iRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 Training
September 18–22, 2019
San Rafael, CA
Description
The iRest Level 2 Teacher Training is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles underlying the theory, practice, and delivery of iRest Yoga Nidra. During this training, you will develop and refine your delivery of iRest to groups and individuals both in public and professional settings. Read more about Level 2 iRest Trainings.
*NOTE: This event is sold out! To join the waitlist, kindly email events@irest.org. You can also CLICK HERE to view other upcoming iRest Level 2 Teacher Trainings.
Teachers
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Richard C. Miller
Founder, Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors Integrative Restoration Institute Richard Miller, PhD, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 is a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, yogic scholar and spiritual teacher. For over 40 years, Richard Miller has devoted his life and work to integrating the nondual wisdom teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Advaita, Taoism and Buddhism with Western psychology. Among his mentors were Jean Klein, T.K.V. Desikachar and Stephen Chang. Richard is the founding president and CEO of the Integrative Restoration Institute, co-founder of The International Association of Yoga Therapy and founding editor of the professional Journal of IAYT.
He is also a founding member and past president of the Institute for Spirituality and Psychology and a senior advisor for the Baumann Foundation for the study of Awareness and its impact on well-being. Author of Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga, Richard serves as a research consultant studying the iRest Yoga Nidra protocol that he has developed (Integrative Restoration ~ iRest, a modern adaptation of the ancient nondual meditation practice of Yoga Nidra) researching its efficacy on health, healing and well-being with diverse populations including active-duty soldiers, veterans, college students, children, seniors, the homeless, the incarcerated, and people experiencing issues such as sleep disorders, PTSD, chemical dependency, chronic pain, and related disorders. In addition to his research and writing projects, Richard lectures and leads trainings and retreats internationally.
Please read the interview with Richard: http://www.sutrajournal.com/interview-with-dr-richard-miller
"You are love itself." —Nisargadatta
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Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Lopez, L.I.S.W.-S., C-IAYT
Director of Operations ~ iRest Institute
Senior iRest Trainer, Retreat Leader, Supervisor, and Certified iRest Teacher
San Rafael, CA
Stephanie Lopez is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Gestalt therapist, Certified Yoga Therapist, Senior iRest Trainer, Retreat Leader and Supervisor. She is also a Certified iRest Teacher and serves as the Director of Operations for the iRest Institute.
Stephanie's work is informed by her longtime immersion in the non-dual teachings of yoga and an integration of the wisdom traditions of both Eastern spirituality and Western Psychology. Stephanie interweaves principles of iRest and self-inquiry into her clinical psychotherapy practice. In addition, she maintains a specialized practice devoted to iRest, helping people uncover their essential well-being, deal with difficult emotions & beliefs, and develop a meditation practice. Stephanie’s compassionate presence, depth of knowledge, and love of this work create a welcoming space for insightful learning. She shares her insights in retreats, workshops, classes, and trainings throughout the US and internationally.
Since first meeting and studying with Richard Miller in 2002 Stephanie has been committed to authenticity and truth. In learning to welcome life as it is, life now reveals beauty and wonder in the most ordinary of experiences. She considers it a great privilege to support the iRest community to share these teachings throughout the world.
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Pricing
This event is sold out! To join the waitlist, kindly email events@irest.org. You can also CLICK HERE to view other upcoming iRest Level 2 Teacher Trainings.
Notes
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Schedule
Wednesday, September 18:
- 4:00-5:30 PM arrival & registration
- 5:30-6:30 PM dinner
- 6:30-9:00 PM program
Thursday-Friday, September 19-20:
- 8:30 AM-12:30 PM program
- 12:30-2:00 PM lunch & break
- 2:00-6:00 PM program
Saturday, September 21:
- 8:30 AM-12:30 PM program
- 2:30-2:00 PM lunch & break
- 2:00-6:00 PM program
- 6:00-7:30 PM dinner & break
- 7:30-9:00 PM program
Sunday, September 22:
- 8:30 AM-12:30 PM program
Prerequisites
iRest Level 1 Training
Required Reading
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Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing
by iRest Founder Richard Miller
Recommended Reading
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The iRest Program for Healing PTSD: A Proven-Effective Approach to Using Yoga Nidra Meditation and Deep Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Trauma
by iRest Found Richard Miller
CE Info
* CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC) (www.spiritualcompetency.com) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
LCSWs, MFTs, and other mental health professionals from states or provinces other than California need to check with their state or province licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
SCRC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California.
For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact the iRest Institute at events@irest.org. For questions about CE, visit www.spiritualcompetency.com or contact David Lukoff, PhD at CE@spiritualcompetency.com.
iRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 Training
iRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 Training
