Johanna Maheshvari Mosca - Sedona, Arizona - Teacher Profile I teach iRest in group classes in my studio in Kalaheo, Hawaii and one-on-one, either in person or online/telephone. While many of my clients are military veterans or trauma survivors, I work with anyone who is dealing with stress or symptoms that are interfering with their lives. I became a yoga and meditation teacher because I struggled with trauma related symptoms – and yoga and iRest were critical to my healing process. I love being able to share these tools for self-healing and post traumatic growth with others who struggle with the aftermath of trauma. I am passionate about working with servicemen and women, because I witnessed firsthand the sacrifices they make. I spent two years in Afghanistan working with the military, and I’ve seen friends struggle with the aftermath of combat, PTSD, and suicide. I have been working with the military community for almost 15 years. Lisa Michelle McGalliard - Kalaheo, Hawaii - Teacher Profile During the many hours of working through the intense, yet delightful Certification process, I studied, read, journaled, and practiced at a much deeper level, yielding an even deeper connection to the peacefulness within. From early traumatic experiences, the effects of which led me to live in extremes of emotion, I’ve learned to identify nuances of feeling, and now live a more balanced life. I found iRest many years ago and have practiced it daily since. So I teach to the military population and people with illnesses, injuries, or special conditions. Although I teach all levels, my focus is on the therapeutic application of asana and meditation, especially for PTSD. I teach group classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats, as well as private lessons. I began teaching yoga by focusing on precise alignment instructions, to keep students safe and create space in their body. Although I still teach healthy alignment in asana, for the last several years, I have focused more on welcoming the student where they are, and on helping them create spaciousness in their whole being as they explore a broader foundation that supports awareness and expansion. Once learned, iRest becomes a set of tools for life.Lucy Lomax - Elkridge, Maryland - Teacher Profile It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of physical ability or experience with meditation. IRest is simple to learn and easy to practice. iRest has been shown to be effective in scientific trials for conditions including chronic pain, sleep problems, depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Army Surgeon General and recognized by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury as a form of complementary and alternative medicine, thus warranting continuing research on its efficacy in the treatment of post- traumatic stress. IRest has historically been endorsed by the U.S. It is practiced and taught by thousands of people worldwide in a wide range of settings, including health centers, schools, community centers, yoga studios, correctional facilities and within military and veteran communities. Richard Miller, a spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar, researcher and clinical psychologist, who combined traditional yogic practice with Western psychology and neuroscience. When practiced regularly - little and often - iRest enables you to meet each moment of your life with unshakable peace and wellbeing, no matter how challenging or difficult your situation. IRest is a meditation practice based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra and adapted to suit the conditions of modern life.
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