Join Deborah Berryman for an experience that will introduce you to the practice, concepts and the true importance and benefits of including trauma-informed techniques into your teaching.
Restorative yoga is considered the true antidote to stress because it allows you to relax deeply with awareness. Relaxing with awareness is the key to bringing the mind-body into a state of balance or homeostasis, similar to the effect of meditation. It’s easy to be swept away by the demands of modern life. Today’s pace of life means we are often in a state of high alert, causing our bodies to release stress hormones that stimulate the ‘fight or flight’ response. This affects our ability to sleep soundly, digest our food, focus, feel grounded, and even our ability to conceive a child.
When 1 in 3 adults report having experienced developmental trauma, it’s important we understanding trauma is about what has happened to the body, not what is wrong with the body. We will cover the neurobiology (brain and nervous system) and physiology (body operating systems) of trauma and prolonged stress (Complex/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and how to apply this wisdom into your teaching. This approach will also provide support with verbal cueing and set up of postures, sequencing, and creating a safe space for all students.
Teaching and Practicing Trauma-Informed Restorative Yoga can be a powerful tool in aiding the process of regulating the nervous system and help undo the effects of stress – bringing about a sense of feeling grounded, calm, relaxed and safe.
Content + Structure
This Teaching Immersion into Trauma-Informed Restorative Yoga creates space for exploration and study. In this Immersion, we will explore
Restorative yoga - philosophy and practice
Trauma-informed yoga philosophy & application
The neurobiology (brain and nervous system) of prolonged stress and trauma
Physiology (body’s operating systems) of prolonged stress and trauma
How to apply neurobiology and physiology wisdom into your teaching
Techniques for propping students in postures
Adjustments for different body types
Supporting practitioners in the postures
The art of skilfully holding space
Leading a full restorative group class
The art of sequencing the poses for an effective class/workshop and intention
Being a student and experiencing a restorative practice
Self-development including recognition of own stresses, meditation, reflection and practice of personal restorative practice
Deborah will share her wealth of experience and the tools of the practice, exploring how to relax and rest deeply. Each day will include Restorative Practice as well as Meditation and Self-reflection. You will be required to have your own daily practice during the course as well as journaling.
Are you Eligible?
Whether just starting the journey as a Yoga Teacher, seeking to enhance existing teaching skills or simply wish to develop their personal practice, this course is a welcome study immersion for yoga teachers and teachers in training to refresh, renew and to deepen their practice and teach authentically, grounded both in self-awareness and experiential knowledge.
It’s also open to dedicated yoga students (minimum of 2 years consistent practice) wanting to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga, and health professionals (e.g. Osteopaths, Psychomotor Therapists) keen to broaden their knowledge and skills (please note, this wouldn’t certify you as a Restorative Yoga Teacher).
Additional Required Hours
• 28 contact hours
• 10-hour reading and research
• 12-hour assignment including teaching, self-practice and enquiry
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that can be submitted to your accreditation body to register 50 CPD hours, demonstrating your attainment of standards of competence.
Regular price: £525
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