Yin & Sound Healing – Rest, Reset & Recalibrate

7 – 8.30pm
Saturday November 23
Yin by Beata, Sound by Poj

At Australian Yoga Academy, Prahran
$60

Music is the language of peace and union.

Yoga is the practice of uniting body and spirit.

The intersection and connection between the two modalities allow for a deeply restorative practice.

This is sure to be a nourishing, soulful evening of practicing yin yoga while bathing in the healing sounds of Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes, yidaki/didgeridoo, guitar, gong and vocal harmonics.

This event requires the ability to practice gentle yin yoga shapes (or to choose to rest) and listen to soulful music quietly for 90min.

You are welcome to book a place for your children if they are able to do so.

If you have any questions, please contact Mel Mackintosh, co-owner, on 0413 298 132 or at info@australianyogaacademy.com to discuss.

About Beata — Yoga Instructor

Beata is a registered Teacher Trainer with Yoga Alliance, offering Trauma-Informed and Youth Yoga Teacher Trainings for mental health support. She infuses playfulness, curiosity, and an open heart into her teaching, combining asana, pranayama, meditation, and chanting. Specialising in mindfulness programs, Beata has over twelve years’ experience working in the community and non-for profit sector in Melbourne with at-risk youth. She is the founder of Breath Circle, a mindful breathing organisation, teaching tools for self-regulation in schools across Australia. Beata hosts workshops in yin and sound healing, employing restorative movement, breath and voice as tools for healing and revitalising the body, mind, and spirit.

For more info on Beata’s work visit breathcircle.org

About Poj — Sound Journey Facilitator

Poj is a registered music therapist and sound journey facilitator dedicated to enhancing wellbeing through immersive sound healing experiences. The founder of Music Therapy Hub, Poj has been a registered Music Therapist since 2017, has a Masters of Music Therapy and diverse experience offering sound healing in community, clinical and corporate settings. His workshops foster a deep sense of restorative calm, balance, and connection, both within oneself and with others, promoting overall mental and emotional wellness.

For more info on Poj’s work visit musictherapyhub.com

Neurodiversity in Yoga

10:00am — 12:30pm
Sunday December 1, 2024
with Caz Pringle-Bowden

$89

Join Caz, (and her neurodivergent brain), for a deep dive into Neurodiversty in Yoga. This 2.5-hour workshop is designed specifically for:

1. Yoga teachers/facilitators who are eager to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and incorporate neuroaffirming practice into their teaching.

2. Neurodivergent yoga students/participants who are keen to learn more about their brains within the context of yoga.

3. Neurotypical folks who are interested in learning more about neurodiversity and inclusion.

This session will provide valuable insights (co-created with guidance from the neurodivergent yoga community) into creating a more inclusive and accessible environment for all students from all walks of life. This workshop will cover:

Understanding Neurodiversity (Theory)

Explore the concept of neurodiversity, key terms, and learn about a range of neurodevelopmental differences that may affect your students’ experience in yoga classes.

• We will focus on Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, DCD, and touch on other cognitive/learning differences.
• Ahimsa and inclusive (trauma informed + neuroaffirming) practice – the cross over between these two concepts.

 Neuroaffirming Practice (Practical)

Discover practical and trauma informed strategies to adapt your teaching methods and studio environment to better support neurodivergent students by understanding:

• Common (sensory / processing / social and more) challenges for the neurodivergent yoga student
• The neurodivergent nervous system
• Ways to create safety when a student discloses their differences
• Inclusive language and cueing tips for different brains
• Accommodations and allowances in studio & sensory considerations
• A neuroaffirming movement practice example

You will also receive a full reference and resources list outlining books, articles, podcasts, educators/advocates to follow.

AYA is proud to host Caz Pringle-Bowden to share this very important information with all yoga teachers and students who have an interest in this area. If you would like more information on Caz, please follow her @cazpringlebowden. Please contact Mel Mackintosh on 0413298132 or at info@australianyogaacademy.com if you have any queries.