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In our often agitated and rushed world, our nervous system and health are taxed by ever greater vigilance. True rest can be rare (and undervalued), and it is easy to forget our essential nature of Being that the yoga texts speak of. 

Rest is not only vital for our physiological health; it is the bedrock of our emotional and mental wellbeing, and of our presence in the world. 

Restorative yoga provides this essential, beautiful rest. It celebrates a return to parasympathetic balance, benefiting not only daily life, but several contemporary health conditions. Through its very nature it offers a portal to yoga’s subtle realms too. 

This effortless return to ease sustains the ground of our steadiness and compassion as teachers. Please join us for this relaxing and nourishing day to discover the practice, principles and gentle power of restorative yoga. A practice for our time, for teachers and students alike. 

This CPD day is aimed at yoga teachers and practitioners keen to: 
•    Set up and practice key restorative yoga poses
•    Work with props to make any necessary adaptations and create comfort and ease
•    Reflect on and discuss the felt-experience of the practice and its residue
•    Explain the origins, principles, ideal conditions and benefits of restorative yoga
•    Distinguish between restorative yoga and yin yoga
•    Begin to include restorative yoga in their teaching

Carol Trevor

Carol Trevor began practising yoga in 1991. Qualified with the BWY in London, she has contributed to teacher training programmes in Cambridge, Hertfordshire and London since 2008 and offers CPD workshops and trainings. She is an Advanced Relax and Renew Trainer® (restorative yoga), is certified in yoga nidra and qualified in sports massage therapy and injury prevention. Through personal exploration, study and teaching she is experienced in working with hypermobility and associated conditions such as neurodiversity. Much of her local teaching is on a one-to-one basis. 

Originally a linguist with corporate and public sector experience, Carol has an interest in ways of life, universal wisdom and yoga philosophy. Her intuitive and collaborative approach to teaching encourages curiosity, self-inquiry and autonomy. 

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What to Bring

2 bolsters, 2 yoga bricks and blocks, 3-4 (yoga) blankets, yoga chair if you have one, eye pillow or scarf.