WITH ANNA ASHBY
A 35 hour programme for Teachers, Trainees, Professionals & Experienced Practitioners taking place over two weekends with Anna Ashby & Chris Swain.

This unique teacher training focuses on the practice, art and teaching of Restorative Yoga. It provides a solid foundation for being able to teach this style of yoga and includes: immersive practice, lecture & dialogue clarifying the purpose and nature of the practice, how to set-up/adapt postures and the art of teaching Restorative. The training also explores basic stress physiology, its impact on health and how Restorative Yoga postures and environment can support nervous system health.

COURSE CONTENT
The two weekends include:

– Restorative Yoga practice each day (6 practices)
– Reflection and journaling
– Lectures and dialogue
– The art of teaching/practising Restorative Yoga: history, purpose and nature of the practice, breath awareness, sequencing, safe practice, language, cues and creating sanctuary
– Stress physiology and the anatomy/physiology of key postures
– Practicums which cover basic set-ups of essential poses, how to adapt postures to suit individual needs and assisting/adjusting postures

*In addition to scheduled hours, students are asked to attend and observe one online Restorative Yoga class each with Anna Ashby to successfully complete the training.*

COURSE STRUCTURE
This training is designed for yoga teachers, trainees, professionals in healing modalities and experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their practice. It includes ample time for practice, exploration, and understanding the art of teaching Restorative Yoga. The two weekends offer a retreat-like atmosphere led by Anna Ashby which includes: 6 in-depth practices; time to learn about the history, nature and purpose of Restorative practice; how to structure a practice and teach classes. The anatomy and physiology portion of the training led by Chris Swain covers basic stress physiology and situates Restorative in relationship to nervous system regulation. Learning tasks are designed to support a process of assimilation and offer time to connect and engage with others. Practicums enable hands on experience where there is time to explore and refine the set up of essential poses and practice assists/adjustments. Particular emphasis is given to adapting postures to suit individual needs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
– Experience of immersive practice in Restorative Yoga
– Mastery in setting up the most essential Restorative postures
– Confidence in how to successfully structure/facilitate a Restorative Yoga practice/ class
– Understanding of basic stress physiology, anatomy of the postures and breath awareness
– Understanding with regards to the history of Restorative Yoga, its purpose and nature
– Practice in setting up and adapting poses to suit individual needs

The training includes an in-depth Companion Manual with photographs and requires the purchase of Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees written by Anna Ashby. Upon registration a discount code of 25% will be sent to purchase the book through the publisher.

TRAINING HOURS
35 hours (32 in-person hours and 3 online hours)

SCHEDULE
Weekend One
Friday 19th February
2.00pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 20th February
12.30pm – 8.00pm
Sunday 21st February
11.30am – 5.00pm

Weekend Two
Friday 05th March
2.00pm – 9.15pm
Saturday 06th March
12.30pm – 8.00pm
Sunday 07th March
11.30am – 5.00pm

LOCATION
HOME, 7 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW3 3AJ. More information here.

Props and mats will be provided. We have dressing rooms / showers and a sauna and a café during the day.