25-hour Yoga Nidra
Facilitator Training (Online)
Conscious Rest • Nervous System Regulation • Guided Awareness
25-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
01st May 2027 - Online section of the training will commence
About the Training
This 25-hour Yoga Nidra Facilitator Training is designed as a serious and structured introduction to the practice of conscious rest.
Yoga Nidra is often translated as “yogic sleep,” but the practice itself sits somewhere far more nuanced. It is not sleep, and it is not simply relaxation. It is a method of guiding awareness through different layers of experience while the body rests, allowing the nervous system to settle without losing consciousness.
In a time where most people are either overstimulated or exhausted, the ability to remain aware while resting is not common. It is a skill. And like any skill, it requires understanding, practice, and sensitivity.
This training is designed to help you develop that understanding, both as a practitioner and as a facilitator.
Beyond Scripts and Surface-Level Relaxation
Much of what is taught as Yoga Nidra today is reduced to scripts and recordings. While these can be helpful starting points, they do not necessarily develop the ability to guide others with clarity.
This training does not position Yoga Nidra as something to be memorised or performed.
Instead, it explores the structure, intention, and mechanics of the practice so that you can understand:
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how awareness moves,
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how the body responds to guided rest,
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and how different individuals experience stillness in different ways.
From this place, teaching becomes less about repeating words and more about facilitating an experience.
Why Yoga Nidra Matters in Modern Practice
Most people today do not struggle with effort. They struggle with rest.
They find it difficult to slow down without distraction, to lie still without discomfort, or to remain present without drifting into sleep or restlessness.
Yoga Nidra offers a structured way to work with these patterns.
Through guided awareness, it supports:
the transition from doing to being,
the shift from activation to regulation,
and the ability to observe internal states without reacting to them.
For this reason, Yoga Nidra has become increasingly relevant in areas such as stress management, sleep support, mental health, trauma-aware practices, and therapeutic settings.
What You Will Study
1. Foundations of Yoga Nidra •What Yoga Nidra is and what it is not •Historical context and development •Yoga Nidra in relation to meditation and pratyāhāra •Differences between Yoga Nidra, hypnosis, and relaxation
2. The Structure of a Yoga Nidra Practice You will learn the key components of a Yoga Nidra session, including: •preparation and settling •body awareness and rotation of consciousness •breath awareness •sensory withdrawal •visualisation and imagery •integration and return
3. The Science of Deep Rest •brainwave states (beta, alpha, theta, delta) •nervous system regulation •effects of guided rest on body and mind •the role of repetition and familiarity in relaxation
4. The Koshas, Awareness, and Inner Layers •introduction to the pañca kośa model •working with different layers of experience •awareness as a tool for integration
5. Sankalpa and Intention •understanding sankalpa beyond affirmation •when and how to introduce intention •ethical and practical considerations
6. Voice, Language, and Delivery •tone, pacing, and clarity •how to guide without over-speaking •when to use silence •avoiding performance-based teaching
7. Script Understanding (Not Dependence) •understanding different styles of Yoga Nidra scripts •how to adapt and modify •developing your own structured guidance •moving beyond rigid formats
8. Teaching Yoga Nidra •guiding individuals vs groups •structuring sessions for different contexts •working online vs in-person •common challenges and how to respond
9. Personal Practice and Integration You will not only learn to teach Yoga Nidra. You will be expected to: •practice regularly •observe your own responses •understand rest from experience
The Learning Format
(100% Online)
This is a fully online, structured training that allows flexibility while maintaining depth.
You will receive:
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pre-recorded lectures and guided sessions
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structured modules with clear progression
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downloadable study material
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guided Yoga Nidra practices
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assignments and reflection work
You are expected to move through the material with attention, not speed.
Who This Training Is For
This training is suitable for:
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yoga teachers and trainees
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meditation practitioners
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therapists and facilitators
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those working with stress, trauma, or mental health
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individuals wanting to deepen their own practice
No prior teaching experience is required.
However, sincerity and willingness to engage are essential.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive a:
25-hour Yoga Nidra Facilitator Certification
This qualifies you to:
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guide Yoga Nidra sessions
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integrate Yoga Nidra into classes and offerings
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develop your own structured practices
What You Will Need
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a quiet space for practice
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a yoga mat or comfortable resting surface
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basic support (blanket, cushion, or bolster)
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headphones (recommended)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, you will:
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understand the structure and purpose of Yoga Nidra
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guide practices with clarity and steadiness
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work with voice, pacing, and silence effectively
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understand the nervous system response to deep rest
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design and deliver your own Yoga Nidra sessions
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integrate Yoga Nidra into therapeutic and yoga settings
Course Fee
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Early Bird: £290 (limited spaces) until 31st February 2027
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Full Investment: £390
*2.5% service fee applicable to the total at checkout.
Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure depth and individual attention.
Alternate Payment Methods:- PayPal - madhurabhagwat6@gmail.com Bank Transfer Madhura Bhagwat Sort Code - 832543 Account No. - 15856419 Bank - RBS * If using PayPal or Bank Transfer, kindly make sure to email connect@theyoganerds immediately after making the transfer. Your spot will only be confirmed once we send you an email of successfully receiving your payment.
About Madhura
Director of The Yoga Nerds & Move with Madhura
E-RYT 500, YACEP | Yoga Therapist | Ayurveda Consultant
Madhura Bhagwat is a yoga educator, teacher trainer, and founder of The Yoga Nerds, known for her nuanced and uncompromising approach to teaching yoga beyond the physical. With nearly two decades of experience and roots in a traditional yogic lineage, her work bridges classical philosophy with modern understanding of movement, anatomy, and the nervous system, alongside an academic background in politics, law, and business studies.
Her teaching is not about performance or aesthetics, but about awareness, integrity, and depth. Drawing from yoga philosophy, embodied wisdom arts, and subtle teachings rooted in traditions such as the Dasha Mahāvidyā, alongside fascia-informed movement, breathwork, and restorative practices, she guides students and teachers towards a more intelligent, embodied, and sustainable way of practising and teaching.
Madhura teaches internationally and is committed to preserving the essence of yoga while making it relevant to the realities of modern life, allowing space for both linear learning and non-linear, lived experience to unfold.
