Yoga Nidra for Self-Healing
A 6-week virtual course
October 16-November 20, 2025
Yoga Nidra is a profound state of conscious relaxation in which the body, mind, and spirit are all tended to and self-healing is possible.
Self-healing certainly sounds interesting, but what kind of yoga is this?
Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. This is a yoga practice that doesn’t involve any movement or postures. Instead, you are guided to trace your awareness through the five layers of being, according to yoga philosophy, which are:
Physical
Energetic
Mental/emotional
Intuitive
Spiritual
Through this process of guided relaxation, you will reach the state known as Yoga Nidra, in which both the body and mind are completely relaxed, yet you remain awake and alert. From this deeply relaxed, conscious state, you’ll be guided to create powerful imagery for yourself, visualizing the life you want for yourself, planting seeds in your subconscious mind.
How does Yoga Nidra differ from Meditation?
Meditation is characterized by the active mental practice of watching thoughts and redirecting attention to a focal point over and over again. Many people struggle with meditation due to feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts and frustrated that they cannot “quiet” their mind. Meditation is often practiced while seated with a tall spine, whereas in yoga nidra, the practitioner is guided to get as comfortable and relaxed as possible, usually lying down, if they can.
In Yoga Nidra, the only goal is to try to stay awake and aware and practitioners are instructed to relax and follow the voice of the instructor. In many cases, people who struggle with meditation find yoga nidra to be much easier because of the near constant narration and instruction.
What are the Benefits of Yoga Nidra?
General therapeutic effects of Yoga Nidra*:
Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
Relaxes the nervous system
Promotes a sense of positive well-being
Improves mindfulness
Improves sleep
Improves self-esteem, self-awareness, self-care, and self-confidence
Improves mental clarity and stability (reducing mental reactivity)
Reduces blood glucose levels
Helps with menstrual disorders
Reduces pain
Reduces blood pressure
Yoga Nidra has been studied and found effective in helping people who are managing*:
Cervical cancer
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
Insomnia
Migraines
PCOS
PTSD
and more
Diseases of both the mind and body put a great deal of stress on our nervous systems. The fear, frustration, pain, and discomfort that goes along with many illnesses turns on our fight/flight response, which in turn can perpetuate the symptoms we are experiencing.
Yoga Nidra is a simple, accessible, long-term tool to help reverse the effects of chronic sympathetic activation. This helps to promote homeostasis in the body, maintaining balance in digestion, immunity, and stress management. Yoga Nidra also activates the pineal gland, which in turn releases melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that regulates immune function, cortisol levels, blood pressure, and the quality of sleep. We’ll go over all of this in more detail during the course!
How can it possibly help with so many conditions?
What we’ll do:
In keeping with the value of experience over theory, in this course we will maximize time for practice. Each week, we’ll spend about 50 minutes on a yoga nidra practice, and 25 minutes reflecting and discussing. You will also receive an audio recording of the practice and will be encouraged to practice on your own between our weekly sessions, if you can.
Who it’s for:
This six-week virtual course is for anyone who is curious about the power of yoga nidra for self-healing. All ages, sizes, abilities, and genders are welcome. All you need is a comfortable place to relax.
When and where:
We’ll meet once a week on Zoom for 6 weeks, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20 on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm CT.
How It Works
I offer equity-model pricing, which allows more access to my programs, while still keeping them sustainable for me to teach. You are invited to choose the pricing category that best reflects your financial situation, no explanation required. Please keep in mind that when each person pays to their full ability, it creates more equity. Also remember that when you invest appropriately for your situation, it often inspires you to get the most out of the experience.
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