50-Hour Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Pranayama Training at Suryalila

This is a 50-hour restorative yoga, yoga nidra and pranayama training at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Villamartín, Cádiz, in Andalusia, southern Spain. It is a yoga teacher training in the slower, quieter side of the tradition: supported restorative postures, the guided deep rest of yoga nidra, and breath practice. It suits yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to learn to teach these practices, or to deepen their own.

What the Training Covers

The three subjects in the title shape the programme. Restorative yoga works with stillness and support. Yoga nidra is a guided practice of deep relaxation. Pranayama is the discipline of breath. Together they make a training centred on rest, attention and the nervous system's capacity to settle, rather than on strong physical practice.

The training totals 50 hours, a format Suryalila also uses for other specialist trainings in its calendar, such as its courses on Yin yoga, strength and neuroscience, and the business of yoga. Studying in a residential setting means the days can follow the subject itself, with time for practice, rest and reflection.

The Setting

Suryalila Retreat Centre sits in Villamartín, in the province of Cádiz, with Andalusia's natural parks as its backdrop. The centre is known for daily yoga, organic vegetarian meals, time in nature and space to rest, an atmosphere that suits a training built around slowing down. Guests who want to be here for the practice of rest will find the surroundings quiet and green.

Before You Go

This training is aimed at yoga teachers and committed students, so some prior yoga experience will help you get the most from it. Suryalila's website lists the current schedule, accommodation options and what is included, and it is worth checking those details before you plan your travel to Villamartín.