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40hr Dropping into Stillness, Yin, Restorative and Mindfulness CPD
40 Hour Training accredited with Yoga Alliance Professionals and Yoga Alliance
With Erika Shapiro
In person: September 24th – 27th (10am – 6pm)
Online: October 1st, 8th and 15th (6pm – 9pm)
Location: MoreYoga Kentish Town
Full Cost: £620
Deposit: £200
Balance payments due: 31st August 2026
Early bird ends 31st August 2026!
COURSE OVERVIEW
This training is a specialised training for qualified yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of restorative yoga, yin yoga and mindfulness and take these teachings into their classes.
It will also be an opportunity to explore and experience the benefits and subtle aspects of still practices first-hand over a period of 4 days and 3 evenings. The training is registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals and is made up of 37 contact hours + 3 non-contact hours.
This course will offer:
The differences between yin yoga and restorative
Foundation of a Yin Practice
Foundation of a Restorative Practice
Pillars of Mindfulness Practice
An overview of the Daoist energy body
The subtle body according to tantric philosophy
The benefits of still practices
How to work with common injuries and conditions
Overview of Yin & Restorative Postures
Practicing, Adapting & Adjusting Postures
Pranayama for Yin & Restorative
Sequencing Theory & Practice
Basic principles of fascia and myofascial continuities
Class Theming & Preparation
Upon leaving this course, you will be able to
– Weave yin and restorative yoga into general classes
– Teach dedicated yin and restorative yoga sessions
– Integrate mindfulness techniques into classes
– Offer a short mindfulness course
– Offer yin, restorative yoga and mindfulness in dedicated workshops and on retreats
A typical day
A TYPICAL DAY
Here is an outline of what to expect during a standard training day. Topics will alternate depending on whether it is a Yin or Restorative focused day.
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Restorative / Yin Practice + Chat About The Practice
Pranayama
Lunch Break
Intro to Mindfulness
or
Adapting The Practices
Mindfulness Practices
or
Overview of the Daoist System
Overview of Restorative / Yin Postures & Benefits
Self-Practice Space
About Erika Shapiro
Erika is a Senior Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals, teaching Vinyasa flow, Yin yoga, Restorative yoga, meditation, and mindfulness through group classes, private tuition, corporate workshops, well-being days, and teacher trainings. As lead teacher, she delivers and creates content for the 200-hour and advanced teacher training programmes.
A 500-hour RYT since 2009 (Art of Contemporary Yoga), Erika has trained with Joanne Avison, Alex Filmer-Loch, and Linda D’Antal, and furthered her studies with Bo Forbes, Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, and Norman Blair. She is trained in pre- and post-natal yoga (Sally Parkes Yoga) and holds a foundation certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Her non-dogmatic, inclusive classes encourage students to explore their own practice, blending physical challenge with mindful awareness.
Requirments / Who is this training for?
You must already be a 200 Hour Qualified Teacher to complete this training.
Cancellation Policy
- Deposits are non refundable
Course balance is due by the 31st of October 2025 - To receive your certificate you will need to attend the full course and all of it’s modules
- If you choose to cancel 8 weeks before the start of your course, you will receive 50% of the full course fee minus the deposit.
- If you cancel your place on the course less than 8 weeks before the first day, we are unable to offer a refund.
