This unique teacher training focuses on the practice, art and teaching of Restorative Yoga. It provides a solid foundation for being able to teach this style of yoga and includes: immersive practice; how to set-up/adapt postures; lecture + dialogue clarifying the purpose and nature of the practice; how to sequence and language instruction and create sanctuary.
The training explores basic stress physiology, its impact on health and how Restorative Yoga postures and
environment can support nervous system health.
Course Content
The 5 days include:
• In-depth Restorative Yoga practice
• Reflection + journaling
• Lectures + dialogue
• The art of teaching/practising Restorative Yoga: history, purpose and nature of the practice; breath awareness; safe practice; language; cues and creating sanctuary
• Stress physiology and the anatomy/physiology of key postures
• Practicums which cover the basic set-ups of essential poses, sequencing, how to adapt postures to suit individual needs and assisting/adjusting postures
*In addition to scheduled hours, students are asked to read and reflect each evening of the training to consolidate learning. In order to successfully complete the training, participants must attend 2 online classes (either live or recorded) and observe 2 online classes (live, if
possible) with Anna Ashby before or after the training. A code will be sent 2 weeks prior to the training and will extend 4 weeks after.*
Course Structure
This training is designed for yoga teachers, trainees, professionals in healing modalities and experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their practice. It includes ample time for practice, exploration, and understanding the art of teaching Restorative Yoga. The five days offer a retreat-like atmosphere led by Anna Ashby which includes: four in-depth practices; time to learn about the history, nature and purpose of Restorative practice; how to structure a practice and teach classes. The anatomy and physiology portion of the training led by Chris Swain covers basic stress physiology and situates Restorative in relationship to nervous system regulation. Learning tasks are designed to support a process of assimilation and offer time to connect and engage with others.
Practicums enable hands on experience where there is time to explore sequencing, refine the set up of essential poses, practice assists/
adjustments. Particular emphasis is given to adapting postures to suit individual needs.
Learning Outcomes
• experience of immersive practice in Restorative Yoga
• mastery in setting up the most essential Restorative postures
• confidence in how to successfully structure/facilitate a Restorative Yoga practice/ class
• understanding of basic stress physiology, anatomy of the postures and breath awareness
• understanding with regards to the history of Restorative Yoga, its purpose and nature
• practice in setting up and adapting poses to suit individual needs
The training includes an in-depth Companion Manual with photographs and requires the purchase of Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees written by Anna Ashby. Upon registration a discount code of 25% will be sent to purchase the book through the publisher.
Training Hours: 33
> 24 in-person hours
> 4 hours reading/homework (one hour each evening Days 1-4)
> 5 online contact hours with Anna Ashby Online pre/post training)
Date and Times of Training
Monday, June 21 - Friday, 25, 2027
11:00am - 5:00pm
*there is a 1 hour pause for lunch each day from 1:00-2:00p
Location
Ashtanga Cheshire Studios
1 Welles St, Sandbach CW11 1GT
https://www.ashtangacheshirestudios.co.uk/
*Props will be provided by the studio.
Fee:
£625 - includes 5 days of training, 4 online classes with Anna Ashby Online (code to be sent prior to training) and the training manual. It does not include the purchase of Anna’s book, Power, Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees. Participants will receive a 25% off code once registering for the training to purchase the book through the publisher. Participants will also receive a bespoke certificate of completion at the end of the training.
Teaching Team
Anna Ashby – Restorative Practices and Art of Teaching
A senior teacher and trainer in the UK, Anna has been innovating in her field for over 30 years. Her unique style reflects a variety of influences including: dance, extensive yoga training focused on alignment and precision, restorative arts, tai chi and somatic movement.
Much of her inspiration stems from her 12-year immersion in yoga practice while living in an ashram during the 1990s. Anna specialises in Restorative Yoga, a modern style that supports nervous system health through the healing effects of deep relaxation, breath and present moment awareness. Her book, Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees, released in March 2022, has become the ‘go to’ book for teachers and practitioners serving as an in depth guide for those interested in the Restorative arts. It elucidates and celebrates this practice spotlighting rest, stillness and space as necessary elements for cultivating balance and deepening spiritual endeavour. She holds the highest level of certification with Yoga Alliance Professionals in the UK (SYT) and the Yoga Alliance in the U.S. (E-RYT-500 + YACEP).
Chris Swain – Stress Physiology and Anatomy of the Poses
Chris has been practicing and teaching yoga since the early 1980’s. Having completed a 4 year degree in Osteopathy in 2000, he worked as an osteopath for 24 years before retiring.
During this time he taught anatomy and physiology on multiple yoga teacher training courses, including being a founding faculty member of the triyoga teacher training programme from 2005-2022. He has worked with Anna on her Restorative Yoga course teaching the anatomy & physiology sessions for over 15 years.
Eligibility + Accreditation
Applicants wishing to teach Restorative Yoga must be either taking, about to take, or have successfully completed a Yoga Teacher Training Diploma in order to teach students at a beginners/level 1 standard.
The training meets the Yoga Alliance YACEP Continuing Education hours and YogaPros (formerly Yoga Alliance Professionals in the UK) requirements for CPD.
To register / join or simply find out more information please email hello@ashtangacheshirestudios.co.uk
Space are limited. Booking is essential.
We hope you can make it!