Restorative Yoga: Teaching the Art of Stillness

Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3 (in person only)
+ Saturday, June 29 (online only)
8 Limbs Yoga Centers – Phinney Ridge
Co-hosted with Claudette Evans

Steeped in the lineage of Iyengar, and the style of Judith Lasater, Restorative yoga has become one of the most sought-after class styles in the US, particularly in urban areas. The reason is obvious—relaxation. With the speed of modern life, people desire efficient, effective, and transformative ways to rest and rejuvenate.

Restorative yoga is a receptive practice where the body rests comfortably on the floor, completely supported by props. By stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, Restorative yoga allows students to release physical, mental, and/or emotional exhaustion, tension, and patterning, while cultivating compassionate attention to the inner landscape. Among its benefits are improved sleep, digestion, and blood pressure, as well as reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.

Embrace and explore the art of relaxation with Claudette and Nicole as they weave lecture with practice for this nourishing and experiential weekend.

During this training, you will:

• Define Restorative yoga and how it is distinct from other forms of yoga

• Gain an understanding of the science behind why Restorative yoga works

• Become adept at traditional Restorative postures, and learn to refine them to meet individual needs

• Learn to plan thoughtful sequences and mindful transitions between poses

• Develop your instructive and prop usage skills to create attentive physical support for different bodies

• Sharpen your observation skills, and make appropriate adaptations to optimize your students’ experience

• Learn how to create an appropriate setting for a Restorative yoga practice, including cultivating spaciousness in the classroom

Please plan to be present for the entire training; partial enrollment will not be allowed.

Cost: $450

Solstice Full Moon Restorative Yoga + Healing Touch

Saturday, June 22 | 6:30-9:00 pm
Datza Yoga, Eastlake
Co-hosted with Michele Trump

Join Michele & Nicole for a special 2.5-hour gentle & Restorative yoga practice with hands-on healing and yoga nidra.

This sweet practice will allow you to s-l-o-w d-o-w-n as summer is taking off with all its wonderful Doing and Going… so you can unwind, relax, and settle into the supported stillness of long-held Restorative postures. Throughout the Restorative postures you will receive Reiki and/or massage to support your inner calm and relaxation. A guided Yoga Nidra meditation will be offered as well.

People of all backgrounds, levels, sizes, and ages are welcome. No yoga experience is necessary; simply come as you are with the willingness to be still and present with yourself. Students can opt in or out of hands-on at any time during the practice.

Dress in comfy layers, and bring an eye cover, socks, and your favorite blanket.
Pre-registration required; space is limited to 10.
Cost: $85