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The Science Of Yoga Nidra

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STUDY THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DEEP RELAXATION & WAKING REALIZATION

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Yoga Nidra is an ancient powerful practice that equips us with tools of breath, relaxation, body awareness and deep internalization to create calm, rest and repose. This enables us to enter into  deeper states of consciousness.  When the body is relaxed it is able to heal, to rest and digest, to resolve and repair and to help us gain clarity and deeper awareness of who we are. In this state of clarity and stillness, we can remember ourselves as a whole, integrated human being and we can understand the root of any disharmony that resides within us. We invite you to practice with us and to learn how to guide Yoga Nidra through your own innate wisdom. 

 

This course is unlike any other:  investigating The Yoga Sutras and the mind,  Neuroscience and Sleep, Yoga Psychology,  and understanding Yoga Nidra through the  lens of Ayurveda and the mind. This will help you to custom craft scripts for the person's Dosha, cue according to the needs of the  person, their mental tendencies, age group, and the season. Plus you will be able to offer your clients and students supportive lifestyle practices that aid in the practice of Yoga Nidra. Cleansing practices and preparation practices will equip you and your clients to move into the practice of Yoga Nidra with ease. It will also create a seamless relationship between your practice  on the mat and off the mat.  Take your practice into life with clarity and deep understanding and help your clients use accessible practices anywhere at any time to reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, fear, phobias, indigestion, pain, emotional difficulty and unresolved conflict. Teach private clients or groups or practice for your own well-being. 

 

Return to your nature.  We invite you to join us for a life changing, transformative experience. 

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ENTER THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MIND

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THE PRINCIPLES OF YOGA NIDRA

  • Introduction to Yoga Nidra

  • History and origin of Yoga Nidra

  • Philosophy of Yoga Nidra

  • Effects of Yoga Nidra

  • Yoga Nidra, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi

  • Yoga Nidra vs. Hypnosis

  • Yoga Nidra vs. Meditation

  • Yoga Nidra vs. Contemplation and Concentration

  • Yoga Nidra vs. Savasana

  • Nyasa & Consciousness

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PREPARATORY YOGA PRACTICES:

  • Vata Pacifying Practices to reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia

  • Pitta Pacifying Practices: rest and digest, working with the liver and the Bhuta Agni 

  • Kapha Pacifying Practices: Lifting lethargy and Tamas. Stimulating mental clarity

  • Restorative Preparatory Practices

  • Body Scan and Rotation of Consciousness

  • Bhuta Shuddhi

  • Tratak

  • Shat Kriyas

  • Kaya Kriyas

  • Chakra Shuddhi

  • Antar Mauna

  • Kosha Shuddhi

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PREPARATORY PRANAYAMA PRACTICES:

  • Nadi Shodhana & Manasik Nadi Shodhana

  • Kapala Bhati

  • Involution of the breath

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YOGA NIDRA & THE MIND​

  • The four states of consciousness

  • The five modifications of the mind

  • The five kleshas

  • Bhuta Shuddhi, cleansing the elements of the mind

  • Shat Kriyas: preparatory cleansing practices for Yoga Nidra

  • The Trigunas and sleep

  • Yoga Nidra and the Mind​

YOGA NIDRA & NEUROSCIENCE

  • Benefits of Yoga Nidra on the Brain and Sleep

  • The brainwaves and states of consciousness

  • Yoga Nidra and Sleep

  • The Rotation of Consciousness

 

THE SUBTLE BODY

  • The 7 Chakras & Practices for Yoga Nidra

  • The 3 Bodies & Practices for Yoga Nidra

  • The 5 Koshas & Practices for Yoga Nidra

  • The 5 Vayus & Practices for Yoga Nidra

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AYURVEDA

  • Yoga Nidra & Preparations for Children (Kapha Stage of Life)

  • Yoga Nidra & Preparations for the aging populations (Vata Stage of Life)

  • Yoga Nidra & Preparations for the Doshas

  • Bhuta Shuddhi: Elemental Cleansing

  • Trataka,  Narayana Drishti and the 5 Elements

  • Ayurveda & Yoga Diet recommendations to support a Yoga Nidra Practice

  • Daily Routines to Support a Yoga Nidra Practice

  • Tryopasthamba: The three pillars of health

  • The Doshas and Sleep

  • Specific cueing for the Doshas, Senses and the Seasons

  • Scripting for the Doshas, Senses and the Seasons

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SANKALPA, SEASONS & TIME

  • Times of Practice

  • Understanding the meaning of Sankalpa

  • Sankapla and Karma

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Contraindications for practice

  • Scripting Sequence

  • The Structure of a Yoga Nidra Class 

  • Specific cueing for the Doshas, Senses and the Seasons

  • Scripting for the Doshas, Senses and the Seasons

  • Voice modulation 

Upcoming Training Dates

Online

JOIN US FOR A LIVE ON-LINE PROGRAM

 

PREREQUISITES: This course is open to anyone who wants to learn more about restoration  relaxation and deep rest techniques as well as the authentic practice of Yoga Nidra and the waking awareness of deeper states of mind.

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Those who already hold a 200HR certified yoga  teacher designation with the Yoga Alliance, will receive course credits and CEU continuing education certification.

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DATES:

30 HR VIRTUAL PROGRAM

SIGN UP ANYTIME FOR REGISTRATION ON-LINE

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DATES 2024

MARCH 9,16,23,30

APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27

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LIVE ZOOM TIMES: 9am - noon (EST)  

Recordings of each session will be made available to our students for a short time after the live session.

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This course can be taken live or via on-line recordings only. 

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Price: $750 USD

Instructor

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Nicole Mahabir ​

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Nicole Mahabir is the founder and director of JAI Wellness. She is a certified International Yoga Therapist, certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Ayu-Yoga Therapist and Energy Medicine Practitioner. For the past 15 years, Nicole has led professional IAYT, YA certified programs, teaching nutrition, meditation, Ayurveda, yoga therapy and natural spa therapies. When she isn't teaching, Nicole creates integrated, sustainable health protocols for her busy clients, and leads International corporate and wellness retreats.​

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