Yoga Nidra Teachers Training

DATES

4 August - 16 November 2024

Thank you for your interest in attending the 200-hour Yoga Nidra Teachers Training Course with Swami Yogaratna Saraswati. The course can be attended online or by participating through physical presence at the Ashram. The timings are:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE YOGA NIDRA TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE:

Yoga Nidra is the hallmark of Satyananda Bihar School of Yoga and the most popular and enjoyable relaxation meditation. Yoga Nidra Teachers Training is a rare course and an ideal opportunity to learn how to teach it well from Swami Yogaratna Saraswati who has over 40 years experience in teaching Yoga Nidra. It is for those who love Yoga Nidra and would like to share this gift with others.
This special course will help you to gain a deeper experience and understanding of Yoga Nidra, learn how to use your voice, give a course, as well as plan and make your own Yoga Nidra video.

Pre-requisites to qualify for the Yoga Nidra Teachers Training Course

• The interested participants should: 

    • Have completed the 5 day Yoga Nidra Foundation Course by Swami Yogaratna
    or any teacher trained in the Bihar School/ Satyananda Yoga tradition 

    • Be practising Yoga Nidra regularly by themselves for 1-2 years without the
    recording and is familiar with the sub conscious mind 

    • If the interested participant is familiar with Yoga Nidra, and is a long term regular
    practitioner of another meditation, and is familiar with their sub-conscious, may
    be considered after an interview with Swamiji

Dates:

5 August 2024 to 30 August 2024 (Online or in the Shankar Prasad Foundation,
      Gokarna, India)
      Week 1 - 5 to 9 August - Online or in the Ashram (YN Foundation Course)
      Week 2 - 12 to 16 August - Gap week (for self practise and to complete assignments)
      Week 3 - 19 to 23 August - Online or in the Ashram (YN as Therapy)
      Week 4 - 26 to 30 August - Online or in the Ashram
      
      September to October: Weekly Check in (online) with Swamiji every Wednesday
      for 1 hour and submission of assignments
      4 to 16 November 2024 (In person at the Shankar Prasad Ashram in Gokarna) (12
      Advanced YN)

Location:

4 weeks online or in Shankar Prasad Ashram, Gokarna, India and 2 weeks in person at the Shankar Prasad Ashram, Gokarna, India.

About the course:

This is a special 200 hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Course offered by Swamiji There are two parts:
          Part one (3 weeks) can be online or in person at The Shankar Prasad Ashram, Gokarna (4 August to 16 November 2024)
          Part two (2 weeks) will be in the Shankar Prasad Ashram, Gokarna, India (3 November - 16 November 2024)
          Part one can be done any time at your own pace if you are unable to join the live online sessions in August
          Part two is mandatory and will be held in the Ashram where for two weeks you will experience ashram lifestyle with 
          ashram routine and wholesome vegetarian food.

          As part of the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training course, the routine will include the experience of Bihar School of Yoga 
          style asanas, pranayama, mantra chanting, Meditations from the Tantras and karma yoga everyday during the two week in
          house intensive teacher training in Gokarna, India.

          During the course, we will go in depth into the practise of Yoga Nidra, the theory  behind the
          practise, and how & why it is so beneficial. Participants will also develop their awareness 
          and understand the nuances of the practise. We will learn how to deliver the practice,
           explain the theory, use your voice, choose words and other  techniques to help students
          relax fully, tap into their own healing, explore their sub conscious and connect with the Higher 
          Consciousness. The second week of the course has been designed so the course participants gain an
          understanding on how Yoga Nidra can be used as a form of Therapy in this modern
          day and age.

          The Yoga Nidra as Therapy Course has been designed to give participants access to
          self healing. The Yoga Nidra Teachers Training will prepare participants in teaching
          the Yoga Nidra Foundation Course and how to use it as a therapy. This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Course 
          does not teach Yoga Therapy.  In part two of the course, participants will have 
          the golden opportunity to  experience daily, different Advanced Yoga Nidras developed by Swami Yogaratna
           from the core Yoga Nidra given to us by Swami Satyananda (Founder of Bihar School
          of Yoga). We will also experience some Meditations from the Tantras also given to us
          by Swami Satyananda.
          
          Course assignments are especially designed to help students experience and
          understand the depths of Yoga Nidra practice and theory.
          There will be plenty of practice teaching each other Yoga Nidra in order to perfect
          and gain confidence in delivering the practice to real students at the end of the
          course. There will also be intensive study of the theory, and research behind the
          practice of Yoga Nidra.
          The participants will receive individual attention, feedback and guidance on their
          Yoga Nidra practice sessions to improve their delivery of Yoga Nidra day by day in
          leaps and bounds.
          Participants who easily complete their assignments early, can choose to opt for a
          specialisation in teaching Yoga Nidra with Swamiji's approval and guidance.
          By the end of the course, participants will be more familiar with their sub conscious
          mind. They will be equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to
          confidently deliver the five day Yoga Nidra Foundation Course from the Bihar School
          of Yoga style. Participants will be able to help their students let go and relax, and
          help them in their journey to the sub conscious mind, experience the innumerable
          benefits of Yoga Nidra and connect to their Higher Consciousness. Participants who satisfactorily complete
           all their assignments will get a certificate in teaching Yoga Nidra at the end of the course and those who 
           excel may apply to teach in the ashram with Swamiji's guidance

Teacher: Swami Yogaratna:

Swami Yogaratna Saraswati has had over 40 years of experience in designing and training teachers in yoga and yoga nidra. Swamiji is sannyasin from the tradition of Bihar School of Yoga (BSY).She joined the Bangalore branch in 1984 and has had over 40 years of experience learning and teaching all aspects of yoga from BSY including asanas, pranayama, shat karmas, yoga therapy, Meditations from the Tantras and Yoga Nidra. Swamiji is also very well known in developing Advanced Yoga Nidra practises and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Courses (TTCs).
Swami Yogaratna is the founder of Shankar Prasad Foundation (ashram) near Gokarna, India. The foundation also runs an English medium Play School and many other community projects. Retreats are held on all aspects of yoga and meditations from the tradition of Bihar School of Yoga at the ashram.

Important Note:

As soon as you register for the course, you may like to start enrolling your own Yoga Nidra students as you will be required to give a five day Yoga Nidra Foundation Course in the last week of your Yoga Nidra TTC or immediately afterwards. Your students can be online or in person in the Ashram in Gokarna. Please enquire for further details Please start working on all the pre-requisite readings as soon as you have registered for the course If you have already been teaching Yoga Nidra and would like to continue, it would be a good opportunity to put into practice what you are learning

    • Yoga Nidra Foundation
    • Yoga Nidra as Therapy
    • Yoga Nidra self practice
    • Advanced Yoga Nidra
    • Yoga Nidra - how to teach
    • Research & study and quiz
    • Student's assignments
    • Practice teaching sessions
    • Writing a full Yoga Nidra transcript
    • Teaching different forms of Yoga Nidra
    • Making a video / recording for your students to practice
    • Preparing and giving a talk on theoretical aspects of Yoga Nidra
    • Asana, pranayama, sitting meditation (recommended for balanced sadhana)
    • Mantra chanting, satsang & kirtan
    • Karma Yoga (1 hour per day required)
    

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

For this training, you are recommended to read the below 2 books: - Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati - A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Practices of Yoga and Kriya by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Both these books are available for purchase in the ashram with advance notice.

CERTIFICATION:

• Yoga Nidra TTC Course completion Certificate from Shankar Prasad Ashram upon
      successful completion of the course and assignments.
      • If you require a certificate accredited with Yoga Alliance UK that can be provided
      at an additional cost. Please inform us well before the course starts with the
      additional payment

ABOUT SWAMI YOGARATNA:

Swami Yogaratna Saraswati was trained as a sannyasin disciple of the Bihar School of Yoga, which was founded by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh. With over 40 years experience in yoga meditation, Swami Yogaratna Saraswati has given yoga programs all over South India and overseas. She is particularly appreciated for her talent in leading Advanced Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) and other meditations from the Tantras, yoga therapy, yoga for children, higher techniques of Chakra Sadhana, Kundalini Yoga and many others. She regularly holds satsangs (talks) and kirtan (group singing).

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE:

Scroll below for payment details and the link to the course enrolment form to be filled and sent before the course starts.

LOCATION:

This training will take place in Karnataka, India. Shankar Prasad Foundation is located in the village of Bankikodla, which is only 5 kilometers from the ancient temple town of Gokarna. There are scores of temples to explore, gorgeous beaches to laze on, markets to prowl, and weekly festivities to enjoy in Gokarna.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE STAY:

Please note that Shankar Prasad ashram is not a resort or a guest house. We are an
      ashram where we are living simply on an organic farm along with a play school. Our
      ashram holds an open, loving atmosphere of diverse individuals who function much
      like a spiritual family. We eat, chant, meditate, sing, learn, work, and play together.
      This is a spiritual center, so silence is required starting after evening chanting until
      after breakfast the next day. This facilitates cutting off from external simulation so
      
      that we can know ourselves on a deeper level. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and non-
      vegetarian food (including eggs) is strictly prohibited in or near the ashram. We do
      
      have several cats who live in the ashram, so if you are very allergic to cats, this may
      not be the best place for you! Additionally, we humbly ask that all guests be
      responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their own rooms, and help to clean up
      the table and dishes after meal times.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

• Shared room option with attached bathroom and shared common bathroom:
        organic farm. Attached bathroom with clean toilet and shower. Bed sheets and
        pillows are provided.
        • Single room with shared common bathroom. The rooms are in the century-old
        heritage house and are equipped with sleeping beds. Bed sheets and pillows
        provided.

FOOD:

You will be served three vegetarian meals per day, plus tea or coffee. Meals are traditional, local-style, wholesome, colourful, and home-made by a wonderful cook. The Ashram grows its own rice and many of its own vegetables on a fully organic farm. What is not grown on the land is bought from local farmers in the village and neighbouring town.

HOW TO GET HERE:

• Arrival by airplane:
  Please book your flight to arrive at Goa International Airport (GOI). You can then
  catch a train or taxi. The Ashram can also assist you with taxi booking.
  • Arrival by train:
  From Kerala or Mumbai, you can get any train on the Konkan coastal railway route,
  stopping at Gokarna Road, Ankola, Kumta, or Honnavar.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• 2 weeks food and accommodation in the Shankar Prasad Ashram, Gokarna, India
    for the second part of the course from 3rd Nov - 16 Nov, 2024
    • 200-hours Yoga Nidra Teacher Training course
    • Course material
    • 3 vegetarian meals and tea/ coffee daily
    • Boiled and filtered water
    • Havan (scared fire ceremony) every Saturday
    • Weekly sunrise meditation
    • Weekly sunset meditation at a temple
    • Swimming in the sea every Saturday
    • Yoga Nidra TTC Course completion Certificate from Shankar Prasad Ashram upon
    successful completion of the course and assignments (If you require a certificate
    accredited with Yoga Alliance UK that can be provided at an additional cost)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare
• Transport to and from the airport
• Transport for weekly sunrise and sunset meditations
• Personal expenses
• Internet (WiFi),
• Text books (1. Yoga Nidra 2. A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric practices
of Yoga and Kriya). Both books are recommended text and are available in the
ashram and Gokarna

• (Washing machine, bicycles, and hot water for showering are available at an extra
cost)

BOOKING/ CANCELLATION POLICY:

Please pay the entire course fee upfront before the course starts. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:

If you register for the course before the 21st of July, you can avail a 5% discount. Please mention it in the registration form.

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT:

If you do this course in addition to any other course we are offering from August 2024 to December 2024, you can avail additional discount upon registration.

PAYMENTS:

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS from NON-INDIAN BANKS

      Course Fees:  $2,000  USD + Accommodation
   $2,000 USD + $350 USD for shared accommodation with attached or shared
   common bathroom (course fee after Early Bird Discount on Tuition fee: $2,250 USD)
   $ 2,000 USD + 500 USD for single room with shared common bathroom (Course fee
   after Early Bird discount: $ 2,400 USD)

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PAYMENTS DETAILS from INDIAN BANKS (FOR INDIAN CITIZENS ONLY)
Course Fees: Rs 7,500/-
Course Fees after early bird discount: Rs 7,125/-

      Rs 64,000/ -  for shared accommodation with attached or shared common bathroom
   (Course fee after Early Bird Discount:  Rs 61,000/- ) 
     Rs 74,000/- for single room with shared common bathroom (Course fee after Early
    Bird Discount: Rs 71,000/-)
      
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ENROLMENT PROCEDURE & COURSE LINK:

    1. Keep the Reference/ Transaction Number ready before filling the enrolment form.
    2. Email us the Reference/ Transaction number and your account/ name to swamiyogaratna@gmail.com
    3. Please CLICK HERE FOR THE ENROLMENT FORM
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    5. If you have any queries please Whatsapp: +91 9606677446 or email: swamiyogaratna@gmail.com
    Looking forward to sharing this wonderful Yoga Nidra with you,
    Love and Om
    Swami Yogaratna
    Hari Om Tat Sat