Through the practice of Yoga Nidra, we are not only relaxing, but restructuring and reforming our whole personality from within.

— Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Conducted online by Swami Nirmal and Sannyasi Yagnamurti

Aims of the course

• To offer a systematic, well-structured course on Yoga Nidra that gives instructors a sound basis for teaching it responsibly and effectively

• To give teachers the opportunity to fully discover, explore and experience the development of the practice of Yoga Nidra for themselves

• To enable qualified yoga teachers to deliver a Yoga Nidra practice that is appropriate to their students

Approach

• To experience the Satyananda Yoga approach

• To understand the theory and science underlying Yoga Nidra and its eight stages

• To explore the application of Yoga Nidra to a variety of student groups

• To understand Yoga Nidra within the context of Raja Yoga

Details

The course is open to fully qualified and active yoga teachers. You would be expected to also have at least six months experience of practising Yoga Nidra yourself.

Course Requirements

• Attend all scheduled day sessions

• Do all daily practices set by teachers

• Complete home study assignments as required

• Students are also advised to try and attend a Satyananda Yoga class if possible

Attendance

One day per month for six months totalling 36 contact hours. Homework will comprise three to five hours in between monthly sessions and daily practice of Yoga Nidra during the course.

Dates: The course will be conducted over six Sundays from September 2026 to February 2027. The dates are as follows: 27 September, 25 October, 22 November, 13 December 2026, 10 January and 7 February 2027.

Cost: £750. A deposit of £250 will be paid on acceptance to the course, the balance may be paid in two instalments or in full by 27 September 2027 at the latest.

Please download and read the full course brochure before application.

Testimonials

This training is an invaluable resource for any teacher seeking a genuine, comprehensive and authentic education in Yoga Nidra. Personally, it deepened my understanding of the practice—both in theory and in the practical do's and don'ts. It gave me the tools to structure my sessions and deliver it with confidence. The impact has been remarkable: my students now look forward to Yoga Nidra in every class and keep asking for more! I'm deeply grateful to both of you for your dedication and thoughtful guidance. 
– Sarah F

I found the Yoga Nidra course quite a game changer, both professionally and personally… you will never stop appreciating the benefits of Yoga Nidra and will continue learning. Enjoy. – Mary L

For more information or queries please contact Yagnamurti on yagnamurti@gmail.com.