Judy Curiel, Ph.D, ERYT 500, YACEP
Restorative Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Meditation & Essential Oils
I am not teaching weekly yoga classes at this time.
Trainings at a Glance:
June 16-17 - Restorative - Princeton, NJ
Sept 7-9-Restorative - Newark, DE
Sept 29- Meditation Training- West Chester, PA
Oct 20-21- Restorative - Downingtown, PA
Nov 3-4 - Restorative- Intercourse, PA
Nov 10-11 -Restorative -State College area
Dec 7-9- Restorative - West Chester, PA
Jan 26-27-Restorative- West Chester, PA
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special restorative by candlelight
7-8:30pm
july 6
aug 31
sept 30
oct 28
nov 30
all at Now & Zen in West Chester
$25, limit 12 people, must pre-pay and pre-Reg at nowandzenyogawc.com
If you are looking for more information about the Trainings that I offer, see below for dates, descriptions, photos and testimonials.
Essentially Restorative - one night only - Aug 10 at Now and Zen in West Chester, $40, 6-7:30, limited to ten people, must pre-pay and pre-Reg. Theme: relaxation & meditation
MY TRAININGS-
RESTORATIVE
HOW TO TEACH VERY GENTLE YOGA
MEDITATION
ESSENTIALLY RESTORATIVE
Restorative
Training
In this fifteen hour training Restorative Training , one learns
-to teach well balanced classes
-to individualize privates to meet the needs of the client
-to plan lessons
-to use sandbags, blankets, bolsters and blocks
-to teach prop intensive classes
-to teach minimal prop classes
-to use restorative yoga as a gateway to meditation
- how to hold the space and take the seat of the teacher
-how to use your voice as a restorative tool
- to use silence and sacred music
- tricks and tips for marketing
-intelligent sequencing
- how to modify and adapt poses
-to substitute poses based on energetics
A 63 page color manual with 55 photos is included. There is an opportunity to practice teach. There is a resource guide and we will discuss contraindications.
I have been teaching this for over a decade and teaching teachers since 2010. I completed four Restorative trainings and have taught hundred of teachers the art of this style of yoga. Testimonials can be found at the bottom of this page.
*****June 16-17
8-4 both days
Integral Yoga, Princeton, NJ
301 N. Harrison St- Suite 1E ( Princeton Shopping Center)
iyccprinceton.org
This is a part of the 300 hr YTT but this module is open to the public as well- please call the studio for details 609-454-3140 or email IYCCprinceton@gmail.com for details and to register.
ask to speak to Jayadeva, Ron or Adnan.
****** Restorative Training -September 7-9 at Liberty Yoga, 700 Capital Trail, Newark, DE , libertyyoga.org
Fri 6:30-8:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4
******Restorative Training -October 20-21 at The Center, 15 Green St., Downingtown , Pa ( exact times to be determined) , thecenterhya.com
******Restorative Training- November 3-4 at Intercourse Yoga in the Cross Keys Shopping Center on Rte 340 ( 1306 Old Philadelphia Pike)
Intercourse , Pa, (exact times TBA), intercourseyogastudio.com
*****Restorative Training - Nov 10-11 in the State College area- details tba
******Restorative Training -Dec 7-9 at ACAC, 1130 McDermott Dr, West Chester, Pa.
Friday night 6-9
Saturday 1-6
Sunday 1- 6
$345 for members, $395 for non-members, email Brian to register briance@acac.com
******Restorative Training - January 26-27 from 11-6 both days at Brandywine Yoga -Goose Creek Studio, 842 E. Street Rd ( Rte 926) West Chester, PA. , brandywineyoga.com
How to Teach Very Gentle Yoga
This ten hour training entitled How to Teach Very Gentke Yoga was developed to help yoga instructors reach out to the underserved populations of the non-athletic seniors who can do more than chair yoga, the overweight, the de-conditioned and those recovering from injury. It instructs down-regulations for standing, seats, reclined, prone, side-lying and poses in table.
We explore modifications, use of props, sequencing, lesson planning, contraindications for common injuries and illnesses and four full lesson plans are included in the manual. I teach a full practice at the start of the first day. This is based on my decade of teaching, my thirteen years of practicing, and my 2000 hours of training. I have taught over sixty teachers since 2013. Testimonials can be found at the bottom of this page.
Now booking : 2019 and beyond
Essentially Restorative- one day training
Brand new offering!
Now booking 2019
This training entitled Essentially Restorative is for experienced Restorative teachers or those already trained to lead restorative classes. We will explore over a hundred essential oils grouped energetically to best pair with the poses. There will be a practice, lecture, discussion on cautions and contraindications and time to think critically no plan a series of lessons.
The themes for some of the series are : relaxation, restful sleep, decreasing pain, increasing immunity, enhancing meditation and other spiritual practices and the chakra series.
This meditation training was developed to assist yoga teachings in finding several ways to teach meditation. Inquiry, mantra, guided, walking, affirmation, mindfulness, trataka, breath, metta and more will be explored. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL! It is imperative that we teach several styles so our students can find the right fit. This eight hour training includes ways to combine meditation with yoga classes. We will experience and practice all those types of meditation and share with the group.
Extensive resource list included. A short practice teaching will be offered.
This is based on decades of meditation and extensive study in several traditions.
MEDITATION TRAINING:
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
Meditation Training- Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Brandywine Yoga: Goose Creek Studio
842 E. Street Rd, West Chester
( above the Post Office - on the second floor)
11-6
$95.00
brandywineyoga.com
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT JUDY'S TRAININGS
The Restorative Teacher Training with Judy Curiel deepened every other aspect of my teaching as well as my personal practice. Judy has an ease of communication that comes through in far more than words. She is a natural teacher. The weekend was informative, interactive and created a sacred space where healing could emerge. I use the understanding that arose from this training in every class, restorative or not. Give yourself and your students the gift of allowance by immersing in this weekend.
The Restorative Teacher Training with Judy Curiel deepened every other aspect of my teaching as well as my personal practice. Judy has an ease of communication that comes through in far more than words. She is a natural teacher. The weekend was informative, interactive and created a sacred space where healing could emerge. I use the understanding that arose from this training in every class, restorative or not. Give yourself and your students the gift of allowance by immersing in this weekend.
- Christine Casullo,Restorative Training Sept 2011
We have had Judy lead her Restorative training at our PA studio several times now. She is a consumate professional who is as compassionate about the learning process as she is knowledgable. Students can expect a clear and concise explanations about the practices of Restorative yoga and will complete the program feeling empowered to share it with others. While the training is informative, it is also relaxing and fun, and Judy always creates a safe space for her students to explore.
- Kristen Butera, Restorative Training , Sept 2011
A good yoga teacher needs restorative in the repertoire for both the students and the teacher. Judi Curiel is the best teacher you can find.
-Andrea Hornett, Restorative Training Oct 2012
Judy Curiel is a wonderful yoga teacher. She is truly a yoga teacher’s teacher. She is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and sensitive yoga teacher that brings a truly beautiful, sensitive, spiritual experience to all of her classes. She has a vast repertoire of modifications and adaptations of yoga asanas. She brings a sensitive, kind spirit to all of her classes and workshops. She is truly a skilled teacher, and her workshops provide a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills as a yoga teacher and practitioner.I have felt that all of the classes and workshops I have done with Judy helped me to develop my skills on my yoga path.
-Nancy Murphy, Restorative Training, March 2012, How to Teach Gentle Yoga Training, April 2013
"I have had the pleasure of attending Judy's classes and participating in her Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. She brings enthusiasm, creativity, and an extensive knowledge to her teaching. Her obvious passion for Restorative Yoga makes her classes a delight to experience."
-Judy Freed, Restorative Training Oct 2012
While I was in my teacher training, I took several of Judy's workshops. Her workshops are thorough and informative. After five years of teaching, I will still refer to her manual and add her restorative poses into the beginning and end of my practice. The students love the poses and will ask for more!
- Teresa Winte, Restorative Training Sept 2011
The Restorative Teacher training with Judy Curiel is an excellent balance of hands on experience and practical resources and lecture. Judy's love of the practice, years of teaching and multiple certificates are evident in every minute of the teacher training. Not only will you leave with a wealth of knowledge and resources to teach Restorative yoga, you will leave having practiced hours of Restorative yoga with a master teacher, feeling refreshed and inspired for your own yoga practice.
– Molly Crowley, Restorative Training, March 2013
the three afternoons spent in your training program were some of the most rewarding that I have spent in a very long time. Not only did I learn so much about Restorative Yoga and meet some wonderful people, but was truly inspired by the love and dedication that you bring to every
practice. As a teacher I aspire to that total love that you impart. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
-Charlene Freidman, Restorative Training, Jan 2016
I took Judy's Restorative Yoga Workshop to enhance my training. It was absolutely amazing. Judy created a loving and supported space. She was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we understood the material she was presenting. I had fear at first to teach restorative, but Judy compassionately guided me through this fear and helped me to stay in the moment. I highly recommend Judy for Restorative training or one of her classes. She is a very kind, loving, warmhearted person/ teacher.
-Shazz Rodriguez, Restorative Training, March 2013
Judy is a very knowledgeable, passionate and compassionate teacher! She provides a ton of great information that is well presented. She makes sure that her students completely absorb the material so that one can incorporate new learning in one's own practices or classes. I have taken her Restorative and Yoga for the Rounded Bodies workshops and highly recommend Judy's classes.
- Sharon Bennett, Restorative Training Oct 2013, Gentle Training March 2014
The first thing you will notice, in a class or training with Judy, is her passion for yoga. The passion infuses her teachings and her trainings. She appreciates and emphasizes that all bodies are different and that each person's experiences will be unique to that individual. The next thing you will notice is her relaxed style of teaching. Judy makes her students feel welcome and capable, no matter what level of prior yoga experience. I have taken several trainings with Judy, including those for Restorative Yoga, How to Teach Very Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga. She is very experienced abd she truly enjoys sharing that knowledge with others.
- Sue Raymond, Restorative Training, 2012, Gentle Training 2014
I found Judy's training very , very useful for myself. I often put my body in the restorative pose that helps loosen/relax some physical discomfort that I've brought on after too much work or play. Judy 's training was lots of fun - playing with blocks, origami blanket folding. It was one of the few trainings that I actually felt more " rested" than before.
-Sandi Merrill, Restorative Training, Sept. 2014
I was lucky enough to secure a spot in Judy's training. I found her selfless, compassionate approach beneficial to my understanding of the concepts and use of props. Her love of the class stuck on me! I also found working together in small groups to create classes tailored to students' specific needs useful in creating my own sequence. The biggest takeaway for me is that when teaching, Judy sits quietly and observes students. I find myself doing the same and have become more in tune to when a student is uncomfortable or if a specific pose is not working for them and am able to effectively offer a modification. I regularly teach restorative and find that I get more out if the class as an instructor than my students! After a long week, I am eager to teach my Fri eve Restorative. I highly recommend Judy's training without hesitation. It has changed my life!
-Linda Talierco, Restorative Training, Sept. 2014
Being trained by Judy is a worthwhile step for every yoga teacher. Besides learning to teach a wonderful restorative yoga class you will also learn so many things you will use in all of your yoga classes and for yourself. Several of us took the training from Judy and were totally thrilled with the training and the results.
- Jayadeva, Integral Yoga, Princeton, Director, Restorative Training, Sept. 2014
Entering into this space of Friday night was wonderful. You were so down to earth and welcoming.. We all settled into the safe, beautiful restorative space you created and fun continued throughout the training. The critique was valuable and constructive. I can honestly say I loved every minute of the training.
-Nancy DiTeodoro, Restorative Training , March 2016
You are an incredible teacher of teachers. Thank you for your clear, creative instructions and group work. You made this training interesting, fun and
accessible for EVERYONE. I loved the opportunity to connect with other gifted teachers and learn from them as well.
- April Marie Showman, Restorative Training, March 2016
I like taking restorative yoga and wanted to start teaching it. I began to look for information about teaching restorative yoga. After looking online and borrowing books I was so lost. All the info was about the poses but not how to teach restorative. So then I asked local teachers for recommendations for a restorative TT, about 10 teachers recommended Judy's training. It was EVERYTHING they said it would be: wonderful, informative and an overall complete training. Judy is warm and full of knowledge and training with her was a delight.
-Nicole Durant, Restorative Training, April 2016
-so lucky to have been with her. This is a rare teacher- down-to-earth, joyful, deep experience, gave us all time and space
to explore, completely positive while pointing out opportunities for growth/improvement.
a transformativeweekend- thank you, Judy
-Gil Stevens, Restorative Training, May 2016
Thank you, Judy, for an awesome Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. I left the training feeling confident that I can
take this out into the "world". Very detailed, informative, hands-on and fun.
-Robin Sarkis, Restorative Training, May 2016
Thank you so much for your wonderful restorative training. You put together a comprehensive, accessible training
. I can't wait to teach restorative now.
-Mary Kate McGetrick, October, 2016
Fabulous weekend. Judy Foreman Curiel is outstanding. Excellent in all ways. I highly recommend this training.
- Janice Clark Roosevelt, Restorative Training, January 2017
Thank you for an AWESOME training. It was well organized, thoughtful and full of tricks/tip/techniques!!!
I am looking forward to taking the How to Teach Gentle Yoga with you!
- Ellen Liberto, Restorative Training, February 2017
Fantastic training! Thank you, Judy
-Brian Joseph Centonze, Restorative Training Feb 2017, Mind Body Director, ACAC
-This was exactly what I envisioned and more. Thank you so much for doing this.
- Nicole Durant, Meditation TrainIng, April 2017
I loved every bit of it. It was another great training and I can immediately use
what I learned. Thank you.
- Lynn Ammon, Meditation Training, 2017
It was perfect and I loved everything about it.
I expected it to be very gentle but I can use this in my Essentials class right away.
- Christa Carlson, Gentle Training, May 2017
-I can't think of anything I would have liked you to do different,
i have so many ideas I can use in my classes right away. Great weekend, great training!
-Renee Julian, Gentle Training, May 2017
Thank you for another AWESOME training!
-Ellen Liberto, Gentle Training, May 2017
Thank you for such an engaging, creative and healing training!
-Angela Knight , Restorative Training , October 2017
i learned such much from you about relaxation. This was a gift I gave to myself. I have been looking forward to it for a long time.
-Colleen Robinson, Restorative Training, October 2017
Thank you for insprining me. I appreciate your honesty. This has infused my practice and changed my teaching.
-Jaimie Kosa, Restorative Training, October 2017
All images taken from 2014-2017
at
ACAC, West Chester, Pa.
Integral Yoga, Princeton, New Jersey
Main Line Yoga Shala, Narberth, Pa.
Sebastian Yoga, Sebastian, Florida
The Spirit of Yoga, West Chester, Pa.
The YogaLife Institute, Devon, Pa.
Verge, Wayne, Pa.
Yoga On Main, Philadelphia, Pa.
and used with permission
