Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga
Teacher Training
Are you a Yoga teacher,? Do you work in health or education and would like to learn and grow on a personal and professional level?
Yoga Nidra is an effective tool in stress management and has the potential to prevent psychosomatic illnesses. It induces a deep relaxation on a physical, mental and emotional level. It has shown to enhance concentration, learning and memory.
Origin of Yoga Nidra
Swami Satyananda developed Yoga NidraTM in the 1960s. Over a period of six years he refined Yoga Nidra which was derived from the traditional tantric practice of nyasa. Nyasa was a means of instilling higher awareness. Yoga Nidra is a cornerstone practice of the Satyananda Yoga tradition.
This course is designed for Yoga teachers, doctors, therapists, health care and education professionals. Yoga Nidra has been used in hospitals, prisons, schools, offices and rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Yoga Nidra allows a deep relaxation on a physical, mental and emotional level
- Effective tool in dealing with stress, anxiety and PTSD
- Reduces and helps to manage chronic fatigue or burnout
- Improves concentration, learning and memory. Enabling students to stay calmer and deal more easily with the demands and challenges they face
- Enhances the body’s capacity to heal, supplementing other medical and alternative treatments
What will you gain from this training?
- You will understand the theory and science underlying Yoga Nidra and deliver the eight stages of Yoga Nidra
- Through the daily practice you will experience the benefits of Yoga Nidra on a personal level
- You will gain a theoretical understanding of the underlying principles (Raja Yoga, Yoga physiology and functional anatomy).
- You will learn how to teach the practice from beginners to more experienced, including the use of the voice and language and the development of each stage
- You will learn and practice asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing practices) and mantra chanting. Understand how those practices relate and enhance the practice of Yoga Nidra
- You will learn the meaning of pratyahara and its application
- You will explore the potential use of Yoga Nidra with a variety of student group – application and responsibilities
What is required from you?
- An interest and commitment to deepen your understanding of yoga through regular home practice (included an accurate record)
- To attend all weekend classes to complete the training
- Be fluent in English, have the ability to read, speak and understand English
- Able to connect via home computer – internet to download teaching resources in form of video and audio recordings
- Able to record your own teaching and submit in form of audio or video recording
- Interact and behave in a respectful and professional manner
- Home study (reading books)
- Learn self-reflective practice like reviewing your day, spiritual dairy and the SWAN method
- To practice in a short test at the end of the course
Who can apply for this training?
- Anybody who is committed to learn and experience the various practices over a period of 9months. A keen interest to understand the integral approach of Satyananda Yoga on a theoretical and practical level
- Yoga teachers who would like to deepen their understanding and teach Yoga Nidra as part of their class
- Doctors, psychotherapists, therapists working with alternative health, nurses who would like to support their clients with Yoga Nidra
- Teachers and adult educators who would like to enhance the learning of their students and teach effective stress management
- People who would like to enable family and friends to experience more harmony and balance in their day-to-day life
Course structure
- 5 weekends over 9 months (February – November 2020)
- Regular home practice (5times per week for approximately 45 minutes per day
- Online teaching and coaching
- Completion of assignments
Course resources
- Yoga Nidra Book ISBN 108185787123
- Yoga Nidra recordings by Thomas Spring
- Course manual, for each weekend you receive a manual with relevant practical and theoretical information guiding you through the learning process
- Mp3 and video clips which will guide you through the learning process
Dates for 2020
28th February – 1st March
1st – 3rd May
3rd – 5th July
4th – 6th September
6th – 8th November
Course times for each weekend
1st Weekend 28th Feb – 1st March
Friday 6-8 20pm – Saturday 9am – 5 30pm – Sunday 9am – 3 20pm
2nd Weekend 1st – 3rd May
Friday 6-8 20pm – Saturday 9am – 8pm – Sunday 9am – 3 30pm
3rd Weekend 3rd – 5th July
Friday 6-8 20pm – Saturday 9am – 5 15pm – Sunday 9am – 3pm
4th Weekend 4 -6th September
Friday 6-8 20pm – Saturday 9am – 6pm – Sunday 9am – 3pm
5th Weekend 6 – 8th November
Friday 6-8 20pm – Saturday 9am – 4 30pm – Sunday 9am – 2 15pm
Cost: $ 1599
Pay deposit of $ 300 once your application has been approved.
Payment of NZ$ 1599 (total course fee) is due on 10th January 2020
Early bird: NZ$ 1499 if paid before 30th November 2019
Bank account: 12 -3165-0132419-00
Please write in Particulars: YNT2020 Reference: Your Name
Course venue
Wellness Movement
Level 1, Corner of Trafalgar and New Street (entrance on New Street),
Nelson
Course Certificate requirements
- You are present on all 5 weekends
- You lead a small group of students through the various stages of Yoga Nidra
- You record your delivery of Yoga Nidra and supply a transcript of the recording to the course instructor
- You participate in a short theoretical test on the last weekend of the course
- You practice on a regular basis at home
Course Participation Certificate
- You are present at all 5 weekends. No need to lead any of the practical teaching session on a Sunday afternoon
