iRest Training (Level I - Level III)

Level I: Basic iRest® Training

iRest Level I training is designed to provide you with the basic foundation and principles, its history, theory, practice and protocol delivery of iRest Yoga Nidra. This will allow you to incorporate the simple 10 step iRest protocols into your practice or classes.

Level I Learning Objectives

• Obtain CEU Professional Contact Hours for YA, PSY, MFT, LCSW & RN
• Understand the historical view of Yoga Nidra within the larger context of the path of meditation, and its modern evolution as Integrative Restoration – iRest
• Understand basic Eastern and Western psycho-spiritual perspectives that inform the path of meditation and iRest®
• Understand Western evidence-based research that reveals the efficacy of iRest and its use with different psycho-physical issues and populations
• Experience iRest as a path of meditation, a context for how mediation unfolds and a framework for accessing the healing presence of pure Awareness
• Understanding the Ten Stages of iRest
• Learn how to develop and refine your personal practice of iRest
• Experience iRest in group sessions and practice delivering iRest to groups
• Observe interactive group presentations of iRest delivered in one-to-one settings, then practice delivering iRest to individuals in one-on-one sessions
• Participate in group lectures and peer discussion groups
• Experience Body Sensing and Breath Sensing as adjunctive practices that support iRest

Students who have completed Level I are eligible to:

• Describe themselves as having advanced training in iRest yoga nidra in their advertising and promotional materials and when delivering iRest in public and professional settings.
• Listing on the IRI website as having completed Level I
• Recommendation by IRI to people seeking iRest teachers in their local area
• Access to iRest Level I publicity materials
• Attend advanced IRI workshops, teleconferences and webinar offerings
• Audit Level I trainings at reduced rates
• Assist at Introductory and Level I trainings and CTB retreats
• Assist and/or teach at iRest research projects
• Attend the Level II Training
• Utilize private mentoring from IRI Certified Mentors (additional fees apply)

Level II: Advanced iRest® Training

iRest Level II training is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles underlying the theory, practice and delivery of iRest Yoga Nidra so that you can hone your delivery of iRest to groups and individuals in public and professional settings.

Level II Learning Objectives

• Obtain CEU Professional Contact Hours for YA, PSY, MFT, LCSW & RN
• Enhance your understanding the historical context and the path of meditation in which iRest is embedded
• Enhance your understanding of Eastern and Western psycho-spiritual perspectives that inform the path of meditation and iRest
• Enhance your understanding of evidence-based research showing the efficacy of iRest and its use with different psycho-physical issues and populations
• Enhance your understanding of iRest within the context of meditation
• Enhance your understanding the Ten Stages of iRest
• Deepen your personal practice of iRest
• Receive advanced training in teaching iRest to groups and individuals and enhance your delivery of iRest in group and individual settings
• Participate in advanced group lectures and peer discussion groups
• Understand the teacher-student relationship, teaching issues and ethical considerations
• Receive advanced iRest experiential group and one-on-one practice sessions

Students who have completed Level II are eligible to:

• Describe themselves as having advanced training in iRest yoga nidra in their advertising and promotional materials and when delivering iRest in public and professional settings.
• Listing on the IRI website as having completed Level II
• Recommendation by IRI to people seeking iRest teachers in their local area
• Working as an assistant on an iRest research project
• Access to iRest Level II publicity materials
• Attend advanced IRI workshops, teleconferences and webinar offerings
• Audit Level II trainings at reduced rates
• Assist and/or teach at Introductory and Level I and Level II trainings and CTB retreats
• Assist and/or teach at iRest research projects
• Take the Level III Certification Program
• Utilize private mentoring from IRI Certified Mentors (additional fees apply)

Level III: iRest Teacher Certification Program

The Integrative Restoration Institute (IRI) has created a comprehensive process by which iRest Level II graduates are eligible to become a Certified iRest Teacher.

Successful completion of the Certification Program indicates that the student possesses a basic understanding of the fundamental principles and teachings that underlie iRest, and is certified by IRI as competent to deliver iRest in group and individual settings. iRest Students are eligible to apply to the Certification Program following completion of the Level II Training. Students must complete the entire Level I and Level II trainings and Certification Program in order to be eligible for iRest Teacher Certification.

Level III iRest Graduates are eligible to:

• Use of the designation “Certified iRest Teacher®” when delivering iRest in public, private and professional settings.
• Listing on the IRI website as a Certified iRest Teacher
• Recommendation by IRI to people seeking a Certified iRest Teacher
• Be a principle iRest teacher at iRest research projects
• Access to Level III iRest publicity and training materials
• Attend advanced IRI workshops, teleconferences and webinar offerings
• Assist and/or teach at Introductory and Level I and Level II trainings and CTB retreats
• Apply to be an iRest Mentor and/or Supervisor
• Utilize private mentoring from IRI Certified Mentors (additional fees apply)