This 55-hour training consists of 5 tuition days amounting to 43 contact hours (please note that every day except Sunday is spent at our award winning studio. Sundays are spent online via Zoom) and 12 non-contact hours of personal study, preparation and teaching / led practice.
Outside of our classroom hours, trainees will be required to join Yin / Restorative Yoga classes (a 3 Class Package is made available to attend classes at our studio, or you can attend classes elsewhere), practice teaching, and complete assignments and course reading.
We will use a variety of learning methods including; lectures, workshops, led practice, discussions, tutorials, teaching practice, co-learning, applied learning, written exercises, and case studies.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to start teaching Yin & Restorative Yoga classes upon graduation.
This course is designed for qualified Yoga teachers, holding at least one 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training. The course qualifies as 55 hours CPD with Yoga Alliance.
Topics of Study
Led Yin & Restorative Yoga practices
Yin & Restorative Yoga asana (postures)
History and philosophy of modern Yin & Restorative Yoga
Meridian Theory
The Subtle Body & Energetic Anatomy
Mindfulness & Meditation
Breathing and Pranayama
Sequencing strategies
Teaching practice (online and in person)
Introduction to Hypermobility and special populations
Pace, Voice & Language
Practice Teaching and Feedback
Assists - where, when and how?
Student-Teacher Dynamics
Ethics
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Classroom management
Professionalism
Overarching everything is the practice of kindness, both to yourself and others.
“I have been teaching Yin and Restorative Yoga for over ten years and I love how powerful these practices are, especially for people whose lives are very busy and stressful. A moment of calm in a busy day might make all the difference to a person's mental and physical well-being.” Lead Teacher and studio owner Allison Harrison
TESTIMONIALS
“A safe, welcoming and inclusive space to practice and learn. A well thought out training program with lots of variety and opportunity to explore your own yoga journey and evolve as a yoga teacher” 2022 graduate
“Allison has put such a lot into this programme. The quality and calibre of everyone and everything makes this amazing value” 2023 graduate
'Good overview of a lot. So much packed in! Loved it, thank you!" 2024 graduate
“The best thing about the training was the atmosphere that you set and the safe space created for each of us to be who we are, where we are on our journeys and to feel supported and not judged.” 2025 graduate
FEES
Early Bird Fee £550 (limited spots available, offer closes 31st July or when all Early Bird spots are taken).
Full Fee £650. These fees include a non-refundable deposit of £250
TO APPLY
If you'd like to apply for this training, please download and complete the application form via the button below. Return this to us at
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We will review your application and reply to you within 7 days.
Upon acceptance to the course, we require a signed copy of our T&C and payment of the non-refundable deposit of £250 in order to confirm your place.
Full payment is required one month before the course starts
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