50hr Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

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This 4 day immersion introduces you to the practice, concepts and teaching of Restorative Yoga, and the true importance and benefits of including trauma-informed techniques into your teaching. Restorative yoga is considered the true antidote to stress because it allows you to relax deeply with awareness. Relaxing with awareness is the key to bringing the mind-body into a state of balance or homeostasis, similar to the effect of meditation. It’s easy to be swept away by the demands of modern life. Today’s pace of life means we are often in a state of high alert, causing our bodies to release stress hormones that stimulate the ‘fight or flight’ response. This affects our ability to sleep soundly, digest our food, focus, feel grounded, and even our ability to conceive a child. When 1 in 3 adults report having experienced developmental trauma, it’s important we understand the impact of trauma on the body. We will cover the neurobiology (brain and nervous system) and physiology (body operating systems) of trauma and prolonged stress (Complex/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and how to apply this wisdom into your teaching. This approach will also provide support with verbal cueing and set up of postures, sequencing, and creating a safe space for all students.. Teaching and Practicing Trauma-Informed Restorative Yoga can be a powerful tool in aiding the process of regulating the nervous system and help undo the effects of stress – bringing about a sense of feeling grounded, calm, relaxed and safe. KEY TOPICS • Restorative yoga - philosophy and practice • Trauma-informed yoga philosophy & application • The neurobiology (brain and nervous system) of prolonged stress and trauma • Physiology (body’s operating systems) of prolonged stress and trauma • How to apply neurobiology and physiology wisdom into your teaching • Techniques for propping students in postures • Adjustments for different body types • Supporting practitioners in the postures • The art of skilfully holding space • Leading a full restorative group class • The art of sequencing the poses for an effective class/workshop and intention • Being a student and experiencing a restorative practice • Self-development including recognition of own stresses, meditation, reflection and practice of personal restorative practice COURSE HOURS • 28 contact hours • 10 reading hours and research • 12-hour assignment including teaching, self-practice and enquiry INFO + BOOKING: whitespacestudio.co.uk