TEACHING Yoga Nidra YACEP Workshop

TEACHING YOGA NIDRA YACEP Continuing Education WORKSHOP

This workshop is oriented for Yoga Teachers and Yoga/Meditation Teacher Trainees, but is suitable for anyone who has practiced Yoga and meditation and would like to deepen their practice. RYTs will be eligible for up to 3 hours of YACEP continuing education credit. A digital certificate of completion that can be uploaded to Yoga Alliance will be provided on request.

Most Yoga teachers and students are familiar with ŚAVĀSANA, the deep relaxation that is usually offered at the end of most asana classes. YOGA NIDRA has many similarities to ŚAVĀSANA, but also has some unique differences.

This Yoga teacher clinic will include experiential sessions as well as thorough instruction on how to lead YOGA NIDRA. Yoga teachers will learn how to deepen their students' (and own) experience and learn how to lead sessions of YOGA NIDRA.

"YOGA NIDRA" literally means "Yogic Sleep", and is a focused, dynamic state where brain wave patterns resemble deep sleep. During the YOGA NIDRA session, you will lie comfortably on your back with your eyes closed. All that is required is that you focus on the instruction and stay aware!

Unfortunately, in the West, many traditional teachings of Yoga have been distorted and simplified in many ways. Many classes that teach simple relaxation or visualization are often called Yoga Nidra. These classes may have some benefit and are not necessarily "bad" classes, but they are not YOGA NIDRA. This will be an AUTHENTIC YOGA NIDRA practice, and for many people that have learned or practiced YOGA NIDRA before, this class can be considered Advanced YOGA NIDRA.

We have Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available, but you are welcome to bring your own blankets, pillows, sheets/shawls, blindfolds... Wear comfortable clothing.

SCHEDULE (approx, with short breaks between segments)

► 3:00 - 4:00 PM Guided YOGA NIDRA Experience. Note: This class hour is open to the general public; and included in your YACEP registration.

► 4:00 - 6:00 PM - - Introductions and short overview, Discussion and Q&A with detailed examination of YOGA NIDRA; comparison to typical ŚAVĀSANA and guided meditation practices; and instruction on leading YOGA NIDRA

$45 Early Bird Registration fee (includes YACEP certificate)

Led by MATT LERNER, ERYT-500

Matt is the co-founder of Main Street Yoga Centers and is also director of Yoga Teacher Education at the Spiritual Life Society, Ohio's oldest Yoga/Meditation center. He has studied extensively with Swami Rama, Yogiraj Behramji, and many other teachers. He has been teaching Yoga, meditation, and related practices for over 45 years.