Relax and Restore: An Online Restorative Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training

Course Description

"Rest, relax, and restore" - these aren't just beneficial practices; they are foundational elements that we teach in our Restorative Yoga Level 1 Intensive course. As future teachers of this profound art, you'll understand and impart the vital importance of rest, which supports optimal physiological functioning and promotes healing and growth. Through this course, you'll learn to guide your students in transitioning their autonomic nervous system from a state of sympathetic dominance to parasympathetic dominance, fostering accelerated regeneration and restoration.

This knowledge isn't just theoretical; it's a practical toolkit for enhancing wellness across all ages, cultures, sizes, and shapes. By mastering these teachings, you not only transform your own practice but also gain the expertise to elevate others' practices. 

Discover the Art of Teaching Restorative Yoga

• Dive into a holistic curriculum that blends the science of yoga with the creativity and empathy required to teach effectively.
• Learn how to create an environment of tranquillity and introspection, guiding students into a deeper, more meaningful practice.
• Develop the ability to communicate the subtleties of each posture, creating an immersive and therapeutic experience for your students.

What Will I Learn?

• Fundamental Restorative Poses: Alignment, Energetic expression, Emotional and Psychology of each pose
• Physiology of relaxation, and the Autonomic Nervous System
• Continuum of consciousness
• Relaxation skills / tools
• Sensory & somatic intelligence
• Sequencing a practice
• Variations to adapt and modify, creative use of props ​
• Teaching skills (In-person and online)
• Adjustments and touch
• Self Practice, Group vs One-to-one Practice
• Five Kosha (Physical, Energetic, Emotional, Mental, Pure Being)
• The process of reflection and integration​

Recorded Library of Poses

Included in the cost of the course is the  Relax and Restore Series 1 by Adelene Cheong (2017) a useful resource.  These recordings are downloadable for lifetime access(worth RRP £249). 

What You'll Gain from this course

• Teaching Skills: Gain proficiency in teaching restorative yoga both in-person and online.
• Restorative Poses: Detailed study of alignment, energetic expression, and the emotional psychology of each pose.
• Physiology and Relaxation: Understand the autonomic nervous system and relaxation's role in health and vitality.
• Practical Application: Learn sequencing, adjustments, use of props, and various teaching methodologies.
   

Who Should Enrol

• Ideal for yoga teachers or therapists aiming to incorporate restorative yoga in their teaching.
• Also, open to serious yoga students seeking a deeper understanding of restorative practices.

Certification (Optional)

On completion of this intensive, as well as receiving a Yogacampus certificate of completion, you will also have the option to gain certification as a Relax and Restore Teacher. For this, you will have to attend all sessions of the training (no exceptions!), watch and practice with the online videos, and complete a project.

If completed successfully, you will be entitled to certification as a Relax and Restore teacher of Restorative yoga and to a lifetime listing on the www.restorativeyogateachers.com teachers directory.

There will be a fee of £120 payable for the marking of this project and lifetime listing. The fee needs to be payed by the end of the training.

Requirements to fulfil for certification:

• Completion of ALL contact hours of training. NO EXCEPTION. If missing more than 45mins of live sessions, extra tuition with Adelene is required to obtain certification (additional fees apply).
• Completion of ALL online pre-recorded videos (Relax and Restore Series 1).
• Completion of Final Project: Three case studies on teaching one-to-one Restorative yoga, and four questions for reflection.

Come and learn the science and art of Restorative Yoga, the skills to practice active relaxation. This immersion supports ample space and time for learning, reflection and integration. Whether your intention is to deepen personal understanding of restorative practices, or to offer it to family and friends, or to teach and share this healing practice, there will be comprehensive coverage of both the theoretical and practical application of restorative yoga.

Recommended Pre-reading

Please note that you are encouraged to read these books and have with you each day of the training. However, they are only as recommended texts, not compulsory.

Relax and Renew, by Judith H. Lasater (2011)

Restore and Rebalance, by Judith H. Lasater (2017)

Also Included

• Digital R&R L1 Manual
• Free access to a RY public online class for experiential practice and observation which is part of the practical lab learning (worth RRP £30).

Props

As part of this course you will need the following props:

• 1x yoga mat
• 1x eye pillow / cover
• 1x yoga strap
• 2x bricks, plus blocks if available
• 2x bolsters / large firm pillows
• 4x blankets
• Access to a chair or couch

Replay

Certain parts of the course will be recorded, and the recordings shared with participants for one year. However, participation in all live sessions is essential for certification.

Yogacampus Diversity and Accessibility Bursary

We are offering one part-funded bursary (50% off the full course price) to a dedicated yoga student with a demonstrated financial need and active involvement in a community that could benefit from yoga.

The bursary is provided by Yogacampus – The Life Centre Education, a not-for-profit educational body committed to sharing knowledge and making yoga accessible to all.

Bursary places will be awarded to teachers or trainees who have the ability and commitment to take the course teachings into a disadvantaged community and play their part in the drive to increase accessibility to these profoundly healing practices. Priority will be given to those who themselves are from marginalised or vulnerable groups or are from a minority ethnic background.

To apply, please complete our online form before the closing date of 3 August 2025. 

Meet the Teacher

Adelene is a senior yoga teacher and leading teacher of restorative yoga, with a particular specialism in yoga for scoliosis. She sees yoga as a journey of continuous, liberating experiences, open to everyone, and continues to be inspired by her main teachers, Judith Hanson Lasater and Donna Farhi, who she regularly assists on workshops and trainings.

Adelene believes in supporting and guiding her students to unveil their fullest potential, through embodiment and experiential exploration. She is particularly interested in the therapeutic applications of yoga. As a leading Restorative Yoga Trainer, she is absolutely committed to a balance of both active asana and restorative practices.

Based in London, Adelene teaches internationally, with a special interest in Yoga for Scoliosis / Backcare, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and mentoring.