Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

A self-paced online training exploring the science, structure, and practice of Yoga Nidra to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, and meaningful facilitation.

Course Overview

This Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training course offers a grounded exploration of both the science and lived experience of Yoga Nidra, giving you the clarity and confidence to guide others with care.

Yoga Nidra—often referred to as psychic sleep—is a deeply restorative guided practice that supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and improved sleep. In today’s world, chronic stress and disrupted circadian rhythms affect everything from hormones and immunity to cognition, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Through this online Yoga Nidra training, you’ll learn how to skillfully structure and guide Yoga Nidra practices that support deep rest and restoration—whether you’re teaching yoga classes, working therapeutically, or integrating Yoga Nidra into your own personal practice.

What You’ll Learn in This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong foundation in both the art and science of Yoga Nidra, along with practical tools you can apply immediately. You will:

Understand what Yoga Nidra is—and how it differs from meditation and sleep
Learn the traditional structure and sequencing of a Yoga Nidra practice
Explore how Yoga Nidra supports the nervous system, sleep cycles, and brainwave states
Develop skillful use of intention (Sankalpa) and guided language
Learn to guide Yoga Nidra practices that support physical, mental, emotional, and energetic wellbeing
Explore trauma-sensitive approaches and co-regulation principles

Curriculum Overview

This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training is delivered across eight focused modules that blend theory, science, embodied practice, and reflection—supporting both personal integration and confident facilitation.

Module 1 – Foundations of Yoga Nidra
History, philosophy, and the core principles of Yoga Nidra as yogic sleep.

Module 2 – Brainwave States & Consciousness
Understanding waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and Turiya, and how Yoga Nidra supports these states.

Module 3 – Nervous System & Neuroception
Nervous system regulation, neuroception, co-regulation, and felt safety.

Module 4 – Structure of a Yoga Nidra Practice
The traditional stages of Yoga Nidra include Sankalpa, body scan, breath, imagery, and return.

Module 5 – Authentic Sankalpa
Developing soul-level intentions through inquiry, journaling, and somatic awareness.

Module 6 – Circadian Rhythm, Sleep & Deep Rest
Sleep cycles, hormonal rhythms, and Yoga Nidra’s role in restorative rest.

Module 7 – Integration & Teaching Contexts
Trauma-sensitive language, inclusivity, and adapting Yoga Nidra for different settings.

Module 8 – Practicum & Integration
Guided practice, reflection, and practicum submission with personalized audio feedback.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training — Course Format & Details

Total Hours: 10 hours
Pre-recorded Video & Audio: 6 hours (includes audio feedback on practicum)
Self-Study & Related Activities: 3 hours
Practicum: 1 hour
Certification: 10 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) credits
10 Asana at Home 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Hours
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Access: Lifetime access
Price: $149 USD

Who This Yoga Nidra Training Is For

This Yoga Nidra course is ideal for:

Yoga teachers who want to confidently guide Yoga Nidra to support rest and nervous system regulation
Therapists, counsellors, coaches, and educators supporting clients with stress or sleep challenges
Anyone seeking deeper rest, self-connection, and embodied awareness
Professionals interested in using Yoga Nidra as a meaningful tool for healing and transformation

Why You’ll Love This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Grounded in both science and tradition, blending neuroscience with yogic wisdom
Practical and immediately applicable, with tools you can use right away
Trauma-sensitive and inclusive, supporting diverse nervous systems and lived experiences
Includes practicum with personalized audio feedback, so you can grow with confidence
Self-paced with lifetime access, allowing you to revisit the material anytime

What’s Included

A comprehensive Yoga Nidra training curriculum grounded in science and lived practice
Guided Yoga Nidra practices, breathwork, and somatic explorations
Reflection and journaling practices to support integration and teaching confidence
Starter Yoga Nidra scripts you can adapt to suit your voice and audience
Lifetime access to all course materials

Meet Your Guide: Katie Connolly

“I’m an award-winning Somatic Parenting Coach, Clinical Counsellor (RCC, CCC), Craniosacral & Somatic Therapist, and ERYT-500. As a parent of two and the founder of a Registered Children’s Yoga School, I bridge science and intuition to support nervous system health, resilience, and self-connection. My work is rooted in helping individuals feel safe in their bodies and confident in their inner wisdom.”

Learn More About Katie Connolly — E-RYT 500, YACEP

FAQ: Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is a guided practice often referred to as yogic sleep or psychic sleep. It supports deep rest by guiding awareness through different layers of consciousness, allowing the body to rest deeply while the mind remains gently aware.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take this course?

No. While this Yoga Nidra Teacher Training is designed for yoga teachers, it is also well suited for therapists, counsellors, coaches, educators, and anyone interested in learning how to guide Yoga Nidra in a professional or personal context.

Is this Yoga Nidra training self-paced?

Yes. This is a fully self-paced online Yoga Nidra training. You can begin anytime and move through the material at your own pace, with lifetime access to all course content.

Does this course include certification or continuing education credits?

Yes. Upon completion, you’ll receive 10 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) credits. To complete the course, you’ll submit a practicum along with reflective components outlined in the training.

Can Yoga Nidra support stress and sleep challenges?

Yoga Nidra is widely used to support nervous system regulation, deep rest, and improved sleep. This course explores how Yoga Nidra relates to brainwave states, circadian rhythms, and neuroception, offering both scientific context and practical application.