November 2023 – Feb 2024

This 100 hr Yin and Restorative Yoga CPD Training is also trauma-informed training combining the postures and energetic systems of Restorative yoga and Yin yoga. It also includes some teaching on Yoga Nidra, subtle anatomy, pranayama and meditation.

The training will be held both in the Green Lotus Yoga studio in Gort, Galway and live on  Zoom. 

Upon completion of the training, you will also have access to the GLY Members Online Training Platform, where you can re-watch the live lectures whenever you like. Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 100 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation.  


Curriculum


Yin Yoga

Theory

  • Yin Yoga poses, modifications, props etc.
  • Human variation as expressed on the mat
  • Biotensegrtiy – tension and compression
  • Fascia and Myofascial trains
  • Physiology of our Tissues
  • Joint anatomy – a Yin perspective
  • How to sequence Yin Yoga Classes
  • Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health
  • Theming Yin Yoga classes

Practice

  • Learning  Yin yoga poses including modifications
  • How and when to use props. 
  • Yin Yoga classes 

Teaching Methodology

  • Teaching practice of poses including modifications and props
  • Cueing the poses
  • Theming 


Restorative Yoga

Theory

  • The science relating to the relaxation response
  • Restorative Yoga poses, modifications etc.
  • How to sequence restorative yoga classes (restorative class scrips provided)
  • Scientific Theory relating to Yoga Nidra as a Healing Journey
  • Patanjali’s yoga sutras in relation to moving beyond stress, anxiety and trauma towards contentment and wellness. 

Practice

  • Learning Restorative yoga poses
  • How and when to use props. 
  • Restorative classes 
  • Yoga Nidras 

Teaching Methodology

  • Teaching practice of poses including modifications and props
  • Cueing the poses

Subtle Anatomy, Pranayama and Meditation

Theory

An overview of :

  1. Chakras
  2. Vayus
  3. Doshas 
  4. Koshas
  5. Gunas
  6. The science and benefits of Pranayama
  7. Integrating subtle anatomy into Restorative classes and Yoga Nidras

Practice

  • Chakras meditation (On-demand content)
  • Vayus meditation ( On-demand content)
  • Pranayama – abdominal breathing, tri-part breathing, nadi shodinan (On-demand content)
Please note the energetics only offer an overview. To really understand Subtle Anatomy and how to integrate it into your teachings, we recommend that you do the 300 hr Therapeutic Yoga Training. 


Interoception practices and Yoga Nidra

Theory

  • What is Interoception and why is it important?
  • The science and healing power of Yoga Nidra
  • How Nidra relates to Yoga Energetics
  • Samkalpa (developing intention)
  • Developing an Inner Resource
  • Heart-felt desire as a basis for intention
  • Pratipaksha Bhavana (cultivating positive cognitions through exploring opposites)
  • Yoga Nidra – scripted processes

Practice

  • Yoga Nidra Practices  – in studio and on-demand content 

Teaching Methodology

  • Teaching Yoga Nidra  


Who is the Training suitable for?

The Yin and Restorative Yoga CPD Training is suitable for  qualified yoga teachers, who wish to teach Yin and Restorative yoga and integrate the others aspects of the curriculum into their teachings. It is also suitable for experienced students who want to build up their teacher training hours but are not ready to complete their 200 hr foundation training. 

Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 100 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation. 

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Fees

One Time Payment Price before October 16th – €900

Instalment Plan option – €1000 euros

Non – refundable Deposit – €400 plus €150 for 4 weekends.

Extra Details

November 18th-19th – (Restorative)

Dec 16th-17th – (Restorative)

Jan 27th-28th – (Yin)

Feb 24th-25th – (Yin)

All props are provided in the studio. We recommend the following props for home use or if you are ding the training on Zoom.
  • 1 x yoga mat
  • 2 bricks  (Please note bricks are brick shaped; whereas blocks are flatter and rectangular, more like an A4 sheet)
  • 1 bolster
  • 1 x yoga strap
  • 1 or 2 blankets 
  • 2 x Online Theory quizzes to be completed within 3 months of the training
  • 1 x written Restorative Yoga class with option to video the class for deeper feedback
  • 1 x Yoga Nidra, recorded on audio or video
  • 1 x written Yin Yoga class with option to video the class for deeper feedback

We will also provide you with the tools to take videos on your phone and how to upload.

For those choosing the the studio option, the Training will be held in the Green Lotus Yoga studio in Gort, Galway. The studio holds 28 people usually, however numbers will be capped to a small number (approx. 12)  to allow for social distancing. It is fully propped with mats, bolsters, blankets, bricks and belts. It has an equipped kitchen for students who want to bring their own lunch or cook in the kitchen.  It has changing rooms for students to store their clothes etc. All props are aired for 48 hrs use to ensure there is no spead of the COVID virus. 

Gort is a small town on the edge of the Burren. There are great restaurants close by to eat in and there are lots of airbnb and bnb options ranging from €25-€100 per night for students staying overnight.

For students availing of the studio option, we recommend:

  • Woodley BNB – Georges Street, Gort. Cheap and cheerful and a stones throw from the studio. 
  • The Lady Gregory Hotel – About 10 mins walk form the studio. Comfortable and clean with spa. 
  • Any air bnbs in the close vaccinity. Kinvara is a lovely place to stay and is about 20 mins drive form Gort with more air BNB options usually. 

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Book now or if you have any questions, please email carol@greenlotusyoga.com

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