Join Nicole Walsh and Rod Galbraith in the cosy container of our nurturing yoga retreat home, immerse yourself in nature and elevate your teaching journey. Over four days, explore your lunar "bhavana", expand your wisdom, and awaken your ability to guide others into states of radiant well-being.
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through the sublime realms of the Lunar Arts of yoga. Designed for yoga teachers who seek to expand their teaching repertoire and dive deeper into the sacred dimensions of yoga, this comprehensive training is a fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science, and offers a subtle shift towards being more inwardly attentive.
This training can also be enjoyed by non-yoga teachers who love a restorative or ‘yin-style’ practice for deeper nourishment and healing of body and mind, and want to take this training as a ‘personal retreat’.
In this 50-hour experience, you will delve into the gentle embrace of restorative yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation practices. Drawing inspiration from the profound wisdom of Tantric Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda, you will learn to guide your students on a journey of inner exploration, providing them with the tools to destress, calm their minds, and rejuvenate their bodies.
Training Highlights
Sacred Alchemy:
Discover the art of crafting a Lunar yoga class experience that facilitates a seamless transition from the gross to the ethereal.
Layers of Being:
Explore the sacred model of the Koshas, explore the intricate layers of your physical body, energy body, mind, emotions, intuition, and bliss.
Meditative Lunar Flow:
Explore rhythmic, pulsation-type movements that regenerate the tissues of the body, revive the flow of prana through the energy pathways, and elicit states of deep peace and inner harmony.
Embodied Connection:
Experience the magic of Lunar-style namaskars, creating a fluid dance that nurtures profound peace within.
Tantric Yin & Long-Hold Mudrasanas:
From the Tantric Hatha Yoga perspective, understand the dynamics of long-held 'mudrasanas' and their transformative effects on the physical body (fascia) and energy body (koshas, nadis, chakras)
Prana Dynamics:
Deepen your understanding of the flow of prana, through classical and evolutionary breath practices and kriyas, and learn how to teach these practices.
Lunar Pranayama Practices:
Immerse yourself in cooling and balancing Lunar pranayama practices, creating a harmonious inner landscape that helps to balance the effects of modern lifestyle.
Mantras of Harmony:
Learn why traditional Sanskrit mantras resonate with harmonious inner rhythms,and discover how to infuse these into your classes with a timeless spiritual essence.
Effortless Meditation:
Explore instinctive, natural and effortless meditation practices that unveil the depths of self-awareness and tap you into your own essence.
Blissful Lunar Relaxation:
Master the art of guiding Lunar relaxation practices and Yoga Nidra, effortlessly leading your students into states of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Power of Shunya:
Cultivate sensitivity to the profound teaching power of shunya – the sacred silence and spaciousness that underlies all existence.
Savasana Secrets:
Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable and deeply restorative savasana, leaving your students refreshed, renewed, and harmoniously integrated.
Your Guided Evolution:
- Learn the skills to create a healing, nurturing space for your students to thrive.
- Craft seamless Lunar & Yin yoga journeys from gross to ethereal.
- Refine your language to guide students through the subtle layers of their being from body to bliss.
- Guide students towards somatic wisdom and emotional intelligence through long-held "mudrasanas".
- Help people awaken self-awareness and connection to essence through effortless meditation techniques.
- Refine your embodied expression, and become a conduit for regeneration and healing.
- Cultivate your own self-care practice, and be an example of radiant wellbeing.
Elevate Your Teaching:
Join us in the mystical exploration of Lunar Arts/Tantric Yin Yoga, where the cosmic dance of self-discovery meets the poetry of movement and stillness.
Step into the luminous path of the Lunar Arts, and embrace the transformative essence of regenerative yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation!
LOCATION, COURSE DATES & SCHEDULE
Little Beach, Bouddi National Park,
MacMasters Beach, Central Coast NSW
Arrive Wednesday 19 March from 5pm
Depart Sunday 23 March 3pm
COURSE DELIVERY - IN-PERSON
- 4 days of in-person training
- Supporting online content
COURSE FEE INCLUDES:
- All tuition, including morning asana and meditation practice, theory and practical sessions
- Teacher training manual
- Access to our online teacher training portal, The Teacher's Hub, four weeks prior to course start date
- Four night’s accommodation and all meals while on retreat
- FREE 6 month membership to our studio, for in-studio classes, livestreams and on-demand online classes.
- (Membership acitivates from purchase date)
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites for this course. This training is open to those with a 200hr yoga teacher training qualification, either with InYoga or other Yoga Alliance/Yoga Australia registered schools. You're also welcome to join this training if you are not a yoga teacher, and would like to take this course as a 'personal retreat' for your own practice.
ATTENDANCE
100% attendance is required for certification, if you have any concerns about your ability to fully attend the in-person sessions, please contact us to discuss solutions at teachertraining@inyoga.com.au.
CERTIFICATION
If you have already completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training, you'll receive a 50-hour certificate that will contribute towards:
- InYoga’s 350 and 500-hour teacher certification through Yoga Australia
- InYoga's 300-hour teacher training certification with Yoga Alliance
- YACEP certification with Yoga Alliance
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points with Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance
This training includes pre-recorded online content, available one month prior to the course start date. Ideally this would be viewed before the face-to-face training, however it can be completed afterwards in the case of late sign-up. All online content must be viewed and homework submitted prior to certification.
RECOMMENDED READING
The Radiance Sutras, Dr Lorin Roche
TRAINING FACILITATORS
Nicole Walsh
Rod Galbraith
CANCELLATION POLICY
Withdrawal from single module purchase:
No refund for cancellations within 14 days of course commencing.
Outside of the 14-day no-refund period, cancellations will incur a $150 administration fee. Alternatively, you may transfer to any 50-hour Advanced or Empowered Teacher Training Module within 2 years.
Withdrawal from package module purchase:
No refund for cancellations, however you may transfer to any 50-hour Advanced or Empowered Teacher Training Module within 2 years.
YOGA RETREAT INFORMATION
Logistics:
Nestled in the heart of Bouddi National Park near Macmasters Beach (Central Coast) only 90 minutes drive north from Sydney's CBD. If you don't have transport, please let us know and we'll aim to organise a car-pool with a fellow participant. Alternatively you may take a train to Woy Woy station on the Central Coast, and we'll collect you from there.
Arrival time on Wednesday is 5pm; departure time on Sunday is 3pm.
Accommodation:
You'll be guests in our modern earthy home - a sanctuary of serenity - which we've lovingly set up for our guests to enjoy both simplicity and comfort. Our cosy bedrooms feature crisp linen, with comfy doonas and throws. The house and garden has plenty of chill-out space for you to fully integrate what you're learning, as you rekindle your connection with nature, revive your soul, enjoy deliciously healthy meals and great company.
Our yoga room is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, meditation cushions and blankets, no need to bring anything unless you prefer your own mat.
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. All meals are vegetarian, but please notify us of any dietary restrictions beforehand so they can be accommodated.