Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance Certified - 40 Hours
with
Alison Quinlan
June 21st & 22nd and
July 5th & 6th, 2025
This certified 40-hour training offers an in-depth exploration of the art of relaxation through Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. You’ll learn how to use supported postures to facilitate the passive release of tension held in the body and discover effective methods to elicit the Relaxation Response.
Expect a well-rounded and robust immersion into Restorative Yoga postures, including variations, alternatives, cues, and considerations. We'll explore prop set-ups, alignment, adaptations, timings, transitions, touch adjustments, the methodology of pranayama, and the physiology of relaxation.
The training takes place over four days and includes supporting material such as research reading and assignments.
Scientific research continues to confirm what yogis have long known—rest and relaxation are essential for everyone.
Whether your intention is to deepen your personal understanding of restorative practices, share them with loved ones, or teach them professionally, this training offers comprehensive guidance in both the theory and practical application of Restorative Yoga.
Alison first discovered Yoga Nidra in Rishikesh, India, and immediately fell in love with the practice. Her journey has included studies in traditional Nidra techniques, as well as training in the iRest protocol developed by Richard Miller.
Her aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create an atmosphere that encourages students to release mental stress—while also igniting a love for teaching this profoundly healing practice.

You will learn how to guide your students into deep, conscious relaxation, leading them to a place where healing and growth can occur
✓ Examine the socio-cultural context of stress and overstimulation in contemporary life, and understand the effects of chronic stress
✓ Practice and receive constructive feedback on setting-up effective restorative poses, including twists, backbends, forward folds, inversions, and savasana variations
✓ Learn the key factors to creating a restorative environment for clients, and how to sequence a restorative class or private session
✓ Uncover greater centeredness, clarity, and expansiveness within yourself through direct somatic experience in the postures during this immersive training
✓ Skillfully incorporate breath work and guided meditation into your restorative offerings
Course Schedule
This training is delivered over 2 weekends :
Saturday June 21st, 2pm - 6pm
- Restorative Yoga – Theory
- Asanas - Movement & Stillness
- Use of Props
Sunday June 22nd, 9am - 6pm
- The Nervous System and Stress
- Sequencing Restorative Yoga
Saturday July 5th, 2pm - 6pm
- Yoga Nidra - Theory
- Savasana
- Holding Space
Sunday July 6th, 9am - 6pm
- Creating Yoga Nidra Scripts
- Teaching Yoga Nidra - Adults and Children
- Pancha Kosha
+ Each day you will immerse yourself in the practice to receive, unwind and relax!
Investment & Payment Options
€495 Course Cost including teaching, manual and certification
€125 Deposit to secure your space (non-refundable)
€370 Balance to be paid in full by November 1st.
Payments can be made via:
- Revolut; 0872640846 Alison Quinlan @alisonlovesyoga
- CLICK HERE for PayPal
- Bank Transfer: Bank of Ireland, account name Namaste House,
- BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX
- IBAN-IE79BOFI90332275244114
Terms & Conditions
Bookings are subject to a non refundable €125 deposit
Cancellations:
Up to 30 days before the start date a full refund can be made (except deposit).
30 days or less before the start date 75% refund can be made (except deposit).
14 days or less before the start date 50% refund can be made (except deposit).
7 days or less before start date 25% refund can be made (except deposit).