Learn to be Still
Dive into the world of Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Somatic Embodiment, Meditation and Pranayama to quiet the noise and soothe the body.
How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards
— Spanish Proverb
In this fast-paced world, we often feel forced to do more, be more, find…. MORE! In this essential immersion, Tony and Quinn will guide you through an exploration into the intense power of stillness so you may discover the value of a passive practice. Through rich discussion and felt sense, you will understand why Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, somatic embodiment, iRest Yoga Nidra, breathing and pranayama are important practices for a full spectrum approach to contemporary yoga. Dive into the anatomy, energetics and philosophies behind these transformative practices. Leave with confidence to incorporate these practices into your ways of being and a foundation in passive practice that will influence your personal practice and teaching.
Yin + Restorative:
What is the difference?
Often confused as the same style, this immersion will dissect the differences and intricacies of both practices. Learn the art of Restorative yoga and how it is more than simply sleeping on props. Understand the science behind Yin yoga as you begin to think critically about yoga anatomy and patterns of tension.
somatic embodiment
Explore your nervous system and tools for managing tension and stress. Learn the value of subtle, nuanced movement, sensory-motor connection and how yoga and embodiment practices can work to enhance dynamic nervous system regulation.
“The Somatic Exercises…enable us to remember what it feels like not to be anxious, and to breathe once again like healthy human beings are meant to breathe.”
–Thomas Hanna
pranayama
Breath is life. This 4th limb of yoga exists in both the physical and spiritual realm. Gain insight into the complex anatomy and mechanics of breathing as well as how it can be a gateway into a meditative state.
meditation
We have have preconceptions of meditation. Dive into 5th, 6th + 7th limbs of Yoga through various lenses—including the powerful system of iRest Yoga Nidra— and discover why meditation is not what you have always thought it to be.
Calling all Teachers + Deep Dive Seekers
Thursday, December 5 • 530 - 930p
Friday, December 6 • 12 - 530p
Saturday, December 7 • 9a - 7p
Sunday, December 8 • 9a - 530p
Who is
Quinn Shuff?
E-RYT 500, Relax and Renew ® Restorative Yoga Level 1 Certified, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Body/Mind Systems, Yin Yoga, and Reiki II
Quinn is an experienced trauma-informed yoga and embodiment teacher, eRYT500.
With a philosophical foundation in yoga, she incorporates multiple movement and meditation modalities and infuses her classes with anatomy, physiology, and psychology. Her classes are accessible, designed for inquisitive people who are interested in exploring the nuance of their own felt experience. She believes healing is personal but requires a community and she is honored to be a part of a person’s journey into deeper relationships with themselves and those around them.
She takes a therapeutic approach to the way she teaches by focusing on practices that balance and support whatever is currently going on in her students’ lives.
Her knowledgeable and well-paced teaching style blends multiple modalities into well-constructed classes that educate and empower her students to become their own best teacher. Private sessions are collaborative. It’s important that the practice fits the student, the student need not fit any mold. Group classes are accessible, taught with options for different bodies with various needs.
Quinn loves connecting with people’s innate sensibilities to share mind/body tools that help them cultivate an inquisitive, responsive, and loving relationship with themselves. Since 2014 she’s taught the tools of practice with a strong foundation in embodied self-awareness and self-regulation. She works with folks who are new to yoga and people with experience who want a deeper understanding.
Quinn is a dedicated practitioner committed to (and very excited by) ongoing education and learning. With gratitude to her many teachers and the yoga wisdom tradition, she carries her practice with her into all she does.
Who is
Tony Roberts?
E-RYT 500, iRest Certified Teacher
When Tony accepted a friend’s offer to try yoga, he discovered the power of breath and movement. His personal journey dealing with and overcoming injuries caused by playing rugby football and rowing, has informed and shaped his teaching of yoga and meditation. His heartfelt sense of the many blessings and benefits yoga can manifest are present in each class he guides.
His teaching journey began in 2013 when he attended the inaugural YoYoYogi 200 hr teacher training. He also attended the first YoYoYogi 300 hr teacher training. He has taught trauma informed yoga in treatment centers and juvenile detention centers. In these facilities he first experienced iRest Yoga Nidra. He is currently a certified iRest Yoga Nidra teacher. In this role he has had the honor to lead meditations for active US Military personnel and their family members is a number of locations, worldwide. He has taught at mens retreats in Costa Rica and also the 2024 YoYoYogi retreat to Mexico, where he co-taught with his mentor and friend, Alex Cole. He is currently registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 teacher.
Tony found yoga at a later time in his life and he is passionate in offering yoga in a way that provides an interlude and respite from life’s events and experiences. His own journey of studying yoga and meditation, of “remaining curious” about the journey through life, illuminate his offerings.
Join Quinn + Tony on this extraordinary inward journey
Thursday, December 5 • 530 - 930p
Friday, December 6 • 12 - 530p
Saturday, December 7 • 9a - 7p
Sunday, December 8 • 9a - 530p