In the context of this course we will be studying the science of the nervous system as well as traditional wisdom and many different postures in different variations. We will be exploring the nuance and complexities of creating safer spaces for ourselves and others and creating a platform for deep experiences in the postures, beginning with ourselves.
This is a complete Restorative Certification for yoga teachers. This training is also open to everyone and many people from all walks of life attend this training.
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What's included in the cost of training:
- 30-Hours of In-person instruction over 2 weekends (January 21 - 23 & February 4 - 6, 2022 | Fridays 6-9 ET; Saturdays/Sundays 10-4pm ET)
- Restorative Training Course Pack
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN DURING THIS TRAINING
Fundamentals
- Basics of Restorative Yoga
- Understanding the Nervous System: Parasympathetic and Sympathetic. How
- Restorative Yoga Affects the Nervous System.
- The well-propped pose: to prop or not to prop and why?- Stress related disorders, and how they can be caused by an imbalanced nervous system.
- Understanding the role of traditional wisdom and scientific understanding as it informs the Restorative Yoga Practice.
- Restorative Yoga and the 5 senses. Exploring these concepts practically through practice.
Elements of Support, Adjustments
- Cultural and psychological aspects of welcoming deep support.
- The role of mindfulness in the Restorative yoga practice.
- A detailed look at proper support of the hands, knees, back, pelvis,arms, and neck in Savasana and elevated chest pose.
- Use of blankets to move and support of the body.
- Art of touch.
-Adjustments with blankets.
- Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system with either props or adjustments.
- Use of weights and sandbags
Traditional Wisdom
- Understanding the basics of what each pose does to various systems and parts of the body according to traditional wisdom.
- Ayurveda, Western Culture, and Restorative Yoga: The Three doshas and how they relate to Restorative Yoga – a general discussion with resources.
Pelvis and Lower Back
- Restorative Variations on Grounding the pelvis, and healing the Back.
- Using pillars (when possible)
- Postures that emphasise different sides of the lungs
- Postures for the liver
- The emotion of Anger
Breathing, Soothing, Lungs, and Liver
- Four Sides of the Lungs.
- Restorative Twists.
- The emotion of anger.
Digestion
- Understanding the affect of these poses on the full digestive system.
Women, Men, Intersex: Prostate, Menses and Menopause
- A look at supporting hormonal changes in all manner of set ups according to each different condition.
Pregnancy, Fertility, Sides and Hips
- Restorative Yoga for Pregnancy, and Fertility.
- Restorative side supports
- Restorative side lying poses for scoliosis (when applicable)
- Restorative Yoga and Pregnancy – a lecture on the stages of pregnancy,what to avoid, and when.
Kidneys, Heart, Joints, and Depression
- Restoratives for Kidneys and Heart.
- Restoratives for Depression
- Understanding and modifying for specific injuries. Teaching Restorative Yoga with Case studies.
- Restorative Backbends
- Supporting various joint and structural injuries: specific issues, and techniques.
Emotions
- Soothing Anger
- Calming distress
- Comforting Grief
- Awakening from dullness and depression
- Healing Anxiety
- Being Present to the Emotions in a Restorative Practice.
Sequencing
- The Art of Sequencing for Classes
- Restorative Yoga and the Four Seasons
- Teaching for Groups and Individuals
- Bringing Students to deep rest: ideal timing, atmosphere, reading the room.
- Practice Teaching: Gaining Confidence with presenting the material.
Final Project for Restorative Certification (Optional)
For Restorative Teachers there is a final project that completes your certification. Components for the final project consist of cultivating a home practice in Restorative, a photo journal of private classes with individual Restorative students, and a book report. There is a $60 fee for certification within the first 6 months, The fee goes up to $85 after 6 months and no projects will be accepted for certification after one year.
Imagine being immersed in beautiful sounds that are healing to your body, mind, and soul.
A sound bath session is a healing session you can experience while resting in a safe and secure place.
Sound is one of the oldest known forms of healing. Everything has a vibration and we as individuals have our own unique frequency.
In this class, you will rest comfortably and allow the vibrations of crystal bowls, a spirit drum, singing bowls, and other instruments to move through your mind and body offering awareness, insights, and healing wherever it is needed. This sound experience will bring synchronization and balance back to your body and energetic system. Time is suspended as you enter a world of vibration, sensation, and experience.
During this session, Karen will also incorporate a Kundalini meditation. The Kundalini is energy that travels up your spine, and when it is healthy and in balance it allows you to live at your best. We will close the session with time for journaling and quiet introspection of this unique experience.
A few of the known benefits of sound healing are:
- improved sleep
- improved memory and concentration
- deep relaxation
- reduced pain and inflammation
- release of energetic blockages
- slowing down of the heart rate and brain waves
- stress reduction that soothes, purifies and harmonizes your emotions and feelings
- increase in vital energy flow, creativity, intuition, and motivation.
- balancing of both hemispheres of the brain and positive changes to our whole being.
The main purpose of sound healing is to restore harmony in our bodies and to bring peace to our lives.
Please bring a yoga mat if you intend to lay down for the class, as well as cushions, pillows, and a bottle of water to ensure you are comfortable.
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination will be required in order to attend. A second dose receipt can be shown at the door. No need to provide in advance.
Imagine being immersed in beautiful sounds that are healing to your body, mind, and soul.
A sound bath session is a healing session you can experience while resting in a safe and secure place.
Sound is one of the oldest known forms of healing. Everything has a vibration and we as individuals have our own unique frequency.
In this class, you will rest comfortably and allow the vibrations of crystal bowls, a spirit drum, singing bowls, and other instruments to move through your mind and body offering awareness, insights, and healing wherever it is needed. This sound experience will bring synchronization and balance back to your body and energetic system. Time is suspended as you enter a world of vibration, sensation, and experience.
During this session, Karen will also incorporate a Kundalini meditation. The Kundalini is energy that travels up your spine, and when it is healthy and in balance it allows you to live at your best. We will close the session with time for journaling and quiet introspection of this unique experience.
A few of the known benefits of sound healing are:
- improved sleep
- improved memory and concentration
- deep relaxation
- reduced pain and inflammation
- release of energetic blockages
- slowing down of the heart rate and brain waves
- stress reduction that soothes, purifies and harmonizes your emotions and feelings
- increase in vital energy flow, creativity, intuition, and motivation.
- balancing of both hemispheres of the brain and positive changes to our whole being.
The main purpose of sound healing is to restore harmony in our bodies and to bring peace to our lives.
Please bring a yoga mat if you intend to lay down for the class, as well as cushions, pillows, and a bottle of water to ensure you are comfortable.
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination will be required in order to attend. A second dose receipt can be shown at the door. No need to provide in advance.