Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

About this event

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

with Susi Willis

November 6 - 8, 2026

Step into the profound art of stillness. This weekend intensive invites you to explore the foundational and subtle layers required to hold a transformative container for Restorative Yoga.

Through the study of specific asana, intentional prop usage, and targeted pranayama, we will explore how to consciously activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the essential gateway to deep rest and cellular recovery. You will leave this training equipped with both the scientific understanding and the intuitive artistry necessary to facilitate deeply healing Restorative Yoga experiences. Bring your curiosity as we learn, practice, and embody rest together.

In this training, we will:

Experience & Embody : Dive into three immersive Restorative practices to feel the effects of the work firsthand.

Define the Container : Establish a shared understanding of what constitutes a true Restorative practice.

Master the Mechanics : Learn the "why" and "how" of prop setups, adapting poses for the unique anatomical and energetic needs of every student.

The Science of Stillness : Gain a functional understanding of the nervous system and the role of mindfulness in down-regulating the body.

Subtle Energetics : Explore the "inner architecture" required to hold space and create a safe, resonant environment for students.

Breath as Support : Master pranayama techniques specifically designed to complement restorative shapes.

Preparation & Materials

Required Texts:

Please bring physical copies of these books (no eBooks) as we will use them as active manuals for pose setups.

Relax and Renew by Judith Hanson Lasater

Restore and Rebalance by Judith Hanson Lasater

Required Props We provide blankets, bolsters, and blocks. If you prefer your own, please bring:

5–6 yoga blankets

2 bolsters (or 1 bolster and enough blankets to create a second)

2 blocks

1 light head wrap (a light scarf or hand towel)

A Journal: While a training booklet is provided, please bring a journal for your personal insights, reflections, and observations.

SCHEDULE

Friday, November 6

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, November 9

8:00am -10:00am

1:00 pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, November 10

7:45am - 10:45am

12:30pm - 4:30pm

INVESTMENT

$395.00 Full Event

$350.00 Early Bird - before October 2, 2026

This training is open to the public. NO Prerequisites required. Anyone with an interest in learning to teach or deepen their practice of Restorative Yoga can join. This training fulfills 20 hours for Yoga Alliance’s continuing educational requirements.

About Susi Willis, RYT 500

Susi Willis is a dedicated facilitator, therapist, and yoga educator who specializes in the "inner architecture" of the human experience. A graduate of Sanctuary for Yoga’s 200 and 300-hour programs, Susi has spent the last nine years studying under the mentorship of Judith Hanson Lasater, including her 2020 Relax and Renew certification.

Susi’s teaching is uniquely informed by her decade of study with trauma expert Thomas Hübl and her professional background as a therapist. By weaving together clinical insight, trauma-informed presence, and deep restorative expertise, Susi helps teachers move beyond the physical pose to understand the subtle energetic layers of healing and rest.