Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certification

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certification Online

Become a Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher Today While Earning 30 Hours of Continuing Education

Learn About Our 30 Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Here's All You Want to Know About the Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's Yoga Nidra Certification

Here's What You'll Learn In Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Topics of Study for Yoga Nidra Certification Online

01

Yoga Nidra Overview

Overview, Sankalpa, Practice Length, Process

02

Yoga Nidra Basics and History

Introduction, Benefits, Evolution, 8 Limbs, Classical Text, Modern Development

03

Exploring Layers of Consciousness

Layers of Consciousness, Sleep Science, Rhythms of Rest, Brainwaves and Biofeedback, Yogic Map of Consciousness

04

Beyond the Body: Esoteric Framework

True Self, Infinite Consciousness, Intro to 5 Koshas

05

Koshas: The Subtle Body

Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha, Vijnanamaya Kosha, Anandamaya Kosha

06

Teaching Yoga Nidra

How to Guide Yoga Nidra, Preparing to Lead Yoga Nidra, Props and Set Up, Scripts

What You Get With Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certification

Enjoy These Bonuses When You Enroll In Our 30 Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification

Bonus Yoga Nidra Scripts

Enjoy mix-and-match style yoga nidra scripts that you can use when teaching.

10 Yoga Nidra Practice Videos

Enjoy 10 yoga nidra bonus practice videos to deepen your understanding.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Manual

Downloadable yoga nidra teacher training manual for reference and study.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Tuition

Get Certified to Teach Yoga Nidra In An Affordable Way

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

30 Hours Continuing Education

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider YACEP Badge

This yoga nidra teacher training certification is part of Yoga Alliance's Continuing Education. Earn 30 hours upon completion of Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's Yoga Nidra Certification Online.

Lifted Lotus Founder

Meet Steph, Founder and Lead Trainer of our Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Steph Ball-Mitchell, Lifted Lotus Founder

Steph Ball-Mitchell

E-RYT-500, RPYT, RCYT, YACEP, C-IAYT, LPC, CAADC

Steph has over 25 years of experience in yoga and movement. Her understanding of yoga and the human body has been shaped by a lifelong background in dance and holistic health, as well as her own healing journey. Through her teaching, Steph helps students experience the joy of integrating mind and body while cultivating an authentic, life-nurturing practice rooted in breath, awareness, and presence.

With her background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Steph brings a grounded, compassionate approach to her classes with a strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, breath awareness, and embodied movement.

She completed her 200-hour with Maty Ezraty, her second 200-hour training with Nancy Candea at Yoga Impact in New Jersey and her 300-hour training with Chris Loebsack. The perpetual student, Steph has studied with Leslie Howard, Travis Eliot, Bryan Kest, Donna Farhi and countless others. She has extensive training in pelvic floor yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, power yoga and accessible yoga. Steph was certified as a Grand Master of Meditation through Swami Vidyanand and Level One and Two Kundalini through Mehtab Benton. Most recently, Steph was certified as a yoga therapist through Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt at Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy.

After years of studio ownership, Steph founded the original online yoga school to remove financial and accessibility barriers to yoga education worldwide. Since then, Lifted Lotus has grown to support the entire journey of yoga teachers through training, continuing education, and daily practice.

When she isn't on her mat, Steph can be found volunteering, enjoying time with her husband and children, dancing, and cooking. She previously served on the Education Committee of Yoga Alliance and places a strong emphasis on inclusivity in her teacher trainings.

Reviews for Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School's Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Online

See What Our Yoga Nidra Certification Graduates Are Saying!

Aisha

Aisha

★★★★★

A Deep Training That I Actually Use in Practice

I work in the mental health field, so I am always cautious about certifications that sound good but do not translate into real tools. This one did. The sections on the layers of consciousness and the koshas helped me understand what is actually happening beneath the surface during yoga nidra. The five practices were not just relaxing, they were structured in a way I could bring directly into sessions. I now use yoga nidra with clients for grounding and regulation and it has been incredibly effective.

Sofia

Sofia

★★★★★

I Started Teaching Right Away

I did not expect to feel this ready to teach. The way everything was broken down from the basics and history into actually guiding people made it click for me. I loved the five practices because I could learn by experiencing it, not just studying it. Within a week of finishing, I started offering a weekly yoga nidra class and people keep coming back. That says everything.

Emily

Emily

★★★★★

Way More In Depth Than I Thought

I signed up thinking this would be more of a relaxation training, but it was so much deeper than that. The sections on the koshas and layers of consciousness really stood out. It helped me understand yoga nidra in a completely different way. I also appreciated how clearly everything was taught. I feel like I actually understand what I am doing when I guide someone now, not just reading from something.

Mei

Mei

★★★★★

Quietly Powerful

This training felt very calm and intentional from start to finish. I appreciated how it introduced yoga nidra step by step, starting with the overview and history and then moving into deeper concepts like the esoteric framework. The practices were my favorite part. I still listen to them regularly. I have started weaving shorter versions into my daily routine and it has made a noticeable difference in how I handle stress.

Priya

Priya

★★★★★

Finally It All Made Sense

I have studied yoga for years, but this training brought everything together in a way I had not experienced before. The koshas and layers of consciousness were explained so clearly that I finally felt like I understood the deeper purpose of yoga nidra. The practices were beautiful and each one felt unique. I now offer yoga nidra to my students and feel confident explaining both the experience and the philosophy behind it.

Jasmine

Jasmine

★★★★★

More Than Just Relaxation

I came into this thinking yoga nidra was mainly about rest, but this training showed me how much more it is. The overview and history gave me context, and the teaching section helped me actually step into leading sessions. I appreciated that it was thorough without being overwhelming. I now use yoga nidra in both my personal life and with clients, and it has become something I rely on regularly.

Camila

Camila

★★★★★

Easy to Follow but Still Really Deep

Some trainings are either too simple or way too complicated. This one found a really good balance. It was easy to follow, but the content was still very deep. Learning about the layers of consciousness and the koshas helped me connect the practice to something more meaningful. The five practices were beautiful and gave me something I can return to again and again. I have already started guiding small groups and feel really comfortable doing it.

Lauren

Lauren

★★★★★

Not What I Expected in the Best Way

I expected scripts and maybe a few relaxation techniques, but this training went far beyond that. The philosophy, especially the esoteric framework, added so much depth. It changed how I see yoga nidra entirely. The guided practices were some of the most calming experiences I have had in a long time. I feel more grounded and also more intentional in how I approach teaching.

Alani

Alani

★★★★★

Rooted in Tradition but Still Accessible

What I appreciated most about this training is that it stayed true to the roots of yoga nidra while still being very approachable. The explanations of the koshas and layers of consciousness were clear without oversimplifying. The practices were peaceful and thoughtfully designed. I feel confident sharing yoga nidra in a way that respects its depth while still making it accessible to students.

Daniel

Daniel

★★★★★

Did Not Expect to Like It This Much

I will be honest, I was not sure how much I would connect with this, but it surprised me. The structure of the training made it easy to follow, especially the overview, history, and teaching sections. The five practices helped everything come together. I started using yoga nidra personally and then ended up sharing it with others. It has become something I genuinely enjoy teaching.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Class

Start Your Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Journey Today

Get Certified to Lead Others Through Yoga Nidra While Earning 30 Hours Continuing Education

Start Your Yoga Nidra Journey Now