Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice that promotes deep relaxation and calms the nervous system. Using supported postures, breathwork, and meditation, it reduces stress, restores balance, and supports overall health and well-being.
Join Audrey Waldrop, Folk Yoga teacher and teacher trainer, for this 30-hour restorative yoga teacher training, you’ll learn why restorative yoga is an essential part of a complete yoga practice, and how to teach it with confidence to students of all levels. Through hands-on experience, practice teaching, and personalized feedback, you’ll gain the skills to:
- Teach, sequence, and theme a complete restorative yoga class
- Incorporate pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness techniques
- Offer hands-on assists, use props effectively, and provide modifications
- Build your teaching voice and classroom presence
- Offer prenatal and postnatal modifications
- Teach in a way that supports pain management
- Incorporate music and other sensory elements into your classes
- Grow your restorative yoga classes and business
Recommended Reading:
• Relax and Renew by Judith Hanson Lasater
Required At-Home Props:
You will need some props for practice between modules. You can borrow from a friend or purchase. Props can be purchased through reuse and exchange communities (especially for discounted items), from yoga studios, and at outdoor/sports equipment retailers. Here is what is needed:
- 2 yoga blocks (highly recommended, otherwise similarly shaped heavy books)
- 1 yoga strap (recommended, or bath robe strap)
- 1 yoga bolster (recommended, otherwise large extra firm pillow)
- 2 yoga blankets (or heavy blankets)
- 1 eye pillow (or soft face towel)
Optional Props:
- 1-3 yoga sandbags (or 2lb-5lb bags of rice)
- 1-2 additional bolsters (or large extra firm pillows)
- It’s always helpful to have extra towels, blankets, and pillows on hand.
Staying Connected:
During and after the training, you will be invited to join a Whatsapp group to support your learning and connection with the community.
Schedule:
- Friday, April 9th, 2027, 5:30-8:30pm (via Zoom) https://yogagardensf.zoom.us/j/87688218062
- Sat-Sun, April 10th-12th, 2027, 12-6pm (in person at Folk NOPA)
- Friday, April 16th, 2027, 5:30-8:30pm (via Zoom) https://yogagardensf.zoom.us/j/87688218062
- Sat-Sun, April 17th-18th, 2027, 12-6pm (in person at Folk NOPA)
Cost:
$750 or $650 by March 19 with discount code RESTORATIVE100
Folk Members and Alumni receive 25% off of the full price.
Credit:
This course provides 30 Elective Contact Hours for Folk’s 300 Hour Program [30 Yoga Alliance® CEUs].
Sign up now! https://momence.com/l/ALhVdWmO