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25HR Training & Immersion

YOGA NIDRA

Experience Deep Rest, Profound Healing & Conscious Creation
Jan 24-26, 2020 | Missoula, MT

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Hit the reset button and re-balance your nervous system to consciously start your year off right. While immersing yourself in the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, you’ll experience deep rest and profound empowerment that will move you forward in life. Through the practice of Yogic Sleep, you will gain tools to discover and maintain balance, work with habits that no longer serve you, expand your capacity for deep reflection, and more. Set in the foothills of Missoula, Montana, this delightful 3-day mini-retreat will serve you personally and professionally. 

EXPERIENCE

A RESTFUL YOU

Join us for an impactful 3-days to consciously create your new year from a place of rest, alignment and empowerment. Yoga Nidra holds the power for deep rest, profound healing and the conscious creation of a fulfilling and purposeful life.

This training is designed to be digestible, practical and useful for yoga teachers, yogis, and curious inward travelers.

WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA?

Yoga Nidra is a practice that helps you access a state of harmonious, deep rest. From this place, you are able to calm the nervous system and access higher states of healing, restoration, and awakening. Through this sublime craft, you will experience less stress, better sleep, and greater access to your intuitive self. 

The practice of Yoga Nidra draws your attention inwards as you learn to move between the states of wakefulness and sleep. It is here that your body and mind find their natural states of balance. Both unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves, and we surrender into a state of deep, blissful awareness. While resting, you will easily and effortlessly turn your attention to the very nature of awareness and consciousness. You may become aware of your true nature – expansive, inclusive and divinely peaceful – while also experiencing your interconnected wholeness to life. 

It is a practice you can easily integrate into your daily to help balance your busy life, invigorate clarity and develop a capacity for deep self-reflection.

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THIS TRAINING WILL EXPLORE HOW TO:

  • Rest deeply and relax completely.
  • Discover a lasting sense of abiding peace.
  • Cultivate the capacity to engage life with clarity, presence, vitality and meaning.
  • Create the optimal inner conditions to discover your purpose and fulfill your potential.
  • Tap the wellspring of vitality to restore your energy reserves.
  • Learn to successfully shift those hard-to-break habits.
  • Digest past experiences and traumas in a nourishing and effective way.
  • Work passively to restore resilience and your ability to meet stress in a healthy way.
  • Live well and thrive!
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Who This is For

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General Public – All who are open curious are welcome to attend this Yoga Nidra Intensive. Each of the practices will be suitable for any level, ability, age, etc. This workshop will be very useful for: 

    • Yogis of any level or ability that would like to deepen their practice in a profound way
    • Those who are affected by insomnia, anxiety and/or trauma
    • Those who are seeking wellness from stress, injury and/or disease
    • Psychologists, hospice workers, those who work with troubled youth, etc.
    • Yoga teachers who would like to learn more about the roots, practice, and goals of yoga nidra to share with private clients and/or group classes

Alaya Yoga School Teacher Trainees - For those enrolled in the Alaya Yoga School Advanced Training Program, you have the option to register for the additional Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Tract to receive 25 Hours towards your 300 Hour Certification. In order to receive those 25 hours towards your certification, you will need to: 

    • Register for the teacher training tract which is an additional $50
    • Participate in and/or listen to the 2 online forums scheduled after the training is complete
    • Complete a short homework assignment
    • Have completed the AYS 200 Hour Training Program or another similar program

Yoga Alliance Registered Teachers – If you are a yoga teacher registered through Yoga Alliance, successful completion of this course will give you 21 Yoga Alliance Approved CEUs, or 25 CEUs if you complete the Teacher Training Tract.

About the Experience

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THE LOCATION

Nestled in the Northern Rockies of Montana, surrounded by seven wilderness areas and at the confluence of three rivers, Missoula is a mecca for nature and serenity, as well as play and adventure.

We will be practicing each day at The PEAK Wellness Center which features a juice bar, full gym, relaxation lounge and child-care center. PEAK is nestled in the heart of downtown Missoula with a serene backdrop of snowcapped mountains. 

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WHAT IT ENTAILS

In this 25HR Yoga Nidra intensive, we will cover:

  • Modern research/science supporting the practice.
  • History and philosophy of the practice.
  • Its benefits and practical applications.
  • The fundamental steps of a yoga nidra session and the purpose behind each.
  • Customizing sessions for yours or your clients' individual needs and circumstances.
  • A variety of variations in which to script a session.
  • How to integrate yoga nidra therapeutically into a regular plan for well-being.

If you also register for the Add-On Teacher Training Tract, through an additional on-line forum setting you will learn the finer points of creating and leading authentic, potent Yoga Nidra Sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The training will run from 9:00 am-6:00 pm each day with a 2-hour break for lunch.

Each day will include:

  • Dynamic engaging discussions on the practice of Yoga Nidra and its effects.
  • Gentle, nourishing movement practices to prepare the body and mind optimally for the Yoga Nidra sessions. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
  • Guided Yoga Nidra sessions to experience deep rest.
  • Break-out groups and exercises that will help you to customize and integrate the practices in a way that is relevant to your needs.

ACCREDITATION

This training is part of The Alaya Yoga School 300-HR Advanced Teacher Training Program. You may combine this module with other 100, 50 and 25-HR trainings to acquire your 500-HR Yoga Alliance Certification. If you are not part of the Alaya Yoga School Advanced Training Program, no problem! You will earn 25 Yoga Alliance Approved CEUs for Registered Teachers.

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YOUR GUIDES

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E-RYT 500 Co-Founder, Alaya Yoga School
Meg McCraken

Meg is passionate about sharing the full, rich teachings of yoga and meditation in a truly experiential way that helps us to positively transform and enrich our lives. Having worked as a yoga therapist for over a decade, she is continually inspired by the vitality of the human spirit and the power of yoga to help us tap into a source deep inner-peace and well-being.

She been sharing the yoga life with all kinds of seekers for over 18 years and is the Co-Founder of the Alaya Yoga School; a Wanderlust Presenter and Teacher Trainer; featured teacher on Gaia; and the original founder of Simple Yoga and Wellness Studio. She is a passionate community builder and gives talks, leads teacher trainings, satsangs, workshops and retreats all over the world. 

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E-RYT 500, Reiki Master, CMT
Lauri Glenn

Lauri Glenn is a Mindful Yoga and Meditation Coach/Teacher, Reiki Master, Teacher and Bodyworker based in the Tahoe/Reno area. Her focus is in Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga as a therapeutic model. Her experience in wellness practices spans nearly 25 years. She works one-on-one with clients, as well as offering corporate, public and group instruction. She leads courses in Meditation, Reiki, yoga, as well as retreats and events such as Wanderlust Festival Squaw Valley and Envision in Costa Rica. She honors her teachers deeply: Meg McCraken, Ashleigh Sergeant, Josh Summers, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach and more. Her passion is empowering people on a path of exploration and discovery to awaken to their healthiest, happiest life. Contact Lauri: lauri@lauriglenn.com

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Expanding my Yoga Nidra practice with the Alaya School was a profound experience. Holding space for our group to connect & dive safely into the well of energetic healing, Meg & Lauri provided a yoga Nidra training that not only expanded on the applicable scientific knowledge of this practice, but the conscious intention & immense healing that comes with it. 

Erica Z.

Yoga Nidra Student 2018

I had little experience with Yoga Nidra before attending the Alaya training last February. What a profound experience it was for me!  I learned so much from Meg and Lauri, and not just about the various methods and techniques; but also the personal experiences I had that broadened my awareness of what is possible with a deep look within.  I came away inspired and have since enjoyed sharing the gift of Yoga Nidra with my students.

Clare C.

Yoga Nidra Student 2018

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FAQ

If you have more questions, please contact admin@experiencealaya.com

Where is this training? Expand

This training is Missoula, Montana at The PEAK Wellness Center in Blue Mountain.

How do I get there? Expand

If you are flying in from out-of-town, you will fly into Missoula International Airport (MSO / KMSO). From there, you are 21-minutes to The PEAK Wellness Center in Blue Mountain.

Do I need a car? Expand

Not necessarily! Many Airbnb's are within walking and/biking distance to the studio and there may be ridesharing options with other students. Contact our Student Liason to learn more about your options.

What should I bring? Expand

Bring whatever you need to be comfortable each day and be organized during class. This may include:

  • A water bottle
  • A notebook
  • Comfy and active clothes
  • Warm clothes to layer for savasana
  • Snow boots for walking outside

You will not need to bring your own yoga mat or other yoga supplies, but you are welcome to if you'd feel more at-home.

What else is there to do during free time? Expand

Outside of the training, Missoula is an amazing city to explore! Since we'll be there in the wintertime, you can go snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing or simply enjoy a stroll along the Bitterroot River. There are also great restaurants, nightlife, art galleries and cultural exhibitions.

Check out Destination Missoula to learn more about this incredible place.

Is this only for yoga teachers? Expand

Not at all! This Training and Immersion is for both the general public and yoga teachers. Due to the subject matter, it is perfect for those looking to start 2020 from a place of deep rest, profound healing and aligned connection to Self and inner wisdom.

We might be biased, but we believe everyone can truly benefit from learning and integrating Yoga Nidra.

If you'd like to speak with us personally to know if it's right for you, email us at admin@experiencealaya.com and we'd be happy to chat!

Registration/Cancellation/Payment

TERMS

YOUR INVESTMENT

Deposit: a $200 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit will reserve your place.
All payments are due by January 15th

Early Bird Rate: $325 by Decmber 1st or for the first 10 people to pay-in-full
Regular Rate: $375 (all final payments are due by January 15th)

All payments are due by January 15th, 2020 otherwise you will forfeit your spot in the training. Space is limited.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • All deposits are non-refundable.
  • If canceled in writing 60 days prior to the training, a full refund (less the $100 deposit) will be issued.
  • If canceled in writing between 31 and 59 days prior to the training, and 80% refund (less the $100 deposit) will be issued.
  • If canceled 30 days or less prior to the training, no refund will be issued.

Alaya Yoga School reserves the right to cancel any program up to 30 days from the start of the program. In the unlikely event that AYS must cancel, all monies paid (including deposits) will be fully refunded.

IF YOU DO NOT MAKE YOUR FINAL PAYMENTS BY JANUARY 15th YOUR SPOT WILL BE OPENED TO THE NEXT PERSON ON THE WAITING LIST AND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR DEPOSIT

For any questions about programming or registration, please email Jenn at admin@experiencealaya.com

Registration is now closed, but you may contact experiencealaya@gmail.com to discuss last-minute opportunities

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