Yoga for the nervous system regulation

Restorative Yoga poses regulate the nervous system by promoting relaxation and a sense of safety through the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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  • Start Date: 21 Feb 2026
    End Date: 21 Feb 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: FYG54
    Tutors:  Biljana Cacic
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00

What is the course about?

We use the restorative yoga postures to relax and restore by putting the body in a comfortable position supported with various yoga props. We direct our attention to the breath giving our system a wonderful opportunity to deeply rest, restore and recover.

Everyone’s ability and needs are different and not every posture will be suitable for all. Therefore, we provide modified versions. Additional postures may be added to provide a practice tailored to your personal needs.

This is in-person course.

What will we cover?

- Supported prone poses
- Breath observation
- Supported standing poses
- Supported seated poses
- Supine (lying down) poses
- Supported inverted poses
- Prone Savasana and guided relaxation.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Experience a range of restorative poses specially designed to work on the nervous system
- Feel rested, quietly energised and generally well
- Learn at least 3 restorative poses and be able to stay for 3 minutes in each
- Practice some poses at home on your own.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It is suitable for all, no experience in yoga is needed. 

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Demonstrations and follow-me
- Corrections and adjustments
- Verbal instructions
- Individual practice
- Mini lecture
- Q&As.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All equipment and yoga props are provided. Bring loose, comfortable, warm enough clothing.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any other Yoga, Pilates, Mindfulness or Meditation course.

Biljana Cacic

Biljana was originally trained in the Yoga Body of Light style of Hatha Yoga (www.aurolabyoga.net) in the UK and India, and has been teaching it since 2008. Apart from her main teacher, Sama Fabian, Biljana has been studying and drawing inspiration from a number of prominent teachers from differring Yoga styles and lineages. Biljana offers her students a positive and joyful experience, allowing Yoga to work for each individual. Apart from City Lit, she has taught a wide range of students with mixed skills, abilities and specific needs and within different settings, such as charities, gyms, mental health centres and corporate organisations, as well as her private classes. As a Counsellor, Biljana has always been interested in body-mind connection and the therapeutic aspects of Yoga.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.