Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Teacher Training
Starts This Spring
Enroll for one or both!
Immerse Yourself in Yoga Teacher Training at Cedar River Yoga School
Cedar River Yoga is proud to offer Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training partnered with and led by Audrey Benton.
Reach out with questions to: CRY.YIN.NIDRA.TT@gmail.com
The application process is now open.
Enroll in both and save $500!
2026 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & TIMELINES
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
starts April 17, 2026
50 Hours
Welcome to the Yin side of yoga teaching! Yin Yoga focuses on the body's connective tissues and the mind's tranquility. It is a subtle yet powerful practice that targets the body's connective tissues in a way that other practices cannot do, furthering the body's range of motion. It also promotes a sense of mental calm and overall relaxation. CRY's in-person Yin Yoga Teacher Training Program is developed and taught by long-time Yin Yoga Teacher Audrey Benton.
Participants will have the tools to teach Yin Yoga at the end!
Participants can expect to learn from this training:
A deep understanding of the practical benefits of Yin Yoga, enhancing personal wellness and equipping participants to share these benefits with others.
Comprehensive context and definition of this unique practice, distinguishing Yin Yoga from Yang styles, as well as from Restorative Yoga and Gentle Yoga.
The history of Yin Yoga before the 15th century, as well as the modern tenets of Yin Yoga.
An immersive practice of Yin Yoga.
Posture clinics that break down the twenty most common Yin Yoga asanas, including some lesser-known asanas and their modifications.
Coverage of counter exercises, which are a critical component of Yin Yoga practice. We also explore the introduction of Ghosh Yoga Lineage Yoga Therapeutics as counter exercises.
Functional anatomy appropriate for the practice of Yin Yoga, so that participants may graduate with a better understanding of human anatomy. As part of our anatomy study, we examine human similarities and variances.
All the necessary tools to teach Yin Yoga skillfully to others.
Practice teaching of Yin Yoga classes.
How to move forward as a Yin Yoga Teacher.
A certificate upon satisfactory completion.
Yin Training General Schedule
All class times are held at Cedar River Yoga School
Fridays: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Saturdays: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Sundays: 2:00 - 6:00pm
Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:00pm
April 17 - 19th
Tuesday Night Class, April 21
April 24 -26th
Tuesday Night Class, April 28
May 1 - May 3
Tuesday Night Class, May 5
May 8- 9
Total Hours: 50
In Addition:
Book Requirement: Trainees will purchase a copy of Your Body Your Yoga by Bernie Clark
Studio classes during training dates and times are included in tuition
A Cedar River Yoga membership is not included
50% off Annual Membership, $89 Monthly and discounted class passes will be offered for trainees. Please inquire.
Mat rentals are available for $3 +tax a day
Appropriate breaks will be scheduled during meeting times
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Any other incidentals are not included
Yin Training Tuition Investment:
$1495 Cash or Check Price Payable in Studio
We will accommodate Zelle payments (please inquire)
Online Credit Card Price +3%: $1540
$500 discount offered for both Yin and Yoga Nidra when bundled together.
50% Non Refundable Deposit Required to Hold Your Spot
Balance Due In Full by April 1, 2026
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is Non-Refundable
NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 1, 2026
50% of total tuition is non-refundable if cancellation is before April 1, 2026
BUNDLE Yin & Yoga Nidra Training Tuition Investment
Save $500 by enrolling in BOTH Yin and Nidra Training
$2490 Cash or Check Price payable In Studio
Online Credit Card Price +3%: $2565
Applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher Training
starts May 15, 2026
40 Hours
Deepen your yoga practice and learn to guide others in Yoga Nidra
“The Sleep of the Yogis.”
Why Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditative journey that promotes deep rest and self-awareness. Learning to teach it enhances your personal yoga practice and expands your ability to help others experience calm, balance, and transformation.
This 40-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at Cedar River Yoga is designed to expand your understanding of rest, meditation, and awareness through one of yoga’s most accessible and transformative practices.
Whether you aspire to become a Yoga Nidra Guide or simply wish to experience the profound benefits of focused practice, this training offers a rich balance of study, practice, and teaching experience.
Cedar River Yoga’s Yoga Nidra Guide Training equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead others in this deeply relaxing and healing practice enhancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Participants can expect to learn from this training:
The elements and sequencing of Yoga Nidra
History, definitions, and key characteristics
Physical, mental, and emotional benefits
Understanding brain wave states in deep relaxation
Study of the Koshas (layers of being) addressed in practice
Alignment and modifications for comfort and accessibility
Writing and using Yoga Nidra scripts
Practice teaching sessions with feedback
Professional development and guidance on finding teaching opportunities
Upon successful completion, participants receive a 40-hour Yoga Nidra Guide Certificate from Cedar River Yoga.
Yoga Nidra Meditation Training Schedule
All class times are held at Cedar River Yoga School
Fridays: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Saturdays: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Sundays: 2:00 - 9:00pm
May 15 - May 17
May 29 - May 31
June 5 - June 7
40 Hours
In Addition:
Book Requirement: Trainees will purchase a copy of Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing, by Richard Miller
Studio classes during training dates and times are included in tuition
A Cedar River Yoga membership is not included
50% off Annual Membership, $89 Monthly and discounted class passes will be offered for trainees. Please inquire.
Mat rentals are available for $3 +tax a day
Appropriate breaks will be scheduled during meeting times
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Any other incidentals are not included
Yoga Nidra Meditation Training Tuition Investment:
$1495 Cash or Check Price Payable in Studio
We will accommodate Zelle payments (please inquire)
$1540 Online Credit Card Price +3%
50% Non Refundable Deposit Required to Hold Your Spot
Balance Due In Full by May 1, 2026
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is Non-Refundable
NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 1ST, 2026
50% of total cost of tuition is non-refundable if cancellation is before May 1, 2026
BUNDLE Yin & Yoga Nidra Training Tuition Investment
Save $500 by enrolling in BOTH Yin and Nidra Training
$2490 Cash or Check Price payable In Studio
Online Credit Card Price +3%: $2565
Applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Contact us for more information:
Congratulations 2025 Graduates!
“This training changed how I show up in my life—not just on the mat, but everywhere. It’s the best investment I’ve ever made in myself.”
“I signed up hoping to deepen my practice, but I left with the tools to lead others—and a whole new sense of purpose.”
“The combination of expert guidance, supportive community, and personal growth made this one of the best decisions of my life.”
"Don't wait. The sooner you do it, the more of the rest of your life you can practice and apply the content and yogic philosophy."
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