For anyone who wishes to access a deeper relaxation a higher understanding of the human experience. It is designed as a Yoga Nidra teacher training but is equally suitable for non-teachers seeking personal development.
JAMES REEVES
Understanding The Science & Philosophy of Yoga Nidra: 2-day CPD
Find peace in a restless world. Yoga Nidra is currently sweeping the globe and is recognised as one of the ‘go-to’ practices for recovering from long-term fatigue.
People use this practice to help fall asleep, heal chronic pain, and improve well-being. Scientific research shows us the efficacy of rest as the antidote for a restless world and a way to recover from stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
What can I expect?
This 2-day event will support you to get started as a Yoga Nidra teacher, or help you go deeper with your teaching.
You will receive some of James’ own Yoga Nidra Scripts to help get you started along with an abridged digital version of the Deep Rest Yoga Nidra training manual.
Understanding The Science & Philosophy of Yoga Nidra
with James Reeves
James's heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.
Richard Miller
Clinical psychologist, researcher and yogic scholar
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of rest? Would you like to know how to facilitate Yoga Nidra classes?
Find peace in a restless world. Yoga Nidra is recognised as one of the go-to practices for recovering from long-term fatigue, supporting sleep, reducing stress and improving wellbeing.
Over the weekend you’ll learn:
- What Is Yoga Nidra? The history, tradition and modern evolution of the practice.
- Hypnagogic State Understanding the transition between wakefulness and sleep.
- Making Intentions How and why intentions are made at the start of practice.
- Neuroscience How modern science relates to Yoga Nidra.
“James’s heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.”
Richard Miller - Clinical Psychologist, Researcher and Yogic Scholar
James Reeves
James is recognised as a world-leading authority on the theory and practice of Yoga Nidra meditation and is the author of the internationally published best seller about Yoga Nidra/Rest; The Book Of Rest (2019, Harper Collins).
He has over 20 years’ experience of Yoga Nidra and been teaching since 2005. He created his most recent organisation, Deep Rest, in 2022. The work of Deep Rest is founded on ancient traditions and backed by modern, research-based practices.
James travels the world, giving talks and facilitating training programs. Warm, invitational, and grounded in practical experience, he has a reputation for making his teachings relevant and accessible for modern-day living and shows how the healing benefits of taking time to slow down, stop, and rest can apply to us all.
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