Yoga Nidra teachers' training & immersion
27 Aug - 31, Weds am - Sunday pm.
Auckland Yoga Studio, 2025
​Training days: 8 am - 6.00 pm
Final practicum for teaching & graduation 18 & 19 October
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This training is currently registered with YACEP Yoga Alliance.US. & counts as continuing education for registered Yoga Teachers.
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Early Bird ends 30 July
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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!
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Why Choose Our Yoga Nidra Teachers' Training:
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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.
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Deepen your understanding of the theory and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra, empowering you to share its wisdom with others.
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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.
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Experience a supportive and nurturing learning environment that honours your unique path and encourages growth and self-discovery.
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What You'll Experience
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Dive into comprehensive course materials that provide in-depth knowledge and guidance on all aspects of Yoga Nidra.
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Access a wealth of resources, including planning and teaching templates, audio recordings, and teaching tools, to support your ongoing learning and practice.
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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
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For more information and secure your spot in this life-changing training - pureyoganz@gmail.com
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Your Training in a Nutshell​
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Day immersion into the practice & theory. Daily Schedule: 8 am - 6.00 pm.
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Guided Home Practice after the immersion
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Practice teaching a short course of Yoga Nidra after the training immersion.
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Practicum feedback - Final Assessment & graduation 18 + 19 October
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Whats Included
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Comprehensive student manual. (Sections for each topic area in alignment with Teacher Training programs)
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Mentorship specific to your needs
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Access to a rich hub of Dropbox resources of audio files & supplementary articles, plans & research articles.
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Private Whatsapp group for staying connected & for Teaching support.
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Pricing
Early Bird Price:$1527 by 30 July, 2025. $1750 after this.
Includes: Student manual, home practice support, teaching mentorship & practicum assessment fee.​​​​
Curriculum & scope of practice
Designed in line with Yoga Alliance & Yoga NZ Standards & Competencies
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.
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history & philosophy
Historical roots & evolution of this practice. Links with the yoga tradition and relevancy today.
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YOga Nidra Research & Therapeutic applications
Stress management, sleep issues and anxiety.
Allied health professions.
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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.
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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.
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sankalpa
Relationship to the practice, formulation and finding your sankalpa.
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Breath awareness
How conscious breathing works in Yoga Nidra & instructing this stage
Body rotation
Links to the brain, relaxation response & instructing this stage.
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Visualization
How visualization works with the body & mind. Types of images and their usage. Progression in this stage.
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self reflective awareness
Development, obstacles, indicators of progress.
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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.
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pre Training with Pure yoga
Theory & practice
Evolution of Yoga Nidra
Finding a sankalpa
Benefits & Effects of the Practice
Underpinning theory of each stage
Accessing the koshas
Teaching to different audiences
Teaching skill set
Practice Immersion - Experiential depth
Teaching practicum - Ongoing development
Teaching a short course
Professional pathways & research
Yoga Nidra in context of Yoga Practice
Anatomy & Physiology related to the practice
Communication skills & student support skills
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Are the classes suitable for Beginners?Yes, Pure Yoga offers local and online beginner yoga courses for those new to Yoga. Courses focus on building foundational skills in alignment and conscious breathing. Courses are designed for newcomers over a series of weeks which allows for individual attention and practices that build confidence, flexibility, mobility and strength. These courses will set you up to progress further into the Hatha system and to be able to continue at home if that is your goal. For entry level students the Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra courses are the best fit.
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What is included in the Yoga Classes?Each class is holistic in nature including physical postures (Asana), guided breathing (Pranayama) & Meditation components. Pure Yoga is passionate about supporting people to integrate Yoga into daily life so shares tips and resources to help you build sustainable tools.
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Does Pure Yoga offer Teachers Training?Yes, Pure Yoga has been training teachers for the last 10 years in the classical based Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Bhakti Yoga systems, mentoring students and is currently the Program Advisor for Kawai Purapura Yoga School (RYS), 200 Hr & 500 Hr Programs.
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Do you run Yoga classes outside of Auckland?Yes, Pure Yoga travels to locations around NZ bringing speciality workshops, masterclasses & yogic lifestyle events to communities, Yoga studios & corporate settings.
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What type of meditation do you teach?Pure Yoga is grounded in years of meditation practice and training in the classical forms of meditation that are aimed at building the specific skills of meditation and extending these into everyday life so that transformation occurs in a gradual yet lasting way. The techniques include both dynamic and static forms of meditation that prepare the body and mind for inner work. Specific techniques that help to embody relaxation, stillness, witnessing the mind, utilizing breath and energy include; Yoga Nidra, Body stillness, Steady Gazing (Trataka), Inner silence (Antar Mouna). How to use a mala for meditation and gaining a clear understanding of different energy systems and its influence on mental patterns (Vrittis, Samskaras).
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What format does the meditation class take?The classes begin & end with centering in the present moment. Yoga Nidra a deep relaxation practice and one that embeds the essential skills of meditation is used to release tension. A seated meditation practice follows which builds and hones awareness from the gross (body) to more subtle layers of your being (mind, prana & subtle bodies).
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What aspects of Meditation are included?The essential skills of meditation are highlighted in these courses, working to build up from simple to more complex. These skills are broken down each week and linked with lifestyle integration. The techniques are the building blocks of these skills and vary from Yoga Nidra to body based meditation. Some techniques include breath & energy as the main focus. More advanced practices work more directly with the mind & psychic bodies.
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Where is your studio located?Pure Yoga Home studio is located in Torbay, Long Bay on the North Shore of Auckland. It is a fully equipped studio space next to the ocean with high quality Manduka Yoga Mats, custom hand-made bolsters, blankets & meditation cushions. Pure Yoga strives to source eco friendly, natural based products and support local businesses.
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Do you offer one to one yoga guidance?Yes, Pure Yoga has experience working with clients with health challenges, psycho-somatic based imbalances, anxiety, depression, common injuries, beginners through to advanced practitioners. I have trained Yoga teachers since 2009. I combine my vast yogic knowledge and experience plus 20 years of dedicated practice and yogic living to create a session that works for you.