yolates manual.

  • Organic tea and nourishing snacks provided at every module.

  • A heartfelt ceremony - celebrating your journey and honoring your new beginning.

  • Personal feedback on your final exam with support for your continued growth and next steps as a Dancing Yolates teacher.

  • Certified Dancing Yolates Teacher

Your Journey Starts Here - Apply today!

Training Structure

This 120-hour training is built around five immersive modules, combining in-person teachings, livestream, online content, and a transformative retreat experience in nature. Each module builds upon the last, offering space to integrate the teachings into your body, life, and practice.

Live Opening Call

Planting the Seeds

(Online)

Every new chapter begins with a seed. In this live opening call, we gather to connect, center, and set intentions for the journey ahead. Through guided meditation, heartfelt sharing, and an introduction to the teacher training, you will be invited to align with your vision and open yourself to the growth and transformation that awaits.

Part 1

Connection- Love- Breath- Softness 

(In person)

The journey begins by creating a strong foundation within yourself and the community around you. We explore connection to your deeper self, to nature, and to the group through meditation, breathwork, nature immersion, Qigong-inspired movement, and Vital Dance Flow. Guided by the vibration of love, softness, and presence, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of yin and yang - the forces that exist within all of life and all creation. This first part lays the energetic and philosophical foundation for the entire teacher training journey.

Supported by an online study.

Part 2

Regeneration, Soft Circulation, and Transformation

(In person)

In this part of the training, we explore regeneration as a pathway to deep nourishment, vitality, and transformation. Together, we create space to replenish our energy, connect with our essence, strengthen our instinct of being, and deepen our ability to listen to our intuition.

Through intentional movement and energy practices, we cultivate a vital flow that awakens the body and spirit, helping us feel more alive, revitalized, and inspired. You will learn healing tools inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, the chakra system, trauma healing, sound healing and transformation through movement. As we continue the journey, we begin to integrate these teachings and go deeper into the world of energy work.

You are invited to take your practice into nature through authentic movement. You will learn deep stretches inspired by Taoistic Yin yoga, and nature-based practices that deepen your connection to yourself and the natural world.

Supported by an online study.

Part 3

Joy and Integration

(Online study, integration, self-practice, and movement in nature)

This part of the training invites you to enjoy the process and leave time for integration. Through a self-study journey, you will have space to deepen your understanding, reflect on your experiences, and allow the teachings to become a living part of your daily life.

You will receive lectures on the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine and explore how to integrate this wisdom into your Living Yolates practice and way of living. We will introduce the magic of joint work, the basic dance moves of Dancing Yolates, free and intuitive dance, and lecture in nature therapy.

Part 4

Life Courage, Inner Power, Rhythm, Authenticity and Expression

(In person)

This part of the training invites you to step more fully into your authentic expression and discover the courage to follow your own rhythm. Through a variety of dance styles, including African dance, contemporary dance, and free movement, you will explore new ways of expressing yourself and connecting to your inner power.

You will receive a lecture on rhythm and music and learn how movement, sound, and energy work together to create a deeper experience of presence and expression. We will also explore how to weave together the teachings you have received so far and begin creating your own Dancing Yolates classes and programs.

Through movement, creativity, and practice, you will strengthen your confidence as a teacher and leader, finding greater freedom, liberation, and trust in your unique voice. You will also learn simple strengthening exercises inspired by yoga and Pilates that can be integrated into your Dancing Yolates and Living Yolates teachings.

Supported by an online study.

Part 5

Synchronicity & Unity

(Teacher Retreat in Sweden)

This final part takes place in the heart of Swedish nature - a transformative retreat where you’ll integrate all your learnings and elevate your personal growth and teaching. We’ll move, breathe, sing, and dance with the land. Sauna, fire ceremonies, and voice activation in nature will be part of our shared rituals. You’ll be supported to step fully into your light. This closing retreat is an opportunity to align more deeply with your essence, your purpose, and your unique contribution. A beautiful celebration of life.

After this final part of the journey, you will have time for self-study, practice, and integration. This period allows you to embody the training more deeply as you prepare your online exam, including a teaching video and a short written reflection. Read more below.

Meet Your Teacher

Mikkala Marilyn Kissi
Founder of Living Yolates & Dancing Yolates

Mikkala creates a safe and loving space where transformation and development unfold in the most beautiful way. She will support you all the way, and give you the best framework for you to learn everything you need to be able to support your students through a Dancing Yolates class.

Explore more about Mikkala

Come As You Are

This training is open to all bodies and all souls. You do not need to be a certified Living Yolates Teacher or a professional dancer. This is for anyone with a deep passion for movement, healing, and dance. Bring an open heart, a curious mind, and a willingness to grow, evolve, and raise your vibration.

Step Into Your Potential - Your Journey Starts Here

More informations

  • Everybody can apply!

    Until now, our Dancing Yolates TT was only available after completing the basic Living Yolates education. But now we are offering a complete Dancing Yolates Teacher Training that is open to all - with no prerequisites required.

  • Aarhus:

    • Intro: November 26, 2026 (Live online call)

    • Part 1: January 7 - 8 (In person)

    • Part 2: February 11 - 12 (In person)

    • Part 3: Marts (Online study and live online call Marts 12)

    • Part 4: April 1 - 2 (In person)

    • Part 5: Retreat in Sweden May 24 - 28 (In person)

    • Exam: August 08

    Copenhagen:

    • Intro: April 8 (Live online call)

    • Part 1: May 13 - 14 (In person)

    • Part 2: June 17 - 18 (In person)

    • Part 3: July (Online study)

    • Part 4: August 19 - 20 (In person)

    • Part 5: Retreat in Sweden September 13 - 17 (In person)

    • Exam: October 24

    Training Schedule

    The in-person training schedule varies slightly between locations:

    Copenhagen: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM on the first days and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on the second day.

    Aarhus: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on both training days.

    Applies to both trainings:

    • All live online calls take place from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • For the Teacher Retreat in Sweden, arrival is between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on the first day, and departure is between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on the final day.

  • Aarhus

    All in-person parts (1, 2 & 4) takes place at Businessunited

    Mosevej 20 B

    8240 Risskov

    Copenhagen

    All in-person parts (1, 2 & 4) takes place at Temple Yoga

    Traverbanevej 10, 2. sal, 2920 Charlottenlund

    The online live calles takes place in your livingroom/you own place at Zoom

    The Teacher Retreat takes place in Sweden at Möllan Retreatcenter

    Höghultström 2, 360 70 Åseda

  • Your Commitment

    In addition to attending all scheduled training dates, you are expected to practice at home.
    It is the small steps and what we do every day that can truly move mountains. You are therefore invited to engage in daily self-loving actions and to integrate Dancing Yolates as a lifestyle – with approximately 1 hour of personal practice and mental work each day.

    Between each of the modules, you will also complete around 10 hours of online study, which you can plan and spread out across the month as it suits you.

    Your Price

    Your total investment for the Dancing Yolates Teacher Training including full paid 5-day Retreat in Sweden

    Total: 21,950 DKK excl. VAT

    In accordance with Danish legislation: 25% VAT applies only to participants aged 30+; participants under 30 are exempt.

    To secure your spot, you pay a deposit of 5,000 DKK excl. VAT, which will be deducted from the full price.

    The deposit is binding and non-refundable.

    Flexible payment plans are available. An administration fee of 200 DKK applies to each installment.
    For more information, please contact: info@livingyolates.com

    Your place becomes binding one month before the training begins. From that point onwards, you are committed to paying the full training fee, whether you choose to pay in full or through a payment plan. Please note that payment plans are equally binding and cannot be cancelled.

  • We meet between 1 - 2 PM in Sweden at Möllan Retreat Center (see Location for the address).

    The training will finish on the last day at 1 - 2 PM, after which we will pack up and head home.

    The retreat includes all meals and catering, but you are responsible for arranging and paying for your own transport to and from the retreat center.

    Möllan RC is located about 3,5 - 4 hours by car from Copenhagen, and by public transport the travel time is approximately 4,5 hours from Copenhagen. More detailed travel information will be provided as we get closer to the retreat.

  • After our immersive 5-day Teacher Retreat, you will enter a period of integration, self-study, and teaching practice.

    Before submitting your exam, you are required to teach 10 Dancing Yolates classes of 1 - 1,5 hours, organized by yourself.

    Your online exam consists of:
    • A 30-minute teaching video with a minimum of 2 students (preferably more)
    • A short written reflection

    You will receive detailed guidelines and a clear structure for the exam.

    Exam submission deadlines
    • DYTT 2026: October 19, 2026
    • DYTT Aarhus 2027: August 8, 2027
    • DYTT Copenhagen 2027: October 24, 2027

    After submission, Mikkala will assess your readiness for certification as a Dancing Yolates Teacher. Feedback is typically provided within one week and no later than one month after submission.

    If unforeseen circumstances arise and you need additional practice time, you may apply to postpone your exam. A postponement fee of 1,000 DKK applies.

  • To fully support your learning journey and ensure you are ready to step into the role of a Dancing Yolates Teacher, active participation is required.

    Attendance is an essential part of the training. You may be absent for up to 15% of the program (approximately one full module). Beyond this, important elements of the training may be missed, making it difficult to complete the education with the depth, embodiment, and foundation needed for certification.

    Any absence beyond 15% must be agreed upon in advance with the training team.

If you feel called to join, we warmly invite you to submit your application.

If you have any questions, you're always welcome to book a free, no-obligation conversation with Mikkala or reach out to us at info@livingyolates.com.

We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey.

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