MODULE #1  • Restorative Essentials ONLINE

Pre-requisite: yoga experience OR the completion of 200+ hr Yoga Teacher Training 

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This 15 Hr Restorative Essentials module will provide a solid foundation of material and knowledge about the restorative practice. It'll allow you to safely, effectively and confidently practice Restorative yoga with deeper understanding. If you are a certified yoga teacher, this module will allow you to lead restorative yoga classes utlizing a number of basic restorative postures.  

 

Module includes but is not limited to:

• a variety of popular restorative poses including a number of variations to suit different body shapes 

• an introduction to reading or 'seeing' bodies in restorative postures in order to prop effectively for the individual

• comprehensive visual and verbal cueing for safe set up, entry and exit into & out of poses

• efficient and effective propping techniques for optimum comfort and deep rest in each pose

• how to prop with limited props

• a focus on the nervous system or Master system and how this practice affects it & why

• a brief look at restorative sequencing through the lens of the energy/prana body

• allotted practice time with fellow students

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MODULE #2 • Restoratives 2.0 ONLINE

Pre-requisite: Completion of 200+ hr YTT + minimum 12 hr Restorative Training

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This 15 hr Restoratives 2.0 module will take you on a deeper dive into the poses providing a number of different options and set ups. And, we'll look deeper into the anatomy, subtle anatomy and science behind Restorative Yoga.

 

Module includes but is not limited to:

• less 'common' restorative poses with variations

• utilizing things in your environment to create sturdy, safe props when limited commercial props are available

• tips on how to effectively offer Restorative Yoga online 

• further exploration of the Master System and how it's influenced by this practice

• more detailed look at the koshas especially the pranamaya kosha - how energy flows in restorative poses & ways in which sequencing can be themed around this knowledge

• breathing techniques that can be utilized within class sequences to aid relaxation

• sequencing restorative postures & exploring more about the effects of the postures 

• allotted practice time 

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MODULE #3 • RestoraTHAI© Integration In-Person

Pre-requisite: Completion of 200+ hr YTT + minimum 12 hr Restorative Training

 

This 15 hour Thai Massage Basics + Integration module includes but is not limited to:

 

• the introduction (or review) and practice of basic Thai Massage touch techniques & methods, body alignment & positioning plus a brief introduction to a few energy lines (sip sen)

• looking at restorative poses from the eye of the Thai Massage practitioner

• learning how & when to share Thai Massage effectively and safely during a RestoraTHAI© class

• integrating Metta Movement's Thai Massage cornerstones into this setting

• discovering how this combination affects the central nervous system and prana body/sip sen

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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.