Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

(20 hours – 15 hours face to face)
Each attendee receives a certificate of attendance and 20CPD points*

Experience the nourishing practice of Restorative Yoga while you learn.

“This is one of the best things you will do professionally and personally!” 

This course is crafted and taught by Katie Brown. Katie is a yoga teacher with more than two decades teaching experience. She combines her knowledge of yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation as well as a multitude of yoga styles, with her qualifications as a massage therapist, counsellor and doula (birth assistant) to create nurturing experiences for her students. She is one of the country’s most well-known and sought after Restorative Yoga teachers. She is also the author of five yoga and relaxation books.

What’s included:

  • A detailed guide to using props for maximum comfort and support.
  • Book: Restorative Yoga – a holistic guide your 50-page full colour book featuring more than 30 restorative yoga poses.

  • Explore more than 30 Restorative Yoga poses, how to adapt them to different body shapes and conditions, benefits and cautions.
  • The history and definition of Restorative Yoga
  • An understanding of the possible negative effects of stress on the mind and body, the Relaxation Response and the positive effects of relaxation
  • The Restorative and Yin Yoga continuum: similarities and differences
  • How to use props within a class setting
  • The principles and practicalities of teaching and practising Restorative Yoga
  • Limbering and linking movements
  • Breathing practices and self-massage to enhance the Restorative Yoga experience
  • Teaching practice 

* There is a written exam which is a pre-requisite for obtaining CPD points, this includes one post course online mentor session.

Why attend the Restorative Yoga training?

Imagine a luxuriously long weekend exploring restorative yoga: discovering restorative yoga poses using props and delving into the joy of this slow-moving and mindful practice. Not only are you experiencing the benefits firsthand, but you are learning how to share this with others.

Book now for 2025

Friday, 23 May to Sunday, 25 May 2025
Sage Manor Retreat, Bowral

To book or enquire please email: yogawithkatiebrown@gmail.com or call 0415 503 119

Here’s what our recent graduates have said

I would highly recommend

“A perfect blend of practical and theory sprinkled with cues and helpful ideas to build a restoring practice. I would highly recommend.”

Claire Williams

Katie is a very experienced teacher

“ Katie is a very experienced teacher and brings it to her training sharing deep knowledge of restorative poses, their benefits and the modifications that can be used for different students.”

Sally

Katie’s teacher training was perfect for me

“Katie’s teacher training was perfect for me. I particularly appreciated the blend back into the yoga principles and with Chinese medicine.”

Stella Muspratt

Amazing

I found the practical component and advice given by Katie amazing – also the booklet was so thorough.

Fiona, yoga teacher

Great ideas and inspiration

I really enjoyed this workshop and gained a much deeper understanding of the amazing benefits of restorative yoga and how to incorporate it into classes and my own personal practice and great ideas and inspiration for full restorative classes. Thank you, Katie!

Alyssa, yoga teacher

Beautifully presented

I thought it was beautifully presented and extremely helpful. Katie is a bright, energetic lecturer giving of herself freely. I felt nurtured and supported and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.

Elizabeth, yoga teacher