A solid foundation before teaching Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is not about stretching, fixing, or pushing the body.
It is about creating the conditions for the nervous system to downregulate, allowing rest, repair, and clarity to emerge.

In this foundational module, you will:

  • develop a personal, consistent Restorative Yoga practice,

  • understand how and why Restorative Yoga works,

  • build the embodied experience required before teaching others.

This training is a prerequisite for anyone wishing to continue toward teaching Restorative Yoga responsibly.

Who this training is for

This training is for you if:

  • you are a yoga teacher wanting to integrate Restorative Yoga safely and ethically,

  • you are considering becoming a Restorative Yoga teacher,

  • you want a clear, structured foundation before teaching,

  • you are a dedicated practitioner ready to commit to long-term restorative practice,

  • you are drawn to a therapeutic, nervous-system-based approach to yoga.

No previous experience in Restorative Yoga is required — only commitment and curiosity.


What you will learn

Over six weeks, you will explore:

  • The principles and intentions of Restorative Yoga

  • The autonomic nervous system and the physiology of relaxation

  • How Restorative Yoga supports stress reduction, fatigue, burnout, and chronic tension

  • The role of breath, attention, and sensory support

  • How to create safe, effective restorative setups using simple, everyday props

  • You will study and practice 6 essential Restorative Yoga poses, with clear demonstrations, variations, and sequencing suggestions.

Course Curriculum

    1. Watch First // Explore the online platform

    1. 1.1. Introduction // Grounding Yourself in the Power of the Present Moment

    2. 1.2. Welcome again // Presentation

    3. 1.3. Theory // What is Restorative Yoga?

    4. 1.4. Theory // Where does Restorative Yoga come from?

    5. 1.5. Theory // Mastering the Props & How to Fold and Use Blankets Effectively

    6. 1.6. PDF // Blanket Folding Diagram

    7. 1.7. Asana // Salamba Savasana, the tadasana of Restorative Yoga

    8. 1.8. Guided Relaxation // Salamba Savasana

    9. 1.9. Homework // Week 1

    1. 2.1. Introduction // 20 minutes a day

    2. 2.2. Theory // The nervous system and How does Restorative Yoga work?

    3. 2.3. Theory // The Power of Silence

    4. 2.4. Asana // Supta Baddha Konasana or Reclining Bound Angle Pose

    5. 2.5. Guided Relaxation // Supta Baddha Konasana

    6. 2.6. Homework // Week 2

    1. 3.1. Introduction // The power of Letting Go

    2. 3.2. Practice // The Mindful Body Check-in

    3. 3.3. Theory // Understanding the Energy of Backbends

    4. 3.4. Asana // Salamba Matsyasana or Mountain Brook

    5. 3.5. Guided Relaxation // Salamba Matsyasana

    6. 3.6. Homework // Week 3

    1. 4.1. Introduction // Expanding and Opening from the Core

    2. 4.2. Theory // The Impact of Inversions on Hormonal Balance

    3. 4.3. Asana // Instant Maui

    4. 4.4. Guided Relaxation // Instant Maui

    5. 4.5. Homework // Week 4

    1. 5.1. Introduction // The Breath: our Life Partner

    2. 5.2. Theory // The Role of Breath in Deep Relaxation

    3. 5.3. Asana // Salamba Jathara Parivartanasana or Supported Supine Twist

    4. 5.4. Guided Relaxation // Salamba Jathara Parivartanasana

    5. 5.5. Homework // Week 5

About this course

  • €390,00
  • 40 lessons
  • Format: 100% online, self-paced
  • Duration: 6 weeks (recommended pace)
  • Access: 3 years

Course structure

The training includes:

  • Pre-recorded video lessons divided into 6 clear chapters

  • 6 in-depth posture demonstrations with variations and prop adaptations

  • 7 guided restorative relaxation practices

  • Suggested sequences to support daily or weekly practice

  • 2 live online Q&A sessions (recordings available)

  • A quiz to support integration and understanding

  • A dedicated discussion space for questions and reflections

  • Bonus: a 90-minute Restorative Yoga practice

Certification

This training counts as 20 non-contact hours of Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance (YACEP).

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of participation.
This module is the mandatory prerequisite for the Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Module 2 and advanced modules).


This is the first step of a complete training pathway

  • Module 1 – Foundations (20h): personal practice and understanding

  • Module 2 – The Art of Doing Nothing (40h): teaching, sequencing, and adjustments (coming next)

  • Advanced modules: therapeutic applications, specialization, philosophy and consciousness

This pathway allows you to grow progressively, with depth, clarity, and responsibility.

It is not possible to enroll in Module 2 without completing this foundational training.

Your teacher

Restorative Yoga Expert Audrey Favreau

Audrey Favreau is a certified Restorative Yoga teacher, senior trainer, and international educator. Her teaching is rooted in the lineage of Judith Hanson Lasater and informed by neuroscience, functional anatomy, and therapeutic practice, with a strong focus on nervous system regulation. Originally from France, Audrey now lives in the quiet Monferrato Hills of Italy, where she teaches and guides others in the art of slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and cultivating deep, sustainable rest. After a high-stress career in banking, she discovered Restorative Yoga in Bali in 2012 — a turning point that reshaped both her personal life and her professional path. Since 2015, she has trained more than 1,200 students and supported hundreds of teachers in integrating Restorative Yoga into their classes, therapeutic work, and daily lives. Audrey is also the author of The Teacher’s Guide to Restorative Yoga, to be published in English by North Atlantic Books in June 2026. Her work is already available in French (Le Yoga Restauratif, Éditions Grancher) and in Italian (Restorative Yoga: ritrova la calma, gestisci ansia, rabbia e depressione, Edizioni Mediterranee). Through her courses and trainings, she shares Restorative Yoga as a precise, compassionate, and powerful practice — one that supports resilience, clarity, and a more respectful relationship with the body.

Choose your enrollment option

Try the course free for 48 hours — offer valid until January 31st

What you need

A yoga mat, 5 blankets or towels, two blocks (or sturdy books), a strap (or belt), 2 cushions and 2 bed pillows, a chair, and an eye cover.


The focus is not on specific props, but on shape, symmetry, and nervous system support.

Ready to begin

This training is not about doing more. It is about learning how to rest — and how to guide others into rest, later on.

Enroll now and begin your Restorative Yoga teacher training journey

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FAQ

  • How Is the Course Structured?

    This immersive training is divided into 6 chapters, each guiding you through one of the 6 essential restorative postures. With Audrey’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to master the art of conscious relaxation. The core sessions are pre-recorded, giving you the flexibility to follow the program at your own pace. To deepen your experience, join 2 live Q&A sessions to ask questions, refine your postures, and connect. Can’t attend live? Access the recordings anytime to stay fully supported on your journey to rest and renewal.

  • What Props Will I Need?

    A yoga mat, 2 bricks (or two dictionaries of the same size), 1 strap (or a bathrobe belt), 5 blankets, 2 rectangular pillows, 2 identical cushions, 1 chair, 1 small towel, an eye cover, such as an eye pillow. These simple, everyday props will help you create the comfort and support needed for deep relaxation and restoration.

  • Can I receive Yoga Alliance Credit?

    Yes! We are a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion for 20 non-contact hours. After that, you can request continuing education credit from Yoga Alliance or an equivalent organization.

  • My questions hasn't been answered. Who can I contact?

    Audrey is here to answer your enrollment questions. Please email her directly at [email protected]