This is a co-sponsored event with iRest Institute.
What does an iRest Teacher Training entail?
This is a 5-day practical and experiential program that teaches the research-backed 10-Step iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation protocol. The iRest Level 1 Teacher Training offers you all of the tools and experience required to deeply enrich your personal practice and teach the fundamentals of iRest to others.
This training is dedicated time to embark on a journey to discover your unwavering inner resource of wellbeing and unlock simple and profound tools that transform how you meet yourself, navigate life and learn to support others to do the same.
Is this training right for me?
Yes! If you’re looking for a transformative experience and in-depth exploration into the origin, evolution, and practical application of this secular meditation practice. It’s something that anyone can do and everyone can benefit from.
Our students usually fall into three categories:
The self-practitioners: People who are seeking authentic connection, relief from inner turmoil, or are simply curious about meditation as a tool for self-inquiry.
The 1-on-1 practitioners: Yoga therapists, psychologists, clinicians, and practitioners of the healing arts looking to learn new skills and incorporate this complementary practice into their toolbox.
The group facilitators: Professionals looking to teach iRest to people in general settings like yoga classes and more specialized treatment facilities such as rehabilitation centers.
What will I learn?
How to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and difficult experiences so that you can use them as messengers toward inner freedom and renewed ease.
How to move beyond attachment and identification with your body, mind, and experiences to uncover feelings of peace, wholeness and authenticity.
How to apply the 10-step iRest protocol in your own life and deliver it as an offering to individuals and groups.
By the end of the training you’ll be confident and competent in your personal practice and ability to guide and teach others.
Early Bird Price: $1,295 USD (Available through August 2, 2023)
Regular Price: $1,595 USD (after August 2, 2023)
Scholarships are available.
Date: Friday, Nov 3 to Sunday, Nov 12 , 2023
Schedule
This event will be held in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Weekend 1 | November 3 - 5
Friday, November 3:
Orientation 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Program 1:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 4:
Program 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lunch break 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 5:
Program 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lunch break 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Weekend 2 | November 10 - 12
Friday, November 10:
Program 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 11:
Program 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lunch break 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 12:
Program 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lunch Break 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Full Participation Requirement:
Full participation is required to receive an iRest Level 1 Certificate of Completion and classification as an iRest Level 1 Teacher. Attendance will be tracked during each session.
Earn Continuing Education Credits
Approximately 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits.
CE registration information will be sent with your event registration receipt.
Clinical CE's are available for those with PSY, RN, LCSW, and MFT licenses. For more information on our clinical CE guidelines and registration please click here. To register for Clinical CE's, please click here.
General CE's will be available for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, and other non-clinical licensed participants.
Stephanie Lopez, L.I.S.W.-S., C-IAYT, is the Senior Director of Teachings & Programs, and Senior iRest Trainer for iRest Institute. With a deeply embodied understanding of meditation informed by over 25 years of immersion in the nondual teachings of yoga, she leads retreats and trainings internationally with a focus on living an authentic and awakened life. As a Gestalt psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and certified yoga therapist she bridges eastern wisdom with western psychology and neuroscience to support healing and transformation. Stephanie also serves as the Vice-Chair on the Certification Committee for IAYT helping to promote standards and credentialing for the yoga therapy field.
Check out Stephanie's teachings on Yoga International: https://yogainternational.com/profile/stephanie-lopez
FAQS
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No prior experience in meditation or yoga is necessary.
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No. iRest is intentionally designed as an inclusive secular protocol.
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Absolutely. iRest is beneficial for everyone and our teachers are trained to hold a safe and supportive environment for you.
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iRest is effective in reducing feelings of stress, worry, and depression. It brings calm and ease, improves sleep, and reduces trauma-related symptoms.