SYRN Immersion — July 3rd & 4th 2026
A two-day, in-person experience at my studio in Sussex.
Friday 3:00–8:00 pm
Saturday 11:00–4:00pm
Over two days, you’ll be guided through the full SYRN method in a way that is both deeply restorative and professionally developmental.
This is a contained, thoughtfully held experience — designed to feel spacious, supported, and quietly luxurious — while also offering a clear framework you can understand and apply beyond the weekend.
Friday 3:00–8:00 pm
The first evening is devoted to experience.
You’ll be guided through the opening stages of the SYRN method, beginning with somatic work influenced by the work of Thomas Hanna — using small, attentive movements to bring awareness back into areas of habitual tension.
This work engages the somatosensory cortex, the part of the brain responsible for sensing and mapping the body. As awareness returns, patterns that have become automatic can begin to soften and reorganise — not through effort, but through attention.
From there, we move progressively through the SYRN sequence, allowing each stage to build naturally into the next.
The emphasis is on direct experience — sensing the difference between holding and release, and allowing the system to recognise a more settled baseline.
Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
The second day brings understanding and application.
You’ll revisit the SYRN framework with more clarity, exploring how each stage works within the nervous system and how the sequence supports a reliable shift into deeper states of rest.
We’ll look at the role of the brain in this process — including how attention, perception, and brain states influence the body’s capacity to settle — alongside a more detailed exploration of yoga nidra and how it is structured.
This is where the experience begins to translate into usable knowledge.
You’ll start to recognise:
– what to look for in the body
– how to guide yourself (or others) through the stages
– and how to work progressively within a clear, repeatable framework
The emphasis remains practical and embodied — with space to experience, reflect, and integrate as you go.
Investment
£165 early rate
A small number of early spaces are available at this rate.
£195 standard
Reserve your place with a £50 deposit.
The remaining balance will be due closer to the event.
A small number of early spaces are available at £165.
The Science Behind SYRN: A Four-Part Yoga Therapy Method
Over the last 16 years of teaching yoga therapy, I have worked with people of all ages and abilities — from cancer patients and older adults managing blood pressure issues, to athletes, stressed students, and busy parents. Through this experience, I developed SYRN, a structured four-part method that combines somatic movement, Yin yoga, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra.
SYRN is designed to progressively regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and cultivate resilience. Each stage is informed by research in neuroscience, physiology, and psychology.
1. Somatic Movement (10 minutes)
What it is: Gentle, mindful movements that release tension and bring awareness to the body.
Scientific basis:
Proprioception & interoception: Somatic movement activates proprioceptive pathways (awareness of where the body is in space) and enhances interoception (awareness of internal states). Improved interoception has been shown to support emotional regulation and stress resilience.
Fascial mobilisation: Dynamic, fluid movement gently stimulates fascia and synovial fluid, improving joint health and preparing tissues for stillness.
Nervous system priming: Engaging in conscious movement lowers sympathetic (fight-or-flight) activity, creating the conditions for deeper parasympathetic rest.
2. Yin Yoga Pose for Meditation & Stillness
What it is: A long-held, floor-based posture designed to gently stress connective tissue while encouraging meditation and inward focus.
Scientific basis:
Fascia & joint health: Prolonged holds affect connective tissue, increasing hydration, elasticity, and mobility.
Nervous system down-regulation: Sustained stillness increases parasympathetic tone, helping reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Brain networks: Yin encourages engagement of the brain’s default mode network (DMN), which supports introspection, creativity, and meditative states.
3. Restorative Yoga Posture
What it is: A fully supported position using props to create complete ease in the body.
Scientific basis:
Parasympathetic dominance: Restorative yoga activates the vagus nerve, increasing heart rate variability (HRV) — a marker of resilience and adaptability.
Stress hormone reduction: Research shows restorative postures help reduce cortisol and adrenaline, essential for recovery and healing.
Blood pressure regulation: Supported positions enhance baroreflex sensitivity, a key mechanism in balancing blood pressure, particularly important for those with cardiovascular concerns.
4. Yoga Nidra (20 minutes)
What it is: A guided deep relaxation practice often referred to as “yogic sleep.”
Scientific basis:
Brain states: Yoga nidra induces a hypnagogic state between waking and sleeping, where the brain shifts into theta and delta wave patterns associated with deep rest and repair.
Neurochemistry: Research indicates it boosts levels of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter that helps reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
Clinical benefits: Studies have found yoga nidra to be effective in reducing symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions.
Restorative power: A 20-minute yoga nidra can provide rest equivalent to several hours of sleep, supporting memory, learning, and emotional balance.
Why SYRN Works as a Whole System
Progressive nervous system regulation: Each stage guides the practitioner from gentle activation (somatic movement) into progressively deeper states of parasympathetic rest (yin, restorative, nidra).
Holistic healing: By addressing the body, breath, and mind in sequence, SYRN works across physical, emotional, and cognitive layers of wellbeing.
Accessible to all bodies: SYRN can be adapted for people of all ages and conditions, making it a safe and inclusive practice.
Conclusion
The SYRN method blends traditional yoga wisdom with modern science. It is a practice of progressive release: moving from embodied awareness to stillness to deep rest. In a world where stress, fatigue, and disconnection are widespread, SYRN offers a practical, evidence-informed path back to balance.