The Chill So Hard™ Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga Leadership Training (RLT) is a transformative program crafted for individuals passionate about using rest as a foundation for community healing and service-driven leadership. Far beyond teaching techniques, this immersive training equips participants with the skills to facilitate experiences that foster connection, resilience, and profound rejuvenation. Rooted in ancient wisdom, Yoga Nidra practices are combined with the gentle support of Restorative Yoga, creating a toolkit for deep relaxation, inner reflection, and embodied leadership. Graduates of this course will be equipped not only to guide others but to champion rest as an act of resilience and renewal within their communities.

 

By investing in the training, participants will:

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• Cultivate a personal Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga practice to sustain their own well-being, anchoring as role models for rest-centered leadership and collective care.

• Communicate the principles and transformative potential of Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga as tools for individual and community healing, emphasizing their role in nervous system regulation, resilience-building, and overall wellness.

• Demonstrate and assist in restorative postures with an emphasis on alignment, individualized support, and the use of props to maximize safety, comfort, and relaxation.

• Adapt practices for varying abilities and physical conditions, offering accessible options that empower students at all levels to experience rest and self-care.

• Foster a nurturing environment where students and communities can access deep relaxation, healing, and connection, building a space that inspires trust, support, and communal growth.

• Strengthen a personal rest practice as a portal for self-reflection to deepen awareness of their own leadership skills, qualities, and growth areas, using stillness as a foundation for cultivating presence, empathy, and resilience in service to others.

• Lead with a rest-centered approach that encourages resilience and sustainable engagement, integrating principles of rest and renewal into community and service-based leadership.

 

In addition to training sessions, students are also required to commit to a daily rest practice, complete homework assignments, meet asynchronously with fellow trainees, and attend restorative yoga or yoga nidra classes.

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Upon completion of the coursework and evaluation, participants will receive a certification of completion. For those that are Yoga teachers this will then enable you to register with Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Credits (YACEP.)

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COURSE SCHEDULE & DATES*​

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The training course is taught over the course of two weekends: one live virtual weekend, with a required in-studio closing weekend. This format supports students having time to integrate the material, meet independently with cohort-members between live virtual sessions, complete homework assignments, and prepare for assigned practice sessions. All content will be housed within Thinkific, an online learning platform. NOTE: We employ a screens-on policy for virtual sessions.​

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Virtual Synchronous Dates

 

Training Orientation & Compliance Meeting 

Friday, October 24: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST 

(Mandatory for all trainees, non-negotiable)

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Module 1 | Sunday, October 26: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST 

• Exploring Our Relationship to Rest

• Rest as a Sacred Tool for Self-Connection

 

Module 2 | Sunday, November 2: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST 

• Anatomy & Physiology of Restorative Practices

• Restorative Teaching Methodology 

 

Module 3 | Sunday, November 9: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST 

• The Energetics and Subtlety of Yoga Nidra

• The Art of Holding Space

 

Module 4 | Sunday, November 16: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST 

• Restorative Yoga Posture Clinic

• The Outer Expression of Rest in Leadership

 

In-Person Closing Weekend

Teaching Practicum, Community Class and, Closing Ceremony​

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• Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Sunday, December 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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The in-studio closing weekend will be held in-person at our studio, 302 Main Street, Laurel, MD, if health and safety conditions permit. We are in accordance with Prince George's County Executive Orders. In the event we must pivot, livestream/online learning will be set in place via Zoom. To view our training facility, click here.

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*See Syllabus PDF for information on attendance policy.

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Optional Office Hours via Zoom (Dates are tentative and subject to change)

• Sunday, November 30: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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*See  Syllabus PDF  for guidelines on in-studio participation, attendance policy and schedule conflicts.

 

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PREREQUISITES:

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Q: Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for leaders, healers, and service-oriented practitioners who view rest as a pathway to collective wellness and transformational leadership. Ideal candidates have completed foundational training in yoga or meditation and are ready to extend their offerings with intentional, therapeutic practices. This training serves those who want to lead communities through rest-centered practices, with a focus on collective healing and resilience.

 

Participants should embody a strong personal practice in mindfulness or stillness, as it forms the essential base for guiding others in these practices. This is a comprehensive certification program, not a short immersion, aimed at those ready to complete all training requirements and develop a rest-centered leadership approach within their service, teaching, or advocacy work.

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TUITION + REGISTRATION

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The cost of our 50-hour Leadership Training is $1095. Applicants will be required to submit an information form and pay the non-refundable $365 deposit to gain entry into the training.

 

• Payment Plan Option: $365 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit, followed by two payments of $365 drafted from your card on file on November 1 and December 1, 2025.

• 10% Early Bird Discount is available for those paying in full by September 26, 2025.

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*See Syllabus PDF for information on tuition/refund policy.​

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NEXT STEPS:​

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​​If you are interested in joining our RLT, please complete the following steps. Applicants will be required to review the attached course details in entirety, submit an information form and pay the non-refundable and non-transferable $365 deposit to gain entry into our Chill So Hard™ Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga Leadership Training. Once all three steps are completed, you're in! See steps below:

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1) Download "Syllabus PDF"

2) Submit Information Form

3) Enroll with $365 deposit​

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Registration Closes October 12, 2025

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If you have any questions about any of this material, please email here or call 240-786-7182.

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