In today’s fast-paced and over-stimulated culture, more and more yoga students and teachers are turning toward a calming, slowing, and introspective yoga practice. Restorative yoga is the answer!
As stress and tension are released, healing and upliftment are promoted in body, mind, and spirit. Whether you plan to offer one or a series of restorative poses, Restorative Ananda Yoga Teacher Training can help you work more effectively with your existing students as well as attract new students.
Cost: tuition $375 + accommodations
Location: The Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, CA
Cost: tuition $375 + accommodations
Location: The Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, CA
Recorded on Wednesday April 3, 2024
Find out what you missed from this introductory session with program director, Melody Hansen.
“This is an extremely inspirational insightful course for any yoga teacher whether for teaching or self-nurturing, deeply spiritual all would benefit greatly from participating in Ananda restorative yoga.”
“This is an extremely inspirational insightful course for any yoga teacher whether for teaching or self-nurturing, deeply spiritual all would benefit greatly from participating in Ananda restorative yoga.”
— Kelly W., England
— Kelly W., England
More and more yoga practitioners are becoming aware that subtle energy is accessible through yogic practices. In this course you’ll learn:
Restorative Yoga can be time consuming and prop-intensive for instructors. In this hands-on training you will explore how to assist and adjust your students both carefully and efficiently.
“Melody is a gifted yoga teacher and a joy to learn from. She clearly articulates the essence of restorative yoga and how to guide others in a safe and supportive environment. Her enthusiasm for its benefits is infectious and will inspire you to share this treasure with your students.”
“Melody is a gifted yoga teacher and a joy to learn from. She clearly articulates the essence of restorative yoga and how to guide others in a safe and supportive environment. Her enthusiasm for its benefits is infectious and will inspire you to share this treasure with your students.”
— Michelle, MA
— Michelle, MA
Melody is an extraordinary yoga teacher, who conveys her great knowledge of yoga asanas—from physical mechanics to spiritual upliftment—with a blend of graciousness, authority, and fun. One of Melody’s greatest strengths is the purity of her transmission of Yoga. She has very little egotism to block the clear flow of inspiration she shares. Her inner life is committed and deep, and she’s able to help students experience that depth in their yoga practice.
Melody has been practicing the teachings of yoga since the age of 14, and began teaching at age 17. She is a Certified Ananda Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and teaches therapeutic yoga for private sessions and groups. Melody loves leading Ananda’s Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in-person at The Expanding Light Retreat three times per year. She also directs the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training 200-hr program at The Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation in California. Melody is trained in prenatal yoga and leads prenatal weekends, as well as co-directs the Prenatal Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Melody uses restorative yoga, Ananda Yoga and Meditation in her personal life to balance serving her students and her family. She practices what she preaches and enjoys guiding beginning through advanced students into the stillness of meditation that follows yoga so that all can experience their higher potential.
For this course, you need to have already completed a 200-hr yoga teacher training program (ideally from a Registered Yoga School). You should also have established a regular Hatha yoga or restorative yoga practice. In other words, you should already have some yoga training under your belt because we’ll assume that you have basic anatomy and physiology knowledge as well as the foundations of yoga mechanics.
Yes. This course takes place within the tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.
We do not ask that you discontinue your current yoga practices if they are different; we simply ask that you do the practices that are required for this program.
If you’re interested in exploring Restorative Ananda Yoga more and you want to get to know Melody Hansen before committing to the entire program, you’ll receive $25 off of this training when you purchase Restorative Ananda Yoga for the Chakras: A guided experience of the chakras for deep rejuvenation.
No. Everything will be provided for you at The Expanding Light Retreat where the program will take place.
Yes, after completing all of the course requirements, you will receive a certificate as a “Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher.” If you are a certified Ananda Yoga teacher already, your certificate will say “Certified Restorative Ananda Yoga Teacher.” If you decide later to become a certified Ananda Yoga teacher (by completing our Level 1 or Level 2 training), we can upgrade your restorative certificate to “Ananda Yoga” certified. If you are a RYT, you will also receive 21 continuing education hours through Yoga Alliance upon completion of this course.
More Questions? Please email us.
“This was an awesome experience! I feel restored, transformed and uplifted to new horizons as a teacher, as a student and as a person!”
“This was an awesome experience! I feel restored, transformed and uplifted to new horizons as a teacher, as a student and as a person!”
— Norbu O.
— Norbu O.
| 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | 2:00 – 4:30 pm | 7:30 – 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | Orientation | Teaching Restorative Yoga | |
Thursday | Restorative Yoga Workshop | Practice Teaching | Team Teaching |
Friday | Restorative Yoga for the Chakras | Practice Teaching | Team Teaching |
Saturday | Other Poses, Further Topics, Final Quiz | ||
Retreat Accommodations
Each guest room includes air conditioning, heating, carpeting, towels, and bedding. Fresh linens and towels are available weekly – no daily maid service. A limited number of queen-sized beds are available. Wi-Fi is available for all guests except those in cabins or tents. Limited handicap accessibility.
Deluxe: Harmony House
Standard: Serenity House & Cabins
Tents and RVs:
Dates: October 2024
Location: The Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, CA
All-Inclusive Cost (tuition+accomodations/meals):
| Tent/RV | Standard Shared | Standard Private | Deluxe Shared | Deluxe Private |
| $577 | $696 | $859 | $822 | $1,108 |
Restorative Ananda Yoga Asana and Affirmation Cards have been created for this training to help you with your teaching. You can purchase these from our Boutique at The Expanding Light Retreat.
21 colorful restorative asana cards with instructions, benefits, and affirmations.
Receive $25.00 off this training program when you purchase Restorative Ananda Yoga for the Chakras: A guided experience of the chakras for deep rejuvenation with Melody Hansen.
