Beyond Relaxation: A Yoga Nidra Immersion for teachers and therapists

About the class

Yoga Nidra is, one of the more 'magical' meditative/relaxation techniques in the yogis toolbox. It offers potential access to mindstates where anything is possible. It can be used as a therapeutic practice, to aid sleep, to connect with our creativity, for stress management and so much more...

This workshop will offer plenty of time for practice, discussion of history and theory, as well as breaking down the components for safe delivery and therapeutic possibility.

A look at the Nervous System & Subtle Body

- How stress affects us

- Physiology of relaxation and the relaxation response

- Koshas, subtle anatomy and layers of consciousness

- Sleep, hypnosis and Yoga Nidra

- Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra

Introduction to Yoga Nidra

- What is Yoga Nidra

- Comparing different approaches

- Setting up: safety considerations

- Structure: basic script

- Delivery: Voice and language

- Script variations, creativity and therapeutic possibilities

- Teaching practice

Suitable for anyone with an interest in Deep Rest including qualified and trainee yoga teachers, body workers and other types of therapists. Anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of the nervous system, the importance of rest and the mind-body connection, including those who are keen to practice stillness and relaxation at home, or to encourage friends and family to do so.

Dina is passionate about sharing her 25 years of teaching experience with other yoga teachers, having collected over 1,200 hours of specialist trainings herself.

She navigated her way through 'second spring' whilst recovering from a brain injury due to a cycling accident, and found the rewards of slowing down, tuning in and learning to rest deeply to be instrumental in keeping her sane. She is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, offering mentorship for trainee and new teachers, and has worked at many of London's top yoga studios including Triyoga and the Life Centre. Committed to giving back to the community, Dina offers free classes for refugees and asylum seekers at the Happy Baby Community and for the mental health charity Mind.

"Don't expect incense and chanting: my style is more pragmatic, grounded in years of practice and personal experience"

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