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Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that helps us to release tension on the physical, mental and emotional levels. In this healing practice of “yogic sleep” we have the ability to reduce pain, replace sleep, move into an expanded state of consciousness, release old habits and beliefs, create new neural connections, and find more balance in our lives.

 

This 50 hour training is a profound yet accessible program designed for seasoned teachers as well as aspiring meditators that will give you the skills and confidence you need to deepen your practice and share your meditation, whether through your teaching or by living your life with a renewed sense of presence and purpose.

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THIS MODULE CAN BE TAKEN IN STUDIO OR VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. IN STUDIO SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE CONTACT US TO LET US KNOW WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER. FRIDAY NIGHTS WILL BE ONLINE ONLY.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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  • Explore the history and philosophical roots of Yoga Nidra

  • Understand the 5 Kosha model and experience related practices

  • Compare contemporary Yoga Nidra schools, their similarities, and differences

  • Learn how intention, desire, and opposites support healing and integration

  • Practice working with koshas through guided exercises and script creation

  • Discover how Yoga Nidra supports stress relief, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and sleep

  • Work with practices for transforming challenging emotions and limiting beliefs

  • Deepen understanding of the “Myth of Separation” and the role of ego

  • Explore the triune brain, nervous system readiness, and their relationship to Nidra

  • Practice guiding Yoga Nidra sessions in groups and receive feedback

  • Experience ISHTA-inspired practices, including asana, kriya, and journaling to integrate learning

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The Brain, the Body & the Koshas

  • How many brains do you really have? Exploring the Triune Brain and its role in Nidra

  • The Homunculus and the Anamayakosha — embodied maps of awareness

  • The usefulness of opposites for integration and healing

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Yoga Nidra for What Ails You

  • How Yoga Nidra supports relief from stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and sleep challenges

  • Practices for working with challenging emotions and limiting beliefs

  • The Myth of Separation and the paradox of the necessary ego

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Philosophy & Roots

  • Explore the history and philosophical foundations of Yoga Nidra

  • Deepen understanding of the five koshas through study and direct experience

  • Compare contemporary Yoga Nidra schools — their approaches, similarities, and differences

  • Study Advaita (non-duality): “How many of you are there, really?”

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Intention, Desire & Safety First

Readying the brain and nervous system for deep rest and transformation

  • Practice with sankalpa and the koshas

  • How intention, desire, and opposites support healing and integration

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Practice & Integration

  • Group work and practice teaching — guide Yoga Nidra sessions and receive feedback

  • ISHTA-inspired practices — including asana, kriya, and journaling to integrate learning

  • Hands-on exploration of script creation and guided exercises

  • Develop confidence in holding safe, supportive space for Nidra

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Learning is experiential as well as conceptual. In this training, participants will be supported in developing their personal meditation practice with the intention of gaining the skills to authentically share the wisdom and techniques of Yoga Nidra with others.

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The format will include a balance of lecture, practice, and informal conversation and mentorship.

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To help deepen the practice the following will be offered:

  • A YogaMcc Teacher Training Manual

  • Recommended readings and a reading assignment

  • Homework including a 28 day dedicated personal practice

  • Personal Practice Journaling

  • Group process web calls with teachers

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BOOKS

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Yoga Nidra Meditations - 24 scripts for True Relaxation by Julie Lusk

Yoga Nidra Made Easy by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli

Radiant Rest  by Tracee Stanley

Tantra of the Yoga Sutras by Alan Finger & Wendy Newton

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CERTIFICATION

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TEACHERS

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Anne Douglas

International Yoga Nidra Trainer, C-IAYT: Anahata Yoga Therapy, RYT500, YAA1000 hr Senior Teacher. Anne has been teaching Yoga for over 30 years and Yoga Nidra trainings internationally since 2009.  She is on faculty for numerous yoga teacher and yoga therapy trainings, providing studies in yoga nidra, yoga philosophy, pranayama and awakened living.  She draws upon these skills to facilitate private coaching and personal growth workshops from her home town of Banff, Alberta.  Anne has over 4 million listens to her meditations on the Simple Habit app.  Her own experience of inner peace and deep joy that has arisen from the richness of practice has inspired her to share them with the world.  www.anahatayogatherapy.ca

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George McFaul

George started breathing at an early age and has had the good fortune to continue almost daily ever since. He is happy to be in the moment, teaching or practicing the pleasurable art of noticing life in all these bodies. A full time professional teacher since 1995, George is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT (500), is fully certified in iRest® Yoga Nidra, has an honours degree in Religious Studies with a focus on Eastern religions and a graduate diploma in Mental Health and Addictions. In spite of this, he has resisted taking responsibility for any particular school of belief or thought. George has had the immense pleasure of learning from and teaching with the inimitable Donna Farhi and has also been largely influenced by Dr. Richard Miller and his contemporary evolution of Yoga Nidra. Laughter, love, and surprise are guaranteed.

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Bridgette Shaw

Bridgette's yoga journey began back in 1998 while at theatre conservatory in Chicago. She began her studies in the Iyengar style and found herself in an apprenticeship which led her to teaching. In 2005 she took her first teacher training in the Anusara style in Chicago. In 2008 she was living in NY and discovered ISHTA Yoga which is where she found her yoga home. She got her 500hr RYT and 65hr Master’s Training with Yogiraj Alan Finger and his master teaching staff and has been studying with them for the past 11years. She has studied and taken master classes with Martin and Jordan Kirk, Noah Maze, Sharon Saltberg, Krishna Das, Judith Hanson-Lasater, and many others. She also worked with world renowned Ayurvedic Dr.'s Pratima Raishur and Dr. Pankaj Naram. Bridgette’s classes are taught in a way which helps you to bring yourself into balance within a group setting. We are all unique in our bodies and our breath and it is so with our practice as well. Our breath can be a great teacher, if we truly listen, there is potential for great transformation. When the mind is quiet we can tap into the universal consciousness, which is always available. In this space we can access our truth and the shift begins. There will always be modifications, props, lessons in alignment, pranayama, meditation and chanting in her classes. Bridgette specializes in Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Hormone Yoga Therapy, and Restorative Yoga. She believes that yoga is, and should be, accessible to every body. Bridgette currently resides in Calgary and is part of the YogaMCC teaching team.

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2026 SCHEDULE

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Friday, September 18 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (VIRTUAL ONLINE)
Saturday, September 19 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, September 20 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Friday, October 16 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (VIRTUAL ONLINE)

Saturday, October 17 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Sunday, October 18 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

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PRICING

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50 Hour Module: $900

EARLY BIRD PRICING: Save $100 until August 18, 2026

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PAYMENT PLAN: Pay a $300 deposit, then pay the remainder before or on the first day of class. Email info@yogamcc.com for payment plan.

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Register for the entire 300 Hour YogaMcc Meditation Teacher Training for the best value.

CLICK HERE for more information on the YogaMcc Meditation Teacher Training.

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Cancellation Policy: Refunds (minus a $300 Administration Fee) are available up to 14 days before the starting date. Send your written cancellation notification to info@yogamcc.com. No refunds on or after the course begins. Deposits are non-refundable.

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