This workshop is for floor-based bodyworkers (Thai Yoga Massage, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic massage etc) and Yoga therapists, or if you work with hands-on adjustments and touch, and are increasingly attracting clients dealing with more complex issues, such as pain, chronic conditions or trauma, and if you are working with people who are looking for support in their personal healing and growth process. These people are in need of more than just a relaxing treatment or a good stretch. This is where we need to understand and work directly with the Autonomic Nervous System and the Vagus Nerve.
In this workshop you will learn:
The 101 on the Polyvagal Theory
The role of the Vagus Nerve when dealing with challenging situations
The anatomy and functioning of the Vagus Nerve
Techniques and bodywork moves to promote Vagal tone and how to help regulate the nervous system
How to invigorate the craniosacral system
How to improve communication in the body
How to hone your listening skills through your touch
How to hold a safe space
After a short theory session and some discussion, most of the afternoon we will spend practicing on each other. By the end you will have a sequence/selection of techniques you will be able to incorporate into your existing work supporting your clients. A hand-out will be provided. A light vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided in the Vishuddha Centre Social Area.
About Katrin
For Katrin, her work is about the never-ending exploration of the body and mind, and a way of discovering the beauty of life. She holds a 500h Level 4 NVQ Yoga Teaching qualification, trained in Manual Lymph Drainage and has studied extensively in Thai Yoga Massage and Osteothai, including a Master Osteothai qualification, over the past years. Through her work as a bodyworker comes also her understanding of trauma, chronic conditions and pain, as well as the influence of working with fascia, the craniosacral system, structural support and regulation of the nervous system. Since 2015 she has lived in Lisbon and runs Little Yoga Space, where she teaches and gives Osteothai treatments, and she is the director of Hadadi, offering foundation and advanced training courses in Thai Massage and trauma-informed Yoga worldwide.
Cost: £60 (20% discount for bookings before November 1st with discount code THAIYOGA. Book here.