Restorative Yoga Teaching Immersion
With Sarah Hyde and guest teacher Nicole Merat
January 2025 at MindBodyHum in SEATTLE, WA
THE TRAINING
THE ART OF GUIDED RESt
Join Sarah Hyde, cofounder of Unearth, and guest instructor Nicole Merat, for a deep dive into the healing art and practice of restorative yoga, a passive, meditative form of yoga that helps us tap into deep rest and relaxation. Think of restorative yoga as the other half of a well-rounded movement and meditation practice. The half that supports all the living we’re out there doing - the other side to the hustle, the work, the energy we give out to others. It’s deep rest, and so much more - it’s time we spend with ourselves. Inspired by the postures of hatha yoga, restorative yoga involves resting with our bodies fully supported so that we can activate our parasympathetic nervous system and let go of stress and tension. In the process, we get to know ourselves better - and this is how we flourish; by stripping away the constant stimulation and distraction of the world, exploring stillness and connecting with our breath.
What you will learn:
Restorative yoga philosophy, benefits, cautions and trauma-informed approaches to teaching
Sequencing, propping, and cueing a restorative class
Lecture on sound and its use in a Restorative class
Breath practices and mindfulness techniques to support your students
Finding your unique voice as a teacher and designing your classes
Beyond cueing: guiding your students’ inner journeys and the art of holding space
Schedule:
Thursday 1/23 from 4-9pm
Friday 1/24 from 9am-4pm
Saturday 1/25 from 9am to 5pm
Sunday 1/26 from 12-4pm
Total training hours: 24
Investments:
Tuition: $750 early bird special; $825 after 11/1/24 (includes manual)
Deposit: $350
YOUR TEACHER
SARAH HYDE
Meet S A R A H, our cofounder, located in Seattle, Washington. After nearly twenty years in non-profit communications and marketing, Sarah became a full-time yoga teacher in 2019. She provides an accessible class experience that's rooted deeply in the eight limbs of yoga and informed by meditation and mindfulness theory. She became a yoga and meditation student in 2012, and these practices became invaluable to soothing and managing her anxiety and depression. She is passionate about supporting her students on their inward journey of healing and growth, and believes that through meditation, mindfulness, breathwork and yoga, we can heal our traumas. When nothing else can quiet the mind or still the body, coming to your mat can. All you have to do is show up.