Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Program Description

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Learn the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and how to share this healing, powerful practice with others. The course is taught by Chitra Sukhu, a world-renowned Yoga practitioner and expert on Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, and daughter of Shri Yogi Hari and Leela Mata.

The Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers will be based on Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantric texts and scriptures, teachings of Swami Satyananda, Swami Rama and Chitra Sukhu’s own profound discoveries.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “Yogic Sleep,” is the conscious awareness of the deep sleep state. It is an ancient Tantric technique made popular in the West by Swami Satyananda. This simple, yet powerful tool moves you to a state of deep relaxation and has the potential to take you beyond the three normal states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep states), to the 4th state of consciousness (Turiya).

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

There are a multitude of physical benefits from practicing Yoga Nidra, including reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety, and worry; a better night’s sleep; improved digestion; and increased immune function. Spiritually, Yoga Nidra gives you access to that space between thoughts, beyond the mind. In this space, we reset the body, expand the mind, and see things from a different vantage point. This allows for the burning or neutralization of Samskaras (deep impressions), the true goal of Yoga Nidra. This is the promise and power of Yoga Nidra.

Who should practice Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is multi-layered in its benefits; as we move through the different layers of our being, through the different Koshas or subtle bodies that overlay our essence, we gain deeper levels of mastery over our lives. This technique has been known to help patients with PTSD, terminal illnesses, mental disorders, and other imbalances, physically, emotionally, and mentally. This practice is for everyone, whether you consider yourself healthy or not. Everyone can benefit in some way from the practice of Yoga Nidra.

This practice is a great addition to your yoga class

During this course, you will enjoy:

  • Daily Yoga Nidra practice to restore body, mind, and spirit.
  • Lectures to bring about a deep understanding of the Yoga Nidra process.
  • Harness the power of Yoga Nidra to remove emotional and psychic blocks.
  • Initiate life-changing processes from deep within, beyond the thinking mind.
  • Experience a deep, blissful state of being.
  • Practice teaching in a supportive environment.
  • Ample practice time for each student.

Schedule

May 30 – June 1, 2025
All times are in Eastern Time (ET, US)—please check your time zone accordingly.

  • Friday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • All Online
  • Saturday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • All Online
  • Sunday, June 1: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • All Online

Training Information

Course Prerequisites

This course is open to all.
If you would like to participate in the course for your own knowledge and do not plan on teaching, you may do so. However, you will not receive a certificate upon completion of the course, unless you show your readiness and integration of knowledge by teaching a class.

All participants, in order to receive certification of completion, will be required to teach a class to the group.

Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

Upon completion of this deep immersion in Yoga Nidra studies and practice, students will be capable to offer this service to their students and the community, for dealing with stress, addiction, trauma, depression, and insomnia. Chitra Sukhu is certified with Yoga Alliance and upon completion of this course, you may apply to receive 20 Continuing Education Credits from Yoga Alliance.

Price: $649

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Instructors

Chitra Sukhu

Chitra is an experienced Yoga teacher, registered with The Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. She holds a Diploma in Ayurvedic Sciences from Kerala Ayurveda and a BS degree in Spiritual Science. Chitra has committed her Life in diligent Service (Seva) to enhance the Lives of so many Others. Her Cause is, “To Enrich, Empower, and Enlighten (E3) through Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta, and Meditation.” Her Purpose (Dharma) is, “To raise the Consciousness of the World, so that All may live Happier, Healthier Lives together as a Whole.” Chitra was born in Guyana to a Family of Indian ancestry. She...
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