40hr Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Build upon your skills with deeper learning
Our 40-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training course takes place over 3 days, and incorporates pre-course reading, yoga practice, teaching and homework.
Next Course: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February 2027
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Book a call with our Course Leader and Founder, Diane Lee, to get a true sense of what training with Academy for Yoga Training will look like. She will answer any questions you may have, and talk you through your options, to make sure you find the right fit for your personal ambitions, goals and preferences.
What does the course cover?
You will learn the fundamentals of Restorative Yoga, including the origins of this practice, as well as its specific benefits of each Restorative asana. There is a strong focus on anatomy and physiology in the early part of the course, before we move on to teaching methodology and the effective sequencing of a Restorative Yoga class.
This course is suitable for those who have already completed our 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training course, as well as students who would like to learn more about this increasingly popular style of yoga.
This course is taught by our Academy founder and Yoga Pros registered Senior Yoga Teacher, Diane Lee.
Download your prospectus for detailed information about the course content and evaluation process.
What is restorative yoga?
Restorative yoga offers something that many of us are searching for in today's world: the chance to slow down, breathe deeply and truly relax.
While many styles of yoga focus on building strength, flexibility or fitness, restorative yoga is all about supporting the body and calming the mind. Using props likr bolsters, blankets, blocks and straps, each pose is fully supported, allowing you to rest comfortably for five minutes or longer. This gentle approach encourages deep physical, mental and emotional relaxation while making the practice accessible to everyone, regardless of age, experience or flexibility.
Rather than flowing quickly from one posture to the next, restorative yoga invites stillness, mindful breathing and presence. It moves away from the more dynamic, Yang-focused styles such as Vinyasa or Bikram, instead embracing a slower, more nurturing practice that helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and create a lasting sense of wellbeing.
Whether you're completely new to yoga or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of rest and recovery, restorative yoga provides a powerful antidote to the demands of modern life.
Pricing
The fee for this course is £495, payable on confirmation of acceptance on to the course.
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