YOGA NIDRA IMMERSION

The Art of Resting Deeply with Awareness

I’ve honestly never been this relaxed in mind and body since I was a child. I love how gentle and profound these practices are. I'm intrigued as to what continued practice will bring into my life because, so far, it's been nothing short of an incredible transformation. I feel softer and more grounded, and there’s no ‘background noise’, so concentration is easy and effortless.

— Josh

Yoga Nidra

Three Immersive Modules. Video Self-Paced Learning. Register for one module or immerse in the Full Course

  • PHASE 1 SELF-STUDY: 12 HOURS OF VIDEO RECORDINGS & 6 UNIQUELY GUIDED YOGA NIDRA PRACTICES NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER

    Phase 1  focuses on the physical and emotional body. You will be introduced to diverse Yoga Nidra traditions and practises for deep restoration, quality sleep, relaxation of muscular tension, and recognising and resting in awareness. We will also explore creating an intention in light meditative sleep. Via Michele’s online learning site, you will have full access to all recordings for 12 months, including six uniquely guided Yoga Nidras to practice and experiment with for different outcomes. One 60mins mentoring session with Michele is also included in this course.

  • PHASES 2 & 3 TOGETHER SELF-STUDY VIDEO RECORDINGS OF TALKS, GUIDED PRACTICES, WORKBOOK

    Inner healing and expanded awareness. This phase focuses on Mind and the powerful inner resources we all have to transform disruptive mental and emotional energy templates into wisdom and understanding. The body of feeling and emotion is related to the mind. Our Yoga Nidra immersion will include the meditative practice of inquiry known as Vichāra, to awaken our wisdom hearts, creativity and expanded awareness. INCLUDES 5 NEW YOGA NIDRA PRACTICES, TALKS, READINGS AND Q&As WITH PARTICIPANTS. Phase 3 follows on from Phase 2 in this program.

  • FULL COURSE ACCREDITED SELF-STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE. INCLUDES ALL PHASES + MENTORING

    INCLUDES ALL PRACTICES AND TALKS GIVEN IN PHASE 1 & 2. PHASE 3 -OFFERS INTERMEDIATE PRACTICES and takes us deeply into Yoga Nidra as a transformative intentional awareness meditation. We explore lucid dreaming, the VINJANANA/ANANDAMAYA Koshas, subtle mind and the chakra system and the feminine principle in Buddhist practice. You will also learn to develop Yoga Nidra scripts and templates for yourself and to guide varying audiences. For those wishing to teach Yoga Nidra we will also explore contraindications and safe, ethical practice. Pre-requisite Phases 1 and 2. The fully accredited instructor training is offered at a special price and includes a face-to-face mentoring session with Michele.

Beautifully Guided Yoga Nidra Practices and Self Paced Learning

Join at any time and engage with video recordings and comprehensive course materials at your own pace. To further support your learning, Michele hosts several live Zoom sessions throughout the training designed for you to ask questions and clarify your Yoga Nidra experience.

I’ve honestly never been this relaxed in mind and body since I was a child. I love how gentle and profound these practices are. I'm intrigued as to what continued practice will bring into my life because, so far, it's been nothing short of an incredible transformation. I feel softer and more grounded, and there’s no ‘background noise’, so concentration is easy and effortless. -Josh

Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is a unique form of effortless psychophysical relaxation and a profound meditation technique. It is equally a body-mind relaxation, effective sleep practice, and experience of your innate, tangible, peaceful presence. And more good news, it is practised lying down!

Michele’s uniquely designed self-paced Yoga Nidra program guides you in exploring what it means for your body, mind and soul to experience deep mental and physical rest. Rather than using your analytical mind to work with stress, this exploration takes you on a sensory journey that guides you beneath the layers of mental chatter and muscular tension to a place of ease and complete non-doing.

YOGA NIDRA IS FOR EVERYONE.

The three-phase course can be taken as a personal enrichment program for people completely new to yoga nidra, as well as health practitioners and students of yoga and meditation. For those considering taking a professional track and gaining accreditation, the full 42-hour series is a prerequisite for Yoga Nidra Instructor Training and Yoga Teacher Training.

Live Sessions with Michele. All participants have the support of several live online discussions and question-and-answer time with Michele. Whether you are interested in the program for personal enrichment or professional interest, there is no need to choose or declare your preference when you join. All are welcome.

Phase 1 introduces the fascinating history and foundations of Yoga Nidra to expand your options for more profound relaxation and quality sleep.

Join us for the full three-phase program if you want to dive deeply into the transformative benefits of Yoga Nidra for healing and as an awareness meditation. Phases 2 and 3 offer Intermediate practices and take us deeply into Yoga Nidra as a transformative intentional awareness meditation. We explore lucid dreaming, the Yoga Koshas, subtle mind and the feminine principle in Buddhist practice. You will also learn to develop Yoga Nidra scripts and templates for yourself and to guide varying audiences if you choose. Phase 1 is a Prerequisite for phases 2 and 3.

“I have enjoyed the course tremendously and have learned so much - but mostly I've been able to sit within the essence of home. It has been a really interesting journey through your instruction. I look forward to every opportunity to practice. My focus with the course was to lend emphasis to the 'felt sense,' so I plan to circle back and redo the course again - I am just as excited to see what more there is to learn now that I am able to more quickly situate and linger home.  - Desireé

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What is included in this course?

  • Unique recordings of the live online Yoga Nidra Immersion Training, along with recorded lectures, discussions with previous participants.

  • A comprehensive Course Manual including yoga nidra scripts, research and articles

  • 6 Recorded Yoga Nidra practices in each Phase with a specific focus for varying outcomes for mind, body and meditation. Learn more Yoga Nidra benefits

  • Access to Michele’s learning site, course materials, recorded replays of each session and guided Yoga Nidra practice. Available for 8 months after initial registration. 

  • A fascinating exploration of the science of meditative yoga and research, with guided study and discussion.

  • To further support your learning, Michele hosts several 90-minute Zoom sessions throughout the full training. These sessions are designed for you to ask questions and clarify your experience of the practice. The dates and times for Zooms are scheduled and advised one month in advance. They are recorded and available on Michele’s learning site if you can’t attend live.

  • Accreditation: Are you interested in gaining certification or CPD points? If you would like to share this practice with others while expanding your understanding of the meditative science of subtle yoga, there are several ways to gain continuing professional development points or accreditation through Michele's Meditation Teacher Training, registered with Meditation Australia. 

    Students and qualified Yoga Teachers, Meditation instructors will gain course recognition and 14 CPD points for each Phase. For certification as a Yoga Nidra instructor, you must enrol in all three phases, participating and completing the required homework.

How profoundly beautiful it has been to study Yoga Nidra deeper, and connect, even at a distance, to your study preparation and dedicated work and research. -Liz