YOGA, NIDRA & PHILOSOPHY

50HR Module: In-Person

with Lorraine Taylor & Simone MacKay

May 30th - June 4th 2024
in Gironde, France

A teacher training to nourish, restore and nurture.

This training prepares you to lead Yoga Nidra classes while exploring a soft,
feminine approach to Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Tantric Philosophy.
Guided by two senior teachers who have more than 60 years of experience combined.

Embark on a captivating journey as you immerse yourself in inspiring Yoga and Nidra practices, explore Tantric philosophy, engage in enriching discussions and learn the art of guiding transformative Yoga Nidra sessions through hands-on workshops.

Elevate your role as a yoga leader, therapist, coach, counselor, or holistic health professional by embracing the profound practice of Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep). Supported by contemporary neuroscience, this practice fosters mental, physical, and emotional restoration, easing stress, healing trauma and reconnecting you to inner peace.

Rooted in major Yoga Nidra lineages —I Am Yoga Nidra, iRest, and Total Yoga Nidra—and weaving a unique synthesis of them all, our non-dogmatic approach offers a contemporary exploration of this ancient philosophy. Equip yourself with the skills to teach Yoga Nidra, release deep tension and illuminate your path, providing a potent tool for personal and professional development. This course enriches your coaching or teaching with therapeutic, energetic and cognitive tools to reduce stress and accelerate growth.

Morning sessions with Lorraine will guide you into the depths of Yoga asana, Pranayama, and Meditation with a feminine approach. Dive into discussions on the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, an ancient text. We will be using a very poetic translation of this book which helps to bring the teachings into your daily life. And what’s beautiful is that beyond the teachings, you will have space to embrace moments of self-reflection—a chance to contemplate, be inspired and compassionately review your life in a supportive space.

This in-person course builds on preparatory video and audio content for a transformative 50-hour journey which can be taken as a stand-alone or part of our 300-hour program. Earn a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) certificate upon completion.

THE CURRICULUM

Slow Vinyasa Yoga

Pranayama

Meditation

Yoga Nidra

Ancient Wisdom

Tantric Philosophy

Mystical Poetry

Self Enquiry

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THE TEACHERS

Lorraine Taylor

Lorraine has been immersed in yoga for approximately 33 years. Her studies have taken her to both traditional Indian ashrams and modern day yoga gurus across the globe. She has explored the different yogic paths of Hatha, Tantra, Bhakti and Jnana and is very inspired by nature based and trauma informed practices, recognising how important this work is right now.

Lorraine offers a nurturing feminine approach to the lineage of classical yoga which honours the different levels inside with insight, compassion and kindness. She has been an international teacher trainer for the last 12 years offering programs in Europe, Asia and New Zealand. During the last few years, her work has extended to presenting at international conferences such as Science And Non Duality, Yoga Journal and The Embodiment Conference. She is currently offering Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings to women both online and in person and is as an ERYT-500 & YACEP registered with Yoga Alliance.

Simone Mackay

Simone has been a passionate practitioner and international teacher of yoga, supported by a degree in Social Work, holding space for deep transformation and soul work for 25+ years. Certified in I AM Yoga Nidra (Amrit Method), Total Yoga Nidra and trained in iRest, she loves to guide deeply restful and nourishing inner journeys that lead to insight and healing.

As the founder of Somah Journeys and the School of Sacred Arts, she not only initiated and directed the original yoga teacher trainings at the world renown Yoga Barn in Bali but also facilitated transformative yoga and medicine journeys in Peru.

Her programs are rooted in a trauma-informed and compassion-centered approach. Particularly drawn to nature-based spirituality, Simone spends intensive periods, often in solitude, working in ceremony with various plant medicines and contemplative practices. She brings together a wealth of study from a variety of wisdom traditions, Earth-honouring practices, Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She is an ERYT-500 & YACEP registered with Yoga Alliance.

Daily Schedule

8-10.30 Morning Sadhana

Breakfast

11.30-1.30pm Workshop

Lunch & Rest time

4-7pm Afternoon Sadhana

Light Dinner

Please note: Some evening programs will be offered from 8.30-9.30pm.

Inclusions

Daily guided yoga, pranayama, meditation & yoga nidra classes
Daily healthy breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared accommodation in Retreat House
50hr module towards 300hr or YACEP certification with Yoga Alliance
Course may also be taken as a nourishing immersive retreat for a discounted price