We are excited to announce that Maria French and Uta Ziegler both recently completed a weekend teacher-training workshop focused on Restorative yoga!  

Along with several other yoga teachers in the region, they spent Nov. 8–10 experiencing and learning to teach with Susi Willis at Sanctuary for Yoga in Nashville.  During this three-day workshop, they earned 20 hours of continuing education credit.

Maria and Uta appreciated that the workshop addressed both practical and theoretical aspects of a Restorative practice.  Maria noted that it “covered the technical aspects of teaching Restorative yoga (I.e. asanas, adjustments, class structure) as well as the physical and mental health benefits of this practice.”  Uta reflected that it “provided hands-on experiences related to setting up restorative poses and how to make adjustments to ensure students are fully supported by the props, as well as some theoretical background.”  Both Uta and Maria highlighted the ways that the workshop provided the foundational tools they need to offer Restorative yoga to our community.

In addition to learning how to share Restorative yoga with others, Maria also found the structure of the workshop itself helpful: “This training provided a wonderful sense of community. It showed me how beneficial this type of yoga practice is in promoting a safe space for students to relax and regulate their nervous system.”

If you’re ready to experience Restorative yoga for yourself, we invite you to join Maria, Uta, and Angie as they provide a mid-week reset on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.  For December, we will also be practicing by candlelight. Whether Restorative is a new or a familiar practice for you, we hope you can join us on Wednesday evenings!