Description

Theo Wildcroft, PhD joins us for a full day online, exploring the science, history and practice of relaxation in yoga. We will discover together why rest is a radical practice, and the evidence-based science that helps us to understand sleep, trance and yoga nidra. We will move on to explore the surprising history of sleep, relaxation and yoga nidra, from ancient times to the present day, and demystify the process and structure of yoga nidra. Theo will also share some tips and strategies for leading a better savasana, and talk about her recent book, Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras, co-created with Beverley Nolan. Throughout the day, we will also be invited to rest in up to three live yoga nidra practices with Theo. This will be an educational, inspirational and nourishing day – not to be missed!

 

Draft outline of the day:

Session 1 – 10 – 11.30am – Welcome, the science of sleep and yoga nidra

Session 2 – 12.30 – 2pm – The history of sleep and yoga nidra

Session 3 – 2.30 – 3.30 – The practice of yoga nidra today

 

Additional Information

Theo Wildcroft, PhD is a yoga teacher-trainer, writer and scholar. She is a university lecturer, former Coordinator of the SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies, Advisory Council Member for the American Yoga Council, Secretary of the British Association for the Study of Religions, and honorary member of the British Wheel of Yoga. She has collaborated on numerous books, including The Yoga Teachers’ Survival Guide, Yoga Studies in Five Minutes and the recent Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras, co-created with Beverley Nolan.

What to Bring

Normal yoga kit to ensure you are comfortable throughout the sessions.