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
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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
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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