Yoga Nidra

20 hours

Learn about deep Rest through Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep. This module will guide you through its many applications.

It will help you confidently share its transformative power, and develop a practice that allows you to teach from a place of knowing. You’ll explore Nidra as a tool for deep awareness and restoration.

Yoga Nidra has widely become known for its association with getting a restful night's sleep. It's therefore become popular in our modern, over-stimulated society to Rest. However, if the practice is only seen as a time to get some sleep, then all the possibilities of the Nidra magic gets lost along the way. In this module you will learn many ways to apply Nidra.

Leading up to and during this module you will be encouraged to develop a regular practice of Yoga Nidra. This way you will discover the power of this ancient practice, and teach through an embodied lense.​​​

In this module you will learn:

  • What the state of Yoga Nidra is and how to best inspire practitioners to achieve the stage between waking and dreaming

  • The definition of Yoga Nidra, its roots in history, philosophy and science

  • Themes like self-care, ethics, and appropriate use of language

  • A variety of scripts and approaches to cover different students and situations

  • Ongoing feedback and support until you feel ready to teach Nidra effectively, respecting your authenticity and inner teacher

  • Overview of different Yoga Nidra schools and traditions

  • The science of Yoga Nidra, basic brain anatomy and states of consciousness

  • Yoga Nidra in relation to sleep, memory and dreams

  • The benefits of Nidra on the body, mind and emotions

  • Importance of voice modulation

  • Voice training exercises

  • Script development and templates

  • Teaching Yoga Nidra to groups and individuals

  • Daily teaching practice

Book to be purchased:

Yoga Nidra - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Recommended reading:

Yoga Nidra - The iRest Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing - Richard Miller

Dates

Friday 13 November - Sunday 15 November 2026

What do you need to certify?

  • 100% training attendance

  • Written course assessment

  • Teach an in-person group class

Investment*

Full investment - £350*
Early bird - £300 (ends 30 June 2026)*
Deposit - £100 (non-refundable)
*payment plans available

Open to everyone, not only yoga teachers.

Start the process by submitting an application. This is only the first step and does not come with any commitment. It opens a conversation.

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