Rest & Stretch: An Exploration of Somatics, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Stretching

This course is intended for yoga teachers who want to dive deeper into subjects that interest them and to become better and more highly specialized teachers. This 50-hour course counts as continuing education and also counts towards our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. 

This course takes place April 22nd through 27th, and can fit around most work schedules. The course meets Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm, and Saturday 8am-6pm, and includes 30 hours together in the studio and 20 hours of online content and interaction where students will further their knowledge with their community and teacher through study, observation, practice, and mentorship. Through this blend of lecture, practice, discussion, research and presentation, students will achieve mastery of these concepts. This course is suited to multiple learning styles and its content is divided into easily digestible chunks of information so that students remain alert and process the new knowledge effectively.

Course Breakdown

Schedule:

April 22nd-27th

Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm

Saturday 8am-6pm

The online hours that follow the in-person training are flexible and will be finished in the 30 days following the course.

Topics:

• Somatics - theories and practice

• Restorative Yoga - purpose, practice, sequencing, adjustments

• Yin Yoga - history, philosophy, modern interpretations, practice, sequencing

• Stretching - research findings, anatomy, application in yoga

• Meditation - implementation in gentle and still yoga practices

• Sequencing for Injury and Specific Target Areas

Learning Objective:

Students will seamlessly sequence and lead thoughtful yoga practices including gentle and still yoga methodologies.

Price:

$999

Teaching Team:

Laurie LeCompte, Abbey Brooks, Megh Zahrndt, Helene Trager-Kusman