Restorative & Yoga nidra

Tuesday Evenings

6.15 pm - 7.30 pm

Pure Yoga Home Studio, Torbay

$157.50 - 7 wk Course Block
$25 Casual Class

Limited to 10 places.
Join anytime. Ongoing throughout the year.

Enquiries: [email protected]

Restorative & Yoga Nidra

Everyone can benefit from slowing down and tuning into bodily sensations and the power of one's breath. Everyone has an inherent reservoir of energy that when accessed can assist with healing, shifting mind states and finding emotional balance. To have the tools to change body and mind states and to be able to let go of daily stressors is not an act of radical self care but an essential tool to thrive in life. This course is particularly good for beginners. It features progressive Yoga Nidra – a profound relaxation and meditation practice designed to access & release tension not only physical but also mental and emotional. Accessing the subconscious layers of the mind to reveal the root causes of tension, enhance creativity & improve concentration.

This course is particularly good for beginners, stiff bodies, recovering from injuries or wanting to start up yoga with solid foundations.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

Healing from illness, injuries. Supports natural immunity.

Emotional balance & resilience

Relieves mental tension, anxiety & stress

As a daily meditation practice you can easily engage with

Benefits of Supported Poses

Reduces muscular tightness & postural tension

Gain flexibility, strength & improved posture & co ordination

Grounding the mind into sensation, out of excess thoughts

Cultivates more ease in breathing & reduces unhealthy breathing patterns

Expands Self awareness so that you feel more empowered in life.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week One

Extended Shavasana & Supported Poses

Week Two

Supported poses & spinal sequences & Intro to Yoga Nidra

Week Three

Hatha flows & Yoga Nidra - Internalization/Externalization

Week Four

Hatha Yoga for Spine & Hips & Yoga Nidra - Sankalpa

Week Five

Hatha Yoga for Shoulders & Hips & Yoga Nidra - Body Awareness

Week Six

Hatha Yoga for knees & shoulders & Yoga Nidra & Breath Awareness

Week Seven

Hatha Yoga for neck, knees and joints & Yoga Nidra & visualizations

Note that with a prepaid discounted course block there are no carry over classes. They must be used consecutively or can be given to someone else.

Supported poses to release tension & stress. Joint & organ health.

Guided breathing techniques Deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra

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.

Yoga Beginners Course

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.

What our CLIENTS Say

I have been a student of yoga & meditation for many, many years and a teacher now for the last 7 years. I've been blessed with the most amazing teachers from various traditions who have each given me special gifts. I was so lucky to begin my 500 hour teaching journey with Pragyadhara this January in a restorative yoga, breathing and yoga nidra course at Kawai Purapura. This and the proceeding study have provided the gateway to the most phenomenal shift in my personal practice and teaching.

Pragyadhara embodies yoga for me. A font of traditional wisdom imparted with deep humility and expertise.

I am grateful for the opportunity I had in working with Pragyadhara. I will be back for more. You should too.

Kate McLeay (Hawkes Bay)

I have practiced yoga for 10 years now trying different styles in different countries and in different languages. I started with Pragyadhara when she arrived back in New Zealand after her extended residential immersion in a traditional yogic lineage, India (2012 – 2015). The many years of dedicated learning and practice of a pure yogic life was immediately obvious. There is nothing contrived, fashionable or on trend about her classes. Her use, understanding and knowledge of Sanskrit is evident and conveyed in her teachings. She knows and transmits yoga deeply and with a degree in educational teaching she delivers her knowledge with natural intuition and sincerity.

Pragyadhara is a gift to anyone wanting to learn authentic classical yoga. She is a pure, spiritually orientated and naturally gifted teacher.

Felicity Pyne (Auckland)

I met Pragyadhara three years ago when she returned to New Zealand after living in Australia and training in India.

She continues to immerse herself in the Satyananda tradition and share her knowledge and passion for yoga in an accessible and authentic way. She is an excellent teacher, inspirer, yogini and effectively shares how to integrate the systems of yoga into daily life. She brings a tradition and purity through her classes and teaching and is able to share her breadth and depth of experience clearly and compassionately.

I have recently studied under Pragyadhara on a nine-day intensive course and was blown away at her teaching of Asana, Breathing Techniques and Yoga Nidra. She continues to inspire me and keeps me on my path. I am grateful to have her in my life.

Tracey McKay (Auckland)

Sannyasi Pragyadhara has been my yoga teacher since 2006 when she started teaching after her return from her intensive yoga studies in India. She is still my teacher and continues to guide, support and mentor me.

I attended her regular weekly classes and regular workshops covering more specialized areas such as meditation, pranayama and cleansing practices. I have received guidance and support from her in regards to establishing and maintaining a home practice and have benefited from using her audio recordings of specific practices.

I continue to derive inspiration for my growth from her wealth of in-depth knowledge and experience. Now after 5 years of a consistent home practice I am excited that I will be able to undertake yoga teachers training in the near future. She has modeled for me the importance of consistency and sincerity and living a yogic lifestyle to gain the most out of Yoga.

Christina Te Kaha (Bay of Plenty)

For 12 years I have been a teacher and mentor to Sannyasi Pragyadhara (Tamar Weka).

In my role within the Education faculty at the Satyananda Yoga Academy in Australia (SYA) I have given her feedback related to the teaching of her many classes in the SYA Teacher Training Diploma Course. During her role in the Education faculty she would consult with me before her lecture topics and debrief afterwards in an effort to refine knowledge and upgrade her delivery style. As a student of yoga she has sought guidance from me in regards to her personal practice on a number of occasions over the years, for the purpose of understanding and refreshing sadhana.

She has much to offer as a yoga teacher because she has continuously lived the yogic lifestyle imbibing yogic details and information as a dedicated practitioner for 15 years as well as studying methods and techniques of yoga including asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation, chakras, koshas, mantra, philosophy and yogic psychology within the Satyananda system, within the teachings of the Bihar school of Yoga, founded by Swami Satyananda, of which I am a part.

Swami, Devamaya (Melbourne)

Pure Yoga Home Studio

23 Gilberd Place

Torbay, Auckland

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Tel: +64 21 055 4642

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