Long Slow Deep + Restore Teacher Training
The Practice: Floor-based postures that open the hips, lengthen the spine, and settle the mind. Long Slow Deep + Restore bridges the gap between Yin and Yang through long holds and insight meditation — creating deep nervous system reset without standing poses or Sun Salutations. It is different to Yin Yoga in that it integrates a Core & Spinal Balancing Series to begin that is optional. There is also a strong emphasis on Mindfulness Teachings – in particular how this practice can help us develop perspective, letting go and a sense of freedom.
The Story: Long Slow Deep yoga was created by Bryan Kest. After 10 years training with and hosting Bryan Kests tour of Australia and traveling together, Tammy Williams received so much benefit from this style and asked if there was a Teacher Training – there wasn’t – so this lead to the birth of the first Long Slow Deep (& Restore) Teacher Training . Over 15 years ago, Yoga NRG became the first — and remains the only — provider of structured Long Slow Deep Yoga Teacher Training – adapting what stemmed from her time with Bryan to include specific restorative variations, making this practice accessible and versatile. Tammy also used the Teacher Training she developed as an opportunity to integrate Trauma Informed Mindfulness & Nervous System Education.
What began as a pure Long Slow Deep practice has evolved into something distinctly Yoga NRG: Restore options for different body types, Mindfulness-Based theming, and Trauma-Informed approaches grounded in 30 years of clinical nursing experience and using these foundations to work 1:1 with people who may find it hard to go straight into a Yin style class and slow down to that degree. It has also been the style of yoga – especially the ‘feature classes’ that have been among our most popular public group classes at Yoga NRG – and those teachers who have completed the Yoga NRG Long Slow Deep & Restore Yoga Teacher Training often report back this is their most sort after class by their students also.
When done in its full length Feature Class it is an experience like no other.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
· Full Long Slow Deep + Restore sequences adapted for all bodies
· How to teach extended holds and use breath to deepen release, relaxation and meditation
· Hip opening, spine care, and fascia work – noticing how mind states affect the nervous system, fascia and vice versa.
· The Kidney/Bladder Meridian and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
· Mindfulness-Based theming and Insight Meditation integration
· Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) practices
· How to balance patience, perseverance, and letting go · Teaching short and long-form classes (including 2-hour feature classes)
· Nervous system regulation and trauma-aware modifications
WHO IT’S FOR:
· Yoga teachers wanting to specialise in deep, slow, floor-based practice that can be adapted to suit a variety of students.
· Teachers seeking to expand beyond Yinyasa and Flow style Yoga or Yin Yoga Classes – this style is a wonderful opportunity to offer a special Retreat offering or Feature Classes.
· Those drawn to combining movement and meditation for nervous system healing
· Health professionals and therapists wanting somatic tools
· Practitioners seeking deep nervous system reset and stress relief
OPTION 1: SELF-PACED ONLINE + 1:1 MENTORING
Flexibility meets depth.
This pathway is self-paced online training with direct 1:1 mentoring that can be done in person or live online — a rare combination that gives you both the flexibility to learn on your own schedule AND the potency of personalised guidance from Tammy Williams (Founder of Yoga NRG & of Long Slow Deep & Restore Yoga Teacher Training Program) – a Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Trauma Health Professional. Private mentoring sessions take you beyond what you may get in a big group training environment and the luxury of being able to ask questions specific to your own personal practice and / or teaching aspirations.
What’s Included:
· Over 20 Long Slow Deep & Restore Classes — Pre-recorded and live online options (1-hour to 2-hour full-length feature classes) so you can practice at your own pace and see and practice the full range of what you can teach. Includes extra live recorded bonus classes
· Self-Paced Workbook & Inquiry — Deepen your understanding through guided self-development materials and reflective practice
Sequence Sheets & Pose Reviews – Develop safety, variations based on unique anatomy of different students, build versatile repertoire to suit varied aspirations and intentions of your students – and receive guidance and coaching of how you can make this your own.
· Practice Teaching Sessions — Develop your teaching in a safe space and receive support from Tammy
· 1:1 Mentoring Sessions — Direct access to Tammy for questions, feedback on your practice, refinement of your teaching, and personalised guidance. This is the heart of the training as it dives deeper into all limbs of Yoga & Foundations of Mindfulness – not just the physical poses. Given it is 1:1 it is customised according to personal intentions and aspirations. This is something you do not get as deeply in large group trainings.
· Optional Group Class Access — Tune into live Yin Yoga and Vinyasa classes during your training timeframe to see how these styles contrast with Long Slow Deep, deepen your understanding, and stay connected to community. Many online and pre-recorded training options can feel isolating – so we have ensured options to connect as this is an important part of the learning & yoga journey.
· Bonus: Live Q&A Opportunities — Drop in to selected live classes and ask questions face to face or live online. Develop relationships with the NRG community. This is great for those who maybe in rural and remote areas or other countries. Or who have competing work obligations or caring for family or travelling.
· Certificate Upon Completion — Accredited toward 200hr / 300hr / 500hr Teacher Training with Yoga NRG. Those who are members with Yoga Australia can also claim CEC points. This module is also part of our 300hr/500hr Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Electives – accredited with Yoga Alliance.
* Note – To be fully certified / qualified to Teach Yoga you will need a minimum of 200hour to obtain insurance. Our 200hr Teacher Training goes beyond this requirement, reach out if you would like to upgrade to the full 200hr Certification which (including Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Training Certification 110hr)
– you also have opportunities to do our Yoga NRG Mentoring & Apprenticeship Program that gives you opportunities to Teach with Yoga NRG.
Why This Is Valuable & Important for Modern Day Teachers
For nearly 2,000 years, yoga was taught through apprenticeship — one teacher, one student, at their own pace. This self-paced + 1:1 mentoring model honors that lineage while giving you the flexibility modern life demands.
Unlike rigid large group cohorts that run only once every 1-2 years or purely self paced online, this pathway is available year-round. You start when you’re ready. You move at your own pace. But you’re never alone — Tammy is and has been actively teaching live public classes ongoing since 2006. She has not stopped for the sake of running training only – so her ongoing experience and staying updated with evidenced based research is of huge benefit and becoming rare. You will have live access and connection with Tammy guiding you to the degree that you need it – to fit in with your lifestyle & commitments – this can be discussed at your call when registering or post registration.
Perfect for:
· People unable to commit to fixed group training dates
· Those juggling family, work, or other commitments
· Remote and regional students wanting personalised attention
· Teachers seeking deep, individualised mentoring (not mass group settings)
· Practitioners wanting the flexibility of online learning plus the accountability of having a mentor.
· It is also great for those who need customised care for specialised needs such as Neurodivergence & Trauma Care.
Note - Please complete the form below and please text or email to confirm your self paced and mentoring schedule via - 0439418571 / support@yoga-nrg.com
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Tammy Williams
(Founder / Author Yoga NRG & Mindfulness Teacher Training Australia - Level 3 Yoga Teacher Trainer / Mindfulness CBT Practitioner & Yoga Therapist, RN & Qualified Trauma Health Professional
What began as pure practice has evolved through her 30 years of clinical nursing experience into something uniquely potent: Long Slow Deep + Restore, grounded in trauma-informed care, nervous system science, and the art of slowing down enough to genuinely 'listen'.
Tammy has trained hundreds of yoga teachers across Australia and internationally, and has delivered programs in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, and corporate organisations and has been invited to present at festivals such as Byron Yoga Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, and Fitness Australia Conference. She believes deeply in combining evidence-based practice with the wisdom of lived experience — both matter and both are always evolving.
Whether you're starting your yoga teacher certification journey or deepening existing credentials, Long Slow Deep & Restore Yoga Teacher Training stands alone as a complete certification — or becomes a powerful immersion for both our 200+ to advanced 500-hour pathways.
"I committed to Teaching and Training others to teach because of the profound effect Yoga & Mindfulness have had - and continue to have on and off the yoga mat"
Founder, Yoga NRG & Mindfulness Training Australia (est. 2006)
Sharing this practice with others fills my heart with love. I would recommend this training to everyone. I am forever grateful for the opportunity I had to learn this training.
Louise Lodge
YOGA TEACHER PERSONAL TRAINER AND WELLBEING COACH
It was so lovely to be a part of the class! It was expertly run, finding that balance between attention to people in real life and on zoom!!
Anna
Physio & Yoga Teacher
Yes. This training builds on existing knowledge but doesn’t assume any background. If you’re already a yoga teacher, you can discuss with Tammy or the team your background experience (for eg RPL) and go from there. You’ll graduate with an additional accredited qualification that expands what you can offer students.
No. All our trainings welcome complete beginners. If you have prior experience, that’s great — we’ll honour what you already know and take you deeper. The training meets you where you are at – some people come purely to deepen their own practice or to learn a different style
Yes. All Yoga NRG Teacher Training programs are accredited with Yoga Alliance. You also receive CEC’s with Yoga Australia and Meditation Australia. Your certification is recognised internationally.
- Note you need a minimum of 200 hours to become a fully qualified Yoga Teacher and able to gain insurance and we offer a number of pathways for this depending on your aspirations and which styles you are wanting to teach.
Depending on the Teacher Training program chosen: if you are already a teacher our electives such as Long Slow Deep Yoga, Mindful Core Yoga, Chair Yoga / Adapted Yoga, Yin-To-Dance Yoga Modules are between 25-35 hours and can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks up to 6 months depending on your self paced online timeframes. We discuss this together according to your other obligations. Those doing our full 200hr or 500hr Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training have up to 12 months for the initial 200hr qualification. Our 500hr Training is by application and your timeframes will be discussed.
Yes. All our trainings are available live online via Zoom, along with pre-recorded class options. You can also do the 1:1 mentoring option live online or in person. You’ll join live sessions, interact with facilitators and students, and get the same quality as in-person. You can also study in person on the Sunshine Coast. Tammy also does remote visits to Mackay, Townsville, Whitsundays region – ask us for details. You can tune in live online from anywhere in Australia if you are in remote or regional areas – or internationally. Your 1:1 mentoring sessions can be set up to suit your time zone.
Contact us to discuss your Self Pacing and 1:1 Mentoring options regarding dates and times. We are passionate about making Yoga Teacher Training accessible whilst maintaining high quality – while we do not offer 100% recorded as integrity and safety is important and necessary – what we do offer is the flexibility and 1:1 mentoring. If something comes up, we’ll find a solution together and 1:1 mentoring times can be booked in. You will be sent a full brief of all costs involved.
Phone: 0439 418 571 | Email: support@yoga-nrg.com
You graduate with an accredited certificate. You can teach the style independently, or continue learning with our advanced pathways. Many graduates stay connected to the Yoga NRG community and join ongoing professional development sessions and our Mentoring or Apprenticeship program to meet you where you are at in your Teaching journey.
We understand things may come up in life and you may need flexibility. If it is a group training – we only approve small group numbers – therefore if you need to step away and re-join another group there are fee’s involved as we keep your space for the group you enrol in.
If however you are doing the 1:1 Mentoring & Self Paced Online Option – you can discuss which timeframes work.
Our group training & 1:1 Mentoring program numbers are limited – once enrolled there is a no refund policy. If life circumstances arise we can discuss options regarding flexibility of the program – please note if you postpone there maybe extra fees involved if you re-commence with another group or there is a time-lapse.
You can absolutely continue on and add other modules or trainings with Yoga NRG. We offer bundle discounts for our training packages and discounts for upfront bundles – ask us for details support@yoga-nrg.com
When we learn to stay with something long enough, we begin to see it in a whole new way.
This is why I fell in love with Long Slow Deep Yoga. For me it was a very slow moving form of Vipasana.
~ Tammy Williams
"Nobody can do this work for me. I have to untie my own knots. I can develop strength to disempower my own habit patterns. I have to do this for myself. This is what the practice is all about."
~ Bryan Kest
"A practice that gets deep into the hips, hamstrings and spine
Taking the time to connect with a calm and peaceful mind"
CEC’s Accredited towards
- 350hour or 500 hour Yoga + Mindfulness Teacher Training
- CEC’s with Yoga Australia & Yoga Alliance
COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL & SEQUENCE SHEETS
35HRS GIVEN TOWARD FULL 500HR YTT WITH YOGA NRG
STUDY FORMATS / OPTIONS
IN PERSON
LIVE ONLINE &/OR
PRE – RECORDED
"Beyond a wholesome discipline
Be gentle with yourself"
~ Desiderata