2026 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & TIMELINES

Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher Training

starts May 15, 2026

40 Hours

Yoga Nidra Application Deadline is May 1st

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

May 15 - June 7, 2026

Friday, May 15, 6:30 - 9:00pm

Saturday, May 16, 2:00 - 9:00pm

Sunday, May 17, 2:00 - 9:00pm

Friday, May 29, 6:30 - 9:00pm

Saturday, May 30, 2:00 - 9:00pm

Sunday, May 31, 2:00 - 9:00pm

Friday, June 5, 6:30 - 9:00pm

Saturday, June 6, 2:00 - 9:00pm

Sunday, June 7, 2:00 - 8:00pm

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

• If trainees would like studio access outside of training:

  • 50% off Regular Priced Annual Membership ($775), $99 Monthly and discounted class passes will be offered. 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

• $500 discount is offered for both trainings

• 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