YOGA NIDRA IMMERSION
The Graceful Art of Deep Rest
with Michele Sierra
Yoga Nidra Immersion and Training
Self-Led Learning: join at any time and engage with video recordings and comprehensive course materials at your own pace
Yoga Nidra Immersion is for everyone. All are welcome to join!
There are Two Pathways of learning. Join for personal interest, rejuvenation and inspiration. You may also like to join us for the whole training and explore Yoga Nidra practice more deeply with an optional interest in certification. This is an accredited 42 Hour Training. Please select from the self-learning video course and practice at your own pace or join us for live online training twice a year. Michele guides all lessons and practices.
Phase 1 introduces the history and foundations of Yoga Nidra to expand your options for more profound relaxation and quality sleep. Join us for Phase 2 and 3 if you want to dive deeply into the transformative benefits of Yoga Nidra for healing and as an awareness meditation. 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.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE VIDEO COURSE? Unique recordings of the Live Online Yoga Nidra Immersion Training with recorded lectures, discussion with previous participants, a comprehensive course workbook and resources are accessible on Michele’s Thinkific learning platform. You can revisit this member’s learning platform any time during and after the training has been completed. Recordings also include beautifully guided Yoga Nidra practices related to various themes for mind, body and meditation. LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTENT
FREE MENTORING SESSION. One personal mentoring session with Michele is included in each Phase. If you are participating in the certified program, Phase 1 Foundations is a prerequisite
ONLINE LIVE PROGRAM (all sessions recorded ) NEXT COURSE JANUARY 2024 Attend live sessions with the option to view them afterward. Participants can attend any session- any time.
💫 SAMPLE A FREE GUIDED YOGA NIDRA PRACTICE
WITH MICHELE
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3 Immersive Modules: Video Self-Learning & Live Training. Register for One module or the Full Course
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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.
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PHASES 1 & 2 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
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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.
When LIVE, this 42-Hour ONLINE Yoga Nidra course is offered In 3 Phases - One immersive weekend per month.
Recordings: All lectures and guided practices will be recorded and available for you to access shortly after each session on Michele’s learning platform.
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.
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What is included in this course?
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
Access to Michele’s learning site, course materials, recorded replays of each session and guided Yoga Nidra practice
A fascinating exploration of the science of meditative yoga and research, with guided study and discussion.
Recommended reading and handouts
An invitation to join an engaged practice group within Michele’s Meditation and Contemplative Study community.