The Architecture of Resilience: Nervous System Regulation for Teachers and Practitioners

How do we remain anchored when the world feels turbulent? For practitioners, yoga teachers and their students, true resilience is the “muscle of the soul,” a conscious return to center that allows us to ride the waves of life.

In this 75-minute interactive Satsang, we explore how understanding the nervous system and building resilience transforms us and supports us to face the ups and downs. We will review how the stages of Yoga Nidra, from establishing Pratyahara to working with our deeper roots—systematically rewire the stress response. This practice supports the teacher’s own vitality while providing essential tools for all to use during life’s challenges.

What We Will Explore:

• The Science of “Being”: Shift from high-beta stress frequencies into restorative alpha and theta brainwave states.
• Practical Vagal Hacks: 60-second tools to find your center before teaching or in the middle of the challenges of your day.
• The Art of Co-regulation: Learn how your own Vagal Tone acts as an “anchor,” directly influencing the safety and depth of your experience with others including the classroom environment for yoga teachers.
• Trauma-Informed Nuance: Re-examine the Window of Tolerance to support students who find stillness challenging.
• Integrated Practice:  A deep Yoga Nidra journey designed to reset the nervous system for both professional and personal renewal.

Time for Q and A: Ask your questions on the nervous system, Yoga Nidra and other relevant topics.

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Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda at Bihar School of Yoga and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth.

Holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, she is also senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. She is passionate about stress management, restorative practices, yoga psychology, women’s health, and the chakras, offering personalized sessions that integrate yogic and modern therapeutic techniques.

As co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.