Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – 25 Hour Certification

Dates: April 17–18, 2027 (Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am–5pm)

This immersive training explores the principles and practice of Restorative Yoga as a method for cultivating deep rest, nervous system regulation, and embodied presence. Participants will learn how to skillfully guide restorative practices that support physical ease, mental quiet, and profound relaxation.

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Through lecture, demonstration, guided practice, and teaching application, this training introduces the art of creating supportive environments where students can release effort and access deeper layers of rest. Teachers will learn how to use props with intention, create thoughtful sequencing, and guide students into restorative postures that are both comfortable and therapeutic.

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This training emphasizes Restorative Yoga as a practice of presence and stillness- supporting students in slowing down, listening inwardly, and experiencing the subtle benefits of sustained rest.

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Training Modules

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Foundations of Restorative Yoga
• Understanding the purpose and philosophy of Restorative Yoga
• Differentiating restorative practice from gentle or yin yoga
• The role of stillness, support, and surrender in deep rest
• Creating the conditions for nervous system downregulation

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Prop-Supported Restorative Postures
• Learning key restorative poses and their variations
• Skillful use of bolsters, blankets, blocks, and other props
• Adapting postures for different bodies and needs
• Creating comfort and stability for longer holds

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The Nervous System and Deep Rest
• Understanding how restorative practices support regulation and recovery
• Recognizing signs of tension and relaxation in the body
• Creating environments that support safety and ease
• Supporting students in settling into stillness

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Guiding Restorative Practices
• Language, pacing, and tone in restorative teaching
• Creating spacious and supportive guidance
• Balancing silence and verbal cues
• Supporting students in deeper internal awareness

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Sequencing and Teaching Application
• Designing restorative classes and workshops
• Combining restorative postures for balanced practice
• Practicing hands-on set-up and prop placement
• Developing confidence in guiding restorative sessions

Learning Outcomes for Yoga Teachers

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By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of Restorative Yoga
• Skillfully set up and teach a range of prop-supported restorative postures
• Create class environments that support deep rest and relaxation
• Sequence restorative classes with clarity and intention
• Guide students into stillness with confidence, presence, and sensitivity

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This Training is Designed for:

• Yoga teachers wanting to expand their teaching with restorative practices
• Teachers seeking to support students with stress, fatigue, or burnout
• Those wanting to cultivate greater presence and stillness in their teaching

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Pre-requisite: 200hr YTT

Recommended: Trauma-Informed module or comparable training

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Schedule & Format

• Dates: April 17–18, 2027
• Daily schedule: 8:30am–5pm
• Total certification: 25 hours
• Format: lecture, demonstration, guided practice, and teaching application
• Facilitated by E-RYT 500 and YACEP Kelsey Hansen

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Registration & Tuition

• $450 + tax
• Participants receive a printed training manual
• Eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education hours (CEUs)

• Required Reading: Restore & Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation by Judith Hanson Lasater