40-HR RESTORATIVE yoga TEACHER TRAINING


with guest teacher, Indu vashist

In person at Mosaic yoga Toronto

The individual experience of restorative yoga will be as diverse as we are and that experience changes day to day, moment to moment.

Because no shape is one-size-fits-all, this program will equip you with problem-solving tools and clarity on just what we are doing when we take shapes with our bodies. 

The result: you will become a restorative yoga facilitator who aspires to lead restful group practices with clarity, care, and enthusiasm.

“Taught my first restorative class tonight and I just wanted to say how useful your restorative yoga teacher training was! I was diving deep into my notes and I felt like I had you in my brain giving me tips as the class went along. In fact, I even had my manual tucked away at the front of the room, just in case. It gave me confidence knowing it was there!”

from the micro to the macro

We start by honing in on the intention behind each restorative yoga posture and from there, develop strategies to curate each pose to the student in front of you. 

From a deep study of the individual (working one-on-one with the body in front of you), we expand our skills to hold space and guidance for a group of students. 

The macro skills used when leading a restorative practice include considerations on group dynamics, an appreciation for our individual privileges and stories, and a recognition of how systemic oppression impacts all of us uniquely. More specifically, this program makes space for a discussion of how racialized trauma impacts both the individual and the collective.

from the gross to the subtle

We build our knowledge from the ground up with a refresher on how the hip, shoulder and spine move. We use this tangible knowledge to better understand and assess restorative shapes. We honour the physical aspect to restorative yoga by spending time on pose templates and their many permutations.

We consider the subtle aspect of our roles as facilitators and as encouragers of nervous system respite. We toggle traditional and new theories on the nervous system. And we welcome in new perspectives on trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approaches to facilitation.

“Thank you so much Taryn.

It was such a fantastic weekend and I feel invigorated and inspired to teach. You provided such a light and welcoming environment.”

More specifically, this program will:

  • the modality of restorative yoga within the larger context of yoga philosophy.

  • you in teaching eleven restorative yoga postures, their modifications, and restorative yoga sequencing.

  • the basics of anatomical movements to better enable you to see bodies and assess structure and postures to maximize rest.

  • your own teaching steps and gain practice with teaching poses in sequence.

  • the art of teaching restorative yoga with templates for themes, creative group-based exercises, and ample resources for opening classes creatively.

  • participants with the tools to walk away and teach a restorative class, and enhance their asana classes with restorative practices.

2026 Training Details

DATES & TIMES

WEEKEND ONE
Friday, April 10, from 7:00-9:00pm online (orientation/practice)
Saturday, April 11, from 10:00am-7:00pm in person
Sunday, April 12, from 10:00am-7:00pm in person

WEEKEND TWO
Saturday, April 25 from 10:00am-7:00pm in person
Sunday, April 26, from 10:00am-7:00pm in person

*1 hour lunch break on each full day

INVESTMENT

$1099+hst

Early Bird Discount:

Get 10% off full tuition price when payment is received in full before January 10, 2026.  *Please note: 25% of full tuition is non-refundable in the case of cancellations.

Payment Plans and Scholarships available. See here for more details.

2026’s guest faculty:

Indu Vashist leads two modules to enhance our experience.

bonus content:

-tuition includes 4 class passes for you to experience restorative practices at Mosaic studios

-a printed manual that will serve as your go-to resource for inspiration

-7 class sequences (including a prenatal sequence) ready for you to teach from right away

-a somatic movement handout, including a sequence and cues for you to teach from

-participation in a robust dialogue and feedback process on your integration of the content when you submit the program requirements

”You are a truly gifted educator. You brought the group together in a trust-filled, respectful cocoon from which we were reluctant to emerge. We are now butterflies ready to share restorative yoga with the world.”

program requirements

  • Attend 4 drop-in restorative yoga classes and send us a brief report on your experience. (4 drop-in restorative class passes are included with your tuition fee.)

  • Film yourself leading someone in two restorative postures and send me the recording for feedback.

  • 4 poses maximum, not including savasana, and explain the intention.

  • Available by email on the last day of scheduled class time.

  • Expect a minimum of 5 hours asynchronous study for homework & assignments

    Attendance at all contact hours is mandatory for certification. If contact hours must be missed, make-up hours can be booked at a rate of $100/hour with the program instructor(s).