April 10th - 11th 2027
20 - Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training.
Rest is a practice, guiding it is a skill. Learn to teach restorative yoga with depth, intention, and understanding.
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 creating the conditions that support genuine rest.
You may have realised that restorative yoga is a practice in its own right—not simply a gentler version of Yin or a slower flow class—and want to better understand what makes it unique.
You may be curious about restorative yoga and want to deepen your understanding of the practice—from intelligent sequencing and thoughtful prop set-ups to inclusive language, choice, and evidence-informed teaching principles.
Or maybe you're simply ready to create classes that feel thoughtful, welcoming, and deeply supportive—for both your students and yourself.
If this sounds like you, this 20-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training will give you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to guide restorative yoga with depth, intention, and understanding.
INTRODUCING
20 - Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Rest is a practice, guiding it is a skill.
Learn to teach restorative yoga with depth, intention, and understanding.
Restorative yoga is more than stillness and long-held shapes—it's the thoughtful practice of creating the conditions for conscious rest. Guiding that experience requires more than props alone; it calls for knowledge, curiosity, and skill.
Throughout this 20-hour training, you'll develop a deeper understanding of restorative yoga—from the foundations of the practice and intelligent sequencing to thoughtful prop set-ups, inclusive language, and the subtle elements that shape a truly supportive experience. Together, we'll combine practical learning, embodied practice, and reflective discussion to help you confidently guide restorative classes with intention.
You'll explore restorative yoga shapes, learn how to intelligently sequence classes that support rest and discover how to adapt the practice when props are limited. We'll also explore the role of language, choice, consent, and nervous system awareness, and how these principles can help create classes that feel more welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse experiences of your students.
One of the central themes throughout this training is recognising that rest is not a universal experience. Our relationship with rest is deeply personal, and for many people, slowing down isn't simple, comfortable, or immediately accessible. By understanding this complexity, we can move beyond assumptions and learn to guide restorative yoga with greater sensitivity, flexibility, and intention—meeting students where they are, rather than where we expect them to be.
Whether you're new to restorative yoga or looking to deepen your teaching, this training is designed to help you move beyond the idea that restorative yoga is simply "gentle" or "Yin with more props." You'll leave with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to guide restorative yoga with depth, purpose, and understanding.
Dates
Saturday 11th April 10.30am - 7pm
Sunday 13th September 9.30am - 5pm
Location -
Redefine Pilates Studio - Maroochy Waters
10 Denna St, Maroochydore
*Ample unrestricted parking is available Investment
Early Bird $595 -
Full Price $745 -
*Payment Plans Available Cancellation terms & conditions here
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, intelligent & practical
How to offer hands-on assists and adjustments through a trauma-aware lens, understanding and inviting clear consent & communication.
About Andrea
You're learning from someone who doesn't just teach restorative yoga, I continue to guide the practice every week across multiple studios, through private sessions, teacher trainings, retreats, and long-standing restorative events that have been refined over years of teaching.
This training is shaped by real experience, not theory alone. Every sequence, cue, prop set-up, and teaching principle has been explored, tested, and refined in the studio with hundreds of students.
Alongside my teaching, I've spent over 15 years working in mental health and community support. That experience has deepened my understanding of how people experience rest, the importance of thoughtful language, and the value of creating classes that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse people in front of us.
I believe restorative yoga deserves to be taught with the same level of care, curiosity, and skill as any other style of yoga. It's far more than arranging props or holding shapes for long periods of time—it's a practice that asks us to thoughtfully consider sequencing, language, pacing, and the overall experience we're creating for our students.
This training isn't about rigid rules or teaching a single "right" way. It's about giving you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to teach restorative yoga with depth, intention, and understanding, while developing a teaching style that feels authentic to you.
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to
Confidently teach restorative yoga classes that are, inclusive, and accessible.
Adapt restorative shapes to meet students’ individual needs, sequence in a way that is intelligent - 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 restorative yoga teacher.
Create and hold spaces where students feel welcome, supported, and find their own practice and relationship with rest.
Cultivate a teaching approach that balances professional knowledge with compassion, empathy, and self-awareness.
Certification & Professional Recognition
You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training, which can be provided to studios as evidence of your additional training in Restorative Yoga.
This training is registered with Yoga Alliance International as a Continuing Education program, meaning it meets the educational standards recognised within their organisation.
You’ll be learning from an experienced facilitator with over 15 years of experience holding space across both the yoga and mental health sectors. Andrea Bruce is a Senior Level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance International.
The content is evidence-informed, trauma-aware and grounded in nervous system education, reflective practice and teaching methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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 a length of time , with the intention of looking for sensation in the body.
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 explore pacing, support & environment to help students feel supported enough to rest — making it a practice of restoration rather than intensity.
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Guiding restorative yoga allows you to offer rest in a way that is supportive, and inclusive, and also recognise that rest is not accessible to all bodies and nervous systems. Restorative yoga invites stillness — but stillness can be confronting for many students, especially those carrying stress, burnout, or trauma.
This training helps you recognise how the nervous system responds to rest, and how your language, pacing, and presence can create a sense of support. 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.
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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.
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You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training, which can be provided to studios as evidence of your additional training in restorative yoga.
This training is registered with Yoga Alliance International as a Continuing Education program, meaning it meets the educational standards recognised within their organisation.
You’ll be learning from an experienced facilitator with over 15 years of experience holding space across both the yoga and mental health sectors. Andrea Bruce is a Senior Level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance International.
The content is evidence-informed, trauma-aware and grounded in nervous system education, reflective practice and teaching methodology.
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This training has been designed with the same level of integrity, structure, and educational depth you’d expect from any high-quality yoga teacher training — just without the registration - which is absolutely not needed to teach.
You’ll be learning from an experienced facilitator with over 15 years of experience holding space in both the yoga and mental health sectors.
The content is evidence-informed, trauma-aware, and grounded in nervous-system education, reflective practice, and teaching methodology.
The course includes -
• A clear framework of theory, practice, and reflection
• Practical teaching tools you can apply immediately in your classes
• Comprehensive written materials and resources
• Ongoing guidance and opportunities for integrationAt the end of the training, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion that can be provided to studios or employers who request proof of your training.
What makes this training professional isn’t a registration logo — it’s the standard of care, clarity of content, and lived experience behind it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Words From Students
“I wish all classes were like Andrea’s”
Andrea is such a gentle, warm teacher. Her classes hold the most beautiful space to have the practice your body most needs in the moment. As someone with c-ptsd, finding a teacher thoroughly grounded in trauma informed yoga and teaching practices, coming to Andrea’s class feels like finding a safe place to land.
Not just in her teaching - from sign-up, to the space, to cueing, to finishing through class, Andrea’s intentionality and experience is evident.
- Student testimonial
“Andrea provides an incredibly welcoming environment that allowed me to take on a brand new skill set, I wouldn’t have through possible.
Her passion for restorative yoga & trauma aware practices makes learning both easy & inspiring. I would recommend this training to anyone and I’m so grateful it was available”.
- Stacie, 2026 in person Restorative Yoga training graduate.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from Andrea.
It is evident that she embodies what she teaches, so much of the content landed because her delivery mirrored the principles she was guiding us through. The lessons were short and easy to take in whilst reaching a level of depth that really sunk in and helped me to feel confident in guiding this practice. Not only am I now confident to share a restorative practice, but I am also a stronger, more confident teacher. Thank you Andrea for sharing your wisdom.
- Bec, 2026 Online Restorative Yoga training graduate.
*Testimonials have been shared with care & consent“From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed & supported by Andrea.
Nothing felt like too much trouble.The training was extremely well balanced and I feel confident going out to share this practice with the wider community”.
- Ash, 2026 in person Restorative Yoga training graduate.
“Andrea’s cues are soft, warm, and genuinely supportive, guiding you gently back to yourself.”
Andrea is, without a doubt, the most nurturing and grounding yoga teacher I’ve ever experienced.
Her restorative and yin classes are a true gift and every session feels like a safe space to completely let go. Without fail, I find myself tearing up from the sheer sense of wholehearted safety and calm she creates.
Andrea’s cues are soft, warm, and genuinely supportive, guiding you gently back to yourself. One of my favourite things she says is that it’s your time, you can use it however you like even if you just lie there in one shape for the whole class.
That permission, that compassion, makes every class feel deeply personal and healing. Her voice is incredibly soothing, her energy is grounding, and her approach embodies everything restorative yoga is meant to be.
I can’t recommend Andrea highly enough, her classes are truly an experience for the mind, body, and heart.
- Student testimonial
If you’re a movement teacher who feels called to guide intentional slower practices — but you’re not quite sure how to hold space for rest — this 20-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training is a place you can begin.
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