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Yoga Nidra Teacher Training · Varkala, Kerala

18-Day Yoga Nidra & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in India

A focused, 18-day teacher training retreat blending traditional Hatha Yoga with the profound practice of Yoga Nidra. Learn to guide deep relaxation, reset the nervous system, and hold space for emotional healing in a safe, structured way.

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18 Days · 200 Hours
Residential near Varkala beach
Evening Yoga Nidra & meditation

Yoga Nidra Training Snapshot

Guide students into conscious yogic sleep

Learn structured Yoga Nidra scripts, sequencing, and the psychology of deep rest so you can safely hold space for stress release, trauma-sensitive relaxation, and emotional integration.

Focus
Yoga Nidra & deep relaxation
Ideal for
Teachers & therapists
Certification
200 hours training certificate
Group Size
Intimate, guided groups
Varkala, Kerala Clifftop sunsets, sea breeze, and temple bells
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What is Yoga Nidra Teacher Training in Varkala?

This 18-day, 200-hour teacher training is a concentrated immersion that weaves Hatha Yoga, pranayama, and Yoga Nidra into one coherent journey. You will learn how to guide students into the unique state of conscious yogic sleep where the body deeply relaxes and the subconscious can gently unwind.

Set against the sacred cliffs and beaches of Varkala in Kerala, India, the retreat invites you to slow down, simplify life, and touch a quieter layer of being. You will leave not only as a more skilled teacher, but as someone who has personally experienced the healing power of profound rest.

Curriculum overview

  • Foundations of Hatha Yoga: asana, breath, bandhas, and alignment.
  • Essential pranayama techniques to prepare for Yoga Nidra.
  • History, philosophy, and science behind Yoga Nidra.
  • Understanding the five koshas and their relevance in guided relaxation.
  • Structuring Yoga Nidra sessions and creating safe scripts.
  • Voice modulation, pacing, and holding group energy.
  • Basics of trauma-awareness and emotional safety.
  • Integrating Yoga Nidra into classes, retreats, and therapeutic settings.

Experience the quiet of Varkala

Varkala’s cliffs, beaches, and temple atmosphere create an ideal setting for Yoga Nidra practice. Early mornings by the sea and quiet evenings in the shala naturally support turning inward and letting the nervous system slow down.

Deepen self-practice & service

Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, and Yoga Nidra sessions help you release your own patterns of tension and fatigue, so that when you teach, you do so from a place of authenticity, softness, and presence.

Who is this training for?

  • Yoga practitioners and teachers with at least one to two years of regular practice.
  • Those who want to specialise in restorative, meditative, and nervous-system-calming practices.
  • Mental health professionals, healers, bodyworkers, and coaches who wish to add Yoga Nidra as a supportive tool.
  • Anyone drawn to inner stillness, self-inquiry, and conscious rest.

Please note: this intensive retreat is not suitable for those with very recent trauma, acute psychiatric conditions, or without the ability to participate in group practice and silence.

Upcoming 18-Day Yoga Nidra Teacher Training dates

We host several 18-day, 200-hour Yoga Nidra & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training retreats each season. Shared and private accommodation is available inside or close to the ashram, with vegetarian meals included.

Dates
Shared Room
Private Room
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1st Nov – 18th Nov (Seasonal batch)
$999
$1100
1st Dec – 18th Dec (Seasonal batch)
$999
$1100
1st Jan – 18th Jan (New Year batch)
$999
$1100
1st Feb – 18th Feb (High season)
$999
$1100

Exact dates are subject to small adjustments. Please contact us for the latest schedule and availability.

What’s included

  • 18 days / 17 nights accommodation (shared or private).
  • All training sessions, classes, and course materials.
  • Vegetarian meals suitable for yoga practice.
  • Certificate of completion for 200 hours of training.

Not sure which date or room type is right for you? Send us a short message with your preferred month and questions, and we will respond with tailored options.

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