Explore the ancient yogic art and science of Yoga Nidra as a practice of deep rest and a pathway to inner peace and authentic joy. Learn to skillfully guide transformative sessions for yourself and others- entirely at your own pace.
Embark on an immersive journey into the practice of Yoga Nidra and the art of skillful guidance—entirely at your own pace. This comprehensive 35-hour self-paced streaming training offers a rich exploration of the practice, cultivating a deep understanding of Yoga Nidra and its remarkable capacity to foster rest, inner peace, and authentic joy through guided meditation.
Open to yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, wellness professionals, and anyone with a sincere interest in experiencing or sharing Yoga Nidra, this program provides clear instruction, practical tools, and an experiential approach to skillful guidance. Designed to fit seamlessly into your life and schedule, it offers a beautifully structured and supportive learning experience that nourishes your personal practice while preparing you to confidently lead Yoga Nidra with clarity, presence, and authenticity.
Throughout this heart-centered training, you'll explore the history and lineage of Yoga Nidra while honoring its roots in the yogic tradition and engaging with contemporary neuroscience. Together, we'll examine nervous system regulation, the physiology of stress, and the role of intentional rest in cultivating somatic resilience. You'll develop a clear understanding of the Koshas—the five layers of being—and discover how Yoga Nidra supports integration across body, mind, heart, and spirit. You'll also gain a practical understanding of the structure and sequencing of a complete Yoga Nidra practice, learning how each stage gently guides awareness toward deep rest, clarity, and receptivity.
As the training unfolds, you'll move into the practical application of guiding Yoga Nidra. You'll learn to confidently navigate the framework of the practice, integrate trauma-informed principles, and skillfully guide meaningful sessions with clarity and care. This independent study program includes versatile, ready-to-use teaching resources that support responsive, grounded guidance while allowing your own authentic voice to emerge naturally. Alongside study and reflection, you'll experience Yoga Nidra directly through an extensive library of guided sessions, focused video teachings, and a structured seven-day home practice immersion that supports lasting integration through lived experience.
By the end of the training, you'll leave with a deeply embodied relationship to Yoga Nidra, along with the confidence and practical understanding to guide the practice with authenticity, wisdom, and care. More importantly, you'll carry forward a lived understanding of Yoga Nidra as a practice of profound rest, self-discovery, and inner wholeness—one that naturally enriches both your own life and the lives of those you serve.
• $239 USD — Includes your comprehensive 130-page supplemental training manual, shipped free worldwide.
• Pay in full or choose our flexible, no-fee three-month payment plan at checkout.
Begin whenever you're ready. This self-paced online training allows you to start immediately upon registration from anywhere in the world.
Move through the program at a pace that feels right for you, with unlimited access to all course materials for one full year from your registration date.
No prior experience is required.
Whether you're a yoga teacher, dedicated practitioner, wellness professional, or simply someone drawn to the transformative practice of Yoga Nidra, you are warmly welcome.
Completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training is not required. Wherever you find yourself on your path, this program offers a supportive environment to deepen your understanding through practice, reflection, and thoughtful guidance alongside a like-minded community.
This program is Yoga Alliance–approved. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a 35-Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certificate.
Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) may submit this certificate to Yoga Alliance for 35 Continuing Education (CE) hours.
Please have access to the following books before beginning the training:
• The Heart of Yoga Nidra — Sagel Urlacher
• The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts — Sagel Urlacher
• Yoga Nidra — Swami Satyananda Saraswati
All books are widely available through online and local booksellers.
I'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions as you explore the training, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact me directly at sagel(at)yinandmeditation.com, and I'll be happy to help in any way I can.
Register TodayThis heart-centered and immersive training weaves together timeless yogic wisdom, contemporary neuroscience, experiential practice, and practical teaching skills to support both your personal journey and your confidence as a guide.
Included with your training is a thoughtfully organized printed training manual, shipped complimentary to your door anywhere in the world. Created to support your learning throughout the course, it brings together the essential teachings, reflective practices, and teaching resources in one place, becoming a trusted companion you'll return to throughout the training and long after it is complete.
Inside, you'll find:
• Course presentations and teaching materials
• Interactive lesson activities and guided reflections
• Journal prompts for self-inquiry and integration
• Step-by-step practice worksheets
• Full-length, ready-to-use Yoga Nidra scripts
• Your dedicated seven-day home practice immersion journal
• A curated Yoga Nidra resource and recommended reading guide
Your printed training manual will be shipped within 7 business days of registration, with complimentary worldwide shipping included. You'll also have immediate access to the online training, so you can begin learning right away while your manual is on its way.
Although this is a self-paced training, you won't be learning alone. If questions arise, or you'd simply like to share a reflection as you move through the program, you're always welcome to reach out. I'd love to hear from you and am always happy to support you along the way.
Your certification marks the completion of the training, but it isn't the end of our connection. Whether you're looking for guidance with your teaching, would like feedback on a Yoga Nidra script, or simply want to stay in touch, you're always welcome to reach out.
You can reach me directly at sagel(at)yinandmeditation.com.
If you're seeking the support of a learning community, live interaction, and dedicated guidance in developing your own authentic Yoga Nidra scripts, our 40-Hour Live Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training may be the perfect fit.
Within an intimate cohort of just twelve participants, you'll experience the same rich foundations of Yoga Nidra while receiving personalized feedback, engaging in collaborative learning, and participating in live teaching practicums. Together, we'll explore the art of authentic script development step by step, helping you refine your unique voice and guide the practice with confidence, presence, and skill.
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Yoga Nidra, often called "the sleep of the yogi," invites a state of deep, conscious rest in which the body and mind settle while awareness remains gently awake. Rooted in the wisdom of the yoga tradition and enriched by contemporary neuroscience, this practice creates the conditions for intentional rest that is both deeply nourishing and profoundly restorative.
From this receptive state, we reconnect with our innate wholeness and the quiet wisdom that resides within. We emerge feeling refreshed, grounded, and more closely aligned with what matters most. With regular practice, Yoga Nidra gently supports the release of long-held patterns and inner tension, creating space for greater clarity, resilience, joy, and a more authentic, easeful way of being.
“I was amazed at the level of detail in this course, as I never expected to go into such depth in an online training. Thank you so much Sagel for putting together this incredible training and for sharing your knowledge and passion in such a clear, thoughtful, and sweet way.”
Immediately. As soon as your registration is complete, you'll have access to the entire training and can begin whenever you're ready. Study from anywhere in the world and move through the program at a pace that feels right for you, with unlimited access to all course materials for one full year from your registration date.
Not at all. This training is open to everyone. Whether you're a yoga teacher, dedicated practitioner, therapist, wellness professional, or simply someone with a sincere interest in Yoga Nidra, you're warmly welcome. No prior certification is required.
The program is designed to deepen your understanding of Yoga Nidra, enrich your personal practice, and, if you choose, prepare you to share the practice with others in a meaningful, grounded, and authentic way.
This training is designed to help you develop the confidence, understanding, and practical skills to thoughtfully guide Yoga Nidra for others. You'll learn to work skillfully with ready-to-use Yoga Nidra scripts, create a safe and supportive environment, and cultivate the presence needed to guide the practice with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.
Along the way, you'll deepen your own relationship with Yoga Nidra while gaining practical tools to confidently share the practice in a way that feels grounded, responsive, and naturally your own.
This training brings together the timeless wisdom of the yoga tradition, contemporary neuroscience, and a heart-centered approach to teaching within a thoughtfully structured learning experience. The curriculum has been thoughtfully refined through years of teaching, mentoring, and guiding practitioners and teachers from around the world.
Rather than simply learning how to guide a Yoga Nidra practice, you'll develop a deep understanding of why each stage matters, how Yoga Nidra supports the nervous system, and how to guide with clarity, presence, and authenticity. Rooted in direct experience, trauma-informed principles, and embodied learning, the training prepares you to share Yoga Nidra in ways that are responsive, grounded, and true to the tradition.
I'd love to hear from you. If questions arise or you'd like to share a reflection as you move through the training, you're always welcome to email me at sagel(at)yinandmeditation(dot)com.
My contact information is also included throughout the course, and I'm always happy to support you along the way.
Yoga Nidra offers an opportunity to experience deep, conscious rest while gently supporting the regulation of the nervous system and cultivating greater ease, clarity, and inner balance. Through consistent practice, it invites a deeper connection with yourself while creating space for rest, self-inquiry, and quiet transformation.
Whether you're seeking greater resilience, more restful sleep, a calmer mind, or simply a dedicated time to pause and reconnect, Yoga Nidra provides a supportive practice that can enrich both your daily life and your overall well-being.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the training, you'll receive a 35-Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certificate.
This program is Yoga Alliance–approved, and Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) may submit their certificate to Yoga Alliance for 35 Continuing Education (CE) hours.
Whether you're completing the training to deepen your personal practice or to begin sharing Yoga Nidra with others, your certificate reflects your successful completion of the program and your dedication to the ongoing study of this profound practice.
Yes. If you decide the training isn't the right fit for you, simply reach out within 7 days of your purchase, and I'll gladly provide a full refund.
My hope is that this training will be a meaningful support on your Yoga Nidra journey, and I want you to feel completely comfortable in your decision to enroll.
If this training feels like the right fit for you, you're warmly invited to join. If you have any questions before registering, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Whenever you're ready, simply register to begin. I look forward to supporting you as you deepen your understanding of Yoga Nidra and continue your journey with this remarkable practice.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course! You provided a wealth of information, so much more than a traditional 35 hour training, so thank you…I love that we can continue to access this information and your amazing meditations. The training was recommended to me by a fellow teacher, so I will continue to spread the word.”
“I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to expand their knowledge, not only of the human body, but the spiritual approaches to our dynamic and sacred practice. Sagel’s passion and wisdom are amazing. So inspiring!”
“Thank you for a truly lovely training. I received more than I hoped for. I’ve been practicing Yoga Nidra fairly regularly, so I thought I had a good foundation for the course (in addition to my 200hr yoga teacher training). But this training gave me so much knowledge of the practice, its history, and ability to really explore Yoga Nidra in my body."
"I found the lectures interesting and easy to follow. Thanks for making these teachings accessible and thanks for the useful tools we now have. I hope my Nidra practice helps to keep me healthy and centered and look forward to going ever deeper into relaxation and receptivity as I practice more."
“I can’t thank you enough for putting your Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training together. I loved that I was able to dive in and step back when I needed to. It really allowed me to focus on the material and stay present.”
"This program was more than a traditional training on “how to teach yoga”, because it addressed the type of world we are living in, and how Nidra is greatly needed. This course made me appreciate Yoga Nidra even more, and also made me more committed to teaching it to others.”
"Thank you for the online Yoga Nidra training. My husband and I have done the 7-day challenge and are continuing regular practice thanks to this program. I look forward to doing the meditations over and over."
"I would recommend this training for sure! It is very well informed, your voice is so soothing, and I really appreciate the format of going at your own pace. This was a very meaningful, moving, expansive, insightful, heart-loving training for me, thank you."
"This is truly a wonderful training! Sagel is so knowledgeable, you come away with a deep understanding of the practice and tradition. I also love that I can always refer back to any part of the training for review. I am so glad I took this training last year and now share this transformative practice with classes. Thank you, Sagel, for sharing your knowledge and gift!!!"
