Teacher Training Course
The Art and Science of Dru Yoga Nidra
A Dru Yoga Nidra teacher training course offering comprehensive experience in practising and teaching Yoga Nidra as both a profound state of consciousness and practical methods to achieve it.
about yoga nidra
Awaken to your essential nature - and learn to lead others home to theirs
Yoga Nidra is often mistaken for a relaxation method or a sleep aid — a way to unwind, to slow down, to drift off. And while it does guide the body and mind into deep rest, its true purpose is far more profound.
It offers a natural threshold through which we access the subtle state of Yoga Nidra: a state of consciousness through which healing accelerates, limiting patterns dissolve, and profound insight emerges.
This course is online with self-study and live components
Gain 30 CPD Points
why join
Join us on this a path of embodied transmission
You’ll learn how to enter the Yoga Nidra state with precision and presence, and how to guide others into that same field of spacious awareness — where old patterns dissolve, the mind quiets, and the truth of our being begins to reveal itself.
This is not just about you leading a practice. It’s about you embodying the practice and state of yoga nidra — and teaching from the clarity that arises when all striving falls away.
This training is an initiation into the deeper dimensions of Yoga Nidra — not as a technique to induce rest, but as an advanced path to inner mastery, insight, and awakening.
key skills
Skills And Realisations You’ll Take Into Your Life And Your Teaching
what you'll study
Course Curriculum
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Foundations of Yoga Nidra
Establish a clear understanding of what Yoga Nidra truly is — a state of consciousness, not just a technique. Explore its many benefits and how it differs from relaxation, Savasana, and meditation, and how the Dru approach uniquely integrates heart, presence, and purpose.
Learn about its scriptural, scientific and mythological roots.
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The Practice Framework
Learn the architecture of a Yoga Nidra session - from preparation and entry into the Yoga Nidra state to integration and re-emergence. Explore preparatory movements and specific pranayama techniques designed to support the free flow of awareness through the physical and subtle bodies. Refine advanced skills in the creation and application of inner resolve (sankalpa), breath awareness, deep relaxation, subtle shifts in consciousness, and the art of surrendering into spacious, effortless awareness.
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Yoga Nidra for Healing, Clarity and Awakening
Deepen your understanding of how to adapt your Yoga Nidra practice to support three key aims: healing, clarity, and awakening. Learn to shape your sessions with precision and intention, supporting healing on all levels, awakening the higher mind to improve memory, cultivate refined discernment and intuitive decision-making, and opening the path to spiritual transformation.
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Teaching from Embodiment
Develop the skills to teach Yoga Nidra from a place of deep personal embodiment and lived experience. Learn how to guide others with authenticity and presence, transmitting the essence of the practice beyond scripted delivery. Explore how to skilfully hold space for both individuals and groups, adapting your approach with sensitivity and care. Gain confidence in designing and leading Yoga Nidra classes and workshops that are rooted in direct experience, intuitive guidance, and embodied understanding. In addition, develop the language and confidence to speak clearly and effectively about Yoga Nidra, its essence, benefits, and relevance, in a way that is accessible, engaging, and true to your own experience.
how it works
How this training is structured
This Yoga Nidra Teacher Training is delivered in two parts, designed to support both personal embodiment and confident facilitation.
DATES
Format
Online on Zoom
Total Duration
21st July-5th October 2025
Live Days
October 4 & 5, 2025
10.00 - 13.00 BST
14.30 - 16.30 BST
Live Q&A Sessions
28 July 2025 – 7–8 pm BST
18 August 2025 – 7–8 pm BST
22 Sept 2025 – 7–8 pm BST
Self-Paced Study
July–September 2025
Video modules, guided practices, and reflection
Assessment
Audio practice recording, reflections, live sessions, and peer teaching.
interactive course
Self-Paced Study and live Q&A sessions
You’ll explore how to approach Yoga Nidra with intention for specific outcomes such as healing, clarity or awakening. You’ll refine your capacity to consciously enter and remain within the state, while beginning to integrate its principles into your inner life.
This self-paced study allows you to move in rhythm with your own process, cultivating embodied understanding at a pace that supports genuine insight and growth. In this phase, you’ll immerse yourself in the foundations of Yoga Nidra through a carefully structured curriculum of video lectures, guided practices, and reflective prompts.
This part of the training is centred on deepening your own experience and understanding of what Yoga Nidra is and is not, learning to recognise the subtlety of the Yoga Nidra state and how it naturally unfolds through consistent practice.
Practice with Others
Live Online module
This interactive module focuses on the practical art of teaching Yoga Nidra. It is designed to support you in stepping into the role of a teacher with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. You’ll receive clear, practical guidance on:
Confident Delivery
Lead sessions with presence and natural ease
Teach with Clarity
Introduce Yoga Nidra with clarity and confidance
Inclusive Teaching
Support diverse needs and create safe space for all
Live Teaching and Feedback
Central to this module is the opportunity to engage in live, practical sessions where you both teach and are taught. You’ll guide Yoga Nidra practices and receive constructive, personalised feedback from your facilitators and peers. These sessions are designed to be supportive, nourishing, and confidence-building, allowing you to refine your teaching in real time. By the end of this module, you’ll feel prepared and empowered to offer Yoga Nidra in a way that is both grounded in experience and aligned with your unique voice.
Build Real Teaching Skills
You’ll also connect in group discussions and Q&A sessions, helping you deepen your understanding, clarify doubts, share insights, and grow with a like-minded, supportive community.
Certification
Assessment for Dru Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification
These assessment requirements will be fully explained throughout the course.
PRANAYAMA, YOGA NIDRA AND MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINER
Meet André Hartwich
With over 25 years of experience in teaching and coaching, André offers a deeply embodied approach to transformation through the power of breath, conscious awareness, and meditative stillness. Since 1999, he has been dedicated to the practice and teaching of Yoga Nidra, making it a central pillar of his work alongside pranayama and meditation.
As a yoga teacher trainer and well versed in the principles of Ayurveda, André brings a holistic and integrative perspective to his teaching. His approach is grounded, accessible, and rooted in direct experience — supporting both beginners and seasoned practitioners to cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and experience lasting inner change.
Leadership & Sustainable High-Performance Coach, Yoga Nidra Teacher Trainer
Meet Silke Zanker
Silke is a Leadership and Sustainable High-Performance Coach with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals and organisations towards purposeful, values-driven living. Her work centres on empowering people to lead with clarity, resilience, and a deep sense of meaning and contribution.
As a Yoga Nidra Teacher Trainer with a strong foundation in Yoga, Ayurveda and personal development, Silke brings a holistic and embodied approach to transformation. She is passionate about creating spaces that inspire insight, foster self-awareness, and support lasting, integrated growth - both personally and professionally.
Bonus Resources
Extra Support
Bonus Resources
21st July - 5th October 2025
Prices & Booking
Standard Price
£697
Join us for our Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Course at the standard rate.
Early Bird Ticket
£597
Catch the Early Bird price and book your spot by June 4th 2025.
Standard Price for dpn
£647
For members of our Dru Professional Network Only.
payment plans available
Standard Payment Plan
Pay in 3 instalments of £240.
DPN Payment Plan
For members of the Dru Professional Network Only. Pay in 3 instalments of £220.
faqs
your questions answered
Yes, this course offers 30 CPD points for DPN members.
