Restorative Yoga Teaching Training Sunshine Coast

LEARN WITH ANDREA

March 20th - 22nd 2026

25 Hour

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training - Through a Trauma - Aware Lens

Welcome

I’m so glad you’re here.

My work sits at the intersection of yoga, mental health, and trauma-informed education. With over 15 years of experience holding space for others, I offer grounded, inclusive, and student-centred support — where choice, agency and self-awareness are always prioritised.

Everything I share is guided by the belief that movement and rest should feel safe, accessible, and supportive for every body.

Thankyou for being here.

You might be feeling…

You might be feeling drawn to teach in a slower, more intentional way, but unsure how to hold space for deep rest.

Perhaps you feel confident guiding movement, yet less certain when it comes to stillness, silence, and supporting your students’ nervous systems.

You may be curious about restorative yoga and want to understand how and why trauma-aware principles matter in this practice.

Or maybe you’re simply ready to create classes that feel safe, inclusive, and deeply supportive — for both your students and yourself.

If this sounds like you, this 25-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training will meet you where you are and provide the tools, language, and confidence to guide restorative practices that honour choice, agency, and true rest.

You step into the room feeling grounded and confident & clear in your intention and language.

Your students settle in, knowing they’re safe to rest, to move, or to simply be.

There’s no rush, no pressure, just a space of quiet support and genuine care.

Your cues land softly, offering choice rather than direction, and you can feel the space at ease.

This is the essence of restorative yoga when taught through a trauma-aware lens — a practice that not only supports rest but invites safety, presence, and trust.

Now imagine this…

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training - Through a Trauma - Aware Lens

Restorative yoga is more than stillness and shapes — it’s the art of creating spaces where rest feels safe, supportive, and accessible.

In this 25-hour training, we will explore the foundations of trauma-aware teaching, with a focus on language, inclusion, and the subtle practices that allow the whole body to safely rest. Together we’ll weave practical tools, embodied learning, and reflective discussions so you can confidently guide restorative practices that honour choice, agency, and the diverse needs of students.

We’ll explore restorative yoga shapes, how to sequence in a way that feels supportive to your students, and how to access restorative shapes when props are not always available. You’ll also learn how to weave trauma-aware language into your teaching — and why it matters. The way we cue has the power to create safety, predictability, and reduce pressure, so students can soften into rest with a greater sense of trust in themselves and the space.

This training is designed for yoga teachers and space-holders who want to deepen their understanding of restorative yoga and cultivate spaces where students can feel grounded, welcomed, and held.

Dates -

Friday 20th March 12pm - 7pm

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 9am - 4pm

Location -

5/19 Lomandra Place, Coolum Beach QLD

*Ample parking is available

Investment -

Early Bird Price $645 (ends 1st Feb 2026)

Full Price $795

*Payment Plans Available

BOOK HERE

INTRODUCING

What you’ll learn….

Through a blend of theory, practice, and reflection, you’ll leave feeling grounded in how and why restorative yoga creates space for true rest — and how to bring that into every class you teach.

The foundations of restorative yoga and how it supports the nervous system

Practical ways to adapt restorative shapes when props are limited or unavailable

Trauma-aware principles and why language, tone, and predictability matter.

How to use clear, invitational language to build trust and foster choice

How to sequence restorative classes that feel supportive, practical and offer choice

How to offer hands-on assists and adjustments through a trauma-aware lens, understanding consent, communication, and how to ensure touch feels supportive and safe.

About Andrea

You’re learning from someone who’s worked for over 15 years in mental health and trauma support — not just in studios, but across community sectors, crisis spaces, and support services.

My lens is shaped by both personal and professional experience — which means I know how language lands when it’s helpful… and when it’s not.

You don’t need to be a therapist to teach inclusively. You just need to be thoughtful. I want to learn, grow and evolve, and create a space that is for your student to feel safe and seen.

I break it down in a way that’s simple, supportive, and totally doable. This space isn’t about calling teachers out. It’s about calling us all in — with curiosity, compassion, and cues that actually land - because I use them every single time I teach.

ABOUT ANDREA

Andrea Bruce — yoga teacher and trauma-informed educator based on the Sunshine Coast

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to

Confidently teach restorative yoga classes that are trauma-aware, inclusive, and accessible.

Adapt restorative shapes to meet students’ individual needs, sequence in a way that is practical - including when props are limited.

Understand how restorative yoga supports the nervous system and the body’s capacity for rest

Recognise your scope of practice and confidently navigate your role as a trauma-aware teacher.

Create and hold spaces where students feel welcome, supported, and free to move or rest in their own way.

Cultivate a teaching approach that balances professional knowledge with compassion, empathy, and self-awareness.

Frequently Asked Questions

This training is designed for yoga teachers, recent graduates, and experienced space-holders who want to deepen their understanding of restorative yoga and trauma-aware principles. It’s also suitable for teachers in other movement modalities who wish to integrate restorative and supportive practices into their work.
While both practices appear slow and still, their intention and impact are quite different.
Yin Yoga gently stresses the connective tissues — such as fascia, ligaments, and joints — to support mobility and functional range of motion. Shapes are held for longer periods, often with mild sensation, and the aim is physical release and energetic balance.
Restorative Yoga, on the other hand, is not about stretch or sensation. It’s about rest. Each shape is fully supported with props to remove effort, inviting the nervous system to settle and the body to shift into deep rest and repair.
In restorative yoga, we use trauma-aware language, pacing, and environment to help students feel safe enough to soften — making it a practice of restoration rather than intensity.
Teaching restorative yoga through a trauma-informed lens allows you to offer rest in a way that feels truly safe, supportive, and inclusive. Restorative yoga invites deep stillness — but stillness can be confronting for many students, especially those carrying stress, burnout, or trauma.
A trauma-aware approach helps you recognise how the nervous system responds to rest, and how your language, pacing, and presence can create a sense of safety and trust. It’s not about changing what you teach, but how you teach — using awareness, choice, and respect to ensure every student feels welcome to meet the practice in their own way.
Ultimately, it allows restorative yoga to be more than just shapes and props — it becomes a practice of empowerment, self-awareness, and deep rest.
Not at all. The training will meet you where you are. You’ll gain both foundational knowledge and practical tools to confidently introduce restorative practices into your teaching.
This isn’t a full trauma-informed yoga training — those are often in-depth, multi-layered offerings that explore a wide range of topics.
However, this training is absolutely grounded in trauma-aware and inclusive teaching principles, especially through the lens of language. You’ll walk away with practical, accessible tools to support safer, more student-centred classes, that will filter into every style you teach.
The truth is, you won’t always know who in your class has experienced trauma — and trauma can show up in many ways.
This training isn’t a full trauma-informed certification, so if you’re planning to work specifically with people who identify as living with trauma (for example, offering classesf or trauma survivors), that requires deeper knowledge, specific skills, and ongoing education.
What this training does offer is a strong foundation in language and principles that support choice, agency, and you’ll walk away with more awareness and practical tools — and it may even spark your next steps in trauma-informed learning.
If you’re looking to go deeper into trauma-informed education, I am co facilitating a 40 hour in person training in May on the Sunshine Coast - please find it here.
You’ll receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training. Please note that this 25-hour course does not provide official CPD points.
It’s also important to know that you do not need to be registered with Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance to teach yoga. Registration is optional and not a requirement to share or facilitate yoga classes.
The training is in-person, held on the Sunshine Coast QLD. It combines theory, discussion, and practice. Each day includes guided restorative sessions, reflection, and opportunities to explore hands-on learning.
Dates and time are all listed above.
We understand that circumstances can change. If you’re unable to attend, please get in touch as soon as possible via hello@andreabruceyoga.com.au
Refunds or transfers may be available depending on notice given — see our Cancellation Policy for full details.
Bring a notebook, your mat, and any props you regularly use. There will be an abundance of other props available. Comfortable clothing and a curious mind are also recommended.