March 6 – March 19, 2016
Directed by Amba Stapleton, E-RYT 500 and Ann Hunt E-RYT 500
March 6 – March 19, 2016
Directed by Amba Stapleton, E-RYT 500 and Ann Hunt E-RYT 500
Created by Amba Stapleton, Pranassage is a creative synthesis of yoga and bodywork that produces deep relaxation in both the receiver and the giver.
In this training, you will learn how to physically move your client’s body into a flow of positions, allowing them remain passive, so that they can feel each position from the inside out. As you guide their bodies through interesting sequences of movement, the receiver is able to witness forgotten possibilities for motion and action, creating balance and relief throughout every part of their being.
This form of effortless movement reeducates and neurologically reorganizes the receiver’s physical being, replacing inefficient patterns with fluid, harmonious and efficient movements.
The Experience of Pranassage®:
Encourages a relationship with gravity: By allowing the force of gravity to do the work, the giver is able to remain relaxed while the receiver’s body releases the weight of unnecessary tension
Increases sensation, providing insight into areas of tension and openness in the body
Creates a direct line of communication with the body, as the practitioner asks “would you like more or less pressure,” and the receiver listens internally for what is needed, moment by moment
Pranassage is not yoga therapy...
As practitioners, we are not attempting to produce deep contact evoke with the emotions that arise in various positions. Rather, in this training, you will learn how to listen and witness, so that if and when emotions do arise, you can be present with your client as another human being.
Pranassage is…
Pranassage is grounded in the science of yoga, as well as anatomy, physiology and efficient body mechanics. It is also rooted in common sense and intuition. Once familiar with the basic techniques, opportunities for creativity and inventiveness naturally arise.
Upon graduation, certified Pranassage Practitioners are qualified to offer individualized sessions that are creatively tailored to each client’s fitness needs. These skills are also transferable, as you develop increased sensitivity while offering assists in regular group classes.
The deeper we can relax without losing awareness, the more we can begin to feel the flow of prana that yoga promises.
100-hour elective for advanced 300-hour Nosara Yoga Teacher Training
100-hour elective for comprehensive 500-hour Nosara Yoga Teacher Training
100-hour elective for 1000-hour Nosara Yoga Teacher Training
100-hour Continuing Education Credits for Yoga Alliance CEU
Course Syllabus
100-hr Pranassage Practitioner Training®
Syllabus
Techniques 50 Hours
• How Pranassage® works
• Explore the dynamics of 35 asanas that induce yoga nidra
• Efficient body mechanics that facilitate pranic release
• Conditioning movements that increased kinesthetic intelligence
• 12 Pranassage® Flow Sequences
• Following the rhythm of natural pranayama
• “Who am I?” meditation
• Harnessing relaxed awareness for releasing blocks and tension
Methodology 12 Hours
• How to create a context for Pranassage®
• Create clear boundaries with student/clients
• Sequence asana assists for generating different energetic effects
• Design sessions that integrate a flow of asana, breath, directed pressure and Hara strength
• Discover personal style as a Pranassage® Practitioner
• Assess and create support for individual needs
• Communications: Co-listening; Reflective listening; Conscious language
• Art of giving & receiving feedback
Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology 12 Hours
• Effects, Benefits & Contraindications for all Pranassage® flow sequences
• Physiology of pranayama and use of breath in Pranassage®
• Physiology of stress reflex & relaxation response
• Muscle physiology and suspending the stretch reflex in a Pranassage® session
• Body-mind prana relationship in Pranassage® sessions
• Cleansing effect of Pranassage® sessions
Philosophy, Psychology & Lifestyle 12 Hours
• Where Pranassage® fits in yogic tradition of releasing the wisdom of prana
• Relationship of Pranassage® to witness consciousness
• Pranassage® as an inquiry into pranic energy field
• Sacred space permits experiential learning environment
• Dynamics of a one-on-one transformational relationship
• As Is Principle; As If Principle from Self-Awakening Yoga
• Power of intentionality as an integrating modality
Practicum 15 Hours
• 20 Practice Pranassage® sessions with trainees in your group
• 2 Practice Pranassage® sessions with volunteer clients from the local community
• Practice leading relaxations and conditioning movements for client take-home use
• Design a student/client intake interview
• Self-evaluations
Professional Practices 5 Hours
• Marketing Pranassage® classes and individual sessions
• Network with related professionals and organizations and building local community
• Selecting future training
• Yoga Alliance Registry
• Insurance and Liabilities
• Website listing on Nosara Yoga Institute registry
• Continuing education
• Membership in Teacher Organizations