A restorative, nervous-system–aware specialization rooted in the Jivamukti Yoga method
4 days in person · online preparation & integration
About the Training
The Jivamukti Restore & Renew Teacher Training is a 50-hour specialization for yoga teachers who want to confidently teach slow, restorative, nervous-system–supportive classes within the framework of the Jivamukti Yoga method.
Led by 2 advanced Jivamukti Yoga Teachers with extensive experience in teaching slower paced classes as well as having been the two main contributors to the Jivamukti Restore & Renew curriculum. Andrea Kwiatkowski and Moritz Ulrich are two expert in the field of creating spaces for deep rest.
Restore & Renew is one of the standardized Jivamukti class formats — yet many teachers avoid teaching it.
It feels slower, quieter, less “performative” than Open or Spiritual Warrior classes, and often raises questions around silence, props, long holds, and how to keep the practice awake rather than sleepy.
This training is designed to answer those questions — practically, clearly, and in alignment with the method.
While Yin Yoga has become a widely used term for slow and long-held practices, Restore & Renew follows a different more expansive logic:
it integrates gentle vinyāsa, breathwork, chanting, meditation, guided relaxation, and restorative āsana — rooted in Vinyāsa Krama, Nāda, Dhyāna, Bhakti, and Ahiṃsā.
You will learn where Restore & Renew overlaps with Yin-like practices, where it differs, and how to teach it with confidence and integrity.
Training Structure (50 hours total)
- 32 hours in person (4 full days)
- Online preparation before the training
- Post-training homework & integration
- Certificate of attendance upon completion
The depth, transmission, and skill-building happen live and in person.
Online material supports preparation and integration — it does not replace the training.
Certification & Naming Clarity
This training provides a Certificate of Attendance (50h).
- Successful graduates of this training may teach slow, restorative, Yin-inspired or restorative yoga classes using what they have learned.
- You can use what you learn to upgrade your existing classes, workshops and retreats. Only certified Jivamukti Yoga teachers (300h / 800h GMT or higher) are permitted to use the official class name “Jivamukti Yoga Restore & Renew.”
- This training does not certify participants as Jivamukti teachers.It does not grant permission to use the name „Jivamukti“ unless the official prerequisites are met.
What You Will LEARN
What you will be able to DO after the training
You will be able to:
- Teach a complete 60–90 min Restore & Renew class from start to finish
- Confidently guide:
- chanting & intention
- one breathwork practice
- gentle vinyāsa warm-ups
- long-held restorative āsana
- supported inversion
- 3-Step Meditation
- guided relaxation
- Teach 25+ restorative-friendly āsanas, including:
- symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes
- forward bends, backbends, twists, hip openers
- prop-supported and prop-light variations
- Teach 10+ gentle vinyāsa-based sequences that:
- follow Jivamukti Vinyāsa Krama
- prepare the body for stillness
- avoid randomness or “filler movement”
- Work skillfully with:
- bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps
- different bodies, flexibility levels, and sensitivities
- appropriate hold times and transitions
What you will WALK AWAY WITH
By the end of the training you will have:
- 4 complete Restore & Renew class sequences(ready to teach, refine, and repeat)
- Clear templates for:
- class structure
- timing
- pose selection
- breathwork integration
- Language for introducing slow classes with confidence
- A practical framework you can reuse and adapt
What you will KNOW (Conceptually)
You will understand:
- The difference between Restore & Renew, Yin Yoga, and other slow practices
- Basic principles of nervous system regulation
- The role of the vagus nerve in breath, sound, and rest
- The difference between healthy rest and dissociation
- The difference between rest and lethargy
- How and why slow practices balance Jivamukti Open and Spiritual Warrior classes or other vinyasa based classes
- How the 5 Tenets of Jivamukti Yoga show up naturally in Restore & Renew
- How chanting, nāda, and silence influence regulation
What you will KNOW (Practically)
You will know:
- How long to hold poses — and why
- When to speak and when to be silent
- How to keep the energy calm but awake
- How to use storytelling and short dharma reflections without overstimulation
- How to work with the Jivamukti Focus of the Month in a restorative context
- How to regulate your own nervous system before teaching
- How to hold space without over-holding or under-guiding
How you will FEEL after the training
Most participants leave feeling:
- More grounded and regulated
- Confident teaching slow classes
- Clear about structure and timing
- Less afraid of silence and simplicity
- More connected to their teaching presence
- Balanced in relation to yang-heavy teaching schedules
- Inspired, but not overwhelmed
Who This Training Is For
This training is for:
- Jivamukti teachers who want to confidently teach Restore & Renew
- Teachers who mostly teach dynamic classes and want balance
- Yoga teachers (200h+) interested in restorative or Yin-inspired work
- Teachers who feel unsure about silence, props, or long holds
- Teachers curious about nervous system–aware teaching
- Teachers open to chanting, meditation, and philosophy
- Teachers wanting sustainable, grounded teaching tools
Who This Training Is Not For
This training is not for:
- Students without a completed yoga teacher training
- Those seeking a Yin Yoga certification specifically
- Teachers looking for fast-paced or physically intense training
- People uncomfortable with chanting or meditation
- Those seeking trauma therapy or clinical healing work
- Anyone unwilling to engage with slowness or self-reflection
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