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Accredited Restorative Yoga Certification
50-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program
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Transformative Restorative Yoga for Deep Healing and Relaxation
Welcome to the 50-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Begin your journey into the deeply healing and nurturing world of Restorative Yoga with this self-paced, internationally recognized online training.
Whether you're looking to deepen your own practice or share this supportive style of yoga with others, this course offers the essential foundations, techniques, and insights to guide students toward stillness, balance, and restoration.
Accreditation & Certification
This comprehensive 50-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training is fully accredited by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded a Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher Certificate and recognized as a CRYT (Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher).
You’ll also receive access to a discounted GOYA Teacher Starter Membership for just $19 USD (regularly $39 USD).
What This Certification Offers You:
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International recognition as a certified Restorative Yoga teacher
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Eligibility to log 50 CE hours with Yoga Alliance (YACEP)
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Professional credibility and the opportunity to access yoga teacher insurance
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Freedom to teach in-person or online, privately or in group settings
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The skills to guide calming, trauma-sensitive, and accessible restorative practices
Take your time, settle in, and allow this training to support not just your students, but also your own nervous system, energy, and teaching path.
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Find Calm in the Chaos: Restorative Yoga Online Training
Now more than ever, we all need space to slow down, rest, and support our nervous systems. Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice that helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and promote deep healing.
Join me for a fully online Restorative Yoga Practitioner and Teacher Training. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, wellness professional, or simply someone seeking more balance, this course will guide you through powerful techniques to restore the body and calm the mind.
Learn at your own pace, deepen your personal practice, and gain the skills to confidently share restorative yoga with others.
Who is This Course For?
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This Restorative Yoga Teacher Training is designed for a wide range of individuals who want to learn and share the healing benefits of restorative yoga:
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Yoga teachers who want to expand their offerings and safely introduce restorative yoga into their classes and private sessions.
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Complete beginners who are new to yoga or restorative practices. This course includes step-by-step video demonstrations, detailed instructions, benefits, and contraindications for each pose—making it ideal for new practitioners.
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Therapists, counselors, and aged care professionals who wish to integrate restorative yoga into their work to support clients with stress, anxiety, chronic conditions, or mobility challenges.
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Whether you're deepening your personal practice or learning to guide others, this course offers a supportive, accessible pathway to teaching and sharing restorative yoga.
What You’ll Learn in This Restorative Yoga Online Course
This comprehensive Training covers everything you need to confidently practice and teach restorative yoga.
Topics include:
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Props and DIY Options
Learn how to use yoga props to support the body in restorative poses, plus how to create affordable props at home—including a simple DIY bolster. -
Mindfulness and the Nervous System
Understand the connection between restorative yoga and the nervous system, and explore mindfulness techniques to enhance relaxation and regulation. -
History and Evolution of Restorative Yoga
Discover the origins and modern development of restorative yoga, and why it’s more relevant than ever in today’s wellness landscape. -
Foundational Techniques and Key Poses
Master essential restorative yoga poses, including their physical and mental health benefits, alignment cues, and variations for different needs. -
Stress Relief and Nervous System Support
Learn evidence-informed practices to reduce stress, soothe the nervous system, and promote deep rest and healing. -
Trauma-Informed Teaching and Communication
Develop effective, compassionate communication skills, including consent-based cueing and an introduction to trauma-informed yoga principles. -
Marketing and Promoting Restorative Yoga
Gain practical strategies to share and promote your restorative yoga offerings—online or in-person—with authenticity and clarity. -
Guided Restorative Practice
Experience a complete restorative yoga sequence—Dreamful Sleep Sanctuary—filmed in the tranquil beauty of the Australian Hinterland. -
Ongoing Personalized Support
You’re not alone in this journey. Get your questions answered anytime, and receive individualized feedback when you submit videos or photos of your practice.
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Along with step-by-step video demonstrations of each restorative yoga pose, you’ll receive access to a library of downloadable resources to deepen your understanding and support your teaching.
Each resource includes:
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Clear instructions for transitioning into and out of each pose
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Key benefits and contraindications to ensure safe practice
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Restorative pose images for visual reference
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Tips for using props and modifications to support different body types and needs
These materials are perfect for building your confidence as a practitioner or teacher, and make great tools for future class planning or personal reference.
Downloadable Resources to Support Your Learning
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Ongoing enrolments
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Start and finish anytime
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Completely online
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"Great course, beautifully put together and the teachings are practical and profound. Having practised Yoga for over twenty years, I am still learning a lot. Amanda is a wonderful teacher, her voice is clear and guides well through the content, while being so soothing that learning becomes such a pleasure. Highly recommend."
Andrea Seifert
“Very informative and accessible teaching. Clear message from each of the lessons and Amanda’s voice and tone are very soothing and relaxing especially when it comes to the dream sequence which is part of the training. I am really looking forward to putting my new found knowledge into practice. It is the first online training which I have done but I will definitely be back for more!”
Frances Macmillan
Testimonials
"Very complete and detailed course. In the vein of Amanda's other courses, the information and documentation is extensive and interesting. It presents a deep knowledge of restorative yoga, its origin, method and scientific support. A 5 stars course. Very interesting how it combines restorative yoga with mindfulness and meditation. It also includes a complete restorative yoga class."
Begona Martinez RYT
This is an excellent course. It covers all aspects of a good course training. It not only describes the asanas and the course design but also goes into the historical background. A special highlight is the paragraph about language leadership and ethical behavior.
Maria Schwarm
“A beautifully structured course which was not only extremely insightful, but also professionally delivered by a very experienced teacher and a joy to study. Thank you so much Amanda, I look forward to taking future courses with Inspire Movement Coaching.”
Nicola French
This course has truly exceeded all my expectations. It contains so much important information that, for some reason, isn’t covered in other courses, and I’m genuinely impressed by how the author managed to bring it all together.
Nataliia Maruniak
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Certificate
Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate from Inspire Movement Coaching, recognizing your training in Restorative Yoga.
This certificate features the Yoga Alliance YACEP and GOYA logos and confirms that you have been formally assessed.
It outlines the key topics covered, allowing you to proudly display it in your studio, online profile, or teaching portfolio as a testament to your skills and dedication.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi seeking to deepen your practice or an aspiring instructor eager to share the healing power of restorative yoga, this online Restorative Yoga Teacher Training offers a transformative journey to relaxation and wellness.
Join me today and start your path to becoming a skilled, confident instructor, ready to guide others in the art of relaxation, healing, and stress relief.
Two Pathways. One Transformational Course.
To support your unique journey, this Restorative Yoga course is offered in two flexible formats.
25-Hour Restorative Yoga Course – Continuing Education Pathway
Designed for yoga teachers or wellness professionals looking to deepen their understanding and earn 25 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
This self-paced option includes:
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Full access to all video lessons and course materials
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No assessments or teaching submissions required
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Ideal for personal enrichment or CE credits
If you're not seeking GOYA membership but want to deepen your practice and knowledge, this is the perfect fit.
50-Hour Standalone Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum – Certification Pathway
This option includes everything in the 25-hour version, plus:
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Assessment submissions
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Personalised instructor feedback and support
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Submit for 50 CE hours with Yoga Alliance
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Qualify for GOYA professional membership
This is the ideal path if you're ready to step into the role of a Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher CRYT and begin sharing this powerful practice with others.
Feel free to reach out if you need help choosing your pathway!
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Meet Your Teacher
Hi, I'm Amanda Lawford MA, ERYT-500
CRYT, CMT, CYYT, CCYT
I'm a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and I've had the privilege of sharing yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students around the world for over 20 years.
I've completed over 2,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and continue to deepen my learning so I can better support others on their journey, whether you're a new student or an experienced teacher.
My background includes:
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Chair Yoga
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Yin Yoga
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Restorative Yoga
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Children’s Yoga
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Pilates
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Meditation & Mindfulness
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Breathwork & Pranayama
Through my continuing education courses, I aim to provide down-to-earth, practical tools that help you grow your confidence, your teaching skills, and your personal practice.
