25HR Deep Rest : Restorative Yoga + Yoga nidra Teacher Training
Rest is not something we need to earn. It is an essential part of how we restore, integrate and reconnect.
In a world that so often asks us to do more, move faster and keep going, Deep Rest offers an opportunity to explore the transformative practice of slowing down.
This 25-hour specialist training brings together the therapeutic principles of Restorative Yoga and the subtle, meditative practice of Yoga Nidra. Together, we'll explore how to create the conditions for deep relaxation, nervous system regulation and a more meaningful relationship with rest.
Through experiential practice, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology, you'll develop the skills and confidence to facilitate restorative practices that invite students out of constant doing and into the quiet intelligence of being.
Whether you're a yoga teacher wanting to expand your teaching toolkit or a dedicated practitioner wishing to deepen your own relationship with rest, this training is an invitation to soften, study and explore.
13–16 May 2027 | 25 Hours | $749 early bird
The training
What we'll exploreThe foundations of Restorative Yoga — principles, benefits, props, positioning and the art of intelligent support.
Yoga Nidra — history, philosophy, stages of practice and the science of guided meditation.
The nervous system & relaxation — understanding stress, down-regulation and the physiology of rest.
Sequencing & methodology — designing restorative classes and creating thoughtful, intentional experiences.
The art of guiding — voice, language, silence, presence and crafting Yoga Nidra scripts.
Philosophy of rest — exploring stillness, awareness and the subtler dimensions of yoga.
FAQ
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This training is open to qualified yoga teachers wanting to broaden their teaching repertoire, as well as dedicated practitioners who feel called to explore restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra more deeply.
No previous experience teaching Restorative Yoga or Yoga Nidra is required.
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$749 - Early bird investment until April 14th 2027 (payment plans available at check out)
$899 standard investment
$200 non-refundable deposit secures your place
25 hours of specialist training, study and practice with Ellie + Jess
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Thursday 13th– Sunday 16th May 2027
Held at Kula Studio, Christchurch.
Thursday 9.30am-5pm
Friday 11am-5.30pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
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Yes. Upon successful completion of the 25-hour training, you'll receive a certificate of completion. The training is approved for 25 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
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You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to facilitate restorative yoga classes, guide Yoga Nidra practices and weave elements of deep rest into your existing teaching. We'll explore sequencing, prop support, nervous system awareness, guided relaxation and the art of creating space for rest.
Meet Your Teachers
ellie cooper
founder of kula + 500hr E-RYTEllie Cooper is a yoga teacher, trainer, and the owner of Kula Studio, Christchurch. Her teaching blends functional movement, intelligent sequencing, and nervous system awareness with a grounded, heart-led approach.
With over 15 years of practice, Ellie completed her initial 200HR training with LYT Yoga in 2019, continuing her studies with Yoga Medicine, Awakening Yoga Academy, and teachers including Tiffany Cruikshank, Janet Stone, Rocky Heron, Jason Crandall, Carling Harps and Patrick Beach.
jess smith
acupuncturist + 500hr E-RYTJess Smith is an experienced yoga teacher and acupuncturist with over 20 years of teaching experience and originally from California. Bringing together her knowledge of movement, traditional wisdom and Chinese medicine, Jess offers a thoughtful and holistic approach to wellbeing, restoration and the body’s innate capacity to heal.
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A 25-hour specialist training exploring the art and science of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra- taught by Jess + Ellie. Deepen your understanding of rest, nervous system regulation, guided relaxation and the subtle dimensions of yoga. Open to yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education approved.
A 25-hour specialist training exploring the art and science of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra- taught by Jess + Ellie. Deepen your understanding of rest, nervous system regulation, guided relaxation and the subtle dimensions of yoga. Open to yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education approved.
The invitation
Perhaps one of the most important things we can learn to teach is how to rest.
To create space without needing to fill it. To be present without needing to perform. To understand that sometimes the most meaningful practice is not doing more, but allowing ourselves to receive.
Welcome to Deep Rest.