This 25 hour, trauma-informed, evidence-based training is brought to you by two highly experienced experts.
For all of us, at all life stages, the central nervous system (which includes the brain) is central to our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In return, the body is a highly effective route for supporting our brain and emotional health.
When women reach perimenopause, and in later life, the health of the brain becomes a number one area of concern. Studies show that Alzheimer’s dementia is the most feared disease of old age.
To address the needs of our brain and nervous system, Diana and Niamh have curated a series of adjustments and additions that sit well in a Yoga framework, which can also be added to any movement professional’s toolkit.
Together they are in awe of the human system, physical, mental, neurological and emotional, as well as in awe of the potential of Yoga. They are also aware that we awesome humans might benefit from connection and community, and that Yoga can be enhanced with other perspectives and modalities to maximise the support it can offer!
You will gain a digestible knowledge of the brain/NS/body connection and how to optimise it for increased mobility, reduced pain and evidence-based protection for future brain health.
Includes upwards of 8 sequences through which you can add these techniques to your class.
Module 1: Understanding the Brain
Module 2: Understanding the Nervous System
Module 3: Pain Science & Cranial Nerves
Module 4: Brain-Food & Health in Movement
Module 5: Working with Cranial Nerves for pain and mobility
Module 6: Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga philosophy for brain and NS
Module 7: Teaching Integration, Bringing the learning into your class
Module 8: Teaching Practicum
How some issues that can affect you or your students like chronic pain and mobility limitations, may be addressed via brain stimulus techniques like those in this program.
How the techniques in this course that you will add to your teaching can protect the brain from cognitive decline.
How creating a sense of safety in your nervous system can be a catalyst for improved mobility, pain and movement.
How to leverage specific, novel tools to support our overall functioning and future health.
How to stand out as a movement professional and use a full-system’s approach to delivering transformational results to your students and clients.
All of this as we bring you:
There are no texts to be purchased. You will receive a colorful, easy to read PDF manual with all the information you need, additional homework links, and access to pre-recorded content.
There will be a group forum where you can connect to your fellow participants and graduates during and after the course.
Times designed to suit Europe, Canada, USA and South America.
NOW AVAILABLE TO STUDY ON DEMAND! 1 YEAR ACCESS
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Cost €435 ($450 or £361 approx, depending on exchange rate).
Reduced cost for Yoga for Menopause or Yoga for Bone Health alumni.
You will also benefit from:
This 25 hour training is recognised by Yoga Alliance and Canadian Yoga Alliance, and is run over 1 month with 18 hours live interaction with Diana and Niamh, 7 hours pre-recorded.
Live sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend, except the final, short session which is your practicum. If you cannot attend that, you will need to submit it later for a small assessment and admin fee (€25/$25)
We are excited to welcome all movement professionals such as: Yoga teachers, Somatics teachers/therapists, Pilates instructors, Physical Therapists/Physiotherapists, Dance Teachers, Personal Trainers, Somatic Experiencing practitioners etc. Psychotherapists, psychologists and counsellors may be interested too. We also welcome curious, non-professional learners on a case by case basis (after a quick phone call/email exchange).
Niamh Daly is the author and creator of Yoga for Menopause and Beyond (Guiding Teachers and Students Through Change), and Yoga for Bone Health. She has been training hundreds of teachers, psychotherapists and movement professionals worldwide since 2020. She is passionate about helping women (and men) maintain mental brightness, and protecting our brains as we age. Teaching Yoga since 2004, Niamh is also trained in Pilates, Neuroanatomy in Movement, and is a Somatic Education Coach.
A yoga teacher, trainer, and somatic practitioner, Diana May specializes in applied neurology for pain management and movement. She holds degrees in environmental studies and urban planning for community development and has been a lifelong environmental activist. She uses her deep knowledge of ecology and natural systems to enhance her understanding of the human experience and weave together her teachings on anatomy, yogic philosophy, the nervous system and the brain.
“It is a fascinating and highly complex topic and you both delivered the information with humour and kindness and your expertise and love of the topic was obvious. I have learned so much and will be integrating for a while AND you’ve given me accessible tools to start to integrate into my classes and 1:1 clients straight away!”
“I loved being part of the training without showing up in the live sessions, I am really grateful for this opportunity. The possibility to watch the videos again will help me to learn more, because the staff is so intense, although you both make learning easy. I think it’s great that I can immediately put what I’ve learned into practice.”
“I have covered brain health in other trainings, but this was another level of learning – a deeper dive. Experienced and knowledgeable tutors who care passionately about their work. This course is a must of me on a personal level, for learning about keeping the brain healthy, but to be able to teach others about this subject is a real gift.”
Or see Frequently Asked Questions below, or get in touch with Niamh or Diana with any questions.
I have taken a lot of workshops for yoga teachers and this one really stood out… you both were so organized and knowledgeable with practical skills that all of us will incorporate for years to come.”
“In July 2021, as a result of an autoimmune crisis, I was unable to walk smoothly, run, walk down stairs or hills, and my coordination and balance were off. I contacted Diana to ask if she could help me start to move again… three years later, I consider Diana’s private [& group] lessons an essential element to my almost full recovery and a catalyst for important life changes. Not a day goes by without me giving thanks to [Diana] for getting me back on my feet.”
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For Live Training: Niamh and Diana look forward to welcoming you to the next Live Training in NeuroSoma Yoga. Niamh will be in touch by email within 24 hours with next steps after your payment is received.
25 hours total, made up of 18 hours live, and 7 hours homework via instruction videos, sequence classes, manual, nutrition talk and more.
This includes three components to successfully graduate:
This course counts for your continued education credits for Yoga Alliance and and Canadian Yoga Alliance
You will receive 25 credits
Yes. You will learn specific ways to add to many yoga asana to activate the nrain and NS to help stimulate brain health, reduce pain and support mobility
You will learn a number of short sequences in Brainfood in Movement
The live online training is delivered online via Zoom.
You have further hours to study in your own time.
Graduates in overseas time zones which do not agree with Ireland/PST or EST have an option to receive recordings and submit your practicum as a recording.
Yes you can. The content is suitable for anyone who is trained as a Yoga teacher, or in training, and for other movement professionals.
However it does not qualify you to teach Yoga.
We will welcome non-professionals on a case-by-case basis, after a brief email exchange.
However, please be aware that the certificate will only be granted to yoga teachers or other movement professionals. Also be aware that the course is delivered with respect to teaching skills.
You will not need to be present for the practicum or submit and coursework.
Teachers have said they love how approachable Niamh and Diana are, and Niamh freely welcomes emails with simple questions. Bigger concerns can be addressed in a mentoring session with Niamh or Diana.
Niamh and Diana are also happy to share your events through their social media channels if you tag them @yinstinctyoga and @dianamayyoga
We are here for you! You can avail of Niamh’s 1:1 support through my Personal Resource page here. You can work with Diana through private sessions too. Niamh’s resources include group or private classes and retreats, and online membership.
Of course! Please reach out to Niamh personally via email here, or Diana’s email here and ask away!
