Restorative Yoga: Teaching the Art of Stillness

May 31 - June 2 & June 29, 20204

Steeped in the lineage of Iyengar, and the style of Judith Lasater, Restorative yoga has become one of the most sought-after class styles in the US, particularly in urban areas. The reason is obvious—relaxation. With the speed of modern life, people desire efficient, effective, and transformative ways to rest and rejuvenate.

Restorative yoga is a receptive practice where the body rests comfortably on the floor, completely supported by props. By stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, Restorative yoga allows students to release physical, mental, and/or emotional exhaustion, tension, and patterning, while cultivating compassionate attention to the inner landscape. Among its benefits are improved sleep, digestion, and blood pressure, as well as reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.

Embrace and explore the art of relaxation with Claudette and Nicole as they weave lecture with practice for this nourishing and experiential weekend.

During this training, you will:

• Define Restorative yoga and how it is distinct from other forms of yoga

• Gain an understanding of the science behind why Restorative yoga works

• Become adept at traditional Restorative postures, and learn to refine them to meet individual needs

• Learn to plan thoughtful sequences and mindful transitions between poses

• Develop your instructive and prop usage skills to create attentive physical support for different bodies

• Sharpen your observation skills, and make appropriate adaptations to optimize your students’ experience

• Learn how to create an appropriate setting for a Restorative yoga practice, including cultivating spaciousness in the classroom

Please plan to be present for the entire training; partial enrollment will not be allowed.

IN PERSON - 8 LIMBS YOGA CENTERS - WEDGWOOD

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Fri May 31, 1:00 - 7:00 pm (with 1hr break)

Sat June 1, 1:00 - 7:00 pm (with 1hr break)

Sun June 2, 12:00 - 4:00 pm (two 15min breaks)

Sat June 29, 1:00 - 5:00 pm (THIS LAST SESSION - JUNE 29 - ONLINE ONLY)

 COST: $450

This training is part of the 8 Limbs 300hr YTT and applies to the Asana Specialist and Wellness Advisor Tracks (8 T, 2 TM, 1 AP, 1 PLE, 6 P, 5 non-contact hours)

Note: Two non-contact hours are a reading packet and assignment, sent in advance of the training weekend.  Please register by May 20 to receive the pre-training materials.