Yoga Nidra
Become a certified LoveJoy Yoga Nidra Healer while filling your own cup on a magical & rejuvenating nature retreat!
Dive deep into the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra and become one of the most sought-out healers in your field.
This training retreat will awaken your inner healer & teacher, train you how to guide others to peace and expanded consciousness, and deeply rejuvenate and inspire your mind, body, and spirit in the magical lands of Maui.
Exploring & Teaching Yoga Nidra
7 day training retreat
March 22 - March 28, 2020
Get ready to deepen your meditation practice, tap into your innate healing abilities, release stress to reset your system, connect with heart-centered community, and learn the transformative science of Yoga Nidra to
improve life on all levels!
LoveJoy Yoga Nidra
Healer Training
What is Yoga Nidra?
This transformative guided practice facilitates release of tension on all levels, assists in the unraveling of karma, promotes physiological and emotional wellbeing, and opens the door to expanded states of consciousness. Yoga Nidra can be used for spiritual development, for therapeutic applications, or to rebalance the sleep cycle and healthy body function. It is an ancient science that has become more relevant and necessary than ever as a tool for the healing of humanity. Yoga Nidra is now a sought out modality in yoga studios, health clinics, hospitals, schools, therapy settings, and coaching.
In the LoveJoy Yoga Nidra Healer Training program, you will clear out old trauma and stagnation in your body and mind, align with your soul, and activate your own inner healer through the ancient and powerful practice of Yoga Nidra. You will also become trained and experienced in how to effectively guide others in this potent healing modality.
LoveJoy Yoga Nidra Training
25 hours
- Philosophy & application of the practice
- 9 steps of Yoga Nidra & how to teach them
- Neurological and psychological processes involved
- The mind, ego & different states of consciousness
- Working with consciousness & energy
- Tailoring the modality to different needs, intentions & environments
- Setting up safe & sacred space
- Ethics of Yoga Nidra
- Activate the inner healer within
Hale Akua Eco Retreat Center
Maui, Hawaii
Hale Akua Garden Farms overlooks 30 miles of untouched Hawaiian coastline on the slopes of Haleakala, Maui’s majestic dormant volcano near the town of Paia.
This is the ideal place to dive deep into the healing, rejuvenation, and transformation that Yoga Nidra has to offer. In addition to a full 25 hour Yoga Nidra Healer Training, we will have daily Yoga Nidra classes plus ample time for relaxing, journaling, spa treatments, and adventure. We'll also have the chance to deepen our connection with Mother Earth through optional permaculture classes, exploration of the lush jungle and waterfalls, or simply relaxing in the pool or a hot tub overlooking the vast Pacific coastline.
Maui is sacred land that offers us a potent container for this deep healing and training experience. We will be nourished by her landscapes, energy, and local high vibrational and delicious food. This magical training retreat will leave you feeling clear, nourished, energized, inspired and in love with yourself and the world!
What past trainees have said...
"In a time of headline reads, weekend intensives, and quickly acquired certifications, few stand out as having put forth the energy and time to know their craft or service truly. Katya does. My first introduction to Yoga Nidra was at a Yoga for PTSD training in which iRest presented. Shortly after that, I attended Katya's training. I was very impressed with both her teaching and the materials she provided with her course. Katya's education and passion for what she does are apparent, and yet she also expresses a genuine humility and vulnerability while exploring topics and ideas with her students. Her attention to detail and quality were top notch. This work has me dedicated to deepening my knowledge and honing my practice so I can be an instrument of liberation and healing."
- Turtle Julian, yoga teacher
"I left training feeling so confident in myself and my ability to guide people through Yoga Nidra practices, which is vastly different from my YTT experience. I am forever grateful. My life has changed with this beautiful training. Katya has the most beautiful, loving soul of anyone I've ever met. I have never felt more comfortable in a group of women before in my life and I have never opened up the way I did in this training. I felt so safe, supported and blessed to have Katya and the other women around me walking through this journey with me, and I look forward to seeing how our relationships bloom over the years."
- Carah Elizabeth, psychotherapist & yoga teacher
"The Yoga Nidra training has been transformational for me. I feel like I am finally releasing deep seated emotions that I’ve stuffed since childhood. It’s not like my life is magically wonderful now. I still face significant "growth" moments. What I’m noticing is that my responses are more graceful and heart-centered. On a physical level, I have experienced heightened sensitivity (vision and hearing) and intuition. I was able to see people’s auras and realized it for the first time consciously the second and third day of training. I am able to follow my “gut reactions” and listen to my heart with less resistance from my analytical mind. The more people who commit themselves to this practice, the more peaceful and harmonious the world is becoming. Thank you for your beautiful dedication to following your path as a healer, teacher, trainer, therapist, and beautiful guide! I look forward to continuing to transform with this practice and the beautiful community we’re creating."
- Betsy Cantrall, child mindfulness teacher
"Since becoming a Yoga Instructor, I always look forward to furthering my education with different modalities of Yoga. When I enrolled in Katya’s program I had practiced Yoga Nidra a handful of times. I did a lot of research on the best program to take and I am so happy I found Katya. She was so informative and attentive throughout. The training was well organized and informative. Katya is extremely knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for Yoga Nidra. She didn’t read out of a book or get tripped up while teaching. She knows the process so well and has so much experience that everything just flowed and I was able to learn so much from her. Being able to practice Yoga Nidra throughout the training was very valuable to me. Not only did it help to connect what I was learning but it was healing for me. I learned a lot about myself throughout the process. This was tough for me because I experienced a recent trauma that I have really been hanging on to. Katya held space for the process of learning, letting and grieving beautifully. After taking this training, I feel fully confident to lead a Yoga Nidra. "
- Karen Baker, yoga teacher
"The training was amazing and left me feeling more connected to my inner being and more aware and present. It opened a new dimension and brought a deeper knowledge and love of this practice. The training was well balanced between academic teaching and personal exchange, respecting our spaces. Giving us the beautiful and powerful practices to experience the healing effects of Yoga Nidra was absolutely enriching. It helped me a lot with my chronic pain , as well as created more calmness and patience, allowing me to be more in the moment."
- Dominique De La Rocha, yoga teacher
Ready to tap into the next level of your healing mastery?
Tuition
One Week Retreat + Training :
$1777
Tuition includes:
Full Yoga Nidra Certification
Daily lectures on philosophy, history, theory, science & practice of Yoga Nidra
Practice teaching & mentorship sessions
Daily Yoga Nidra classes to restore balance & promote health in mind, body & spirit
Full Retreat Experience
Morning chanting meditation
Nighttime Yoga Nidra class for relaxation & integration
Three meals a day of delicious vegetarian and vegan food made from fresh local produce
Beach and waterfall excursions & nature exploration
Ceremonies for heart opening & energy expansion
Permaculture & Earth stewardship class
Hot tub and pool relaxation
Airport shuttle
Not included:
Room accommodation at Hale Akua (starts at $99 per night - check it out here)
Flights to Kahului Airport (OGG)
Travel insurance and visas
Massage or spa treatments
A non-refundable deposit of $555 is required upon sign up
To guarantee early bird pricing, pay deposit by the date that discount expires. The remaining amount can be paid in two equal parts: first payment by January 1st and second payment by March 1st.
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if you're 100% excited for adventure & expansion
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More about the LoveJoy Yoga Nidra Healer Training...
This training is multidimensional and includes a detailed manual, lectures, experiential learning, practice teaching, and writing workshops for creating your own unique style of leading Yoga Nidra. This training is open to anyone who wants to go deeper in their own meditation and self-healing practice, as well as those who want to learn how to facilitate this powerful meditation technique for others in a variety of settings such as yoga studios, schools, hospitals, business offices, therapeutic and coaching sessions, or with family members to create peace at home.
LoveJoy Yoga Nidra is a powerful guided practice influenced by the teachings I have received through a decade of yoga, hypnotherapy, and shamanic studies. LoveJoy Yoga Nidra is guided by my ever evolving exploration of the healing potential of altered states of consciousness and a balanced nervous system. This style of Yoga Nidra is a systematic journeying practice that explores and clears different levels of consciousness, while supporting the grounding of spiritual energy into the physical body. This practice activates and maintains healthy functioning on body, mind, energy, and soul levels. The intention of this practice is to support our liberation, empowerment, creativity, unconditional love, and joy of being.
I am grateful to all my teachers who have contributed to the wisdom and healing I am blessed to carry: Alan Finger, Mona Anand, David Hartman, Michael Malone, Shahn McGuire, Susan Estep, Cari Webb, David Warren, and Christopher Long.
FAQ
Is this a training or a retreat?
It's both! I used to teach this training in three jam-packed days, but I realized what I wanted to teach was too much to fit into one weekend. Yoga Nidra is all about slowing down, being present, and allowing space for integration. The weekend format of the training didn't support this, and therefore wasn't in integrity with the practice itself. After being on a retreat myself, I realized the profound impact that stepping away from my daily routine had on improving my life on all levels. Taking time out for reflection, rest, and exploration of the deeper parts of being human is so incredibly valuable for filling our own cup and being able to show up in the world from a place of greater service and integrity. Offering this training retreat style allows the time and space to immerse yourself into Yoga Nidra and learn all you need to feel prepared to teach it, while at the same time allowing you ample time to rest, reflect, receive, adventure, and connect. This is designed to be a life changing experience.
Does this training count towards Yoga Alliance Continuing Education?
Yes
How is LoveJoy Yoga Nidra different from other styles of Yoga Nidra?
LoveJoy Yoga Nidra is founded on the principles and practice of the Satyananda style of Yoga Nidra from the Bihar lineage. Where LoveJoy Yoga Nidra differs is that it is a trauma-informed practice, and there is greater attention paid to creating safety and containment. This style of Yoga Nidra also explores the subconscious mind in a deeper way through incorporating elements of hypnotherapy and shamanic journeying in order to create a dynamic, holistic, transformative, and healing experience.
When should I fly in and out of Hawaii?
We begin the training on Sunday evening, and end on Saturday morning. You will be flying into Kahului Airport (OGG)
Arrive March 22, leave March 28
Should I rent a car?
This is a personal decision. There will be a group shuttle to and from the airport. However, you might want to rent a car so that you can feel free to explore the island. There will also be ample free time every day, and you are encouraged to explore the island how you choose - a rental car could be a great resource for that. Uber and Lyft and not reliable since the retreat center is remote.
It's both! I used to teach this training in three jam-packed days, but I realized what I wanted to teach was too much to fit into one weekend. Yoga Nidra is all about slowing down, being present, and allowing space for integration. The weekend format of the training didn't support this, and therefore wasn't in integrity with the practice itself. After being on a retreat myself, I realized the profound impact that stepping away from my daily routine had on improving my life on all levels. Taking time out for reflection, rest, and exploration of the deeper parts of being human is so incredibly valuable for filling our own cup and being able to show up in the world from a place of greater service and integrity. Offering this training retreat style allows the time and space to immerse yourself into Yoga Nidra and learn all you need to feel prepared to teach it, while at the same time allowing you ample time to rest, reflect, receive, adventure, and connect. This is designed to be a life changing experience.
Does this training count towards Yoga Alliance Continuing Education?
Yes
How is LoveJoy Yoga Nidra different from other styles of Yoga Nidra?
LoveJoy Yoga Nidra is founded on the principles and practice of the Satyananda style of Yoga Nidra from the Bihar lineage. Where LoveJoy Yoga Nidra differs is that it is a trauma-informed practice, and there is greater attention paid to creating safety and containment. This style of Yoga Nidra also explores the subconscious mind in a deeper way through incorporating elements of hypnotherapy and shamanic journeying in order to create a dynamic, holistic, transformative, and healing experience.
When should I fly in and out of Hawaii?
We begin the training on Sunday evening, and end on Saturday morning. You will be flying into Kahului Airport (OGG)
Arrive March 22, leave March 28
Should I rent a car?
This is a personal decision. There will be a group shuttle to and from the airport. However, you might want to rent a car so that you can feel free to explore the island. There will also be ample free time every day, and you are encouraged to explore the island how you choose - a rental car could be a great resource for that. Uber and Lyft and not reliable since the retreat center is remote.
Have more questions? Email Katya at [email protected]
