1st – 3rd December 2023, Auckland, New Zealand

Learning Objective: You will leave with an understanding of the purpose behind Yoga Nidra. Also get to understand the profound art & science behind of the practice of YN. Teachers will learn how to confidently create a script & guide students into a deep state of consciously aware yogic sleep.

The Course Material will Cover:

• Definitions of Yoga Nidra

• History of Yoga Nidra

• The Kosha Model – moving through the layers of the koshas

• The purpose of Yoga Nidra

• The purpose of sleep and it’s role in life

• Four states of consciousness

• Four aspects of the mind

• Preparing for Yoga Nidra

• Creating a Sankalpa

• Creating a Yoga Nidra script

Course Outline: The focus will begin with a Yoga Nidra practice and how to intelligently script a practice. You will have the time to teach each other through a guided script.

Recommended Reading for Yoga Nidra Module:

• Enlightenment without God – Swami Rama

• Radiant Rest – Tracey Stanley

10th – 12th November 2023, Auckland, New Zealand

In this module you will learn:

• The importance of Restorative Yoga for bringing people back to homeostasis and their innate capacity for healing.

• The value of slowing down and the impact this has physically and mentally.

• How the practice of Restorative Yoga can help teach your students how to relax and the benefits the relaxation response has on the nervous system and overall health.

• The Nervous System and its various branches and how chronic stress impacts our overall health and wellbeing.

• How to use Restorative Yoga for Deficiency symptoms such as Yang and Yin deficiency.

• Top down and bottom up approaches for bringing clients into the parasympathetic nervous system.

• How to support your clients, how to use props and how to guide your clients into relaxation.

• Why sleep and rest are vital for brain health, learning and healing. Learn about the glymphatic system and nervous system disorders that can result from lack of rest.

27th September – 1st October 2023, Auckland, New Zealand

In this module you will learn:

• How chronic pain, anxiety, irritable bowel and many other conditions are linked to the biopsychosocial model and the stressors one experiences in their life.

• 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.

Join Sandey and Karina for a 4 day journey in beautiful Queenstown to explore natures teachings on living in alignment

14th - 17th September 2023

In the same way that the elements are the building blocks of nature, they are also the building blocks of you. The Tantric tradition teaches that, in nature (yes, you are a part of nature too), the same patterns iterate on all levels. In the same way each cell inside of you has the DNA for your whole body, you (as a ‘cell’ of the universe) contain the pattern for the whole.

‘As within, so without’.

Want to explore this?

Then join us, this September, in the spectacular South Island of New Zealand for a four day journey to remember.

As you explore the elements within, and see them reflected in the elements of the world around you, re-establish a connection with the matrix of intelligence that flows through us all.  

Through daily yoga practice (in all of its forms - asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra and guided contemplation), explorations of yogic philosophy, nature practices, delicious locally sourced foods and, importantly…rest….

Join Sandey and Keli on a journey to welcome creativity, transformation, aliveness and connection

27th July - 1st August 2023

5 nights accomodation in a magical resort

• Airport transfer

• Three meals per day

• Yoga classes, Yoga talks, Yoga gatherings all day long

• Massage

• Cleansing ceremony

• Welcome goodie bag

• Activities: Waterfall hike, dance & more!

Not included: flights, personal insurance (Sandey and Keli can help provide information to organise this)

19th – 23rd July 2023, Auckland, New Zealand

In this course you will develop the art of creative and meaningful sequencing to create purposeful and powerful practices for students and for yourself. As a teacher, it is important to not only understand how to sequence a class but the WHY behind it. Students will have a significantly more powerful experience, when they are properly warmed physically, but also have the ability to experience a deeper purpose for their practice.

If you are feeling stuck or uninspired in your sequencing of classes, this module will give you so many incredible tools to add to your toolkit.

You will learn a myriad of ideas for intelligent and purposeful sequencing for your students.

Some of the elements you will learn:

• How to use the latest in movement science in planning classes.

• How to regress and progress movement to make your classes more accessible and properly prepare students physically and energetically.

• How to sequence around Anatomy Trains, TCM Meridians, and how to provide your fascia with all of the types of movement it needs to stay hydrated and healthy.

• How, why and when to use somatics, strength and passive stretching.

• How to sequence around Ayurveda, Doshas and Chakras.

• How to weave in secondary themes and yogic philosophy.

• Sarvaanga – learn how to bring all of the elements of a complete practice together to give students the opportunity to have the most transformational experience on and off the mat.

7th – 11th June 2023 – Auckland – Immersion Retreat Venue TBA

In this course we will do a deep dive into Yogic Philosophy including; Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – the pathways that leads towards Samadhi, via the practices of asana, pranayama, meditation & mantra. Exploration of the vrttis (fluctuations), kleshas (afflictions), abhyasa (practice) & vairagya (attachment). We discuss and explore the practices of Tantrik Philosophy (Kashmir Shaivism & Sri Vidya). You will learn about the Mahavidyas (Goddess’s) of the Tantrik lineage and how the qualities of these archetypes can be brought to life. The last day is spent exploring purpose (Dharma) within the areas of intimacy, joy, the work we do as a means to fulfil our purpose and spiritual freedom. What all of this means to live an awakened fulfilling life.

Inspire RYT 200-hour teacher training is a highly reputable, comprehensive program that provides essential knowledge and tools for dedicated students who wish to embark on a pathway of transformation. Gain knowledege and experience within all areas of yoga, whilst learning to teach with authenticity and integrity.  The training is split into four immersions, each consisting of five days of embodied, integrated learning. 

Module 1 – Om Yoga Studio, Stonefields, Auckland

• March 15th – 19th, 8am-6pm daily

Modules 2-4 – Kula Retreat Centre, Muriwai

• April 26th – 30th: Module Two 50hours

• May 24th – 28th: Module Three 50hours

• June 21st – 25th: Module Four 50hours

Finals:

• June 30 – July 2: Finals preparation and practical’s & written assessment
  

Graduation

• July 9th

Costs do not include accomodation or food. You can book accommodation at Kula via paula@kulamuriwai.co.nz

22nd – 26th February 2023, Auckland, New Zealand

Dive deeper into functional anatomy and the biomechanics of the axial and appendicular skeleton. In this course we will look in more depth at the anatomy of the shoulder, spine, hips, knees, hands and feet. We will look at skeletal variation, common dysfunction, therapeutic assists and modifications and how this can be applied in private or group class setting.