Foundational Poses
Learn to practice, modify, and teach soothing restorative postures like Supported Fish, Stonehenge, and Constructive Rest
Sequencing and Theming
Craft restorative sequences tailored for stress relief, burnout, caregiving exhaustion, injury recovery, and nervous system regulation
Essential Prop Usage
Master the art of using bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and chairs to create a fully supported environment for students to rest
Restorative YTT Details
📌 Prerequisite: 200-hour teacher training required 📌 Pre-Training Requirement (*included with tuition): 🎧 2.5-hour "Mindfulness for Caregivers" audio course 📌 YTT Sessions on Zoom: 📅 Fundamentals Class: Monday, July 14: 12-1pm ET 📅 Sat., July 26: 8am-4pm ET 📅 Sun., July 27: 8am-4pmET 📌 CE Credits: 18 Yoga Alliance CEUs upon full completion 📌 Please join livestreams (*strongly encouraged, but optional - all sessions recorded for on-demand study) 📌 Tuition: $450 (*Videos recordings of livestream sessions will be available for replay through August 31, 2025)
Gain the skills to guide deeply restful restorative yoga sessions that leave students feeling supported, nourished, and renewed.
Learn how to create calming, rejuvenating experiences that regulate the nervous system and promote deep healing and resilience.
Discover how to hold space with mindfulness and compassion, creating a safe space for students going through rough patches in life.
What You'll Learn:
🩵 Key restorative poses such as Supported Twist, Reclining Bound Angle, and more--along with valuable variations and modifications 🩵 How to seamlessly incorporate restorative elements into diverse teaching settings--from dynamic hatha classes to supportive private sessions 🩵 Ways to cultivate a calming presence and the confidence to hold space for students feeling depleted, overwhelmed, tender, or stressed 🩵 Soothing mindfulness practices to incorporate into restorative experiences to support body-mind resilience, introspection, and deep rest 🩵 Ways to incorporate themes that resonate with students, enhancing their restorative experience 🩵 Journaling exercises for personal reflection 🩵 How to structure Restorative Yoga classes & experiences
Instructor: Larissa Hall Carlson, M.A., CAP
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Larissa is dedicated to helping yoga teachers deepen their skills with grounded wisdom and compassionate support. A NAMA-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, End-of-Life Doula, and Yoga Alliance-Certified Advanced Yoga Teacher, Larissa brings a wealth of holistic knowledge to the art of teaching restorative yoga. Known for her calm presence and insightful teaching, Larissa has been incorporating restorative yoga into her teaching and personal practice for two decades. She blends mindfulness principles with restorative yoga to create deeply nurturing experiences that support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and long-term vitality. Whether she's guiding students through gentle, fully-supported postures or training teachers to hold space for deep rest, Larissa emphasizes safety, accessibility, and ease. Her teaching style is thoughtful, practical, and reverent—rooted in years of study and rich personal experience. Larissa is passionate about equipping yoga teachers with the tools to help students recover from burnout, manage stress, and feel supported during times of caregiving, loss, or healing. In her trainings, she creates a spacious and inclusive environment where you can refine your teaching, reconnect with your own inner stillness, and confidently share the gift of rest with others.
"Larissa's teachings are always uplifting, easily accessible, and very well-designed."
💬 Anna S.
"I really appreciate Larissa's deep level of skillfulness and vast experience."
💬 Marvin L.
"I love LHC's classes! She's so compassionate, knowledgeable, and informative."
💬 Harper G.
Restorative YTT FAQ's
Will this livestream YTT be recorded?
Yes! You are strongly encouraged to attend live, but the entire training will be recorded in case you can't join live. Once you complete the audio course and videos, you'll receive 18 Yoga Alliance CEUs. (*The recordings will be available through August 31, 2025)
Do I need prior knowledge of restorative yoga or mindfulness?
No prior experience is necessary. YTT sessions are designed to introduce and deepen your understanding of restorative practices. The required "Mindfulness for Caregivers" 2.5-hour audio course provides insight into the challenges of those facing stressful, demanding life stages, as well as evidence-based mindfulness tools to support them in restorative yoga experiences.
What props will I need?
Recommended props include 2 bolsters, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 eye pillow, 1 cushion, and 1 chair. A detailed props list will be provided in the July 14th Fundamentals Class, as well as in the YTT Ebook.
Bring more peace to the world — one restorative pose at a time. 🌎
In a world that’s constantly rushing, you have the power to offer something rare and essential: true rest. This training will give you the skills and confidence to guide your students into deep, meaningful relaxation—whether you're teaching full restorative classes, weaving one pose into a vinyasa flow, or supporting individual clients in healing. When you learn to hold space for rest, you support nervous system repair, emotional resilience, and a reconnection to wholeness—for both yourself and those you serve. Expand your teaching toolkit. Deepen your presence. Become a confident guide in the sacred, life-affirming practice of rest. Join us for a weekend of renewal, learning, and peace. 🔄 Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund (less $75 processing fee) through July 14, 2025. No refunds after July 14--the training will be recorded if you can't attend live.
$450.00