Learn to guide others into deep rest, awareness, and transformation.
This is a 4-day immersive journey for those who feel called to share Yoga Nidra. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, therapist, coach, or simply drawn to guiding meditation, this training will support you in developing the skills and confidence to lead others through this powerful practice.
Held in a cozy, private cabin in the countryside of western North Carolina, this experience is intentionally intimate. Working with a small group allows for personalized guidance, meaningful connection, and dedicated time for practice teaching and coaching, the heart of this training.
Training Overview
A Build-As-You-Go Approach
This training follows a progressive, layered approach, meaning you’ll learn one aspect of Yoga Nidra at a time and begin guiding it right away.
Each day includes hands-on practice teaching, so you’re not just learning the practice, you’re actively embodying, creating, and sharing it.
The experience is intentionally balanced between understanding and application, blending:
- Foundational knowledge
- Personal practice
- Real-time teaching
- Small-group coaching
So that by the end, you feel both grounded in the practice and confident guiding others.
How it works
Each day is thoughtfully structured into progressive lessons that build upon one another, guiding you through the essential components of a Yoga Nidra practice in a way that feels intuitive and embodied.
Rather than isolated topics, the material is woven together so you can experience how the practice unfolds as a complete, cohesive journey.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll move through a blend of lecture, discussion, and hands-on application. Every concept is explored and practiced, giving you the opportunity to integrate what you’re learning in real time through guided teaching and supportive feedback.
To support focus and integration, each day includes a lunch break along with short breaks between sessions, creating space to rest, reflect, and absorb the depth of the work.
- Yoga teachers
- Therapists, coaches, and space holders
- Anyone wanting to share meditation with others
- Those who want to deepen their personal practice
This in-person training is being held in a cozy, private cabin in Rutherfordton, NC. The full address will be disclosed to registered participants once the full payment is made.
You have 3 options:
- Stay at one of the rooms in the cabin (packages are listed below). Only 2 rooms are available.
- Book lodging nearby. There are many B&Bs, tiny homes, and AirBnBs to choose from. Your host will share recommendations after you register.
- Commute to the cabin if you’re local to the area.
Required reading:
- Yoga Nidra — Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing — Richard Miller, PhD
- Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep — Kamini Desai, PhD
Other:
- Notebook
- Pen/Pencil
- Journal (optional)
The course runs from Friday, June 19, 2026 until Monday June 22, 2026.
About The Space
This training will take place in a cozy yet spacious private home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Surrounded by the quiet of the countryside, the space offers a peaceful setting for rest, learning, and deep practice.
If weather permits, some sessions will be held outdoors on the lawn, allowing you to connect with nature as part of the experience.
Training Schedule
Throughout the weekend, you’ll move through a blend of lecture, discussion, and hands-on application. Every concept is explored and practiced, giving you the opportunity to integrate what you’re learning in real time through guided teaching and supportive feedback.
Friday: (Arrival + Opening) - Entering the Space
4:30-6:30PM
We begin gently. This opening evening is devoted to arriving, grounding, and laying the foundation for the practice. You’ll be introduced to the essence of Yoga Nidra and begin connecting to your own embodied experience.
Saturday: Foundations of Deep Rest
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
This day focuses on how to guide the body and mind into profound relaxation.
We’ll explore:
- Creating the conditions for safety and surrender
- Working skillfully with awareness and sensation
- The essential elements that shape the Yoga Nidra experience
You’ll begin practicing short teaching segments in a supportive environment.
Sunday : The Inner Landscape
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
We move into the more subtle layers of the practice, where transformation happens.
Together, we’ll explore:
- The relationship between breath, awareness, and the nervous system
- Holding space for sensation, emotion, and inner experience
- Guiding deeper states with clarity and presence
You’ll continue to build confidence through practice teaching and refinement.
Monday: Integration & Embodied Teaching
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Our final day is about weaving it all together.
You’ll:
- Learn how to structure a complete Yoga Nidra journey
- Practice guiding a full session
- Receive feedback and support to step into teaching with confidence
We close with integration and reflection so you leave feeling grounded, clear, and ready to share this work.
Early Bird Registration
Book your spot with a $500 deposit before May 18, 2026 to lock in early bird rate.
Training Dates: June 19-22, 2026
Limited spots available
Private Room & Bath
Private room with a queen sized bed and ensuite bath. Includes:
- Full Training
- 3-night lodging
- Self-serve continental breakfast
- Self-serve coffee, water, tea
- Saturday Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
$1,699
1,499
Private Room & Shared Bath
Private room with a queen sized bed and shared bath across the hall. Includes:
- Full Training
- 3-night lodging
- Self-serve continental breakfast
- Self-serve coffee, water, tea
- Saturday Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
$1,599
$1,399
Training Only - No Lodging
Book separate lodging and commute to the cabin. Includes:
- Full Training
- Self-serve coffee, water, tea
- Saturday Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
$899