Therapeutic Yoga Training

Therapeutic Yoga Nidra FAQ

What is the Restorative Yoga Nidra Method?

The Restorative Yoga Nidra Method is based on traditional yoga practices and supported by a significant body of modern scientific research. There are several stages of mindfulness and deep relaxation where healing is enhanced. The method is done lying down in a comfortable position, usually for 10 – 30 mins. This method can be done online, face to face and in groups.

The facilitator guides the process of mindfulness, progressive deep relaxation, basic breathing techniques and other stages such as visualisation and auto-suggestion tailored to the individual or groups’ therapeutic aims. Pain messages can be re-processed. Mind racing and unhelpful thoughts can be managed. The method assists with body awareness, interoception, acceptance and establishing values and goals.

What are the dates and times?

Dates

Starts Sept 8th for 8 weeks online with breaks.

Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.45 pm. Sept 8th, 15, 22, (2 weeks break) Oct 13, 20, 27, (1 week break) Nov 10, 17.

Plus bonus

Half Day workshop Sat Nov 28th 1-5pm At no extra cost for course members!!

Time commitment is around 4 hours per week including 2.5 hours online including a live Yoga Nidra and group work.

We use innovative teaching styles.

Live online webinars via zoom.

Experiential Yoga Nidras in your own time (30 mins) x 3 a week.

Micro skills practice.

Case studies

Weekly short tasks to complete including readings, journaling and videos.

Who is this course suitable for?

Health professionals eg physiotherapists, occupational therapists, counsellors, psychologists to integrate into your scope of practice with modern health care practice. You do not need to be a Yoga teacher.

What topics do we cover?

Topics:

· Pain and Brain science of mindfulness and Yoga Nidra Method.

· Mindfulness practice.

· Yoga Nidra Method stages and micro skills.

· Yoga philosophy related to the Restorative Yoga Nidra Method.

· Mental health and trauma sensitive practice.

· Clinical reasoning and case studies.

· Integration into therapeutic practice.

· Precautions and contra-indications.

· Exploration and summary of the evidence base.

Gain the skills to confidently prescribe and teach appropriate Restorative Yoga Nidra for a variety of common conditions. You will have your own yoga nidra you can use for a client/s. By the completion of this foundation course you will be equipped to teach Yoga Nidra Method 1:1, in groups, face to face or online.

What is my investment?

Your Investment $997 AUD when paid in full.

(Part payment available of 2 x $510 or 4 x $260 AUD)

8 weeks online course. Plus day workshop online. Nov 28th 2020

Access to online learning portal for innovative learning.

What certification do I gain?

ERTIFICATE OF:

Restorative Yoga Nidra Method & Mindfulness

Foundations.

(50 hours CPD)

This foundational course can be taken as a stand alone course. You can start teaching and integrating the Yoga Nidra Method into your scope of practice after this training.

Are these recognised professional development points?

Yes. Your CPD (professional Development) certificate is approved with APHRA. Approved for all APHRA Health practitioners including Physiotherapists who choose to use these techniques within their scope of practice. CPD for Yoga teachers is also available with Yoga Australia.

About the course facilitator

Lead educator Rebecca Fagan is a registered Physiotherapist with 20+ years in private practice

She has worked in many areas of physiotherapy; mainly musculoskeletal acute and chronic, community health, older adults, cardiac rehab, women’s pre and post-natal care. Rebecca has a special interest in working with clients with chronic conditions and persisting musculoskeletal pain.

After starting Yoga, Yoga Nidra and meditation at 20 while a Uni student, Rebecca has continued to use these tools to enrich her life. She has taught Physioyoga and Restorative Yoga Nidra and meditation for 20+ years and integrated these tools in physiotherapy for clients. She has also studied acupuncture, counselling, yoga for trauma and group work.

Rebecca has explored many different types of meditation practice from many traditions. The Yoga Nidra Method is not aligned with a religion but does encourage a personal connection with one’s inner spirit or personal values.

Rebecca is a Senior Yoga teacher with Yoga Australia and ERYT500+ registered with Yoga Alliance internationally.

Other courses available?

Yoga for Common musculoskeletal conditions.

Yoga for Common Musculoskeletal conditions is part 2 of Therapeutic Yoga Foundations along with the Restorative Yoga Nidra Method. It can also be taken as a stand alone professional development training course.

Next Yoga for Common Musculoskeletal conditions course commences second half of 2020, dates to be announced soon…

About: Advanced Restorative Yoga Nidra Method.

Advanced Restorative Yoga Nidra Method and Meditation.

(This is part of Advanced Therapeutic Yoga )

The advanced course takes the Yoga Nidra Method to a deeper level. It includes further exploration of pain management, mental health and applications for specialised groups. The Foundational Restorative Yoga Nidra Method is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Restorative Yoga Nidra Method.

What is the evidence?

The Restorative Yoga Nidra Method has been well research over several decades.

It is proven to be efficacious for chronic musculoskeletal pain, depression, stress and anxiety by calming and renewing the nervous system. It also assists with mind racing, thought and behaviour awareness, concentration, sleep, body awareness, interoception, empowerment and feelings of well-being.

A comprehensive summary of the evidence base is provided.

Do you want to be part of a growing professional Therapeutic Yoga community?

· You will have access to our online Face Book community forum to share ideas and support.

· You can progress your studies from Level 1, level 2 and master classes.

· Tutoring opportunities for experienced practitioners.

· Receive referrals through our network

Contact us if you have more questions.

Instructions on how to access the portal will be emailed.

info@physioyoga.com.au