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35-Hour Self-Paced Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Certification & Deep Immersion

The Foundations of Yoga Nidra & Skillful Guidance

Join Sagel for an immersive 35-hour self-paced online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that brings together streaming lessons, guided Yoga Nidra practices, and experiential learning. Explore the timeless wisdom and contemporary neuroscience of Yoga Nidra while deepening your personal experience of this transformative practice of conscious rest, inner peace, and authentic joy.

Designed for both dedicated practitioners and those who wish to share Yoga Nidra with others, this comprehensive training offers a thoughtful balance of traditional teachings, practical instruction, and direct experience. You'll explore the structure and sequencing of Yoga Nidra, deepen your understanding of each stage, and learn to integrate trauma-informed principles as you develop the confidence, skill, and integrity to lead meaningful and transformative Yoga Nidra sessions

With year-round enrollment, you can begin whenever you're ready and move through the training at your own pace. You'll enjoy unlimited access to all online lessons, guided practices, and course materials for one full year from your registration date.

Your training also includes a comprehensive 130-page printed training manual, shipped complimentary worldwide, with ready-to-use Yoga Nidra scripts, reflective activities, and valuable teaching resources to support your learning and practice.

Who This Training Is For

Whether you're a yoga teacher, dedicated practitioner, wellness professional, or simply someone with a sincere interest in Yoga Nidra, you're warmly invited to explore this training.

No prior teaching experience or Yoga Nidra training is required—only curiosity and a willingness to deepen your understanding and experience of the practice.

What You'll Learn

This heart-centered and immersive training weaves together timeless yogic wisdom, contemporary neuroscience, experiential practice, and practical teaching skills to deepen your personal experience of Yoga Nidra and cultivate confidence in guiding others.

Discover the History and Lineage of Yoga Nidra

Explore the rich origins of Yoga Nidra and its evolution within the yogic tradition. Through an understanding of its lineage and historical context, you'll deepen your personal relationship with the practice while learning to honor its roots and spiritual integrity.

The Science of Deep Rest

Explore a neuroscience-informed understanding of Yoga Nidra, including nervous system regulation, the physiology of stress, and the role of intentional rest in supporting restoration and somatic resilience. Discover how these principles can inform both your personal practice and the way you guide others.

Explore the Koshas

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Koshas—the five layers of being—and discover how Yoga Nidra works across body, mind, heart, energy, and spirit. Through this timeless framework, you'll explore how the practice supports wholeness while cultivating greater peace, balance, joy, and ease.

Navigate Unconscious Patterns

Discover how Yoga Nidra offers a compassionate pathway for bringing unconscious patterns—including limiting beliefs, habitual reactions, fears, and emotional conditioning—into awareness, where they can gradually soften and release. Through your own experience, you'll cultivate greater freedom, resilience, and self-understanding while learning to create a compassionate, supportive environment that encourages healing, integration, and inner growth in others.

Master the Step-by-Step Sequence of Yoga Nidra

Learn the complete progression of a Yoga Nidra practice and develop a clear understanding of the purpose behind each stage. Discover how thoughtful sequencing guides awareness toward deep rest while creating opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional tension to gently unwind.

Work with Sankalpa as a Heart-Centered Intention

Explore Sankalpa as a deeply personal inquiry rooted in listening rather than striving. Learn to work with intention in ways that feel sincere, grounded, and responsive while discovering how meaningful change unfolds naturally through consistent practice.

Learn to Guide Yoga Nidra with Confidence and Authenticity

Work skillfully with thoughtfully crafted Yoga Nidra scripts while learning how sequencing, language, imagery, pacing, and energetic tone support authentic, responsive guidance. Develop the confidence to lead sessions that remain grounded in both the tradition and your embodied understanding.

Build a Trauma-Informed Approach to Holding Space

Explore trauma-informed and inclusive teaching principles that honor the diversity of human experience. Learn approaches for responding thoughtfully to restlessness, resistance, and emotional responses while cultivating an environment of choice, respect, and compassionate guidance.

Develop Confidence Through Teaching Practicums

Put your learning into practice through structured teaching practicums, including the opportunity to guide a friend or family member. Through direct experience and thoughtful reflection, you'll strengthen your teaching skills, deepen your confidence, and cultivate an authentic presence as a guide.

Experience Yoga Nidra and Supporting Practices

Immerse yourself in three recorded Yoga Nidra practices alongside guided Yin Yoga & Meditation classes, mindfulness meditation practices, pranayama, and body-awareness techniques designed to deepen your personal practice while enriching your confidence and skill as a guide.

Complete a Seven-Day Home Practice Immersion

Engage in a structured seven-day immersion that invites you to deepen your personal relationship with Yoga Nidra beyond the course lessons. Through dedicated practice and reflection, you'll begin to integrate the teachings into your everyday life.

Receive Complete Practice and Teaching Scripts

Receive three full-length, ready-to-use Yoga Nidra scripts (40–50 minutes each) to support your personal practice and teaching. You'll also receive practical resources and guidance for establishing a meaningful home practice and continuing to grow as a guide.

Cultivate an Embodied Personal Practice

Deepen your relationship with Yoga Nidra through consistent practice, reflection, and self-inquiry. As your personal experience grows, you'll cultivate the steadiness, clarity, and presence that naturally inform your teaching.

Lead Yoga Nidra with Presence and Purpose

Whether you're deepening your personal practice or preparing to guide others, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of Yoga Nidra and the confidence, skill, and integrity to lead meaningful and transformative sessions.

Your Online Learning Portal

Inside, you'll find:

Comprehensive streaming instructional lessons
Three full-length streaming Yoga Nidra practices and complementary guided meditations
Interactive lesson activities and guided reflections
Journal prompts for self-inquiry and integration
Guided support for your seven-day home practice immersion
Structured teaching practicums to develop confidence, teaching skills, and authentic presence as a guide

Printed Training Manual & Course Companion

Included with your training is a thoughtfully organized printed training manual, shipped to your door anywhere in the world at no additional cost. Created to support your learning, it brings together essential teachings, reflective practices, and practical teaching resources in one place—a trusted companion to return to during your training and long after it's complete.

Inside, you'll find:

Copies of all course presentations and teaching materials
Interactive lesson activities and reflection journals
Three full-length, ready-to-use Yoga Nidra scripts and additional sample language for guiding each stage of the practice
Your dedicated seven-day home practice immersion journal
A curated Yoga Nidra resource and recommended reading guide

Your manual will be shipped within 5–7 business days of registration. You can begin your online training immediately, without waiting for it to arrive.

Thoughtfully Refined Curriculum

Over many years of teaching, mentoring, and guiding practitioners and teachers from around the world, Sagel has refined this curriculum into a heart-centered learning experience that honors the richness of the yoga tradition while remaining responsive to the needs of modern students.

Blending timeless yogic wisdom with contemporary neuroscience, the training emphasizes embodied learning, trauma-informed principles, and authentic, skillful guidance.

A Practice for Life

Through consistent practice, Yoga Nidra becomes much more than a relaxation technique. It offers an opportunity to experience deep, conscious rest, reconnect with your innate wholeness, and cultivate greater clarity, resilience, and inner peace.

Whether your intention is to deepen your own practice or lead Yoga Nidra for others, this training provides a strong foundation for a lifelong relationship with this remarkable practice.

Completion Certificate & Continuing Education

Upon successful completion of the training, you'll receive a 35-Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certificate. Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) may submit their certificate to Yoga Alliance for 35 Continuing Education (CE) hours.

What Students Are Saying

"I was amazed at the level of detail in this course. I never expected to go into such depth in an online training. Thank you so much, Sagel, for creating this incredible training and for sharing your knowledge and passion in such a clear, thoughtful, and kind way."

— S.W., China

One Student Reflects

"Thank you for the online Yoga Nidra training. I have completed the whole program and have also taught a few times with friends to practice. My husband and I have done the 7-day challenge together and are continuing regular practice thanks to this program. I look forward to doing the meditations over and over. I especially liked the one about experiencing opposites and also really enjoyed the chakra one. 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."

— S.N., California

After the Training

“I have gone to many different kinds of trainings in both the yoga and non-yoga worlds, and your approach to teaching is unlike anything I have experienced. You embody what you teach. You live it and understand it completely at a cellular level. It simply flows from you as effortlessly and consistently as the breath."

— K.F., Portland

Required Reading

Please ensure you have access to the following books as you move through the program:

The Heart of Yoga Nidra

Teaching Yoga Nidra Through Sequencing, Language, and Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Sacred Rest
Sagel Urlacher

The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts

30 Yoga Nidra Scripts for Deep Relaxation, Inner Peace, & Manifesting Your Joy
Sagel Urlacher

Yoga Nidra

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

All required texts are widely available through booksellers and online retailers.

Recommended Props for Your Practice

To create a comfortable and supportive space for your Yoga Nidra practice, you'll find the following props helpful:

Yoga mat
Two yoga blocks
Yoga blanket (or one or two comfortable blankets from home)
Yoga strap (or a long belt or two scarves tied together)
Bolster (or one or two firm pillows)
Eye pillow (optional)

Most of these props are readily available through yoga retailers, sporting goods stores, or online.

From a Yoga Nidra Training Graduate

"Sagel’s passion and wisdom are amazing. So inspiring!"

— H.G., Boston

Moving through this training in your own space and at your own pace gives you the opportunity to fully explore and experience the teachings of Yoga Nidra. Your streaming lessons, Yoga Nidra practices, and guided mindfulness meditations will remain available for one year from your registration date.

A Graduate's Experience

“I searched the internet and found your course and it totally resonated with me. I absolutely love the content and the way you present it. Thank you, a very heartfelt thank you. I love the way that you weave all of yoga into it. Love it!!!”

— I.D.M., Australia

Your Instructor

Sagel Urlacher

About the Instructor

SAGEL URLACHER, MEd, E-RYT500, YACEP, is an award-winning, bestselling author and yoga teacher trainer specializing in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, and meditation.

A lifelong educator with more than twenty years of dedicated teaching and practice, and over 3,000 hours of teaching yoga and meditation, she is the author of The Heart of Yoga Nidra, winner of the 2026 Living Now Book Awards Silver Medal, The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts, and Yin Yoga & Meditation.

Sagel is deeply committed to making yoga and meditation accessible to all. She offers live online and self-paced teacher trainings, retreats, workshops, and classes that support students in deepening their personal practice and sharing these teachings with authenticity and care.

Rooted in the yogic tradition and informed by Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, her teaching integrates timeless wisdom with contemporary neuroscience in an accessible, heart-centered approach grounded in compassion, mindfulness, and wholeness.

She has shared these teachings with students around the world, collaborated with yoga studios across the country, and led retreats at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.

A lifelong student, Sagel trained in mindfulness and meditation with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, whose teachings have been a guiding light throughout her journey.

Her trainings offer a welcoming, supportive, and experiential learning experience, encouraging students to deepen their understanding, discover their authentic voice, and develop the confidence to guide others with clarity, compassion, and presence.

Sharing these practices is Sagel's life's work. She believes deeply in everyone's capacity for greater peace, presence, and authentic joy, and considers it an honor to accompany others along the way.

As a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), Sagel offers trainings and workshops eligible for continuing education credits for registered yoga teachers.

Learn more at www.yinandmeditation.com or contact Sagel at sagel@yinandmeditation.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after I register can I begin the program?

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.

Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to take this program?

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.

How will this training support me as a teacher?

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.

What makes this Yoga Nidra certification unique?

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.

How can I reach you if I have questions or want to share something?

I'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or simply want to share a reflection as you move through the training, you're always welcome to email me at sagel(at)yinandmeditation(dot)com. You'll also find my contact information throughout the course. I'm always happy to support you along the way.

What are the benefits of Yoga Nidra for my personal practice?

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.

Will I receive a certification after completing the training?

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.

Are refunds available?

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.

What’s the next step if I’m interested in this training?

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.

A Student's Experience

“The training is very well informed, your voice is so soothing, and I really appreciate the format of going at my own pace. This was a very meaningful, moving, expansive, insightful, heart-loving training for me. Thank you.”

— A.L., New Hampshire

35HR Online Yoga Nidra Training

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