Restorative yoga is a gentle practice designed to create deep relaxation and calm the nervous system, supporting overall health in the body. This form of yoga is a regenerative healing tool that reduces stress through the use of supported yoga postures combined with breathing and meditation techniques.
During this 30-hour training, you will learn why restorative yoga is such an essential part of a complete yoga practice, and how to teach a great class to a wide variety of students with skillful instruction. Through direct experience, practice teaching, and feedback, you will come away from this training with an understanding of how to:
– Teach, sequence, and theme a complete class
– Incorporate pranayama & mindfulness techniques
– Offer assists, use props, and offer modifications
– Build your voice and presence in the classroom
-Offer prenatal and postnatal modifications
– Teach in a way that supports pain management
– Incorporate music & other sensory treatments 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)
Recommended (but Optional) Additional 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, September 11th, 2026, 5:30-8:30pm (via Zoom)
Sat-Sun, September 12th-13th, 2026, 12-6pm (in person at Folk NOPA)
Friday, September 18th, 2026, 5:30-8:30pm (via Zoom)
Sat-Sun, September 19th-20th, 2026, 12-6pm (in person at Folk NOPA)
Cost: $750 or $650 by August 21 with discount code RESTORE26. Folk Members and Alumni receive 25% off of the full price.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE THIS IS A HYBRID TRAINING, THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE LINKS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRAINING. PLEASE USE THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER.
Credit: This course provides 30 Elective Contact Hours for Folk’s 300 Hour Program [30 Yoga Alliance® CEUs].