The Architecture of Ease: 50-Hour Restorative Yoga Training
A CPD Immersion with Nadine Watton at Līlā Yoga School
In an era of constant "doing," the ability to facilitate true rest is one of the most valuable skills a yoga teacher can possess.
Join Nadine Watton for a grounded, resource-rich, and deeply practical 50-hour journey into the art and science of Restorative Yoga.
Drawing on over two decades of teaching experience, Nadine delivers a syllabus that has been evolving since 2017—balancing high-level theory with lightheartedness, humour, and an open heart.
Why Choose This Training?
This isn’t just a course; it’s a mentorship. Whether you are looking to level up your professional offerings or deepen your personal relationship with stillness, you will find a supportive community at Līlā Yoga School.
For Teachers: Gain the confidence to facilitate specialised classes and workshops, design "Restore & Flow" classes, and master the use of props to support every body type.
For Serious Students: Go beyond the surface. Immerse yourself in the "why" behind the practice, from Samkhya philosophy to the mechanics of the nervous system, enriching your personal practice for years to come.
What You Will Master
We dive deep into the mechanics of the parasympathetic nervous system and the poetry of the subtle body.
The Architecture of Propping: Learn how to customise every pose for every body type using bolsters, blankets, blocks, and yoga belts.
The Science of Stress: Understand the polyvagal theory and how restorative poses physically down-regulate the nervous system.
The Gift of Sequencing: Master the "arc of a class"—how to move students from the chaos of their day into a state of profound stillness.
The Teacher’s Presence: Refine your voice, your pacing, and your ability to create a "brave space" for emotional release.
By the end of this training, you won’t just be teaching poses; you’ll be facilitating experiences. You will walk away with the confidence to lead specialised workshops, integrate restoration into active flow classes, and offer your community the deep medicine they are craving.
"You are not alone on this journey." At Līlā, we prioritise connection. Nadine is always here to discuss how the teachings sit with you, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way.
Refine Your Craft. Support Your Community.
Are you ready to offer the medicine of stillness? Whether you are refining your voice or exploring ways to better understand and support anxiety, this course provides the clarity and tools you need.
Apply Now – Secure Your Space at Līlā Yoga School
Please note: Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of yoga practice. Yoga Teachers must hold a 200-hour certificate to teach Restorative Yoga professionally following this course.
"Invite yourself to experience the ocean of stillness that always lives at the centre of your being."
- Judith Hanson Lasater
FAQ’s
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Qualified yoga teachers who wish to enhance and enrich their teaching skills.
Serious practitioners of yoga who would love to deepen their practice.
Please note: Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of yoga practice. Yoga Teachers must hold a 200-hour certificate to teach Restorative Yoga professionally following this course.
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Weekend 1
Understanding stress theory
Theory of restorative yoga
Building your students pranayama practice
Asana breakdown
Practical asana set up sessions
Yoga for challenging times theory
Pawanmuktasana exploration
Reflective practices to follow the weekend.
Teaching practice sessions
Weekend 2
Approaches to meditation/mindfulness practices
Samkhya philosophy
The Klesa - wrapping our heads around anxiety
Building appropriate sequences
Accessibility and Inclusion
Teaching practice sessions
Asana breakdown
Practical asana set up sessions
Student led practice
Case study sequencing
Practical assessment
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Module 1: September 25th – 27th
Module 2: October 23rd – 25th
Days run 8am - 5pm. Fri, Sat & Sun
At Lila Yoga Edinburgh
Contact me to book
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The investment for this course is £950
Payment plans can be arranged - making a deposit of £250 and following up with 4 payments of £175.
All payment plans need to be paid up by the end of the training (23rd October 2026)
Please contact us to discuss further.
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We request that applicants have at least 2 years of yoga practice experience with a minimum of 1 year of restorative yoga experience.
If you are applying for the full certification to teach Restorative practices, you need to have an existing yoga teacher training qualification of at least 200 hours.
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Once you have filled in the application form and your application has been approved, we will be in touch with you to confirm your acceptance to the training. You then need to pay a £250 deposit to secure your space. The balance of the payment would then need to be made before the course begins.
Payment plans can be arranged - making a deposit of £250 and following up with 4 payments of £175. All payment plans need to be paid up by the end of the training (23rd October 2026)
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The pre-recorded content will be emailed to you 4 weeks before the course start date along with the first weekend's content as digital content. You will receive your full course printed manual on day one of the training.
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Nadine delivers this training from a grounded place, with humour and practical ways of learning. This training has been growing and evolving since 2017 and you will find it rich in resources and thoughtful concepts - giving you clarity on your personal yoga practice and teaching practice.
Drawing on 30 years of yoga practice experience, and 25 years of teaching experience, Nadine strives to strike a balance of theory and practical work, empowering you with the tools for a deeper personal practice as well as bringing an abundant offering to your yoga students.
Nadine aims to deliver with an open heart and is always here for you to discuss thoughts and how everything sits with you. You are not alone on this journey.
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“The quality of the teaching was wonderful - I truly feel like I learned so much and you imparted so much of your knowledge onto us.”
“Nadine's restorative training was everything I hoped it would be and more. Practically - her knowledge and experience of teaching both yin and restorative is extensive but more she's deeply studied yoga for a very long time and is hugely passionate so she's able to quickly bring in deep nuggets of wisdom very quickly into discussions and teaching. She obviously finds huge joy in teaching and of yoga and you can see her light up which naturally means everyone engages - it's infectious - you can't help being drawn in. She has a knack of creating a safe, non-judgement, supportive and comfortable space but also a spiritual practice - I feel that's a gift. I would highly recommend this training. Thank you Nadine.”
“I honestly felt this was unparalleled. You've obviously experienced everything, your knowledge is so deep but you're a perpetual student who is still learning and is sitting almost as an equal in many ways on your learning journey. I never once thought I was going to fall asleep at 3pm so I felt totally engaged. I never felt myself or anyone was judged or excluded. Extremely accommodating and kind. Really well held.”
Meet your trainer, Nadine
E-RYT 500
Nadine has been practising yoga since the late 90’s and sharing the teachings of yoga since 2000.
Training in the Viniyoga style with her main teacher David Charlton with whom she continues to study with regularly, Nadine discovered the compassionate, healing benefits of a yoga practice. She delights in the gifts yoga offers on so many levels, is always hungry to learn more and loves to share the joys of all aspects of yoga.
Nadine has made a specialism working with Yin and restorative practices whilst working with an inclusive and trauma informed approach. Facilitating yoga teacher training since 2017, Nadine strives to make the ancient teachings of yoga accessible for all.
“I would most definitely recommend this training to others. Nadine is such a kind and informative teacher, as well as a truly knowledgeable facilitator. I felt supported right the way through and questions/comments were always welcome. I am so incredibly satisfied, if not, 'wowed' by the experience I had. 10/10, you should do your Yin/Restore training with Nadine!”
