The Art of Restorative Yoga & Nervous System Regulation

 Welcome to Sacred Space Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed exclusively for yoga teachers.In a modern culture that glorifies constant hustle and productivity, chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout are at an all-time high. Restorative yoga is not passive stretching, dynamic movement, or simply "doing nothing"; it is an active, intentional, and physiological practice of therapeutic rest.Originating from the pioneering work of B.K.S. Iyengar and formalized into an independent modality by Dr. Judith Hanson Lasater, restorative yoga utilizes complete physical prop support to deactivate the sympathetic fight-or-flight stress response and trigger parasympathetic rest-and-digest dominance.This accredited training equips you with the anatomical understanding, posture setups, breathwork techniques, and trauma-aware frameworks required to hold safe, transformative space for students seeking recovery, balance, and deep healing.Key Course Highlights & Credentials

• Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) Accredited: Gain 40 recognized Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours to elevate your professional credentials and expand your teaching repertoire.
• 32 Contact Hours + 8 Home Study Hours: A balanced intensive structure combining immersive hands-on posture labs, live practice teaching, and flexible post-course learning.
• Trauma-Informed Framework: Master choice-based language, explicit opt-in consent protocols, and environmental predictability to ensure every student feels safe and supported.
• Practical, Ready-to-Teach Skills: Walk away with ready-to-use 60-minute class sequences, 90-minute workshop templates, and versatile prop adaptation methods.
• Accessible & Adaptable: Learn traditional studio prop setups alongside chair restorative techniques and practical household prop substitutions for non-equipped environments.

Course Format & StructureThe training is structured across 40 total hours, carefully divided between direct contact learning and independent reflective practice to meet national accreditation standards:Training ComponentDurationStructure & ContentContact Hours32 HoursDelivered across 4 intensive days (09:00 – 17:00 daily). Features interactive lectures, anatomical labs, posture breakdowns, and peer-teaching practicals.Home Study Hours8 HoursFlexible independent learning completed post-course, including reflective workbook prompts, class design assignments, and self-practice reflections.Total Accreditation40 CPD HoursCertified by Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) upon successful completion of all assessment components.