50-Hour Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

This comprehensive 50-hour teacher training is designed to deepen your understanding of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, two transformative practices that restore balance, ease and harmony in both body and mind. This training will be a deep exploration into the art and science both practices, empowering you to guide others into profound relaxation, healing, and self-awareness. Through a blend of practical experience, anatomical study, and mindfulness techniques, you'll learn how to lead profound Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 

Restorative Yoga Foundations

Learn to create deeply nurturing and supportive restorative sequences that encourage relaxation, ease, and recovery. You will explore the origins and evolution of Restorative Yoga, and master the art of using props to support and sustain long-held postures to release tension and stress, and how to modify them for different bodies and conditions. You will learn how to cultivate a teaching style that emphasizes mindfulness, helping others develop a profound connection to their inner stillness.

Yoga Nidra 

Delve into the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”), which induces deep relaxation and promotes healing through guided meditation and visualization. Learn how to guide your students through a full Yoga Nidra practice, explore the specific stages of conscious relaxation and the science behind them. You will explore how Yoga Nidra affects the nervous system, and influences brain function and stress responses, promotes trauma-healing and self-inquiry. Learn how to effectively teach this practice, the essential aspects of script writing, and creating a nurturing atmosphere.

Anatomy and Physiology for Meditative Practices

Understand the physiological mechanisms that support the restorative process, including nervous system regulation, the importance of breath, and the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in relaxation and recovery

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Gain tools to approach teaching with sensitivity, creating safe and inclusive spaces for students with various needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Learn how to modify practices for students with physical injuries, trauma histories, or specific health concerns.

Practical Teaching Experience

Throughout the training, you'll have the opportunity to practice teaching restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, refining your skills in crafting clear, effective instructions, maintaining a soothing voice, and guiding students into states of deep relaxation.

Philosophy and Intentionality

Explore the philosophical underpinnings of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, including the teachings of mindfulness, non-attachment, and the importance of intentionality in creating a healing environment. By the end of the training, you will be equipped with the tools, techniques, and confidence to teach restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra in a variety of settings, from yoga studios to wellness retreats, corporate environments, or individual sessions.

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Whether you are an experienced yoga teacher seeking to expand your offerings or a new teacher looking to deepen your practice, this training will provide you with a solid foundation for guiding students toward profound relaxation and personal transformation.

Prerequisites: Some prior yoga experience is recommended, but not required.

Duration: 50 hours

Format:  42 hours - In-person Learning at Vibe Ten Studio (2526 Yonge St. Toronto)

               Dates: April 5-6. 12-13, & May 4-5, 2025 | 11am-6pm 

               8hrs - Virtual (pre-recorded) plus Live Teaching Practicum. 

Tuition: $1575 | Early Registration by March 1st, 2025: save $125. 

This training will inspire you to create spaces of healing and presence, where students can reconnect with their innate ability to restore, heal, and thrive.