Yoga Nidra teachers' training & immersion

23 - 27 April, 2026 (Thurs - Monday)

Auckland Yoga Studio, 2026

Training days: 8 am - 6.00 pm

Final practicum for teaching & graduation 13 + 14 June.

This training is currently registered with YACEP Yoga Alliance.US. & counts as continuing education for registered Yoga Teachers.

Early Bird ends 01 March.

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Yoga nidra Teachers Training

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the depths of Yoga Nidra that extend well beyond its immediate relaxation effect?

Join us for our upcoming Yoga Nidra Teachers' Training and unlock the profound healing & meditation powers of this ancient practice. Even if you don't plan to guide others you can still join the five day immersion to deepen your practice, knowledge and experience of Yoga Nidra!

Why Choose Our Yoga Nidra Teachers' Training:

Learn from seasoned instructors with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for sharing the transformative benefits of Yoga Nidra not only for its restorative power but as a meditation practice.
Deepen your understanding of the theory and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra, empowering you to share its wisdom with others.
Gain practical teaching skills through hands-on experience and personalised mentorship, ensuring you feel confident and inspired to guide others on their Yoga Nidra journey.
Experience a supportive and nurturing learning environment that honours your unique path and encourages growth and self-discovery.

What You'll Experience

Dive into comprehensive course materials that provide in-depth knowledge and guidance on all aspects of Yoga Nidra.
Access a wealth of resources, including planning and teaching templates, audio recordings, and teaching tools, to support your ongoing learning and practice.
Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for Yoga Nidra and are committed to creating positive changes in others lives and building a meaningful career in professional Yoga
For more information and secure your spot in this life-changing training - pureyoganz@gmail.com

Your Training in a Nutshell

Day immersion into the practice & theory. Daily Schedule: 8 am - 6.00 pm.
Guided Home Practice after the immersion
Practice teaching a short course of Yoga Nidra after the training immersion.
Practicum feedback - Final Assessment & graduation 13 + 14 June

Whats Included

Comprehensive student manual. (Sections for each topic area in alignment with Teacher Training programs)
Mentorship specific to your needs
Access to a rich hub of Dropbox resources of audio files & supplementary articles, plans & research articles.
Private Whatsapp group for staying connected & for Teaching support.

Pricing

Early Bird Price:$1527 by 01 March 2026. $1750 after this.

Includes: Student manual, home practice support, teaching mentorship & practicum assessment fee.

Curriculum & scope of practice
Designed in line with Yoga Alliance U.S & Yoga NZ Standards & Competencies
Registered as YCEP hours with Yoga Alliance. U.S.

yogic physiology

The subtle bodies; Koshas - layers of awareness through the practice of Yoga Nidra.

Yoga Nidra and its effects on each kosha.

Neurophysiology - Links with the brain & its functions. Management of psychosomatic imbalances.

history & philosophy

Historical roots & evolution of this practice. Links with the yoga tradition and relevancy today.

YOga Nidra Research & Therapeutic applications

Stress management, sleep issues and anxiety.

Allied health professions.

meditation & Yoga nidra

How Yoga Nidra encapsulates the meditative process & prepares the way for deeper self awareness & inner connection.

Essential skills embedded in the practice - pratyahara, internal observation & disentanglement of the senses, objectivity, self acceptance & expanded awareness.

Links with Yoga classes

Link with different Yoga systems. How to use Yoga Nidra in general classes, restorative classes & on its own.

instructing the stages of the practice

Internalization & externalization

The art of drawing inwards and reconnection/coming out.

Grounding & reflection.

sankalpa

Relationship to the practice, formulation and finding your sankalpa.

Breath awareness

How conscious breathing works in Yoga Nidra & instructing this stage

Body rotation

Links to the brain, relaxation response & instructing this stage.

Visualization

How visualization works with the body & mind. Types of images and their usage. Progression in this stage.

self reflective awareness

Development, obstacles, indicators of progress.

Communication & student support skills

Develop competence in delivering a basic Yoga Nidra; Voice projection, use of language, guiding the student, directing awareness, pacing, holding space & grounding techniques. Student support skills.

pre Training with Pure yoga

Yoga nidra course

Monday Evenings Online & Tuesday Evenings in person.

6.15 - 7.15 pm Mon

6.15 - 7.30 pm Tuesdays & Thurs

Pure Yoga Home Studio, Torbay, Auckland

IN PERSON ONLY

Valentina Verado

The 80-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at Pure Yoga Studio with Pragyadhara was everything I hoped for and more. The course was beautifully structured, with a perfect balance of theory, hands-on practice, and personal experience. I loved that we not only studied Yoga Nidra in depth but also experienced it ourselves, allowing our teaching to come from a space of true understanding and embodiment.
What amazed me most was how naturally the learning unfolded. I didn’t even realise I was building up skills until, by the end, I was confidently and effortlessly able to facilitate a full class.
Pragyadhara’s knowledge and depth are incredible—her teaching is rooted in a strong traditional foundation, and you can truly feel the years she has spent embodying these principles. Her guidance, feedback, and weekly check-ins made the learning experience even more enriching.
Kate was also a wonderful support, sharing her wisdom and nourishing us with her delicious Ayurvedic meals.
I wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone wanting to learn traditional Yoga Nidra as taught by the Bihar School of Yoga. It leaves you confident, transformed, inspired, and ready to share this beautiful practice with others.

Tina Aitchison

I have been a student of Pragyadhara for several years and recently completed the yoga nidra teacher training at Pure Yoga Studio.

I enjoyed diving deep into the theory, stages and benefits of yoga nidra and I appreciated how the teachings were combined with experiential + hands-on practice, helping to deepen understanding in a holistic way.
Like any training, it can feel that we challenge ourselves as we venture into the unknown, though the supportive atmosphere, structured content and coaching, regular yoga nidra sessions, and the space held by Pragyadhara helped to guide beyond self-limiting beliefs and really strengthen and inspire capability to share this practice with others.

It is important to me that any yoga training remains closely aligned with its source. I feel very fortunate to learn from Pragyadhara's clear and authentic knowledge, rooted in classical methods, right here in Aotearoa. Thank you for sharing these teachings.

I truly recommend this training as a rich foundation for anyone looking to deepen their practice or guide others in yoga nidra.

Alison Feng

I completed my 80hr Yoga Nidra training with Pure Yoga. I believe it is the most comprehensive Nidra training offered in the North Island of New Zealand. Most of the trainings on the market are only about 30hrs and most prob barely scratch the surface of this beautiful practice. During the 5 day training I was so blissed out everyday with 2 Nidra practices to fuel my learnings in between. My eczema (caused by stress) went away during this time and stayed away for several months afterward. I wish I lived closer to Pure Yoga so I could attend Pragyadhara's Nidra classes weekly as it would defo keep the stress at bay. The small group of 7-8 students meant that everyone was given sufficient attention by the 2 mentors Pragyadhara & Kate and everyone was given enough opportunities to practice teaching and receive feedback. The icing on the cake was the ayurveda lunch prepped by Kate daily. Having the training with catering included meant that we did not need to allocate time & energy resourcing food during the training, which is a great convenience I did not know I needed. I very much cherish this experience and am eternally grateful for this training and the space Pure Yoga provided for me.

Theory & practice

Evolution of Yoga Nidra

Underpinning theory of each stage

Yoga Nap and Extended Shavasana

Pratyahara & the 'witness'

Theory of sankalpa & self reflection tools

Benefits & Effects of the Practice

Links with the koshas

Instructing & adapting the practice

Course & class planning

Teaching skills

Frequently asked questions

Yoga Beginners Course

Restorative & Yoga Nidra

Teachers Training

General

Mantra & kirtan

Mantra & Hatha Classes

Monthly Hatha Masterclass

Yoga to Breathe Better Workshop

Meditation Sadhana Retreat

Events & Retreats

Meditation for Modern Minds

One to One Yoga

These classes are a holistic blend of postures to destress and unwind. Guided breathing practices for healthy lungs and better breathing habits. Yoga Nidra - deep relaxation to experience a meditative state which augments healing and rejuvenates the body & mind. Postures called asanas are made accessible to you by either offering alternatives or supported options. Small class sizes make this an intimate gathering where you can derive from personalised input. Even if your starting from scratch or returning to the mat after a break these classes will leave you revived and centred for your day ahead.

Thats great that you are thinking to support yourself through this with some gentle and rejuvenating Yoga. Just let me know in advance of joining of any specific injuries or conditions and I will try my best to adapt and incorporate practices that take this into account. I like to plan ahead, so can offer variations and modifications to suit within the context of the class and its ongoing weekly progression. Consider if you need to start with a one to one first so we can assess where you are at & map a way forward.