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Restorative Yoga

TEACHER TRAINING

25 HOURS | ONLINE + RECORDINGS

Join Jillian Pransky with special guests Jivana Heyman and Tamika Caston-Miller for an all-new training designed to guide you in guiding deeply restorative experiences with only a few props.

Learn the science, theory, sequencing principles, and teaching skills behind restorative yoga, propping, and alignment, working with 1-3 props.

Jillian will demonstrate dozens of ways to set up 8 essential poses, and you’ll experience many variations. In addition, you'll leave with a wide array of tools to weave into any practice that will support downregulating the nervous system - including short mindful meditations, breathing practices, somatic movement, restorative flows and more.

You’ll be surprised by how much support you can create (and receive) from so little, and you'll have a new bag of tricks to incorporate into your flow, meditation, or restorative practices without relying on piles of props.

WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR:

This workshop is open to all. It will be beneficial for yoga teachers, pilates teachers, bodyworkers, physical and mental health therapists, coaches, nurses, health care workers, and caretakers of all kinds.

25-HOUR TRAINING INCLUDES:

  • Foundations of Restorative Yoga and the Nervous System with Jillian Pransky

  • Restorative Yoga with Minimal Props for larger bodies with Tamika Caston-Miller

  • Adaptive Restorative Yoga with Minimal Props for Limited Mobility with Jivana Heyman

  • Minimal props restorative yoga practices

  • Full color manual with propping examples

  • Mentorship sessions and Q&As

  • Certificate upon completion

Payment plan options and partial scholarships are available. CEUs for Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists.

STARTS JANUARY 2027

Live online + Recordings

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ABOUT THIS TRAINING

$799  $699

EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS 9/30/26

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS

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  • 1 payment of $799

    OR

    2 payments of $399.50

  • You are invited to apply if you meet any of these requirements:

    -You are seeking a financial hardship gift and serving or offering teachings to underserved communities

    -You are working within a nonprofit

    -You are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, or you are an LGBTQIA practitioner/teacher

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  • You’ll explore the basic anatomy of the nervous system as it relates to the stress response and relaxation response theory, with the aim of understanding how you can use Restorative Yoga to calm the nervous system for health and healing.

  • At the heart of yoga are principles of wholeness and oneness, often taught through the five Koshas, our layers of being. In this lecture, you’ll receive an introduction to the Koshas and how they can help organize and guide your approach to practice and teaching.

  • You’ll learn how alignment affects breathing, and how breathing impacts overall well-being, including the nervous system and all of the systems that influence health and healing. The discussion will address well-being from the top down (brain to body) and from the bottom up (body to brain).

  • Learn how to set up a basic Savasana, as well as several variations depending on the props available and individual needs of your students. This will support our fundamental approach to all of our other poses, no matter what restorative “shapes” we work with.

  • Through lectures, tutorials, poses clinics, and full restorative practices, you will explore the core restorative poses, propping, and methodology.

  • You’ll learn how to artfully choose words, create imagery, sequence instructions, and craft a pace and tone that will help your students initiate their own healing and rejuvenation.

training overview:

  • These classes are designed to enhance your own personal practice and cultivate a deeper understanding of crafting restorative experiences. The practice will include centering meditation, breath awareness, mindful yoga movement, and restorative poses.

    You will also receive access to Jillian’s Signature Deep Listening Series on-demand as well as the Deep Listening Meditations and Deep Listening Guided Reflection Journal.

  • Join Jillian, our beloved Teacher Assistant Mentors (TAMs), and a global community of fellow trainees in monthly live sessions. Engage in enriching Q&A sessions, lively discussions, and hands-on activities designed to complement your self-paced training experience.

    Upcoming Sessions:

    Tuesday, April 9 at 12:00-1:30pm EST

    Tuesday, May 7 at 12:00-1:30pm EST

    Tuesday, June 4 at 12:00-1:30pm EST

  • Hosted by Jillian and assisting teachers, each session offers you an opportunity to hone your teaching skills, receive peer feedback, and connect with fellow classmates. After a brief introduction and assignment, you’ll explore a variety of teaching exercises in small break-out groups, then come back together for a larger discussion. Group session recordings are included in the course material. You are encouraged to connect with other trainees for practice teaching opportunities.

  • Item description

  • Access all course materials via Jillian’s Online Studio portal. There you will find a detailed self-paced syllabus to guide you through the course. You can also find all of the training reordings.

  • Connect with our global communit of training participants in a private Facebook group dedicated to RYTT 2024. Upon completion of the training, you will also receive an invitation to join Jillian’s RYTT Graduate Group for continued connection and support.

learn, practice, & connect:

MEET THE TEACHERS

Jillian Pransky

Jillian is a somatic yoga teacher, nervous system regulation expert, and author. Her teaching weaves together anatomical precision, somatic awareness, and deep listening to create conditions for genuine rest and transformation. Her work reveals that transformation happens not through force, but through the science of nervous system regulation and the art of creating safety.

the art & science of the NERVOUS SYSTEM & RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH MINIMAL PROPS

Jivana Heyman

Jivana Heyman is a pioneering teacher and advocate for accessible yoga. He brings decades of expertise in adaptive teaching, disability justice, and creating inclusive spaces where all bodies are welcome. His work centers on the practical skill of meeting students where they are building confidence through accessible variations that honor individual needs.

ADAPTIVE RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH MINIMAL PROPS FOR LIMITED MOBILITY
RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH MINIMAL PROPS FOR LARGER BODIES

Tamika Caston-Miller

Tamika brings a culturally grounded, body-affirming approach to restorative yoga. Her teaching honors larger bodies, Black wisdom traditions, and the specific needs of communities often underrepresented in yoga spaces. She teaches with warmth and specificity, creating practices that feel like home.

FAQs

  • Yes, this training is accredited for CEUs through Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapy.

    You will receive a certificate upon completion of the training that you can submit to verify your participation.

    If you have additional questions about CEUs, please contact us using the form below.

  • All session recordings are available for one year.

  • Required Books:

    Deep Listening by Jillian Pransky

    Suggested Books:

    Soma - 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care by Indu Arora

    Peace from Anxiety by Hala Khouri

    Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Dr. Gail Parker

    Radiant Rest by Tracee Stanley

    Narrative Healing by Lisa Weinert

    Outsmart Your Pain by Dr. Christiane Wolf

    Props:

    4-6 blankets

    2-4 blocks

    2-4 bed pillows

    3-4 small towels

    Ottoman or chair for legs up

    1 bolster

    2-4 eye bags

    Long, soft scarf

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