Integrative Yoganidra Training

Taught by Laia Villegas
Indologist, trainer, and transpersonal therapist
Author of the Dictionary of Yoga

This course is theoretical, practical, and experiential. It is based on various traditional and contemporary Yoga Nidra schools and proposes an integrative Yoganidra, grounded in the doctrine of the five koshas or dimensions of the Self (physical body, energetic body, mental body, consciousness, and spirit).

In this training, you will learn the philosophical foundation and structure of the Yoganidra technique. You will understand its benefits and potential through your own experience and acquire personal tools to improve your rest, self-care, and connection with yourself.

This training includes comprehensive educational materials and pre-recorded sessions for your personal practice. It is complemented by an individual final project supervised by the teacher, which will enable you to facilitate group or individual Yoga Nidra sessions based on a solid yet open structure, allowing you to develop your own personal style.

What is Yoganidra?

The Yogic Sleep of Ancient India
The Yin Meditation of the Future
Deep and Conscious Rest

A highly restorative relaxation and meditation practice, originating from the ancient Hindu tantric tradition and adapted to modern times.

A state of consciousness found on the threshold between sleep and wakefulness, where profound restoration of the physical, mental, and emotional systems occurs.

A powerful tool for self-care and connection with the Self.

An internal and creative art through which we discover our inner universe, awakening the faculty of feeling and learning processes of internal transformation.

What are the Benefits of Yoganidra?

Yoga Nidra has many benefits on physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels, including:

• Improves the quality of rest and facilitates the body’s natural regeneration.
• Calms the mind and reduces stress and anxiety levels.
• Enhances mood, self-esteem, memory, intuition, and creativity.
• Strengthens spiritual connection and connection with oneself.

Who is the Training For?

The training is aimed at yoga practitioners and teachers, therapists, and anyone interested in spirituality and personal growth who wishes to deepen their practice of deep and conscious rest.

This training is for you if:

• You want to understand the practice of Yoganidra in depth, both experientially and theoretically.
• You are looking for a structured and rigorous training that is also a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
• You long for a space of self-care and rest to improve your health and well-being.
• You wish to incorporate Yoganidra into your life, your practice, or to guide others toward deep and conscious rest.

What Will You Gain from the Training?

• An immersive experience in the practice of Yoganidra to understand its benefits and potential from personal experience.
• An understanding of the philosophical and spiritual foundations of traditional Yoganidra and contemporary schools.
• Resources and tools to facilitate rest, self-awareness, and connection with your Self.
• Recognition of the structure and deep meaning of the practice, as well as the phases and techniques interwoven in a Yoganidra session.
• Supervised individual practice to design your first Yoganidra session.

Dates and Schedule

The training is structured into three blocks, to be completed in the following order:

• Introduction to Yoganidra (online): Pre-recorded course at your own pace. Must be completed before the in-person weekend workshop. (20 hours)
• In-person weekend workshop at Yogaia (16 hours): July 18–19, 2026.
  Schedule: Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Supervised final practice (online): (14 hours). Submission deadline: September 15, 2026.

The Training Includes

• Complete training manual (100 pages).
• Access to 10 recorded sessions for your personal practice.
• Individual mentoring.
• 50-hour certification.

Price

General price: €285
Price for students of Yogaia’s 300-hour training: €190

Registration

• Payment by bank transfer to: Yogacoop sccl
  IBAN: ES48 1491 0001 2920 5876 6425
  Send payment receipt to: facturacio@yogaiabcn.org with your full name, ID/DNI, and the subject: Nidra Training.
• Cash or card payment at Yogaia’s reception.

Program and Content

INTRODUCTION TO YOGANIDRA

1. Definitions of Yoganidra
   • What is Yoganidra?
   • Yoganidra: a technique and a state.
2. The Deep Map of Yoganidra: The 5 Koshas
   • The 5 koshas (sheaths of the soul).
   • Levels and applications of Yoganidra.
   • Benefits of Yoganidra.
   • History of Yoganidra.
3. Samkalpa
   • The power of intention.
   • What is Samkalpa and how is it formulated?
   • Discover and formulate your Samkalpa.
4. States of Consciousness
   • States of consciousness according to Hindu tradition.
   • States of consciousness according to neuroscience.
   • The phases of the inner journey.
5. Structure of the Yoganidra Session according to the Satyananda Method

The Deep Map of Yoganidra Based on the 5 Koshas

1. Annamayakosha (physical body): Bodily relaxation to enter the Yoganidra state
   • Preliminary posture and relaxation.
   • Rotation of consciousness.
2. Pranamayakosha (energetic body): Energy management through breath
   • Energetic body and universal energy.
   • Conscious breathing.
   • Energy and emotional management.
   • Relaxing conscious breathing techniques.
3. Manomayakosha (mental body): Exploring inner landscapes to restore balance and mental calm
   • Opposite sensations and emotions.
   • Visualization, creative imagination, and generative trance.
   • Meditation techniques applied to Yoganidra.
4. Vijñanamayakosha (wisdom body): Connecting with the inner teacher
   • Chidakasha: the space of consciousness.
5. Anandamayakosha (bliss body): Resting in the Self
   • Spiritual heart.
   • Feelings of the Soul.
   • Gradual and conscious return.