Practices of Rest : Self Massage and Somatic Weekend Immersion

About the class

WHO FOR :

* Yoga teachers and trainees of all styles, backgrounds and experience.

* Keen students who want to explore and bring further understanding to their own practice.

* Massage therapists, therapists, bodyworkers and movement professionals looking to bring tools to their existing profession.

ABOUT THE WEEKEND :

A weekend immersion offering a comprehensive approach to traditional practices of rest and restorative yoga complemented by somatic inquiry and self-massage. Rooted in yoga and backed by science this explorative weekend will put your own embodied experience at the heart of your learning.

Sarah will provide you with the confidence to teach and practice. You will gain an understanding of what restorative practices, somatic movement and self-massage are and why they can provide you and your students with powerful tools for self-inquiry and understanding.

Sarah has a deep interest in the overlap of science and the traditions of yoga and enjoys sharing her unique perspective on practices of rest.

Informed by a wide range of movement methods this training combines traditional restorative practices with somatic inquiry, self massage and contemporary movement modalities to create a holistic and transformative journey to deep rest.

This weekend can be taken as a standalone weekend or as part of Sarah's 40 hr Restorative training. Just let us know if you'd like more information on the training.

ABOUT SARAH :

Sarah has a deep interest in the overlap of science and the traditions of yoga and enjoys sharing her unique perspective on practices of rest.

Sarah is a senior teacher for Yoga Alliance Professionals and is an E-RYT 500hr Continuing Education provider for Yoga Alliance. She brings together traditional teachings in a modern context her classes provide a platform for students to get to know themselves rather than perform. Sarah is inspired by teaching beginners and supporting the next generation of yoga teachers. She teaches classes, workshops and teacher trainings throughout the UK. Sarah’s teaching has been featured in publications including The Guardian as well as being a feature writer for Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine. Sarah regularly assists her primary teacher, Jason Crandell during his advanced teacher trainings and she is a proud ambassador for the charity https://yogagivesback.org/.

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Please bring your own yoga mat. There are studio bolsters, bricks, straps and blankets but you are welcome to bring your own if you’d prefer.

** PRACTICAL BITS **

Due to the nature of the Crescent Bakery building, it's ideal to wear layers of clothing for cooler / warmer fluctuations.

If you're looking for somewhere to stay near the studio, click here for info.

Please note workshops will be refunded only if we can find someone to take your place. Obviously, we will take account of exceptional circumstances. If you have chosen to pay in instalments, payments to completion will still be due.

Please contact studio@orangeyoga.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

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