The Yoga Sutras tell us: "Asana
should be steady and comfortable". As a culture, we tend to admire
people who can multitask indefinitely with a minimum of support; yoga
classes often reinforce the cultural imperative to work harder and go
deeper, losing sight of that basic principle. Restorative yoga teaches
how to relax on a deep level; its basic principle is that support
creates release. Typically, restorative poses are held for several
minutes, and props – blankets, blocks, bolsters, or walls – are used
to facilitate the student’s ability to release deeply into the pose.
Familiarity with principles of restorative yoga is essential for all
teachers who want to support their students healing journeys.
In this workshop, students will learn:
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The use of a wide range of props
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Breathing principles appropriate for
restorative practice
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The principles of relaxation &
observation
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Identifying and reversing the stress
response
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Adapting and adjusting poses to
students’ needs
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Creating mindful transitions between
poses
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A "vocabulary" of
restorative poses & sequences and how to apply them to specific
therapeutic needs.
At the weekend’s completion, students will know how to create a
restorative practice for several common stress-related ailments and
conditions. Recommended text: Judith Hanson Lasater, Relax and Renew
Zo Newell has studied with Judith Hanson Lasater
since 1993. She is certified at the advanced level as a Relax and Renew
trainer. Zo assists Judith whenever possible. She will assist with Level
I, Relax and Renew training in Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 5-10, 2010;
she looks forward to sharing that experience with you in Nashville.
Questions? Call Zo at 615-269-5885 or e-mail her at:
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