Yoga Nidra & Restorative Practices Teacher Training

With: Swami Karma Karuna and Lakshmi
Friday 17 February, 2023 - Sunday 05 March, 2023
Early-bird discount available if full payment made by January 17th 2023.
Request an info booklet: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz

In-person 16 day residential at Anahata Yoga Retreat, Golden Bay, New Zealand. Followed by a 3-month online training package. A total of 150 hours covering theory, applications & learning to instruct Yoga Nidra, Basic Breathing Methods & Restorative Yoga. All-inclusive of training sessions, a comprehensive manual, online content, food & accommodation.

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Overview:

A professional development course for yoga teachers, health and education professionals and those interested in guiding relaxation techniques. Explore tools to assist in the release of deep muscular, mental and emotional tension, inducing calmness and clarity for a range of life and health situations.

Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and breathing techniques will be explored from practical, scientific, psychological and lifestyle perspectives. Learn teaching tools to effectively share a range of relaxation practices for differing client needs, including therapeutic applications.

Delve into each stage of Yoga Nidra including history, symbology and use of sankalpa or positive intention. Investigate the relaxation response, the Vagus Nerve, building resilience, sleep hygiene , diaphragmatic breath, pratyahara and relevant yogic theory, mindfulness, props, principles of care, creative teaching, course and class planning, client support and so much more!

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The Programme Includes

16 days onsite, shared accommodation (unless camping), all meals and the full programme, followed by a 3-month training package with course work including MP3 practice undertaken at home.

• Daily Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and Breathing practices
• Understanding the techniques of Yoga Nidra, Diaphragmatic Breathing & Restorative Yoga from a practical and theoretical point of view
• The science behind the techniques; relaxation response, the nervous system, the Vagus nerve, brain plasticity, the breathing organs and more
• Exploration of building resilience, better sleep patterns, the adrenal glands and more
• Immersion into the yoga lifestyle
• Self-reflection tools
• Teaching Theory, including class and course planning, teaching to different needs, contra-indications, client support, teaching practical’s, use of voice and much more.
• SWAN practice
• Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)
• The opportunity to develop your inner awareness, train the mind and bring balance to the nervous system
• Mentored teaching practice
• Audio files, PowerPoints, resources, videos and other inspiring content for your personal practice
• Student manual
• A certificate of completion at the end of the training from Anahata Yoga Retreat
• 150 accredited hours with Yoga New Zealand
• 150 continuing education credits can be sought from Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia, and Satyananda Yoga Teachers Association

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Early-bird discount available if full payment made by January 17th 2023.
For more information: https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-restorative-yoga-teacher-training-2
To book now, or request an info booklet, please email: education@anahata-retreat.org.nz