Details

• the ins and outs of Restorative Yoga

• how and why we build the poses with props, benefits of the practice, and how to know which pose would best support your body

• learn a variety of poses to support common ailments such as stress, nausea, or exhaustion

• the physical, mental, emotional, energetic and social benefits of a regular restorative practice

• why a home practice matters and how to make time for rest in a busy life

• tools for self-soothing, including basic pranayama and meditation techniques

• the importance of feeling safe and supported in your body

• opportunities to for creating quiet spaces in your life or yoga practice for self-reflection and healing

• contemplation practices that prepare the body for and support deep rest

• ways to see and support a body at rest

• how to share the practices 1:1 with family and friends

• anyone experiencing burn out, exhaustion or consistent fatigue

• people who are always on the go, living a fast-paced lifestyle

• those experiencing increased anxiety or stress

• people curious about the benefits of rest or seeking a simpler life

• parents and caregivers in need of time to care for themselves rather than others

• students looking to improve focus and productivity through kindness and self-compassion

• budding healing arts practitioners looking to improve their teaching skills and client support toolbox for sessions

• anyone curious about the benefits of yoga therapy

• teachers who want to improve their ability to hold space and expand their class offerings

• anyone on a self-healing journey looking to feel supported and held of their own accord and through practices that connect you to the steadiness that already exists around you

Add on the 10-hour Teaching Module for teachers that will include tools for class planning, practice teaching, class assists, visual assessments and specific tools for leading groups through these quieting practices. You’ll learn to simplify your language while teaching and how to support slow and deliberate practices in any type of class you teach or session you offer. You’ll have the opportunity to take your practice and 1:1 tools into a wider setting of group classes with different levels of ability.

We are offering 2 partial scholarships: one covering 50% of the tuition and one covering 25%.

To apply, please email info@sacredspaceastoria.com with the scholarship level you are requesting, a brief note about how receiving the scholarship would support your participation, and a little about how you intend to use what you learn in this training. Payment plans are available with the scholarship.