JOURNEY INTO WISDOM
Your Certified Online Yoga Nidra Program
Yoga Nidra connects you to the awareness of your soul.
Your soul is the part of yourself that perceives beauty, consciousness and light. It's your authentic essence.
When life experiences are too painful to process, they become buried in our subconscious minds, and a part of ourselves stays frozen in the past.
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We feel separated from essential parts of ourselves - from our natural instincts, intuition and inner knowing.
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When our soul goes underground, it feels like a death.
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Patterns of stress manifest in body pain, anxiety and depression that have roots in the past. Nothing changes until we compassionately shine a light on our minds.
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Yoga Nidra is an ancient sleep meditation that opens the doorway to your inner world.
It holds you in a space of loving awareness - where you can safely transform the emotional patterns of the past, like the
wise way a serpent sheds her skin.
Studies show that Yoga Nidra changes your brain, and re-patterns the way you experience the world.
It activates your innate healing force, and returns you to the peace of the present moment.
What part of yourself are you ready to reclaim?
IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL . . .
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Develop a meditation practice that brings you clarity and inner transformation.
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Create a sankalpa, your highest intention for healing, from the heart of your heart.
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Reconnect to the wisdom of your body, to your intuition, and deeper knowing.
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Safely shine a light on subconscious patterns, and release patterns from the past.
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Awaken your natural healing intelligence, and the power of Kundalini shakti.
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Receive certification to facilitate Yoga Nidra for private clients, groups and classes.
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Learn to guide students step-by-step through the five the sheaths of the soul.
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Yoga teachers will earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units.
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Move at your own pace through the program modules and bonus sections.
YOUR INNER JOURNEY
This program guides you through the ancient wisdom of Yoga Nidra from seed to flower.
Over six modules, you'll journey through the maya koshas, the five sheaths of the soul.
You'll receive inspiring lessons, wisdom tradition teachings, tantric practices and beautiful Yoga Nidra meditations that awaken the feminine force of kundalini shakti.
At the centre of the program is your sankalpa, your highest intention for healing. This is your seed of light that guides you toward self-understanding and inner transformation
Through your personal immersion into practice, you'll connect to your inner voice and learn to lead Yoga Nidra practices from a place of true insight and inner wisdom.
MODULE 1: SEED OF LIGHT
You'll begin your journey with a sacred sankalpa - a heart centred intention to guide you forward on your inner journey.
In this module, you'll:
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Discover the ancient wisdom of Yoga Nidra meditation and the four states of consciousness.
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Learn about the brain wave states of sleep vs meditation.
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Explore the maya koshas, the inner map of Yoga Nidra.
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Learn the spiritual significance of sankalpa, and how to use it.
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Develop the skill of inner listening and compassionate witnessing.
MODULE 2: PLANT YOUR SEED
Journey through the Annamaya kosha, the physical body and outermost sheath of your soul.
In this module, you'll:
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Explore your connection to prana and the 5 elements of nature.
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Learn about pratyhara, the five senses and your nervous system.
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Train in the foundational practice of conscious relaxation.
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Explore the power of nyasa, the rotation of consciousness.
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Discover the healing zone that emerges from yogic sleep.
MODULE 3: WATER YOUR SEED
Journey through the Pranamaya kosha, the energy body and vital life force of the soul.
In this module, you'll:
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Explore the connection between breath, prana and the mind.
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Discover the subtle force of the 5 vayus, or winds of breath.
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Deepen into your energy anatomy: chakras, nadis, kundalini.
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Train in pranayama techniques for the Yoga Nidra practice.
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Meditate on the healing power of the chakra system.
MODULE 4: NOURISH YOUR SEED
Journey into the Manomaya kosha, the psychological body of thoughts, emotions and sensory impressions.
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In this module, you'll:
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Explore the connection between thoughts, emotions and stress.
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Understand the yogic map of the mind and its 5 obstacles.
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Discover your samskaras, subconscious emotional patterns.
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Develop vidya, clear sight and comprehension through meditation.
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Learn to use Yoga Nidra to transform emotional impressions.
MODULE 5: GROW YOUR SEED
Expand your awareness into the Vijnanamaya kosha, the wisdom body of higher awareness, intuition and inner knowing.
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In this module, you'll:
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Strengthen your connection to the inner witness or seer.
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Trust your intuition and insights, and develop discernment.
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Understand prana vidya, the cultivation of spiritual energy.
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Train in dharana, dhyana , and the use of psychic symbols.
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Meditate on the inner temple of your spiritual heart.
MODULE 6: SEED TO FLOWER
Complete your journey in the folds of the Anandamaya kosha, your innermost space of stillness and peace.
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In this module, you'll:
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Open to the wisdom of the Atman, the jewel of the lotus.
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Explore the nature of dharma and karma, or cause and effect.
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Discover the spiritual medicines of the Yamas and Niyamas.
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Learn about the role of the mythic journey in Yoga Nidra.
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Meditate on turiya, the fourth state of consciousness.
PLUS THESE BONUSES
6 x Yoga Nidra Meditations for the Maya Koshas.
Integrate your learning with Yoga Nidra meditations for each sheath of the soul.
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100 + page Yoga Nidra Training Manual
Get started teaching with a training manual, facilitator's guide, and template scripts.
4 x Group Coaching + Meditation Sessions
Receive pre-recorded group meditations for personal and professional growth.
HOW IT WORKS
This program is a certified online immersion and training in the practice of Yoga Nidra meditation. It offers all the benefits of online learning and self-study with classroom support from Kristen.
You'll receive six program modules delivered through an online classroom platform and four pre-recorded group meditations with Q+A. The curriculum is convenient, flexible and designed to meet students at every stage of practice.
The program is approximately 30 hours long and includes pre-recorded audio, video, visual and written content and additional live group calls. You'll have life-time access to course materials to deepen your learning over time, and revisit the program when you want to.
Best of all - you move at your own pace through the program.
PART I
PERSONAL JOURNEY
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JOURNEY through the five sheaths of your body, mind and soul.
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RELEASE emotional blocks and increase vitality in the body and mind.
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CLEAR subconscious patterns and belief systems from the past.
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HEAR the quiet voice of your heart, and reawaken your body's wisdom.
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CONNECT to your inner source of stillness and peace.
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DEVELOP a meditation practice that will support you for a lifetime.
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INTEGRATE new awareness into your life and connect to your spirit.
PART II
TEACHER TRAINING
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EXPLORE the history, philosophy, and physiology of Yoga Nidra.
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DEEPEN your understanding of the mind, body and spirit paradigm.
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LEARN techniques and practices for the progressive stages of Yoga Nidra.
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BRING the ancient wisdom teachings into the modern world.
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CARRY forward the healing potential of Yoga Nidra into your community.
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EARN Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
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CERTIFY in Yoga Nidra meditation to deepen your skills and knowledge.
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS UNIQUE
ONLINE CLASSROOM
Interact with course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, through an easy-to-use online classroom.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Move at your own pace with lifetime access to program materials, and continue to learn and grow over time.
MAYA KOSHA MODEL
Explore the inner map of Yoga Nidra through the maya koshas (the five bodies of the soul), and learn from direct experience.
YOGA ALLIANCE CREDITS
Certified yoga teachers can apply for Continuing Education credits for completing the program.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
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30 hour certified online Yoga Nidra meditation program.
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6 x modules with in-depth lessons, meditations, pranayama and mantra practices.
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6 x Yoga Nidra meditations for each sheath of the soul.
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4 x pre-recorded guided meditations and group Q+A to integrate learning.
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Comprehensive 100 + page training manual and facilitator's guide.
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Bonus script blueprint, writing tips and template scripts.
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Professional and easy-to-use online classroom.
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Lifetime access to all course materials and program updates.
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Certification upon completion of a final program quiz.
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Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits for registered teachers.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
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Anybody who wants to change their emotional and mental wellbeing.
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Yoga students who want to deepen their meditation practice.
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Yoga teachers who want to offer classes in Yoga Nidra meditation.
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Counsellors and wellness professionals who want to integrate Yoga Nidra.
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Anybody who wants to connect to their intuition and inner knowing.
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Those who've struggled with PTSD, and are ready to heal from the past.
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Anybody who wants to learn and explore Yoga Nidra at their own pace.
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Hi, I'm Kristen McCarthy, and I'm a certified yoga teacher, and yoga alliance continuing education provider from Vancouver, B.C.
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I began my yoga and meditation study over 20 years ago, and have since guided thousands of students through these practices.
Yoga Nidra supported my healing journey through chronic pain and PTSD, and reconnect me to the wisdom of my spirit.
Over the years of teaching in my local community and online, I've witnessed Yoga Nidra meditation transform many people's lives.
I created my online program Journey Into Wisdom, because I believe the world needs this healing practice more than ever.