Restorative Yoga Teacher Training 1: The Essential Practice with Anna Ashby
July 3rd - 6th I Yoga Nest, Zurich
30 hour programme for Teachers, Trainees, Professionals/Experienced Practitioners. Over 4 days with Anna Ashby (in-person) + Chris Swain (live-streamed).
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, how to set-up/adapt postures, lecture + dialogue clarifying the purpose and nature of the practice, how to sequence and language instruction, and create sanctuary. The training explores basic stress physiology, its impact on health and how Restorative Yoga postures and environment can support nervous system health.
Course Content
The four days include:
• Restorative Yoga practice each day
• reflection + journaling
• lectures + dialogue
• the art of teaching Restorative Yoga: history, purpose and nature of the practice, breath awareness, sequencing, and safe practice, language, cues and creating sanctuary
• stress physiology and the anatomy/physiology of postures
• practicums which cover the basic set-ups of essential poses, how to adapt postures to suit individual needs and assisting.
In addition to scheduled hours, students are asked to attend two Restorative Yoga classes/workshops with Anna Ashby online and observe two classes with Anna online or with approved teachers to complete the training.
Course Structure
This training is designed for teachers and teacher 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 four days offer a retreat-like atmosphere which includes four in-depth practices, as well as time to learn about the history, nature and purpose of Restorative practice and how to structure and teach classes. The anatomy and physiology of the postures, as well as basic stress physiology, grounds the work in the reality of everyday living. Learning tasks are designed to support the process of learning and assimilation and offer time to connect and engage with others. Practicums enable hands-on experience where there is time to explore and practice the set up of essential poses, as well as refine assists. Particular emphasis is given to adapting and adjusting the postures to suit individual needs.
Learning Outcomes
• Understand basic stress physiology, anatomy of the postures, and breath awareness.
• Understand the history of Restorative Yoga, its purpose and nature.
• Confidence in how to structure and successfully facilitate a Restorative Yoga class.
• Immersive and experiential practice in Restorative Yoga.
• 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 20% will be sent to purchase the book through the publisher. Props will be provided by the venue.
Anna Ashby - Yoga Asana and Teaching
A senior teacher and trainer in the UK, Anna has been innovating in her field for over 30 years. Her unique style reflects a variety of influences including: dance, extensive yoga training focused on alignment and precision, restorative arts, tai chi and somatic movement. Much of her inspiration stems from her 12-year immersion in yoga practice while living in an ashram during the 1990s. Anna specialises in Restorative Yoga, a modern style that supports nervous system health through the healing effects of deep relaxation, breath and present moment awareness. Her book, Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees, released in March 2022, has become the “go to” book for teachers and practitioners serving as an in-depth guide for those interested in the Restorative arts. It elucidates and celebrates this practice spotlighting rest, stillness and space as necessary elements for cultivating balance and deepening spiritual endeavour. She holds the highest level of certification with Yoga Alliance Professionals in the UK (SYT) and the Yoga Alliance in the U.S. (E-RYT-500 + YACEP).
Chris Swain – Yoga Anatomy
Chris has been teaching yoga for over 25 years, initially qualifying as a teacher with the Chinese Yoga Federation in 1987, then as an Iyengar yoga teacher, before being introduced to Ashtanga yoga with John Scott in London in 1999. It was whilst studying in the early 1980s that Chris came across yoga, Kempo (a martial art), Cheirology (hand reading) and meditation. During this time Chris developed a deep interest in natural healing. He moved to London in 1996 to take a 4-year degree in Osteopathy, deepening his understanding of western medical models. He currently teaches on various yoga teacher training courses in the UK and also teaches asana and anatomy-based workshops.
Eligibility + Accreditation
Applicants must be either taking, about to take, or have successfully completed a Yoga Teacher Training Diploma in order to teach students at a beginners/level 1 standard. The training meets the Yoga Alliance YACEP Continuing Education hours and Yoga Alliance Professionals requirements for CPD.
Registrations
Contact us via email: info@theyoganest.ch, and you’ll receive detailed information about the application process, training guidelines, and everything you need to know to get started!
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