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RESTORATIVE YOGA TRAINING CET WITH GABRIELLE MENDOZA

Open to all individuals looking to further their practice in the art of conscious relaxation, aspiring yoga teachers and existing teachers seeking specialisation in Restorative Yoga.

This 3-option program offers a framework for you to apply the required skills and knowledge of anatomy and science that facilitate a safer and more enriching practice, which can help to empower both you and your students with greater confidence in your yoga journey. 

This journey is more than just about unwinding from stress and understanding how the nervous system works - it is about taking that step to heal yourself by unearthing your triggers, understanding your inclinations and tendencies through pausing and observing during meditation, and stepping into your power through the process of returning to the nourishment of homeostasis. 

If it is your calling to make a difference in a world where looking after one's mental well-being could do with prioritisation, you are invited to join the movement. 

  • This 15-hour weekend immersion will cover modules 1 to 4, and is suitable for enthusiasts looking to better understand the science and subtleties of Restorative Yoga, and how it can be utlised as a means to manage their stress, and care for their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Find out how to fine-tune your propping skills to better cater to your own practice, and have the opportunity to venture into an in-depth exploration of the practice through theoretical and practical ways of learning.  

  • The 30-hour CET programme will cover modules 1 to 6, is suitable for yoga practitioners to better understand the science behind Restorative Yoga, and how it is taught, so as to better develop their personal practice of intentional rest. It will also fundamentally equip someone who is looking to deliver a Restorative Yoga practice - whether in a private, home, or casual setting - with the breadth of hard skills and tools needed to offer a basic experience. 

  • The 50-hour CET programme will cover modules 1 to 8, and fully equip regular practitioners of Restorative Yoga, as well as aspiring teachers who are looking to teach Restorative Yoga - whether in a private or commercial sense - with the breadth of soft and hard skills to deliver a comprehensive experience.

    Aligned with what Gabrielle uniquely brings to her Restorative Yoga classes, she will be imparting skills relating to the Art of Holding Space, Therapeutic Adjustments, fundamental concepts of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and how to seamlessly weave its guiding principles into a crafted practice that will provide direction towards holistic healing. In this programme, we will also learn how to use additional props and craft that will enhance relaxation such as weighted sandbags, eye-pillows, and singing bowls. The use of wall rope and the Iyengar chair will be incorporated so you can provide multiple avenues of relaxation in your restorative yoga offerings. 

    With an additional 20-hours in the longer program comes the chance for the participant to deliver group practice teaching and receive valuable feedback from peers and the trainer, which is crucial, yet so often neglected in training programs. These additional sessions will provide the time required to do deeper study, experience poses with varied propping, and discuss practical observations and considerations.

    In line with the growing demand for online teaching, this additional module will be presented to help one clearly distinguish the differences, challenges and concessions to cater for in this clearly distinct field.

    The demands of private yoga differ considerably, and a deeper insight into how to cater to the differing needs of private clients will give you the confidence to hold space for someone who might be needing this one-to-one down time to seek solace, or cater for injuries and limitations that require technical know-how in one’s approach.

UPCOMING TRAINING

2025

RESTORATIVE YOGA TRAINING CET WITH GABRIELLE MENDOZA

Feedback from Past Participants

  • "I made so many discoveries about myself. Thank you for imparting me with a valuable skill that is highly transferrable in all aspects of life. A knowledge that I am now confident to pass along to souls that are stressed and are looking to initiate their relaxation response."

    Hakim | Avid Practitioner

  • "I started offering Restorative Yoga at the studio I taught at soon after the 30hr programme. I later topped up more hours for the 50hr CET as I wanted to be able to provide more value to my students and private clients through deeper understanding and therapeutic assist. I thoroughly enjoyed Gabrielle's teaching through application of the kosha model, making the experience feel holistic and meaningful."

    Angeline, Yoga Teacher

  • “Guided by Gabrielle’s insightful teaching and wealth of knowledge, I am excited to share this practice with busy and stressed out working warriors whom I cross paths with. Looking inwards, making time for themselves to pause and reset to find relaxation, allows for them to bring their whole self to work!”

    Alicia | HR Professional

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the content was very well structured with a good balance of theories and practical skills. It not only helped me to understand how to use our bodies as a gateway to regulate stresses, but also to build capacities to hold space for others to find rest and safety within themselves. The training has also given me new insights in using this somatic modality to support my clients as a psychotherapist, complementing the more traditional talk therapy .

    Scarlette | Psychotherapist

  • Learning the restorative yoga practice from Gabrielle is a gift that keeps on giving… to myself, as a practice I access to center especially on days that work gets busy; to my loved ones, helping them discover the magic of restorative yoga and stimulating relaxation in life; and to my colleagues, as successful professionals who are ‘always on,’ discovering that restorative rest is equally important as being on the go… Long term success does mean slowing down to go faster as we run this corporate marathon.

    Tricia | Global HR Leader & Coach

  • “Having juggled the roles of a full-time conference organiser, part-time yoga instructor, and a round-the-clock mom, this training has been invaluable. It has equipped me with the necessary skills, language, and mindset to effectively hold space not only for myself, but also for my colleagues, yoga students and toddler. Whether it’s a 2-year-old child or a 60-year-old granny, everyone faces some form of stress, and being able to apply these techniques and share the newfound skills to initiate their relaxation response has been incredibly rewarding. I highly recommend attending Gabrielle’s Restorative Training; it’s a transformative experience that fosters kindness towards ourselves and those around us.”

    Natasha | Round-the-clock Mom & Part-time Yoga Instructor

  • "We see the importance of resting our body through sleep and strengthening our body through fitness, but what about the mind? Restorative Yoga offers us the chance to simply slow down so we can expand our outlook in life and be a better version of ourselves."

    Cheuk Tow | Fitness Instructor