20-HR YOGA NIDRA
TEACHER TRAINING
with Chitra Sukhu
September 26 -28, 2025
Dates/Times
Friday September 26
10:00-5:00pm
Saturday September 27
10:00-5:30pm
Sunday September 28
9:30-5:00pm
Pricing
AED 2250 (early bird by June 30)
AED 2750 (regular price)
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the philosophical foundation of Yoga Nidra.
- Understand and explain the concept of Koshas and their significance in Yoga Nidra.
- Differentiate between authentic Yoga Nidra practice and other relaxation techniques.
- Identify and articulate the various benefits of Yoga Nidra practice.
- Create personalized Yoga Nidra scripts.
- Analyze, compare, and contrast scripts from prominent Yoga Nidra teachers to clearly understand “true” Yoga Nidra.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in leading Yoga Nidra sessions.
- Explore advanced concepts such as states of consciousness and brainwave benefits.
- Understand and apply techniques to purify the Koshas
- Demonstrate teaching competency through practical sessions.
Course Contents
- Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy
- Understanding the Koshas
- Defining Yoga Nidra – what it is and is not
- Exploring the Benefits of Yoga Nidra
- Practical Session: Yoga Nidra with Chitra
- Understanding Sankalpa and Its Significance
- Crafting Personalized Scripts
- Comparative Script Analysis: Swami Satyananda vs. Swami Rama’s vs. Chitra Sukhu
- Technical Aspects of Yoga Nidra Practice
- Exploration of 7 States of Consciousness
- Brainwave Benefits of Yoga Nidra
- Purification Techniques for Koshas
- Question & Answer Session
- Student Teaching Practice
Evaluation Criteria
Attendance and Participation: participation is mandatory for all classes
Script Writing: Student must write a Yoga Nidra script
Practical Demonstrations: Student must teach a Yoga Nidra session
Final Assessment: Student will be assessed based on individual script and teaching a Yoga Nidra class
Required Materials
Course Manual will be provided
Additional Readings: Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda (not required)
Policies
Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory for participation and successful completion of the course.
Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus as necessary to accommodate changes in course content or schedule. Any such modifications will be communicated to students in a timely manner.
About CHITRA
Chitra was born in Guyana to a Family of Indian ancestry, and has practiced Yoga and Meditation daily since the of four. Although raised mostly in the United States, She also grew up in the many Sivananda Ashrams scattered around the world. Chitra’s parents, Yogi Hari and Leela Mata, joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Organization when she was a child.
Chitra teaches full-time at various ashrams, studios, and universities worldwide. She leads trainings, workshops, and courses on Vedanta, Tantra, Ayurveda, and Yoga. Her signature course, Yoga Nidra | Awak{end} Sleep™, has become a favorite among yoga teachers and those on the spiritual path. Chitra has certified hundreds of individuals to teach this transformative method, which she describes as a complete system leading to enlightenment.
