Yoga Nidra Online Training
80 Hour Online Yoga Nidra Training.
The Deeply Restorative Practice of Mindful Rest Yoga Nidra
Live Online Training May 26-28 and June 23-25, 2023
This 80 Hour Immersion and Certification provides an understanding of the theory of Yoga Nidra in both yogic and scientific terms, as well as various applications to be used for deep relaxation, stress management, chronic pain, anxiety and depression, insomnia, PTSD, and releasing negative emotions and thought patterns.
Yoga Nidra can be successfully used in personal practice, yoga classes, social work, massage and physical therapy, as well as alternative and integrative practices.
training Includes:
Hybrid training format: Prerecorded video via course platform and in-person + live Zoom classes
Comprehensive Digital Training Manual
Access to our library of Mindful Rest Yoga Nidra practices
Defining Yoga Nidra: Origins and Philosophy
5 Layers of Being: Panchamaya Koshas in depth (Annamaya-Physical, Pranamaya-Energy, Manomaya-Mind & Emotions, Vijnanamaya-Wisdom, Anandamaya-Bliss)
Afflictions-Kleshas
Samskara and the Cycle of Karma
Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System
Physiological Benefits of Yoga Nidra
States of Consciousness and Brainwaves
Yoga Nidra and the Brain
An in-depth understanding of the therapeutic benefits of practice
How this ancient practice is the antidote to our modern stress
An in-depth understanding of yogic philosophy, psychology and history
Certification additionally Includes:
Creating and Working with Intentions-Sankalpa
The Structure for Facilitating
Mindful Rest Yoga Nidra Script Cards
Development of the skills to lead groups and individuals in a Mindful Rest Yoga Nidra practice
Using Scripts and Designing Practices
Yoga Nidra for Speciic Populations
Delivery Methodology
80 Yoga Alliance Accredited Hours which can be used as Continuing Education credits or towards a 500 Hour Training Certificate
Training Schedule:
Weekend 1
Friday May 26: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday May 27: 8:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday May 28: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Weekend 2
Wednesday June 7, 14 and 21: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday June 23: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday June 24: 8:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday June 25: 8:00am - 1:00pm
All training times based in PT (Vancouver)
Breakdown of Full Certification Hours:
40 Hours in-person and/or live Zoom instruction
40 Hours home study consisting of prerecorded lectures, reading and homework assignments including practice teaching and final practicum
Certification Process:
A dedicated practice of Mindful Rest Yoga Nidra prior to the Immersion is strongly recommended
A daily journaled practice between the Weekend 1 and Weekend 2
100% attendance to all sessions - preferably live (including recordings)
Practice teaching of 20 group and private yoga nidra classes
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Payment for the full certification may be made in full or installments . Etransfer is also available, simply contact us with the form below.
Tuition: $1100.00 (CDN) Inclusive of taxes
Please see our refund policy. By making a payment and registering you thereby agree to this policy.
E-Transfer Registration
Send E-Transfers to: sonya@sonyathomlinson.com
WHAT OUR GRADUAtes are saying…
“Wow, what a time for me to find this practice! In this year full of noise, chaos and stress, I am so grateful for this Yoga Nidra training. I learned so much about the brain, everyday stressors and how to handle them effectively, communication, yoga philosophy and more. To be able to guide Yoga Nidra is an incredible skill to have in this day and age, so thank you Sonya and Jeff for sharing your wisdom with me!”
“I have not experienced such a profound sense of knowing myself as I did when I participated in my first Mindful Restoration Yoga Nidra. I knew I needed to take this training so I could share this incredible gift with others. I cannot say enough amazing things about Sonya, Jeff or this training.”
“The Yoga Nidra Training was so much more than I expected. I am excited to share the amazing experience but the personal journey was, and will continue to be, life changing. I immediately knew Sonya would be an amazing teacher because of her passion. Such a wise and old soul.”
“My life has forever been changed through this training. I can confidently say that from this day forward, I will forever be striving to view the world from witness, from Self, acting from a place of Love and pure Light. Thank you for sharing a gift with me that will forever change my path.”
“The training was transformative. Sonya has such a wonderful balance of deep, passionate, profound insight and a ‘no b.s.’ approach; so authentic in everything she shared.”
“I feel like a door has opened to a different and exciting new world! Sonya’s passion and knowledge of yoga and yoga nidra is so evident. This was an amazing personal journey.”
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