[ONLINE] Nervous System Reset – 6 week course

Welcome to ‘Nervous System Reset’ — an online, 6-week, transformational learning experience for anyone ready to explore practices to balance the nervous system, supporting better sleep, less stress, release of trauma and more ease in life.

Join us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you the tools to regulate your own nervous system, all while building emotional and mental resilience. In this course we focus strongly on Yoga Nidra as it promotes better sleep, reduces feelings of stress and concentrates the release of trauma.

This online classroom will delve into the structure, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra alongside exploration and practice of conscious breathing techniques, Restorative Yoga, sleep hygiene and more, in a way that is accessible to everyone.

These practices are beneficial to: 

Develop a sense of deep rest outside the busy activities of contemporary society

Train the mind to connect into tranquility effortlessly

Release impressions from the past and anxieties about the future

Provide an effective toolkit for the management of stress, anxiety, insomnia & depression

Every week from 25th Aug until 5th Oct 2024.

Students have access to educational content including:

6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM Discussion and/or relaxation class

30hrs Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance & Yoga NZ

Written, audio, video and guided home study resources including:

10 Inspiring Videos

Yoga Nidra Overview & History • Stress & the Nervous System • Underpinning Principles • Sankalpa • The Body Rotation • Yoga Nidra & the Breath • Yoga Nidra & Opposites • Visualisation • Yoga Nidra & Your Daily Life • Sleep Hygiene

9 Guided Practices – video and audio

Yoga for the Joints (Pawanmuktasana Series) • Restorative Yoga Class • Natural breathing practices • 4, 6, 7 & 8 stage yoga nidra practices

Downloadable Resources

(all content is fully downloadable with ongoing access)

Downloadable Self-Reflection Journal •  Informative Resources • Course Guide & Notes • Academic Peer Reviewed Papers

WEEK 1: Wednesday 28th Aug 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

WEEK 2: Wednesday 4th Sep 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

WEEK 3: Wednesday 11th Sep 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

WEEK 4: Wednesday 18th Sep 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

WEEK 5: Wednesday 25th Sep 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

WEEK 6: Wednesday 2nd Oct 2024 7:00-8:30 PM NZT*

*(Sydney 5-6:30pm, Singapore 3-4:30pm,  UK 8-9.30am, Central Europe 9-10.30am. For any other time zones, check here.)

Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.