Audrey Favreau – Therapeutic Restorative Yoga Expert, Author and International Trainer
Bringing Therapeutic Restorative Yoga and Nervous System Regulation to the World
Audrey Favreau is an internationally recognized teacher, author, and educator in Therapeutic Restorative Yoga.
She combines the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern scientific research in neuroscience, fascia, and the polyvagal theory, offering a deeply healing and evidence-informed approach to yoga.
Her mission is to make Restorative Yoga truly therapeutic — a practice that supports the nervous system, hormonal balance, and emotional resilience, helping people recover from stress, burnout, and chronic tension.
Audrey is the creator of a unique Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, available in English, French, and Italian, which teaches teachers and wellness professionals how to integrate Restorative Yoga into both educational and therapeutic contexts.
She is also the author of The Art of Restorative Yoga (North Atlantic Books, June 2026), already published in French (Éditions Grancher) and Italian (Edizioni Mediterranee).
With over 12 years of experience teaching Restorative Yoga, and a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and trauma-informed practices, Audrey guides her students through a method that is precise, safe, and profoundly regenerative.
A Therapeutic Approach to Restorative Yoga
Audrey’s approach to Restorative Yoga is grounded in the understanding that healing begins with regulation. Her method uses supported poses, stillness, and mindful breathing to restore the parasympathetic nervous system, rebalance hormones, and reduce inflammation.
Each pose becomes a form of non-invasive somatic therapy — a space where body, breath, and awareness reconnect, allowing the mind to settle and the body to heal naturally.
Her goal is to make Restorative Yoga a recognized therapeutic modality, accessible to everyone and scientifically aligned with modern health care and psychology.
What Audrey Favreau Offers
- Online Therapeutic Restorative Yoga classes for stress relief, sleep improvement, and emotional balance
- Private 1:1 sessions for personalized therapeutic guidance and deep relaxation
- In-person and online workshops to explore the science and art of Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Alliance–accredited teacher trainings (60h, 100h, 150h and 200h – YACEP) with a therapeutic focus
- Mentorship for yoga teachers and wellness professionals, to develop confidence, clarity, and clinical understanding
Explore more: [Training modules for Teachers] | [Online Yoga Classes]
Who Benefits from Working with Audrey Favreau
Audrey’s programs are designed for individuals and professionals who want to use yoga as a tool for healing and self-regulation, including:
- Those experiencing stress, anxiety, insomnia, burnout, or chronic fatigue
- Women in menopause or hormonal transition seeking balance and vitality
- Individuals recovering from trauma or chronic pain
- Health and wellness professionals – yoga teachers, physiotherapists, osteopaths, psychologists, midwives, coaches
- Advanced practitioners exploring meditative, restorative depth
Explore more: [Benefits of Therapeutic Restorative Yoga]
Why Choose Therapeutic Restorative Yoga with Audrey Favreau
- A gentle, evidence-based yoga practice that soothes the mind and supports nervous system health
- Accessible to all ages, body types, and physical conditions
- Backed by over 12 years of experience and 1,000+ hours of advanced training
- Trauma-informed, compassionate, and rooted in modern science
- Integrates yogic wisdom, neuroscience, and fascia research
- Certified and Yoga Alliance–accredited (YACEP 200h)
- Endorsed by Judith Hanson Lasater, pioneer and global authority on Restorative Yoga
Expert Endorsement
I wholeheartedly recommend Audrey Favreau.
She brilliantly completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with me in Brussels and went on to study with leading teachers in deep relaxation, including Judith Hanson Lasater.
Her ability to adapt postures therapeutically and intelligently, with a deep understanding of anatomy, makes her a trusted and skilled expert.
Her recent book is a valuable contribution to the global growth of Restorative Yoga.
— François Raoult
FAQ
Therapeutic Restorative Yoga, also known as Restorative Yoga, is a gentle, science-informed practice focused on deep relaxation and nervous system regulation. Supported postures are held for 10–20 minutes using bolsters, blankets, blocks, and chairs to activate the body’s natural healing response.
A typical session lasts about 90 minutes and ends with an extended Savasana for complete rest.
Read more: [What Is Therapeutic Restorative Yoga?]
Therapeutic Restorative Yoga helps the body and mind recover from stress while promoting physiological balance. Regular practice has been shown to:
• Reduce stress and cortisol levels
• Improve sleep quality
• Lower blood pressure and heart rate
• Ease muscle tension and fatigue
• Support digestion and immunity
• Increase emotional resilience to anxiety and depression
These therapeutic effects are supported by research in neuroscience, fascia health, and psychophysiology.
Read: [Benefits of Therapeutic Restorative Yoga – A Scientifically Proven Approach]
This practice is accessible to everyone and adaptable to all ages and physical conditions. It is especially helpful for:
• Stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout
• Women in menopause or hormonal transition
• Chronic pain or fatigue recovery
• Beginners seeking a gentle, safe approach to yoga
• Health and wellness professionals integrating Restorative Yoga therapeutically into their work
A class lasts about 90 minutes and includes 2–3 fully supported postures held for 10–20 minutes each, followed by a deep final Savasana.
Each session is designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing the body to enter a therapeutic state of rest, regulation, and repair.
Restorative Yoga promotes deep rest and energy renewal through supported postures and mindful stillness.
Therapeutic Restorative Yoga expands this foundation into a science-based, trauma-informed practice integrating anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, fascia research, and polyvagal theory.
Each pose is individually adapted to meet physical, emotional, and energetic needs.
In short:
• Restorative Yoga → relaxation and balance.
• Therapeutic Restorative Yoga → relaxation as a path to healing, regulation, and transformation.
- Yin Yoga: uses mild tension to stretch connective tissue, usually with minimal props.
- Restorative Yoga: offers full prop support for zero muscular effort, complete relaxation, and nervous-system healing.
Training ranges from 60 to 200 hours, with no prerequisites.
A Yoga Alliance (YACEP) certification guarantees international recognition.
Audrey Favreau’s programs are endorsed by Judith Hanson Lasater, pioneer and global authority in Restorative Yoga.
Audrey Favreau’s Therapeutic Restorative Yoga Teacher Training consists of five modules (20–50 hours each), offered online or blended.
It covers:
• Foundations of Restorative Yoga
• Teaching methodology and communication skills
• Therapeutic applications for burnout, chronic pain, anxiety, and stress
• Yogic philosophy and nervous-system regulation
Choose among 60-, 100-, 150-, or 200-hour tracks to fit your professional goals.
Explore: [Therapeutic Restorative Yoga Teacher Training]
• For practitioners: €390 (Fondations – 20 hours)
• For teachers and professionals: €1,090–€3,190 (60–200 hours)
• Flexible payment plans available
Each path includes 3-year online access and support from Audrey Favreau.
Train directly with Audrey Favreau, a Yoga Alliance–certified teacher (YACEP 200h) and international expert in Therapeutic Restorative Yoga.
Her programs — online and in person — blend ancient wisdom with modern science and are recognized by Judith Hanson Lasater.
Suitable for beginners and professionals, they prepare you to practice and teach worldwide.
Audrey Favreau is a renowned teacher trainer with over 1,000 hours of advanced training and 12 years of experience.
Her programs are Yoga Alliance–accredited (YACEP 200h) and endorsed by Judith Hanson Lasater.
Her unique approach integrates yogic wisdom, neuroscience, and fascia science, offering a safe, trauma-informed path to healing and resilience.
Her evidence-based method has made her a global reference in Therapeutic Restorative Yoga.
