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50 hr RestoraTHAI© Teacher Training

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training + Thai Massage Basics
An Integrated Practice of Deep Conscious Rest

Communities everywhere need Restorative Yoga and Thai Massage more than ever before! 

 

While community at large recovers from the last few years, these time-tested wellness practices will help provide a way through. Among the many benefits both these practices have, each serves to help calm the body, ease the effects of anxiety plus boost immunity and overall health. Together, they're a powerful combination that draws a person closer to deep conscious rest. 

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Metta Movement Arts is a recognized School of Continuing Education (CYA-RYS-CE) and Tracey is a CYA-ERYT500  teacher with the Canadian Yoga Alliance

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This 15 hour Module #1 will cover yet isn't limited to:

  • importance of savasana + posture variations

  • common restoratives & standard prop set up

  • effective use of props for deep rest

  • use of minimal &/or non-commercial props

  • an overview of the nervous system & how it

        responds to stress

  • how to cue and adjust and when not to

  •  exploration of class themes, structure and flow 

  • mindfulness practices & personally experiencing & observing techniques within restoratives

  • introduction to physical body and subtle body anatomy

Open to all serious yoga practitioners wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of Restorative Yoga. However to participate in all 3 modules, one must have completed a base 200 hr Yoga Teacher Certification and be seeking to learn, expand or revisit their knowledge & understanding of the Restorative Yoga practice.

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15 Course Hrs + 2.5 Practicum Hrs


Practicum Requirement:

a) Create a 30 min class with a specific theme and submit the class plan

b) Schedule a private 30 minute class with a student/friend/family member of choice and administer the class plan. If local, the lead teacher will observe in person or live via zoom OR the class will be recorded and submitted for review.  

 
  • It is requested the practicum be completed within 2 months of course attendance. If attending module #2, completion of  the module #1 practicum before attending Restorative 2.0 is highly recommended.
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Previous Metta Movement Arts RestoraTHAI graduates can participate for 50% off the full module price. Contact Tracey directly before registering.

This 15 hour Module will cover yet isn't limited to:

  • less common restoratives + effective prop set up, entry and exit from postures

  • a deeper dive into physical body and subtle body anatomy & how to structure classes around either

  • weaving other limbs or elements of the yoga practice into a restorative yoga class 

  • connecting traditional Eastern modality concepts to this practice - elements, vital life force & gunas - and how to sequence from these perspectives

  • and more ...

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Open to 200 hr+ Certified Yoga Teachers who have completed Module 1: Restorative Essentials OR a minimum 12 hr Restorative training with another teacher and are looking to expand or revisit their knowledge & understanding of the Restorative Yoga practice.

 

15 Course Hrs + 2.5 Practicum Hrs

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Practicum Requirement: Observe and assist two 75 min restorative classes with lead teacher. Alternate online arrangements will be made only if travel distance makes in person attendance impossible. 

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  • ​It is requested the practicum be completed within 2 months of course attendance. If attending module #3, completion of  the module #2 practicum before attending Restorative 2.0 is highly recommended.

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Previous Metta Movement Arts RestoraTHAI graduates can participate for 50% off the full module price.

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This 12 hour Module will cover yet isn't limited to:

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  • 6 hr Thai Massage Basics workshop

    • learn some of the guiding principles behind Thai Yoga Massage

    • discover & practice Thai style touch techniques​

    • ​​NB: attendees will be required to give & receive Thai Massage touch techniques throughout this class

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  • 6 hr RestoraTHAI integration​

    • ​learning safe class set up and individual approach within class

    • working safely within the space available

    • discerning what Thai Massage touch techniques within postures are appropriate

    • exploring when to touch and when not to touch

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Open to 200+ hr Certified Yoga Teachers who have already completed a minimum of 12 hrs of Restorative training. No previous Thai Massage experience necessary.

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12 Course Hrs + 3 Practicum Hrs

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Practicum Requirement: Attend one 2 hr RestoraTHAI class led by lead teacher. Observe & assist two 2 hr RestoraTHAI classes led by lead teacher.  Some combination of online arrangements will be made on an individual basis only if travel distance makes in person attendance prohibitive.

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Previous Metta Movement Arts RestoraTHAI graduates can participate for 50% off the full module price.

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