Reclaiming Rest: A Restorative Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training

A 20-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Training with Rebekka Walker, C-IAYT, ERYT500, YACEP

In a world that glorifies busyness, rest is a radical act of healing. Reclaiming Rest is a weekend immersion into the art and science of deep relaxation, offering yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and seekers a chance to embody and facilitate profound nervous system support.

Through restorative postures, breathwork, and intentional stillness, this training will help you understand and apply the principles of conscious rest—whether for your personal practice, professional work, or yoga teaching. Research shows that deep relaxation can help:

• Lower blood pressure and cortisol levels

• Regulate blood sugar and improve heart health

• Support digestion, fertility, and immune function

• Reduce muscle tension, insomnia, and chronic fatigue

Two Tracks for Yoga Students or Yoga Teachers:

 Practitioner Immersion (16 Hours)
For wellness practitioners and those seeking personal or professional growth in the art of deep rest. This track includes all sessions except the afternoon teaching practice.

 Yoga Teacher Continuing Education (20 Hours)
For yoga teachers looking to integrate restorative yoga into their teaching. This track includes all sessions, including dedicated teaching practice to refine hands-on skills.

Training Schedule

 Friday | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 Saturday & Sunday

• 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

• 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Teaching Practice – Yoga Teacher Track only)

What You’ll Learn:

The Roots of Restorative Yoga – history, lineage, and philosophy
Nervous System Science – understanding the relaxation response
The Physiological & Psychological Benefits of Restorative Yoga
Classic Restorative Poses & Prop Use – supporting optimal alignment for deep rest
Restorative Breathwork & Meditation – guiding students into profound stillness
Sequencing & Class Design (Yoga Teacher Track only) – crafting effective, accessible, and deeply nourishing sessions
Hands-on & Verbal Assists (Yoga Teacher Track only) – techniques to enhance relaxation and release tension
Teaching Practicum (Yoga Teacher Track only) – practice one-on-one and in small groups

Investment

Yoga Teacher Track (20 hours)
$380 Early Bird | $450 Regular

Restorative Yoga Immersion (16 hours)
$260 Early Bird | $330 Regular

*Prices do not include GST

** Early bird pricing ends April 1st, 2025