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25-Hour Yoga Nidra Certification Course
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A specialised 25-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training & Certification designed to build a strong understanding of Yoga Nidra through theory, guided practice, self-practice and teaching methodology.
The course covers both the experience of Yoga Nidra as a practitioner and the skills required to confidently guide others through the practice.
Course Content
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Foundations of Yoga Nidra
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Understanding Yoga Nidra and its traditional context
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Yoga Nidra vs. meditation, relaxation and guided visualisation
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States of awareness and the role of conscious awareness
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Purpose and principles of Yoga Nidra
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Structure of a Yoga Nidra Practice
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Preparing the body and environment
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Internalisation and settling
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Sankalpa
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Rotation of consciousness
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Breath awareness
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Awareness of sensations
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Awareness of space and sound
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Visualisation
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Returning to external awareness
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Understanding the purpose and progression of each stage
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Yoga Nidra Practices
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Full-body awareness
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Breath-based practices
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Sensation and opposite-sensation practices
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Sound and space awareness
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Visualisation practices
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Chakra and elemental awareness
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Short and extended Yoga Nidra practices
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Guided and self-practice
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Sankalpa & Intention
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Understanding Sankalpa
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Traditional approach to Sankalpa
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Sankalpa vs. general affirmations
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How to introduce and guide Sankalpa
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Practical exploration
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Teaching Methodology
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How to structure and prepare a Yoga Nidra session
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Language and instruction
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Voice, pace and pauses
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Sequencing and timing
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Creating shorter and longer practices
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Adapting practices for different groups
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Common teaching considerations
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Developing your own Yoga Nidra scripts
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Practical Teaching
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Guided teaching practice
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Observing and analysing Yoga Nidra sessions
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Preparing and conducting a practice
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Feedback and refinement
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Final teaching assessment
By the End of This Training, You Will Be Able To
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Understand the foundations, purpose and structure of Yoga Nidra
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Guide a structured Yoga Nidra practice using appropriate techniques and sequencing
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Use Sankalpa, breath awareness, rotation of consciousness and visualisation effectively
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Create and adapt Yoga Nidra sessions for different students and settings
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Develop your own Yoga Nidra scripts and lead sessions with confidence
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Teach Yoga Nidra safely and effectively through guided practice and feedback
Certification
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Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate from Namah-State with Avanti – International Yoga Institute.
This training is conducted in collaboration with a Yoga Alliance registered yoga school, and the certification is eligible for Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
This training is suitable for:
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Yoga teachers who want to add Yoga Nidra to their teaching
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Yoga practitioners looking to deepen their personal practice
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Meditation teachers and wellness professionals
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Anyone interested in learning how to guide structured Yoga Nidra sessions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher?
No. The course is open to yoga teachers, practitioners and anyone interested in learning Yoga Nidra. Previous yoga or meditation experience is helpful but not mandatory.
Q.Is this a practical or theoretical course?
Both. The training combines the foundations and principles of Yoga Nidra with guided practice, session structuring, script development and teaching practice.
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Q.Will I learn how to teach Yoga Nidra?
Yes. You will learn how to structure and guide a Yoga Nidra session, work with key stages of the practice, develop scripts and practise teaching with feedback.
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Q.What certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate from Namah-State with Avanti – International Yoga Institute.
This training is conducted in collaboration with a Yoga Alliance registered yoga school, and the certification is eligible for Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
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Q.Is the course live online?
Yes. The training is conducted live online on Zoom. Recordings are provided to revise accessible for a limited period of time.
Q.How many hours is the training?
The 25 hours include 20 hours of live learning, guided practice and 5 hours of self-practice/study and practical work.
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Q.Do I need to prepare anything before the course?
No extensive preparation is required. Course materials and practice guidance will be shared as needed.