Yoga Nidra & Restorative Practices Teacher Training

16 days onsite, shared accommodation (unless camping), all meals and the full programme, followed by a 3-month training package with course work including MP3 practice undertaken at home.

Join us at Anahata Yoga Retreat for an in-person 16 day residential Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga teacher training. A total of 150 hours covering theory, applications & learning to instruct Yoga Nidra, Basic Breathing Methods & Restorative Yoga. All-inclusive of training sessions, a comprehensive manual, online content, food & accommodation

A professional development course for yoga teachers, health and education professionals and those interested in guiding relaxation techniques. Explore tools to assist in the release of deep muscular, mental and emotional tension, inducing calmness and clarity for a range of life and health situations. Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and breathing techniques will be explored from practical, scientific, psychological and lifestyle perspectives. Learn teaching tools to effectively share a range of relaxation practices for differing client needs, including therapeutic applications. Delve into each stage of Yoga Nidra including history, symbology and use of sankalpa or positive intention. Investigate the relaxation response, the Vagus Nerve, building resilience, sleep hygiene , diaphragmatic breath, pratyahara and relevant yogic theory, mindfulness, props, principles of care, creative teaching, course and class planning, client support and so much more!

THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES

Daily Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and Breathing practices

Understanding the techniques of Yoga Nidra, Diaphragmatic Breathing & Restorative Yoga from a practical and theoretical point of view, the science behind the techniques; relaxation response, the nervous system, the Vagus nerve, brain plasticity, the breathing organs and more

Exploration of building resilience, better sleep patterns, the adrenal glands and more

Immersion into the yoga lifestyle

Self-reflection tools

Teaching Theory, including class and course planning, teaching to different needs, contra-indications, client support, teaching practical’s, use of voice and much more.

SWAN practice

Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)

The opportunity to develop your inner awareness, train the mind and bring balance to the nervous system

Mentored teaching practice

Audio files, PowerPoints, resources, videos and other inspiring content for your personal practice
Student manual

A certificate of completion at the end of the training from Anahata Yoga Retreat

150 accredited hours with Yoga New Zealand

150 continuing education credits can be sought from Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia, and Satyananda Yoga Teachers Association