Yoga Nidra: Freedom in Stillness [In Person Only]

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October 30 - November 1, 2026300-hour YA CreditAll Levels Welcome Schedule (each day includes a one hour lunch break):Friday: 9:00am-6:00pmSaturday: 9:00am-6:00pmSunday: 9:00am-6:00pm In this 24 hour practical Yoga Nidra training we will begin with the history of the practice. With this firm foundation we will move into understanding how the nervous system responds to yoga nidra, how to create & deliver the practice with trauma informed awareness for students of all abilities. We will practice teaching daily & each day will close by practicing iRest Yoga Nidra. Elements we will cover in the training: History Styles How it works with the nervous system / brain Practice/experiential Practice teaching | Building your script Self care Trauma informed elements for meditation Helpful postures to prevent discomfort during meditations What your body needs you to do before rest Eligible for 24 Yoga Alliance Contact Hours Annie Okerlin, C-IAYT: Annie Okerlin has been a yoga teacher since 1999. The daughter of two World War II and Korean War veterans, Annie has a deep appreciation for the veterans of our country. Her passion for helping the wounded warriors of today’s wars led her to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC in 2006 where she has worked with the traumatically injured, including amputees, burn victims, those with orthopedic poly-trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal-cord injuries, as well as unseen injuries such as PTSD and moral injury. As one of the nation’s leading experts on Adaptive Yoga, Annie teaches nationally and internationally with The Exalted Warrior Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization she founded to support wounded warriors with the seen & unseen issues of traumatic injury. Annie founded Yogani in Tampa and was the owner of this successful yoga studio for over 18 years. Annie is a Human Performance expert for 02x presenting yoga, sleep, resiliency & iRest Yoga Nidra to tactical athletes & first responders nationwide. In addition to her extensive yoga training and experience, Annie is an iRest® Yoga Nidra instructor. Annie leads teacher trainings, workshops & retreats worldwide for everyone!

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