Explore the healing art of Restorative Yoga and the power of therapeutic adaptations to asana. In this 30-hour immersion led by Aubrey Gary, you’ll learn how stillness, rest, and mindful support of the body can serve as medicine for the nervous system, helping to regulate stress, balance energy, and create a deeper sense of safety and ease within the body-mind.
Many students turn to yoga seeking relief from the demands of modern life. Yet for those managing stress, anxiety, injury, or chronic pain, even traditional asana can sometimes feel out of reach. In this training, we’ll explore how to bridge that gap, making yoga more accessible and effective for all bodies.
Through lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to skillfully incorporate props, sequencing, and breathwork to support the body in healing and restoration. You’ll experience firsthand the physiological effects of restorative postures and discover how to tailor these practices for specific physical, emotional, and energetic needs.
What You’ll Learn
The principles and purpose of Restorative Yoga and how it differs from other styles
How stillness impacts the nervous system
How to identify and respond to stress, anxiety, and pain through restorative practice
Prop use and adaptations to make asana accessible and therapeutic
How to design and guide Restorative Yoga sequences that support balance, healing, and integration
Practical teaching labs to refine cueing, observation, and touch for Restorative and adaptive practices
How to weave breathwork, mindfulness, and subtle body awareness into supportive environments for your students
What to Expect
Our time together will blend education and embodiment. Each session includes guided restorative practice, group discussion, partner work, and creative exploration. Evening sessions throughout the month allow time for integration, teaching practice, and mentorship support. You’ll leave this training equipped and confident to:
Lead a complete Restorative Yoga class
Integrate therapeutic adaptations into group and private settings
Create a safe, inclusive environment for a diverse range of students and conditions
At the completion of this module, you’ll receive 30 hours of continuing education applicable toward This Land Yoga’s 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training or as Yoga Alliance CE hours.
Schedule
Saturday, February 28: 8:00 AM – 5:00PM
Sunday, March 1: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Pricing
Early Bird Rate:$550 Register by January 15
Regular Rate:$600 After January 15
TLY Alumni / 300-Hour Trainee Rate: $500 For graduates of This Land’s 200-Hour YTT & anyone enrolling in more than one module
About Aubrey
Aubrey is a 500 RYT Yoga Teacher and currently working on her Clinical Yoga Therapy certification with the International Institute of Yoga Therapy. Her passion for promoting deep relaxation and rest combined with a nourishing approach to building physical and mental strength stems from her own health journey. As someone living with a chronic illness, her goal is to teach others to wholly connect inward, regulate the nervous system, and provide a safe space for greater understanding and nourishment of self. She specializes in Gentle movement and Restorative yoga.