Teacher Training

Awaken the Art of Deep Rest & Conscious Awareness

Welcome to a transformative journey into the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation that brings the body into deep rest while the mind remains awake, aware, and receptive.

Whether you're a yoga teacher, wellness professional, caregiver, or simply seeking personal restoration, this immersive online training will help you:

Rest deeply
Rewire unconscious patterns
Access inner clarity and calm
Share Yoga Nidra with confidence and safety

Play video for more information (click video for sound)

Enroll Now (Pay in Full) $349

Enroll with 3 Monthly Payments of $120

Trauma-sensitive, choice-based Yoga Nidra is a foundational principle of this training.

This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training goes beyond scripts and theory.

It is designed for teachers and practitioners who want to guide Yoga Nidra safely, ethically, and with nervous-system awareness.

You will learn trauma-sensitive, choice-based language, how to pace and hold space responsibly, and how to support students in vulnerable states of deep rest and awareness.

This is a fully self-paced training that upholds professional standards. Optional personalised feedback is available via direct correspondence with Amanda.

What You’ll Explore in the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Foundations & Theory

• Core principles and philosophy of Yoga Nidra
• Traditional roots and modern approaches
• Understanding the four states of consciousness
• The role of intention (sankalpa) and subconscious integration

Structure & Stages

• The eight-phase journey of Yoga Nidra, including:
– settling and positioning (Shavasana)
– intention setting
– body awareness rotation
– breath sensing
– sensory and emotional exploration
– guided imagery and visualization
– sankalpa reinforcement
– returning to waking awareness

Techniques & Methods

• Progressive relaxation methods
• 31-point and 61-point body awareness practices
• Ascending spinal breath technique
• Developing sensory perception and interoception

Teaching Skills

• How to guide Yoga Nidra safely and confidently
• Writing and adapting your own scripts
• Voice, tone, pacing, and language choices
• Creating an inclusive, trauma-sensitive environment
• Structuring sessions for groups or individuals
• Bringing students out of Yoga Nidra gradually and safely

Resources Included

• Supporting manuals and teaching materials
• A beautifully designed Sankalpa Journal to use personally or share with students
– supports intention discovery
– journaling and reflection
– developing a meaningful sankalpa

Support

Personalized feedback and support is available upon request

and at no extra charge, all provided personally by Amanda.

Accredited Training

This course is accredited with Yoga Alliance (YACEP) for Continuing Education hours, allowing registered yoga teachers to:

• Log CE hours
• Maintain Yoga Alliance membership
• Strengthen professional credentials

Professional Certification

Upon completion, you will receive:

Inspire Movement Coaching Certificate including the Yoga Alliance YACEP logo, recognising your professional achievement and international teaching eligibility.

Is This Training Right for You?

This training is ideal if you:

Want to guide Yoga Nidra responsibly and ethically

Care about nervous system safety and inclusive language

Value depth, integrity, and professional standards

Want to feel confident guiding others into deep states of rest

Study Online. Start Anytime.

This course is fully self-paced, allowing you to begin and complete it whenever it suits your life and schedule.

Learn from anywhere in the world
Lifetime access to all content
Revisit the practices as often as you wish

View Curriculum

Meet your teacher

Hi, I'm Amanda Lawford, M.A., ERYT-500,

CMT, CYYT, CRYT, CCYT

I'm a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and I've had the privilege of sharing yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students around the world for over 20 years.

I've completed over 2,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and continue to deepen my learning so I can better support others on their journey, whether you're a new student or an experienced teacher.

My background includes:

Chair Yoga
Yin Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Children’s Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Pilates
Meditation & Mindfulness
Breathwork & Pranayama

Through my continuing education courses, I aim to provide down-to-earth, practical tools that help you grow your confidence, your teaching skills, and your personal practice.