A training devoted to Yoga Nidra: the state of deep relaxation between waking and sleep, known as hypnagogia.
In 10 hours, you learn the origins and stages of Yoga Nidra, the Sankalpa, the intention that guides the practice, and how to lead a complete session.
Who this training is for
Yoga Teachers and Instructors
Who want to teach Yoga Nidra with confidence, technique and safety.
Therapists and Wellbeing Professionals
Who want to understand a guided relaxation practice in depth and learn to lead it.
Experienced Practitioners
Who want to deepen their personal practice and discover Yoga Nidra as a support for rest.
Objectives
Understand what Yoga Nidra is, its origins and philosophy
Know the state of Hypnagogia and the stages of the practice
Learn to set and work with a Sankalpa, the intention that guides the practice
Learn to prepare and lead a complete Yoga Nidra session
Discover Yoga Nidra for sleep, with an annotated sample script
How it works
Training Methodology
Video and Practices
The theory on video, with the matching part of the manual under each lesson, and four guided practices, from 17 to 59 minutes. Study whenever and wherever you like, with 4 months of access.
Manual and Workbook
The interactive manual, always open, and the PDF workbook, to print and annotate.
Teacher Support
Your questions go by email, straight to Carla, throughout the course.
Assessment and Diploma
A final exam and a 30-minute class of your own, in audio or video, assessed by Carla. Diploma recognised by Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
recognition
certification
With 10 hours of training, this course is internationally recognised and counts towards your Yoga Alliance continuing education.
2x
Certifications included
Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and BeYoga, recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development.
4
Months of access
To study at your own pace and wherever you are.
10h
YACEP continuing education
Counts towards maintaining your international Yoga Alliance.
30 min
Class assessed by Carla
Your final class is assessed one to one by Carla, in audio or video , before your diploma is issued.
programme
course structure
An introduction, eight units and a closing section, over 10 hours, with 4 months of access to study at your own pace. The guided practices and the interactive manual are always open.
Course Introduction
Opening session
Frequently asked questions
Questions and support
3 topics
What is Yoga Nidra
What is Yoga Nidra
Hypnagogia
Origins and philosophy
Benefits of Yoga Nidra
4 units
The Sankalpa and the Stages
Setting a Sankalpa
Sankalpa self-reflection practice
The stages of Yoga Nidra
2 units
Leading a Session
Preparing and teaching Yoga Nidra
Sample Yoga Nidra script
Yoga Nidra for sleep
2 units
Practices and Manual
Four guided practices, from 17 to 59 minutes
Interactive manual, always open
PDF workbook to print
practice
Closing · Assessment and Diploma
A class of your own, 30 minutes long, in audio or video, assessed by Carla
Final exam, with no time limit; you need 80% to pass
Diploma issued on the course page as soon as you are approved
diploma
E-RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance 2025 · 4,000+ teaching hours
Certified Yoga Teacher and Trainer
Carla Gonçalves
Founder · Director of Studies · BeYoga School
Founder of BeYoga School, Carla Gonçalves is a Yoga Teacher and Trainer with more than 4,000 teaching hours recognised by Yoga Alliance.
Throughout the course she is available to answer any question that comes up. At any point you can send your questions directly to her.
support
Support and Tutoring
During the course
Carla follows the course from beginning to end and answers your questions as they arise.
By email
Questions go to carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt. A welcoming and accessible learning environment.
After the course
The BeYoga diploma is recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development, and the school remains available at geral@beyoga.pt.
“Join the next generation of conscious teachers, able to care with presence, ethics and sensitivity.”
Carla Gonçalves, Founder and Director of Studies, BeYoga School
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