Sattva Restore (ASAN400)

Sattva Restore

Required Reading

Before the live session, please read Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky. This text provides an evidence-based understanding of the physiology of stress and resilience, supporting the therapeutic application of restorative yoga.

Materials Needed

Please have the following available during the module:

• A sturdy chair
• Standard yoga props:
  • 4 yoga blocks
  • 2 blankets
  • 1 large bolster
  • 2 small bolsters (or 1 small bolster and an additional blanket)
  • 1 eye pillow
  • 1 yoga strap

Course Completion Requirements

Live (Synchronous) Learning

To successfully complete this module, students are expected to:

• Attend the live training or watch all required recordings.
• Participate in experiential restorative yoga practices and group discussions throughout the module.

Independent (Asynchronous) Learning

Complete the following after the live training:

• Successfully complete the end-of-module quiz.
• Complete the Restorative Yoga Capstone Project.

Restorative Yoga Capstone Project

Design and implement a personalized restorative yoga practice based on an initial client consultation.

Your project should demonstrate your ability to thoughtfully assess a client's needs and create a therapeutic practice that integrates the principles learned throughout the course.

Your submission should include:

1. Client Consultation
   Complete the intake form, identifying the client's physical, mental, emotional, and energetic presentation, therapeutic goals, and any relevant contraindications or considerations.
2. Therapeutic Practice Design
   Develop a restorative yoga sequence tailored specifically to your client's needs. Include:
   • Appropriate restorative postures
   • Prop setup and modifications
   • Therapeutic rationale for each posture
   • Recommended duration for each pose
   • Appropriate pranayama
   • Mudra selection
   • Yoga Nidra recommendation or integration, when appropriate
3. Implementation
   Guide your client through the restorative practice, observing their response and adapting the sequence as needed to support safety, comfort, and therapeutic outcomes.
4. Reflection
   Reflect on your experience by considering:
   • What observations informed your clinical decisions?
   • What aspects of the practice were most effective?
   • What modifications did you make and why?
   • How did your understanding of restorative yoga as a therapeutic intervention deepen?
   • What would you change or refine in future sessions?

Please complete the Capstone Project Form and email it to your mentor for review.

Capstone Project Form:
Link to Form: https://docs.google.com/docume...