The restorative yoga teacher training offers a comprehensive and thorough exploration into teaching restorative yoga with an understanding of the nervous system, stress and trauma. You will also learn how to incorporate pranayama, mindfulness, mindful movement, meditation and yoga nidra into class to help calm the nervous system. You will also learn how to weave restorative asanas into a regular yoga class or workshop to best support your students.

Through gaining understanding of the nervous system you will learn how restorative yoga can support this through cultivating deep rest and restoration. You will explore the difference between stress and trauma, when restorative yoga is beneficial (or not) and how to teach with an awareness of this in order to ensure students remain safe.

The restorative yoga courses are offered in a self paced format that you can start any time. They are also offered in a live format at set dates throughout the year. Next live dates: 2, 9, 10 & 11th May!

“It was amazing!!! So thorough for what I would expect this course content to cover. You have put together such a great online course and I will be sharing with other yoga teachers 😊 Thank you x ”
— Gemma Williams
 

Self paced course: £355

Live online course:

Next dates : 2, 9, 10 & 11th May (10 & 11th in the studio in East Sussex)

Cost: £525

Need some help deciding? Get in touch to arrange a call

 

What does the course include & areas of study

  • history and key principles of restorative yoga

  • how to teach restorative asanas, using themes to underpin restorative yoga classes

  • planning restorative yoga classes, considering the needs of your students

  • the role of the breath, pranayama practices to cultivate calm

  • restoring the nervous system with mindful movement, meditation and yoga nidra

  • restorative yoga as a stand alone class and incorporating poses into a regular yoga class

  • practicalities of teaching restorative yoga, setting up and marketing your classes, professional boundaries

  • understanding stress, how we hold it in our bodies, how it impacts our minds and connection to the subtle body

  • the relaxation response and the need for proper rest

  • the difference between stress and trauma, and how to teach with an awareness of this

  • cautions of teaching restorative yoga particularly in terms of trauma and mental health

  • 35 hours CEP with Yoga Alliance

 

How is the course delivered?

Self paced restorative yoga training

  • The self paced restorative yoga training is delivered via our online learning platform, with a combination of pre-recorded lectures, sample classes, theory, practical and written tasks.

  • A comprehensive downloadable manual supports the online course content.

  • You will be assessed via written tasks and video recording of you teaching, which you will receive 1:1 feedback on.

  • 1:1 support is available any time you need via email, phone or Zoom.

  • Access to our online community for continued support

  • Start any time, learning at your pace


Live restorative yoga training

  • The live training is taught on Zoom and/or in the studio in Sussex, with lectures, Q&A, teaching practice and feedback with your peers.

  • It includes all the online content and support as the self paced course

  • In addition, the live course includes a sound bath and yoga nidra, exploring relaxation practices to support the nervous system

  • Next live training May 2025, with the option to join the weekend in the gorgeous studio in Ninfield, East Sussex

 

Cost and payment options

Self paced course

Restorative yoga training : £355 or 3 monthly payments of £120

35 hours CEP with Yoga Alliance

 

Live course dates

Cost : £525 - payment plans available. Includes online course material & class recordings

Next dates : 2, 9, 10 & 11th May

the Fridays will be online, the weekend in the studio in Ninfield, East Sussex, with the option to join online

 
“Thank you for such an informative course! The videos are simple and accessible, with lots of opportunity for reflection and practice. I feel ready to teach, and have also learned a lot for my own yoga”
— Cheryl Price
“I’ve really enjoyed the restorative yoga training. It’s been interesting to learn more about stress and the nervous system, which I feel will benefit my yoga teaching (and life!) in gerneral”
— Ali Newman
 

Below are some questions I often get asked. If you still have questions that haven’t been answered please get in touch

  • The course is registered as CPD for yoga teachers with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Professionals. However it is also designed for yoga students who want to understand their own stress a little more, and discovere some tools to support it.

  • The self paced course is all online, with a combination of video lectures, reading reflection and practical tasks.

    The live course is a combination of live training days that include theory, practice and teaching, as well as some online content to underpin this.

  • If you are wanting to gain CPD points, you will be asked to submit a lesson plan, class synopsis and written assignment.

  • You can contact me any time you need support as you make your way through the course, or even once you’ve finished. I’m always happy to help!