Yoga Nidra Level 1 & 2

Yoga Nidra—Levels 1 & 2

February 27 - March 3, 2025

An important practice for modern times


Our minds and energy have become dull due to the effects of modern-day living. Yoga Nidra is a powerful antidote for this malaise. It is a highly effective meditation technique that has been around for thousands of years.  The healing power of Yoga Nidra practices is needed to calm our constant state of stimulation, noise and information. These practices are a gift for any yoga teacher or student today.

As a teacher, healing professional, parent, or care taker this course will give you an incredible tool to help you or your clients find inner peace and equanimity, especially those who find it hard to practice traditional meditation methods. Not only is Yoga Nidra a bridge to the higher states of Yoga it is a scientific method for achieving deep states of relaxation equivalent to two hours of deep- state sleep, where healing begins.


This course is for you if you…

  • Want to offer your students and clients an alternative, accessible method for meditation

  • Have an active mind that keeps you from falling asleep

  • Are tired of feeling stressed out

  • You are feeling exhausted and burnt out

  • Feel you always have to be “ doing” to feel self-worth

  • You want to experience the ability to turn inward for “ peace and quiet”

  • You want to learn methods to respond to lifes’ challenges instead of over reacting

  • You want to heal yourself from the inside out

  • You are ready to listen to your body's calling for deep rest and healing

Course Description

Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a deep relaxation practice rooted in the tantric tradition. There are four primary uses for this practice: healing, improved cognition, transformation and spiritual awakening. This 45-hour teacher training will provide practices and techniques focused on healing and transformation- providing a strong practical foundation to enable yoga teachers to design their own yoga nidra classes. Each section will include theory as well as physical movement and yoga nidra practices.

Curriculum

  • Understand the four states of consciousness and how to reshape the unconscious mind

  • Understand the concept of dharma and engage in some specific exercises to help you achieve your purpose in life

  • How the koshas ( layers of the energy body) impact the practices of Yoga Nidra

  • How to work with the powerful yogic model of the mind, samskaras and sankalpa

  • The connection of the central nervous system, neurophysiology, and sleep

  • Uncovering the root samakara that is holding you back from achieving your life of fulfillment

  • The relationship between Yoga Nidra and meditation

  • How to integrate these practices into your life

Learning Outcomes

  • Experience the layering and depth of consecutive yoga nidra practices

  • Expand your knowledge and experience of tantric texts and practices

  • Develop your confidence and capability to lead yoga nidra practices

  • Learn how to weave neurophysiology and ancient practices and contextualize them for todayPrerequisites

  • Teachers in training or teachers who have completed a 200 hour yoga training

  • Yoga Students who want to expand their knowledge of yoga nidra practice

Notes

Teachers enrolled in the 300/500 Hour YTT will receive 45 hours CE credits with Yoga Alliance.

Prerequisites

Teachers in training or teachers who have completed a 200-hour yoga training. Yoga Students who want to expand their knowledge of Yoga Nidra practice

About Your Teacher

  • Dorothy’s longtime love affair with yoga started with her first downward facing dog over 20 years ago. She is a “yoga geek” and is constantly studying, talking and integrating yoga’s wisdom and philosophy into her everyday life.

    She is a 200, and 500 hour certified yoga teacher. She continues her tantric hatha yoga studies with Pandi Rajmani Tigunait, the spiritual leader of the Himalayan Institute and is an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist through The Himalayan Institute.

    With an engineering degree and a Masters in Business Administration, Dorothy is the founder of Imaginal Ventures Inc., a business advisory and training company who supports conscious leaders who are changing the world.

  • Dates, Times & Location

    Bedford Studio: February 27- March 3, 2025, 8—5:30 PM Daily

  • Fee & Refund Details

    $100 non-refundable deposit upon registration.

    The remaining payment for the course will be processed three weeks before the start date of the course.

    Course cancellations made within 30 days before the course start date are non-refundable but can be applied to a future training.

  • Payment Methods

    Cash, Cheque, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard or Debit.

    Payment plans available upon request.  Contact info@shantihotyoga.ca

Investment Details

Total Cost - $750 ($650 Early Bird, Ends December 27th)

Pay Deposit of $100 + Remaining Tuition for Level 1 and Level 2 courses