Restorative yoga is one of the most profoundly healing branches of the yoga tradition—an approach designed to regulate the nervous system, unwind chronic tension, and support deep rest, emotional balance, and long-term resilience. The 85-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Certification at Lotus River Wellness offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed, and spiritually grounded training for teachers who want to guide restorative practices with skill, integrity, and confidence.
 
This program blends ancient yogic principles with modern neurobiology. You will learn how to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, understand the physiology of stress, and sequence practices that promote down-regulation, trauma sensitivity, and emotional stability. Because restorative yoga is widely used in clinical wellness settings, schools, athletic recovery, and military and first-responder communities, this training prepares you to confidently serve diverse bodies and backgrounds.
 
Across 85 hours, you’ll develop mastery in:
Key restorative postures and variations
Bolster, blanket, strap, and prop-supported alignment
Breathwork for calming and balancing the nervous system
Anatomy and physiology of rest and recovery
Trauma-informed teaching strategies
Sequencing full restorative classes and short practices
Adapting for special populations and emotional needs
Hands-on or hands-off support through consent-based guidance
Voice, tone, cueing, and presence
Supporting students through states of deep rest
Building restorative classes, workshops, and professional offerings
 
The program includes guided lectures, technique videos, assignments, restorative labs, practicums, and mentor feedback—giving you everything you need to become a confident and compassionate Restorative Yoga Teacher.