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What Is
Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga isn't a slower version of a regular class - it's a different practice entirely. Students hold a small number of fully supported postures for extended periods, using props to remove effort from the body completely. There's no strength-building, no flow, no performance. The goal is to give the nervous system a real, physiological chance to shift out of stress and into recovery.
For years, restorative sat at the edges of yoga, something offered once a month as an afterthought. Now, as people live in a near-constant state of stress, restorative has moved from niche to essential: students are actively seeking out classes that help them actually rest. Teachers that can offer this well are meeting a demand most yoga studios need.
Why Is It
Going Mainstream?
Why Every Teacher Needs This Skill
Most 200-hour trainings barely touch restorative - a pose or two, a passing mention of props, and that's it. But teaching true rest is its own discipline: understanding the nervous system, knowing how to set a body up for full support, and holding space for a room that isn't moving. Teachers who can offer this well aren't just adding a class to their schedule - they're offering something students increasingly can't find elsewhere, and building a skill set that sets them apart from every teacher who only knows how to teach effort.
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The philosophy and tradition behind restorative practice
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Nervous system science - the sympathetic and parasympathetic states, and what's actually happening in the body during a restorative pose
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The role of props in enabling full physical support
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The 5 pillars of restorative yoga
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The categories & structure of a restorative yoga class
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A complete pose library across all major categories, with setup, timing, and teaching cues for each
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Contraindications and scope of practice
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How to sequence and lead a full restorative class, in-person or online
What
You'll
Learn
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Training Dates & Format
A livestreamed weekend workshop
Replay available
October
23
October
24
October
25
Friday
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
What You'll Need
A consistent personal yoga practice
Access to basic props - bolster, blankets, blocks (or willingness to improvise with pillows and towels at home)
A quiet, comfortable space to practice teaching cues and holding postures during live sessions
An open, unhurried mindset
The Fine Print: All investments are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Certificates will only be issued on the completion of course requirements. No extensions offered.
Who This Is For
Serious students welcome - this training is built for practitioners and teachers ready to go deep, not a casual introduction to props and blankets.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Is this training Yoga Alliance accredited?
Yes. It counts for 20 hours CE.
Do I need a 200-hour YTT to take this training?
Open to all! No 200HR needed.
Is this training in-person or online?
Online, livestreamed. Replay recordings will be available.
What if I miss part of the live weekend?
Full replay access is included. You won't lose the content - though live attendance is where the real depth of this training happens.
Will I be able to teach restorative yoga immediately after completing this training?
Yes, provided you meet the course's attendance and completion requirements.
