Restorative yoga teacher training
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Friday 23rd January 2026 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Saturday 24th January 2026 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 25th January 2026 9.00am - 5.00pm
Restorative yoga is an extremely therapeutic application of yoga practice to promote the para- sympathetic nervous system to encourage our mind and body to fully let go of stress and tension. The beauty of restorative yoga is the practice focuses on deep relaxation techniques whilst holding yoga postures which are supported by props, such as bolsters, blocks, blankets, and cushions, with awareness to promote balance, connection and stillness and improve flexibility, sleep patterns, hormone regulation and reduce anxiety.
Restorative yoga is a wonderful teaching tool to enable students of all levels to practice and is suitable for health issues and injury/ post-surgery recovery.
The benefits of restorative yoga include–
· Resets the nervous system – By promoting the parasympathetic nervous system which reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
· Improves sleep
· Releases muscular tension
· Improves flexibility and mobility
· Reduces general aches and pains and chronic pains
· Boosts the immune system
· Encourages mindfulness
· Heals emotional pain
· Improves well-being
· Suitable for joint mobility issues, arthritis and rheumatism
· Assists in recovery from surgery
· Cultivates deep relaxation
Areas of study
This unique 20-hour course will focus on teaching restorative yoga techniques which you can incorporate into general classes, or restorative yoga classes, workshops, and retreats.
This course if highly recommended If you are a qualified Yoga teacher with a 200Hr Teacher Training Certificate and you wish to develop and expand your knowledge and provision further.
In this course we will explore –
• The History of restorative yoga
• The concepts of Restorative trauma sensitive yoga
• How to use props effectively
• Restorative postures including modifications, applied anatomy, and assists
• How to structure and deliver effective class sequences
• Specific pranayama and yoga nidra techniques to enhance restorative yoga practice
• Therapeutic Restorative application
• Principles of teaching and demonstrating Restorative yoga
• Your understanding of the Vagus nerve, nervous system, and stress/relaxation response
• How to work with common injuries and health issues
• Verbal cues, how to hold space, breath awareness, trauma sensitive language and assists
Course details
The course will be held over 3 days in January 2026
Friday 23rd 6-8.30pm
Saturday 24th 9am - 5pm
Sunday 25th 9am - 5pm
Total course cost -£325
£100 Initial Deposit to secure place on course, followed by 1 x £225 by 10th January 2026
**Early Bird Booking Price - £285 by 30th November
Payment options are available, please contact Ann-Marie to discuss your options
Course Fees Include-
• 2.5-hour restorative yoga Class – Friday evening 6 – 8.30pm
• 2 Training Days Saturday and Sunday – 9am – 5pm
• Training Course manual
• Course Assessments
• Certification
All equipment and props will be provided at the studio
Small learning group with a maximum of 14 participants
Location – The Yoga Studio and Training Academy, 5 Princes Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire
Accreditation
Amiyoga teacher training has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, demonstrating that this course is of the highest standards. Upon qualifying trainees will receive the Amiyoga Restorative Yoga CPD Training Certificate certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK.
This accreditation is an Internationally recognised qualification allowing you teach yoga worldwide.