Beginners Restorative & Yoga Nidra
Thursday Evenings
6.15 pm - 7.30 pm
Pure Yoga Home Studio, Torbay
$165 - 8 wk course block (pre paid)
$25 Casual attendance
All equipment supplied.
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Yoga for beginners
We all know how challenging it can be living in a busy modern world. With constant time pressure and the need to be on top of everything we can find ourselves in overwhelm, fatigued and disconnected from our own self care routines. Taking the time to address these by attending one of our beginners yoga courses is one of the best ways you can help yourself.
This course is designed to help you meet the challenges of living in a busy modern world through yoga. Each week encompasses physical postures known as asanas to release stress and tension from the muscles and improve spinal health. The classes are small and intimate which allows for personalised instruction within the group. As-well as promoting healthy body systems, the class includes guided breathing practices. These help you to identify any unhealthy breathing patterns and establish new, health promoting ones. Suitable for all ages and stages in life including seniors. Relaxation is included using supported postures and a guided body scan. An introduction to meditation and its benefits is included.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Week One
Grounding, Conscious Relaxation tools & supported backward bends & counterposes
Week Two
Letting go through breath integration, introduction to breathing techniques
Week Three
Supported inversions & forward bends
Week Four
Solid foundations - 3 pillars of practice - form, breath & the mind.
Week Five
Consolidation of practice elements
Week Six
Hips & shoulder mobility and lengthening
Week Seven
Neck & Upper back; release & unlock
Week Eight
Course Recap - Bringing it altogether.
Note:The discounted block is for consecutive classes. There are no carry over classes.
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Frequently asked questions
Restorative & Yoga Nidra
What will I take away from the Yoga Nidra training with Pure Yoga?
At Pure Yoga, our Yoga Nidra training goes beyond just teaching the practice; you will take away a deep understanding of the philosophy and science behind Yoga Nidra, as well as the ability to guide others through the practice with confidence and skill.
You will learn how to create and hold a safe space for your clients, offering them a practice that facilitates deep relaxation, healing & meditation.
Our training focuses on practical applications of this versatile technique & trains you in how to deliver it to foster a meditative state in your students.
Additionally, you will receive ongoing support and resources from our community, enabling you to continue growing and refining your practice long after the training is over.
What is involved in the home practice component of the Yoga Nidra Teachers' Training?
The home practice component of the Yoga Nidra Teachers' Training with Pure Yoga is designed to deepen your understanding and experience of Yoga Nidra first and foremost.
You will be provided with guided recordings before you begin the training and after the immersion. Integration is an essential component of your learning. Instructing others in Yoga Nidra & receiving personalized feedback from our experienced teachers.
You will develop a strong foundation for personal and professional growth in Yoga Nidra.
How is the class Restorative?
This class uses gentle Hatha poses both in a supported way for deeper release and as stand alone asanas.
A series of practices are selected & sequenced for you. The sequences target tight shoulders & neck, weak areas in the body & focus on spinal health & integrated breathing.
Close attention & guidance for using the breath in different ways is taught progressively.
Guided Relaxation is included at the end, sometimes Yoga Nidra for a longer experience. This class is particularly good for busy people who need to let go and find a nurturing space for themselves. Beginners, recovering from injuries, pregnancy, getting back to the mat - this is the one for you.
Are the restorative classes suitable for beginners?
Yes, for entry level students or newbies this course is recommended.
Restorative classes typically include an internalisation sequence that develops the skill of being able to consciously relax & let go. The sequence can be learned & eventually embodied through direct experience. The class also includes supported Hatha poses which are held longer creating space for the breath to work its way through tight muscles & tissues. Breath awareness is an essential component of these classes and various techniques are included designed for effects such as tranquilizing, altering brain wave activity and building alertness whilst relaxed. A perfect wind down after a busy day setting you up for the best sleep ever!
What type of relaxation do you teach?
Yoga Nidra is an ancient & profound form of relaxation derived from the body of Tantra (The parent science of Yoga). Yoga Nidra is a systematic progressive technique that is safe and highly effective at inducing deep relaxation. The deeper stages of the practice are designed to bring out the root causes of tension and build a specific skillset that helps to release & eventually let go of them.
How can I best prepare for the Yoga Nidra Teachers Training?
Once you enrol in the training you will be provided with audio recordings for the practice to use on a daily basis. This will embed the practice at an experiential level which is a critical factor when it comes to conveying the practice to others.
It is highly recommended that you join an existing Yoga Nidra course being taught by Pure Yoga building up practice experience and keeping a journal of your insights & learning.
Recommended readings will be provided in the info booklet.
Is the Yoga Studio near me?
Pure Yoga is based on the North Shore in Auckland & teaches local and online classes via zoom, with access to recordings for registered students.
If I am a registered Yoga Teacher can I claim Professional Development points
Yes, this course is registered with Yoga Alliance under my YCEP profile
General
Are the classes suitable for Beginners?
Yes, Pure Yoga offers local and online beginner yoga courses for those new to Yoga. Courses focus on building foundational skills in alignment and conscious breathing. Courses are designed for newcomers over a series of weeks which allows for individual attention and practices that build confidence, flexibility, mobility and strength. These courses will set you up to progress further into the Hatha system and to be able to continue at home if that is your goal. For entry level students the Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra courses are the best fit.
What is included in the Yoga Classes?
Each class is holistic in nature including physical postures (Asana), guided breathing (Pranayama) & Meditation components. Pure Yoga is passionate about supporting people to integrate Yoga into daily life so shares tips and resources to help you build sustainable tools.
Does Pure Yoga offer Teachers Training?
Yes, Pure Yoga has been training teachers for the last 10 years in the classical based Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Bhakti Yoga systems, mentoring students and is currently the Program Advisor for Kawai Purapura Yoga School (RYS), 200 Hr & 500 Hr Programs.
Do you run Yoga classes outside of Auckland?
Yes, Pure Yoga travels to locations around NZ bringing speciality workshops, masterclasses & yogic lifestyle events to communities, Yoga studios & corporate settings.
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What does a typical class look like?
These classes are a holistic blend of postures to destress and unwind. Guided breathing practices for healthy lungs and better breathing habits.
Yoga Nidra - deep relaxation to experience a meditative state which augments healing and rejuvenates the body & mind.
Postures called asanas are made accessible to you by either offering alternatives or supported options. Small class sizes make this an intimate gathering where you can derive from personalised input.
Even if your starting from scratch or returning to the mat after a break these classes will leave you revived and centred for your day ahead.
What if Im recovering from an illness or have an injury?
That's great that you are thinking to support yourself through this with some gentle and rejuvenating Yoga.
Just let me know in advance of joining of any specific injuries or conditions and I will try my best to adapt and incorporate practices that take this into account. I like to plan ahead, so can offer variations and modifications to suit within the context of the class and its ongoing weekly progression. Consider if you need to start with a one to one first so we can assess where you are at & map a way forward.
One to One Yoga
How will a one to one yoga session help me progress in my personal practice?
That's a great question. If you have an established yoga practice you would well know the benefits that they bring however have you considered what more you could derive from your practice in terms of the energetic, mental or psychic effects. I can guide you to that deeper level of experience.
Where do the sessions take place?
Pure Yoga is a home based studio on the clifftops in Torbay with the most expansive views. A dedicated studio space, fully equipped with natural and locally sourced products. A community space that invites the senses to slow down and for you to nurture yourself. I teach community classes here, regular events and one to one programs.
What practices are included in a One to One session?
The range of practices includes yogic hygiene practices, lifestyle consultations, postures for general health & wellbeing, a curated sequence to address a particular health issue like digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety, postural imbalances etc.
The classes are generally holistic in nature including a balanced program of postures, breathing techniques and/or guided meditations/relaxation. You can select to include more or less of the different elements which can then be sequenced for optimal effect.
Do you treat different conditions like insomnia?
The range of practices includes yogic hygiene practices, lifestyle consultations, restorative poses for deeper release of muscular and mental tension.
Correction of faulty breathing or mouth breathing which can contribute to poor sleep. Deep relaxation tools to learn how to consciously relax and set yourself up for the best sleep.
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