Course Content
Module 1 — Foundations of Rest (3 hours)
Build the conceptual and philosophical foundation of restorative yoga before you ever touch a prop.
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Lesson 1.0 — Overview
Lesson 1.1 — What is restorative yoga and why it matters now
Lesson 1.2 — The history and lineage
Lesson 1.3 — The difference between restorative, yin, and relaxation
Lesson 1.4 — The facilitator’s role and mindset
Lesson 1.5 — Trauma-informed principles introduction
Lesson 1.6 — Summary
Module 2 — The Science of Rest (3 hours)
Understand what is happening in the body and nervous system during deep rest, so you can explain it, trust it, and facilitate it with confidence.
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Lesson 2.0 — Overview
Lesson 2.1 — The autonomic nervous system explained simp
Lesson 2.2 — Polyvagal theory for facilitators
Lesson 2.3 — What happens in the body during deep rest
Lesson 2.4 — Fascia, connective tissue, and passive holds
Lesson 2.5 — The stress response and how restorative interrupts it
Lesson 2.6 — Summary
Module 3 — Props and Postures (4 hours)
Get hands-on with the tools of restorative practice, every prop, every pose, every set-up option you need to begin working with others.
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Lesson 3.0 — Overview
Lesson 3.1 — Essential props and how to use them
Lesson 3.2 — The core restorative poses
Lesson 3.3 — Setting up poses safely
Lesson 3.4 — Working with different bodies and abilities
Lesson 3.5 — Temperature, lighting, and environment
Lesson 3.6 — Summary
Module 4 — Facilitation Skills (3 hours)
Develop the specific language, presence, and practical skills that separate a good restorative session from an exceptional one.
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Lesson 4.0 — Overview
Lesson 4.1 — Language and tone for deep rest
Lesson 4.2 — Cueing into and out of poses
Lesson 4.3 — Holding silence, the art of presence
Lesson 4.4 — Timing and pacing a session
Lesson 4.5 — Managing a group in a rest space
Lesson 4.6 — Summary
Module 5 — Building and Delivering Sessions (2 hours)
Put everything together, design your first real sessions, prepare for delivery, and complete your assessment for certification.
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Lesson 5.0 — Overview
Lesson 5.1 — Designing a 60-minute restorative session
Lesson 5.2 — Designing a 90-minute restorative session
Lesson 5.3 — Your first session, practical checklist
Lesson 5.4 — Assessment and certificate submission
Lesson 5.6 — Summary
Restorative Level 1

🧠 In this module you will:

  • Develop a working understanding of the autonomic nervous system and why it sits at the heart of restorative practice
  • Learn the key principles of polyvagal theory in plain, practical language
  • Understand what is physically and neurologically happening during deep rest
  • Explore how fascia and connective tissue respond to passive supported holds
  • Discover how the stress response works and how restorative yoga interrupts it
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