4 Days 20 Hours YACEP Restorative Yoga Training in Nepal

Retreat Highlights

• Props for Restorative Yoga
• - Common Props and Their Uses
• - Setting Up a Restorative Yoga Space
• Scientific Evidence-Based Restorative Yoga for Elderly People
• Holistic Solutions to Elderly Challenges
• - Physical Level Problems and Solutions
• - Psychological Level Problems and Solutions
• - Social and Vital Challenges and Solutions
• Yoga for Seniors: Case Studies and Research Findings
• - Physical Considerations for Seniors
• - Mental Health and Cognitive Function Benefits
• - Specific Yoga Practices for Seniors
• - Safety Measures for Senior Yoga Practice
• Step-by-Step Restorative Yoga Sequence for Elderly
• Purpose and Practice
• - Setting Intentions and Goals
• Opening Session: Setting the Tone for Calm and Focus
• Techniques for Relaxation and Mobility
• - Instant Relaxation Technique (IRT): Quick and Effective Relaxation
• - Sectional Breathing (Vibhagiya Pranayama): Improving Lung Capacity and Calming the Mind
• - Chair Yoga (Loosening & Shakti Vikasaka): Increasing Joint Mobility and Circulation
• - Chair Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar): A Gentle Energizing Sequence
• - Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT): Restoring Energy Mid-Practice
• - Lying Down Shakti Vikasaka: Releasing Tension and Strengthening the Lower Back
• Restorative Poses for Elderly
• - Supported Forward Fold
• - Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
• - Reclining Bound Angle Pose
• Special Therapies
• - Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy: Healing with Sound and Vibration
• - Brainwave Entrainment: Using Singing Bowls for Mental Harmony
• Deep Relaxation Techniques
• - Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT): Complete Relaxation from Head to Toe
• Closing Session: Sealing the Practice with Intention
• Restorative Yoga for All
• Guidelines for Group Restorative Yoga
• - Framework for designing and leading group restorative yoga sessions
• - Techniques to manage group dynamics effectively
• - Adapting practices to various needs
• Private Restorative Yoga with Singing Bowls
• - Creating a personalized experience tailored to the client’s needs
• - Incorporating singing bowls for vibroacoustic sound therapy
• - Sequencing practices with restorative poses, sound healing, and meditative breathwork
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About this Retreat

Your Guides

Dinesh

Karuna

Manisha

Sujit

Yogesh

Dinesh Yogi

Dinesh Yogi, a dynamic yoga instructor, specializes in Hatha Yoga, meditation, and pranayama. Inspired by Sujit Guru’s quest for peace in 2014, he studied yoga deeply with Nepal's Yogesh Pokhrel. Over seven years, Dinesh has taught at Kathmandu Meditation School, excelling in Ashtanga, Hatha, therapy, and restorative yoga. A graduate in Eastern Philosophy with 200, 300, and 500-hour Yoga Alliance certifications, his intense practice has led to profound spiritual insights and energy awareness.

Karuna Thapa

Yogini Karuna Thapa is a skilled yoga instructor in Nepal who holds a certification from the Yoga Alliance. She provides students with a thorough and rewarding educational experience at our school by teaching Hatha and Yin Yoga. In addition to her extensive expertise, Karuna has a special talent for establishing productive bonds with students of different backgrounds and ability levels. She is known as one of the greatest yoga instructors in town because of her unique ability to design upbeat and welcoming yoga classes.

Manisha Rijal

Yogini Manisha is Nepal's only certified Iyengar yoga teacher, trained at the prestigious Central Institute of Iyengar Yoga in Pune, India. She is an expert in alignment-based yoga, adept at using props to enhance practice, and is highly skilled in restorative yoga for therapeutic benefits. Manisha's yoga journey includes learning from renowned centers in Mysore, Bangalore, and Pune, and she has shared her expertise internationally, including in Vietnam. With extensive experience and deep knowledge, she is recognized as an exceptional Iyengar yoga teacher in Nepal.

Sujit Guru

Sujit Guru, a realized sage and meditation trainer, is renowned for guiding others on their spiritual journey with wisdom and effective practices. After studying at top universities, he realized material success couldn’t bring true happiness. Seeking deeper fulfillment, he meditated for nearly a decade in Shivapuri's caves, achieving profound self-realization and connecting with higher realms. His transformative journey inspires many to pursue enlightenment and inner peace.

Yogesh Pokhrel

Yogesh Pokhrel is a highly realised sage, accomplished meditation trainer, and wise spiritual mentor. With profound personal experience and a deep understanding of the spiritual journey, he excels in guiding others through the process of spiritual awakening. He has a unique talent for transforming his wisdom into engaging and effective meditation practices. While studying at some of the world's top universities,he realized that material success alone cannot bring true happiness and fulfillment. Driven by a deep thirst for spiritual discovery, he ventured to the caves and forests of Shivapuri.

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