Tuition: $795 | $725 early bird, exp. 2/4/2027 Dates: Thursday, March 4–Sunday, March 7 (register before February 26th) Schedule: 8:00am–5:30pm each day
IAYT CEU: 32 hours
Throughout the training, students move between lecture, direct experience, and facilitated discussion, building both conceptual understanding and practical confidence. Each student practices teaching in a supported environment, refining the ability to lead sessions with clarity and presence.
Program Highlights
Wisdom & Science: Explore the philosophical and mythical origins of Yoga Nidra alongside the neurobiology of brain states, nervous system regulation, and modern research providing an evidence basis for the practice.
Art of Facilitation: Master session sequencing, precise language, pacing, and vocal tone to guide impactful experiences.
Practical Mastery: Lead live sessions, receive real-time constructive feedback, and adapt your offerings for settings ranging from yoga studios to clinical environments.
In addition, students receive a comprehensive, evidence-informed resource packet designed for use in settings ranging from wellness spaces to more conventional clinical environments.
This program has been designed for all kinds of wellness practitioners and healthcare professionals. There are no pre-requisites.
Past participants include: medical doctors, nurses, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, social workers, hospice workers, end-of-life practitioners, yoga therapists and teachers, and of course, practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine.
Training Format & Learning Experience
This is a 32-hour training held in-person at the Integral Yoga Institute, daily Thursday – Sunday 8:00 – 5:30
pm with a break for lunch.
Full attendance for the entire training is required; early departures are not permitted.
All props will be provided and you are welcome to bring your pillow, mat, and/or blanket.
Early registration recommended.
Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda. An internationally respected expert in the field of Ayurveda, Dr. Halpern received the award for best Ayurveda Physician from the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Ramdas. He is the co-founder of the National Ayurveda Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurveda Medicine. Dr. Halpern is also the author of five textbooks on Ayurveda and Yoga and the #1 best-selling recording: Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. A classically trained Sivananda Yoga teacher, Dr. Halpern has dedicated his life to the removal of suffering.
Dr. Andrea Deerheart is the passionate founder of the HeartWay, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically, emotionally, and spiritually, Deerheart has provided care and healing on the journey of conscious living and dying for more than 20 years. With a doctorate in Depth Psychology, her primary work focuses on issues relating to aging, cultural mythology, death and dying, as well as grief and loss. Deerheart is also a RYT 500 yoga teacher and a certified classical Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is also the author / narrator of the recording, Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions.
