11th - 15th September 2024

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• How the body stores emotion, & samskaras. How this can affect movement, mental health & how you can assist your client to recognise and process these.

• The physiology and mechanics of breathing and its effect on the nervous system, pain and interoception.

• Pain physiology and Sensitisation. How to facilitate down-regulation of the nervous system in clients with chronic pain.

• Acute vs chronic pain and methodology for working with each.

• How to facilitate both top down (meditation) and bottom up (asana) approaches to help with chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, depression etc.

• The importance of the therapeutic relationship in healing. Intake assessment, lesson plans and being responsive & empathetic to your clients needs.

• How to promote better self regulation, awareness and resilience in your clients both mentally and physically.

• The importance of loading tissue for promoting adaptation, healing, and transformation.

• How to work with clients with trauma and the impacts of childhood trauma on epigenetics, mental and physical wellbeing.

NZ$1590

Early-bird cost: $150 off before 31 July 2024

For cancellation one month prior to the start date, payment will be refunded. Less than one month prior to and up to the day before training begins, 25% of the teacher training cost will be refunded. There is NO refund once training begins.

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6-8 December 2024

Kula Retreat Centre, Muriwai - Auckland, New Zealand

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation practice aimed at inducing deep relaxation. Typically practiced in a reclined position with guidance from a teacher, the objective is to achieve a state where the body is completely at ease while the mind remains alert to the experience of being in a profoundly tranquil state.

Through Yoga Nidra, practitioners learn to navigate between wakefulness and sleep, facilitating the body's return to its natural equilibrium (homeostasis) with a calm and balanced breath. This state enables access to the subtle energy flow (prana) within the body, aiding in the identification and dissolution of energy blockages.

Yoga Nidra serves as a deeply rejuvenating and therapeutic practice that promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, enhances cognitive function, and supports restful sleep. Furthermore, its inclusive nature ensures accessibility to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the definition, purpose, and techniques involved in achieving the state of Yoga Nidra. Delve into the scientific principles that underpin the profound practice of Yoga Nidra.

Course Content Includes:

Exploration of the definitions of Yoga Nidra
Examination of the historical roots of Yoga Nidra
Journey through the layers of the koshas using the Kosha Model
Connection between Ayurveda, Marma Points, and Yoga Nidra
Understanding the objectives of Yoga Nidra
Exploration of the significance of sleep
Discussion on the four states of consciousness
Preparatory and concluding practices for Yoga Nidra focused on awareness during sleep
Crafting a Sankalpa (intention) for Yoga Nidra
Creating a personalized Yoga Nidra script

Reading Materials for the Yoga Nidra Module:

"Enlightenment without God" by Swami Rama

"Radiant Rest" by Tracey Stanley

$950 or $1599 if done in conjunction with Restorative Yoga Module

Please ask us about our payment plans.

8 - 10 November 2024

Kula Retreat Centre, Muriwai - Auckland, New Zealand

In this course, you will explore the following topics:


The significance of Restorative Yoga in facilitating the return to homeostasis and unlocking the body's natural healing abilities.

The benefits of embracing a slower pace and how it positively impacts both the physical and mental well-being of individuals.

How the practice of Restorative Yoga can empower your students to unwind, showcasing the advantages of the relaxation response on the nervous system and overall wellness.

An in-depth look at the Nervous System and its diverse branches, alongside an examination of how persistent stress can detrimentally affect our health and general well-being.

Utilizing Restorative Yoga to address deficiency symptoms like Yang and Yin deficiency.

Strategies for engaging clients with top-down and bottom-up approaches to guide them towards activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

Techniques for providing support to clients, utilizing props effectively, and leading them through relaxation exercises.

The essential role of sleep and rest in brain health, learning, and the body's healing processes. Delve into the glymphatic system and potential nervous system disorders that may arise from a lack of adequate rest.

$950 or $1599 if done in conjunction with Yoga Nidra Module

Please ask us about our payment plans.

11 February - 15 June 2025

Basecamp Yoga Grey Lynn, Auckland

Kula Retreat Centre Muriwai

An introduction to yoga history and philosophy including Sankhya Philosophy, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Tantrik philosophy and practices

Ethics of a yoga teacher using the principles of The Yamas and Niyamas

How to culitavte a sustainable sadhana (self-practice)

Meditation methods including mantra, chanting and mudras

Principles of Ayurveda and Yoga

Introduction to the subtle body - Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus

Sanskrit names of poses and their etymology

The art of Vinyasa Krama - wise progression of sequencing

Guiding and cueing foundational yoga asana in the styles of Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin

Principles of anatomy and biomechanics

How to observe and see bodies and be able to offer modifications & the use of props

The art of using your voice with confidence and authenticity

Gain confidence through practice teaching - give and receive feedback

Introduction to Yin and Mindfulness

The business of yoga - what’s next 

Be ready to know yourself on a deeper level and experience new possibilities in your life.

Take part in the full 200-hour Teacher training and walk away confident to lead a class anywhere, to anyone.

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