Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
YOGA NIDRA COURSE
Online 11 - 13 April 2025
Jennie Wadsten Sharma & Melanie Cooper
– Alex, UK
You will receive
- Upon completion you will receive a certificate, Yoga Alliance 30 hrs Yoga Treat and The Shala London (RYS 300 & YACEP).
- Chance to dive deeper into a subject of your choice to get an additional 7 hours.
- Plenty of time to reconnect with your own practice, and to recharge if you’re feeling drained.
- Support from non dogmatic and experienced teachers: the emphasis is on empowering you to find YOUR authentic way of teaching Yoga Nidra and to obtain knowledge to see what is needed for different students; there isn’t one size fits all for this practice (or any style really!)
- Chance to practice teaching with expert constructive and supportive feedback
Who can join?
Everyone is warmly welcome. This training is open both to yoga teachers and to those who want to integrate Yoga Nidra into their profession (maybe you’re a coach or a therapist?) – or join just because you love Yoga Nidra and want to deepen your own practice!
Again and again, we hear the most wonderful feedback after the course.
“This is so much more than a course! I feel so rested, as if I have been on a retreat.”
Many participants return year after year to repeat the course, saying
“I love it! I come here to relax, reconnect with the teachers, and get more inspiration.”
So beautiful!
Yoga Teachers
If you have completed a 200 hour teacher training in any style that is great, but it is not mandatory. If you haven’t, just let us know and we will go through your experience together to see how we can best support you.
This training gives you more tools to offer new classes, reach more students, and bring variety to the classes you already teach. For example, you could use Yoga Nidra instead of Shavasana at the end of a Yin or dynamic yoga class. It’s also a great addition for corporate yoga classes. A 30 minute lunch Nidra works beautifully and we’re happy to help you structure a plan for it.
The training includes 30 core hours plus 7 optional hours that are aligned with Yoga Alliance criteria. If you would like to explore Yoga Nidra further, you can complete these extra hours as a home assignment with our support.
Coaches and Therapists
If you work with people as a coach, therapist, personal trainer, or massage therapist, Yoga Nidra is also an incredible tool. This training gives you both theoretical knowledge and practical tools that you can immediately apply to help your clients incorporate rest into their daily lives.
Many past participants have told us how easy it is to integrate Yoga Nidra into their practice and how much of a positive impact it has. Not just on their clients but on themselves as well!
Yoga Nidra can help to reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance focus – and more!
Just for Yourself
You don’t have to be a yoga teacher to attend this course. You are very very welcome to join “simply” to deepen your understanding of Yoga Nidra; to learn how it works and how to use it in daily life.
If you’re here for personal growth, you can skip the homework and teaching exercises which means you won’t receive a certificate. But if you change your mind later and want to get a certificate, you can easily complete these assignments with another group for just an admin fee!
Teachers
We (Melanie and Jennie) have worked together since 2008 and have 45 years of teaching experience between us from teaching yoga and teacher trainings full time. We have experienced a lot over the years – and what we keep coming back to is how important it is to be authentic, to find “your voice” as a teacher and to have the courage to be YOURSELF when you are teaching! Working as a yoga teacher is amazing – but it also takes a lot of energy – and can be very draining if you are not looking after yourself. (And it’s so easy to not give ourselves that time/attention/self care – so in the training we will also put emphasis on how to create space for your own health and practice: to stay balanced and mentally strong!
We will cover
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A non-dogmatic approach.
We will cover the main techniques and modern schools of Yoga Nidra and what they offer. You’ll get the chance to compare and explore different methods to see which works the best for you. -
Yoga Nidra scripts
You'll receive ready-made scripts in various styles and learn the basics to get started with writing your own -
The structure
A detailed look at each stage of the practice; the intention behind it and how it affects the body and mind. -
Modifications. Contra-indications.
How to adapt your teaching for different students -
Basic science of Yoga Nidra.
Brainwaves, Hypnagogia, Basic anatomy of the brain, states of consciousness - History & Philosophy
- Stress
- Your own practice
Course material
Course Manual
You will receive your Yoga Nidra Notes training manual by PDF (118 pages) one day before the course starts, via email.
Hard Copy Manual
If you also want a printed copy of the manual, this is available at cost price including postage within the UK and Europe (please add £10 postage for rest of the world) Click here for more information
Note! Please don’t share the manual with anyone. It is subject to copyright law.
Homework
We use the term Homework loosely here, there is a requirement of 10 hours of learning outside of the course, some will be written but mostly to establish a Yoga Nidra practice (students often say that this is their favourite ever homework!)
No exams – Practical, Supportive Learning
There won’t be any written tests or performance-based assessments. Instead, we are interested in seeing that you have gained a deep understanding and knowledge that you can apply to each individual student depending on their needs.
There will be teaching practice, but it’s not about performance or perfection but rather about gaining confidence and getting skills in a supportive environment. This course is designed to spark your interest even more in embarking on or continuing this fascinating journey.
Certification & Accreditation
On completion of the course, you will receive a Yoga Alliance certificate as a Yoga Nidra Teacher.
The course hours can be registered as:
– Continuing Education (YACEP)
– Or counted towards a 300-hour (Level 2) teacher training with The Shala London
Practical information
Language:
English
The course won’t be recorded
We pride ourselves in delivering a live, interactive course where students can ask questions, get involved and provide feedback, thoughts and input to the course as it happens. There are many pre-recorded options available, but we think that it makes a better learning experience to really get involved and to keep that group atmosphere, so we don’t record our sessions.
We also want to respect the privacy of our students and friends: this is a safe learning space where growth and personal development can take place. We know from experience that it’s quite common that people get a bit nervous or uncomfortable when sessions are being recorded and therefore won’t participate in group discussions etc – and we want everyone to feel safe, to be able to express themselves, without being recorded.
Then there’s also GDPR: it’s against data protection regulations to record and share events without the permission of ALL participants.
You’ll get a completely comprehensive Yoga Nidra manual – so if you miss a session or want to repeat something after the course – no worries! Everything is in the manual!
You’re also very welcome to repeat the whole online course with another group whenever you like, for just an admin fee: £50 in total!
There’s also the option to buy pre recorded content if you want to review any of the sessions in your own time.
More information here.
Date & Time
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 April 2025
Online (Zoom)
9 am – 5.30 pm (UK)
10 am – 6.30 pm CEST
…including several breaks and Yoga Nidra practices, so you won’t be looking at screens all day. 
Attendance
The course will not be recorded, but don’t worry, it’s all in the manual!
- If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.
- If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with another group for an admin fee of £30 per day.
Price
£400
Early bird price until 11 March 2025: £300
More options:
- Please let us know if you want to pay in instalments. A total admin fee of £10 applies to cover the additional processing of instalment payments.
- We offer three scholarships, 50% off if you can’t afford the course or if you work for groups in need. Please contact us. Total price: £200
- (Yoga Nidra graduates who’d like to repeat the course only pay £50!)
Sign up
- Fill in the sign up form
- An invoice for the full amount will be sent to you. If you’d like to pay in instalments, please let us know.
- Please note that your space is not guaranteed until we have received a payment (either a deposit or full payment.). You will receive a confirmation email when your place is confirmed. This course always gets fully booked, so we recommend you that you sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Terms & Conditions
This teacher training is organised by Yoga Treat Online Ltd (UK).
50% of the course fee will be considered a deposit. The deposit is always non-refundable. However, we do understand that life happens! If you need to cancel, please let us know at least one month before the course starts so that we can assist you in the best way possible.
Cancellation up to 1 month before the course starts:
- The deposit (50%) is non-refundable, but you may use it towards another trainings, retreat, or workshop with Yoga Treat.
- The remaining 50% (if already paid) will be refunded.
Cancellation less than 1 month before the course starts:
- No refunds will be given.
- The deposit cannot be refunded, transferred, or used for future events.
Our cancellation policy reflects our commitment to professionalism and fairness, ensuring a balanced approach for both our students and ourselves. It also helps maintain accountability and sustainability in the way we offer our courses.
For full terms & conditions, please click below and choose the section “Cancellation policy for online courses – one day or more.”