CPD
Restorative Yoga
This 40 hour course offers yoga teachers an immersive exploration of Restorative Yoga, nervous system health, and prop-supported practices, giving you the practical tools to facilitate profound relaxation and trauma-aware healing for your students.
- Contact hours
- 30 hours
- Duration
- 4 days across 2 weekends + self-study & homework
- Accredited by
- Yoga Alliance US CPD
Investment
£410Full price £450Early bird
- £100 deposit to secure your place
What's included
- Explores the physiological, emotional, and nervous system benefits of Restorative Yoga, including polyvagal theory, trauma awareness, and stress reduction.
- Provides in-depth posture analysis and creative prop usage, mastering the art of supporting students with bolsters, blankets, blocks, and chairs.
- Teaches effective class sequencing for both 'Up Energy' and 'Down Energy' classes, as well as therapeutic themes such as back pain, anxiety, and pregnancy.
- Covers subtle body anatomy, exploring chakra-focused restorative sequencing and energetic balancing.
- Includes training on Yoga Nidra, Pranayama (breathwork) practices and trauma-informed script writing and delivery.
- Features hands-on teaching experience, peer feedback, and a practical teaching assessment to build complete confidence.
- Awards a 40-hour CPD certification upon completion, qualifying you to lead Restorative Yoga classes, masterclasses, and private sessions worldwide.
Dates
Dates for the next intake will be announced soon.
What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative Yoga is a deeply therapeutic and nourishing practice designed to guide the body into a state of profound rest and conscious relaxation. Unlike dynamic styles of yoga, Restorative Yoga uses an array of props (including bolsters, blankets, blocks, and eye pillows) to fully support the physical body in gentle, grounded postures. By removing all effort and muscular tension, students can comfortably remain in postures for extended periods, encouraging the nervous system to shift from the stress of 'fight or flight' into the restorative state of 'rest and digest'.
Why Restorative Yoga Matters Now More Than Ever
In a fast-paced world dominated by stress, packed schedules, and digital fatigue, our nervous systems are frequently stuck in high alert. This constant activation can manifest as insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues, burnout, and physical exhaustion. Restorative Yoga offers a vital antidote to modern life. It creates a quiet, safe space to slow down, regulate the nervous system, release deeply held tension, and cultivate emotional resilience, inner calm, and somatic awareness.
Why Join This Course?
This comprehensive 40 hour CPD training provides an immersive, hands-on environment where you can explore both the art and science of deep relaxation. Within the course you will gain an in-depth understanding of nervous system regulation, trauma-informed facilitation, polyvagal theory, and subtle energy anatomy, including the chakras.
Through practical posture analysis, prop innovation, sequence building, and peer teaching, you will develop the skills and confidence to lead safe and inclusive Restorative Yoga practices. You will also learn how to adapt practices for specific student needs, such as pregnancy, chronic stress, and common physical ailments, and experience an introduction to Yoga Nidra and Pranayama.
Who is This Course For?
This training is designed primarily for qualified Yoga Teachers looking to expand their offering, upskill and deepen their understanding of restorative practices and nervous system health. It is also ideal for dedicated practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of Restorative Yoga to enrich their personal practice and self-care routine. You are also welcome to join even if you are not a yoga teacher, and simply want to learn more. In this case, you will not need to participate in assessments.
What Will I Be Qualified to Teach?
Upon successful completion of all contact hours and homework, you will be awarded a 40 hour CPD Restorative Yoga Certification. This enables you to:
- Lead dedicated Restorative Yoga group classes, workshops, and masterclasses.
- Incorporate restorative postures, prop setups, and nervous system regulation techniques into general yoga classes.
- Offer tailored, one-to-one restorative sessions for clients dealing with stress, exhaustion, or specific health conditions.
- Integrate trauma-informed language, supportive prop modifications, and pregnancy-safe adaptations into your teaching.
- Guide Yoga Nidra and grounding breathwork techniques with confidence.
Final Thoughts
You will be supported throughout every step of your learning journey. I will give constructive feedback, practical mentorship, and provide a warm, inclusive space to explore, practise, and refine your unique teaching voice alongside a community of like-minded individuals.
Questions
Because this is an accredited certification requiring full contact hours, attendance is required for all dates. If you miss a day due to unavoidable circumstances, you will need to arrange a paid catch-up session to cover the missed material and complete your hours.
No, all course dates are fixed and set in advance. Please ensure you are available for all advertised dates before booking your place.
No formal qualification or prior restorative experience is strictly required. However, having an established personal practice or a background as a yoga teacher is strongly recommended to get the most out of the training.
Yes! While the course equips you with the skills to teach, many students join purely to deepen their understanding of Restorative Yoga, explore the science of the nervous system, and build a rich, prop-supported practice for their own self-care and well-being.
The core training is delivered fully in-person. There is a small amount of light homework and self-study assigned between weekends to help integrate your learning and practise your teaching skills.
Assessment is continuous throughout the training. It includes active participation, hands-on teaching practice with your peers, and constructive feedback sessions designed to build your confidence as a teacher.
Upon successfully completing all in-person hours and coursework, you will receive a Yoga Alliance US accredited certification, qualifying you to lead meditation classes, workshops, and private sessions globally.
Bring a notebook, a pen, pencil and/or highlighters, comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement and sitting, and a water bottle. All mats, bolsters, and training manuals will be provided for you at the studio.
Training days run from 9am to 4.30pm, with regular tea breaks and a lunch break built into the schedule.
Chairs, bolsters and wall supports are available, and you are encouraged to adapt your seating position whenever needed.
Yes! You will gain access to our private community group for graduates, where you can ask questions, share insights, and connect with fellow teachers as you start leading your own sessions.