Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The history and evolution of Restorative Yoga.
• The contribution of B.K.S. Iyengar in the development of this practice.
• How Restorative Yoga fits into modern wellness.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll have a deeper understanding of the historical context and philosophy of Restorative Yoga.
• You’ll have more knowledge of different yoga styles and the value of restorative practices.
• You’ll feel strongly connected to the roots of yoga for your teaching or personal practice.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• How to use props like bolsters, blankets and straps in Restorative Yoga.
• Why props are essential for relaxation and deepening of poses.
• How to modify and adapt poses using props for different body types and needs.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll feel more comfort and support in practicing yoga poses, making the practice accessible for all.
• You’ll feel better relaxation and ease during practice by using props effectively.
• You’ll reduce the risk of injury and strain due to proper alignment in restorative poses.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The physiological and mental benefits of Restorative Yoga.
• How to use breath and stillness to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
• How to create a practice for healing and recovery.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to reduce stress and anxiety through the deep relaxation of Restorative Yoga.
• You’ll have better sleep and overall well-being from regular restorative practice.
• You’ll have improved mental clarity and emotional balance for a calmer life.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The differences between Restorative and Yin Yoga.
• How each style benefits the body and mind.
• How to use both styles according to your needs.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll have more knowledge of different yoga styles to be a more versatile teacher or practitioner.
• You’ll be able to select the right practice based on your physical and mental state.
• You’ll better understand when to use active vs passive yoga for best results.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• How to teach Restorative Yoga with clarity and kindness.
• How to guide students into deep relaxation and healing through good cueing and demonstration.
• How to create a safe space for students.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll have better teaching skills to offer calming yoga classes.
• You’ll be more confident in guiding students into mental and physical relaxation.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate restorative poses and adjustments safely.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• How to align the body in supine positions for flexibility.
• Importance of breath control in supine poses for relaxation and focus.
• How to modify and adapt supine poses for different body types.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll improve spinal alignment and posture through regular practice.
• You’ll be more relaxed and stress-relieved with breathwork in supine poses.
• You’ll have better core strength and flexibility for better movement and body awareness.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• How to twist safely and increase spinal mobility.
• How to strengthen and lengthen the muscles around the spine.
• The detoxifying effects of twisting poses.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to improve your digestion and metabolism through internal organ stimulation.
• You’ll be relieved from tension and stiffness in the back, neck, and shoulders.
• You’ll have improved spinal health and posture, reducing the risk of injury.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Foundational prone poses to strengthen core and back muscles.
• How to use breath to stabilize and endure in prone positions.
• Prone poses for beginners or those with limited mobility.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll have better core and back muscle strength for better body stability.
• You’ll have better breathing capacity through chest-opening prone poses.
• You’ll have better posture and reduced lower back pain through regular prone practice.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• How to align and engage in foundational seated poses.
• Seated stretching exercises for flexibility and muscle control.
• Relaxation techniques for seated poses.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to have more flexible hips and hamstrings through seated stretches.
• You’ll have increased mental clarity and calmness from seated meditation.
• You’ll have more core and back muscle strength for improved posture and sitting comfort.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Various yoga themes and styles for better practice.
• How to combine breathwork, meditation and asanas for specific outcomes.
• How to sequence yoga classes for different goals.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to apply yoga practices to different needs and moods.
• You’ll have a more balanced practice through exposure to different themes.
• You’ll be able to tailor your own practice or teach classes for specific outcomes.