Restorative Yoga Teacher Training | GOYA CRYT & YA YACEP

Explore restorative yoga as the practice of rest, ease, and compassion, using props, slow transitions, and adaptations to support diverse bodies and mindful relaxation.

Apply yoga philosophy to restorative practice by guiding students toward stillness and revealing the five koshas and Atman. Emphasize breath, silence, and wisdom to uncover inner light.

Explore restorative yoga pranayama to calm the nervous system by guiding breath through the energy body, including nadis, chakras, and kosha, with practical, accessible techniques.

Explore how mantra and sound illuminate restorative yoga, using Sanskrit or English chants to calm the mind, deepen concentration, and enhance comfortable, supported shapes.

Practice restorative yoga to regulate the nervous system by focusing on seven chakras, breathing, visualization, and postures to dissolve blockages like fear, guilt, and grief, restoring energy flow and balance.

Restorative yoga activates the parasympathetic system through deep abdominal breathing and vagus nerve stimulation, balancing the autonomic nervous system and supporting ayurvedic doshas, including vertigo and obesity considerations.

Create a grounded, safe, and inclusive space; speak with intention. Observe students, tailor the practice, and maintain boundaries before and after class.

Explore supported child's pose with props such as bolsters, blocks, and blankets, exploring variations, alignment, and modifications to ease discomfort and deepen rest in restorative yoga.

Master legs up the wall in restorative yoga with optional props, bolster, strap, and blankets, and explore variations for neck support, leg positions, and wall-free setups, with safety cues.

Explore the reclined hero pose in restorative yoga, including setup with blocks and bolsters, variations for accessibility, and mindful cues to support the hips, knees, and low back.

Guide students through a restorative recline twist using accessible props to stack hips, relax knees, and open the chest. Offer variations with head position and props for comfort and choice.

Explore variations of the reclining twist using bolsters and props to support the spine, upper body, and head above the heart.

Explore the sideline restorative yoga pose using bolsters, blankets, and props to support the body, adjust under the head and rib cage, and encourage safe experimentation for relaxation.

Guide students through the Konasana supported butterfly forward fold, also known as turtle pose, a restorative bound-angle pose using blankets and bolsters, with cocoon and tripod variations for deep relaxation.

Explore supported bridge pose in restorative yoga using props and mindful variations, including bolster placement, neck support, and accessible options for sensitive or vertigo-prone students.

Explore a range of supported backbend options using bolsters, blocks, and blankets to support the spine, lower back, and hips while fostering core engagement and safe neck support.

Explore supported cross-legged pose as a restorative forward fold, using props like blankets, blocks, and bolsters to support the head and neck, hips, and knees for relaxation and letting go.

Practice a supported seated forward fold with props to support the knees, head, and spine. This restorative shape promotes sense withdrawal, deep breathing, and gradual, mindful entry and exit.

Guide savasana cueing in restorative yoga, using blankets, bolsters, and props to create cushy, neutral-spine support. Adapt for vertigo and head-above-heart variations, and reserve ample rest time.

Balance assisting and adjusting in restorative yoga by prioritizing consent, mindful touch, and quiet space; use verbal and visual cues to empower students to explore and own their practice.