Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Coming Soon
January 4 - January 29, 2026 (with the final class for each participant scheduled in February)
Become a Yoga Nidra Guide by participating in Junction Hot Yoga's teacher training, deepening your practice exponentially by adding Yoga Nidra. As a Yoga Nidra Guide, you will be equipped to lead others in this deeply relaxing and transformative practice, enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Junction Hot Yoga offers a comprehensive yoga teacher training program that equips graduates with all the knowledge, tools, and practice necessary to become skilled, well-rounded, and employable Yoga Nidra Guide. This 40-hour training utilizes weekends and evenings with the potential for some flextime. It is intensive. However, we designed this training to work with a 40-hour work week. Immerse with us during this time whether or not you plan to become a guide and/or would like to experience the benefits of a focused practice.
Who
Junction Hot Yoga hosts this training, which Audrey Benton leads. Audrey Benton - Yoga Director, Training Program Manager, and Teacher Trainer (teaching since 2002)
What
The Junction Hot Yoga Yoga Nidra Teacher Training consists of the following components:
Study and practice of each element of Yoga Nidra
History, definitions, and characteristics of Yoga Nidra
Physical, mental, and emotional benefits of Yoga Nidra
Knowledge of brain waves experienced during Yoga Nidra
Understanding of the Koshas (layers) addressed in Yoga Nidra
Alignment and modification of Yoga Nidra positions
How to sequence in Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra scripts
Yoga Nidra Practice and practice teaching sessions
Presentation and professional development, including how to find employment
The total contact hours are 40. Expect to do homework and memorization. Your investment is $1495. Scheduled payment plans are available if necessary. Feel free to inquire.
Not included:
Application fee of $55
Membership at Junction Hot Yoga, which we require for the duration of the training
Rentals such as mats and towels
Required book: Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing Paperback – April 1, 2010, by Richard Miller (Author)
Anything not specified as included.
When
Winter 2026. This training runs on selected dates and times from January 4 to January 29, 2026. Furthermore, each yoga teacher training participant's final class will be TBD in February. JHY might allow for a certain amount of flextime. It is essential to discuss this upon application.
Sundays - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM January 4 to January 25, 2026
Thursdays 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM January 8 to January 29, 2026
Saturday's 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 10 to January 17, 2026
Your final class will be scheduled with you, planning for a February date on a Sunday or a Thursday.
Where
Junction Hot Yoga in West Seattle, 4747 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116. Email: junctionhotyoga@gmail.com. Phone: (206) 335-1491. Note: Our location and our mailing address are different.
Why: Learning to teach Yoga Nidra greatly enhances your overall Yoga practice. It is a journey of discovery, self-improvement, and the ability to share Yoga Nidra Meditation with others, exponentially contributing to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The benefits of this training extend beyond the classroom, enhancing your personal practice and providing you with the skills and knowledge to guide others in Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra goes beyond physical practice and matures that practice.
How
Decide to take advantage of this transformative opportunity.
To initiate your application, you can apply online for a fee of $55. The deadline for requesting an application is November 24, 2025. Once your application is received, we will review it and notify you of the next steps. Within three business days of purchasing the application, we will email you an application form from junctionhotyoga@gmail.com. Expect to spend at least an hour filling it out. Be prepared to provide two references, one from a Yoga Instructor and one from another person in your life, whether they be a personal reference or a professional one. The Yoga Instructor can be a JHY Instructor or a Yoga Instructor from outside of JHY. Your deposit of $750 secures your spot. Please pay via check to Junction Hot Yoga (if not the balance of the training, totaling $1495) within seven days of acceptance. Checks may be presented at the front desk or mailed to JHY at Junction Hot Yoga, P.O. Box 16732, Seattle, WA, 98118. Please do not send a check to our street address. Thank you.
Once accepted, send a headshot or portrait picture of yourself to junctionhotyoga@gmail.com to be posted upon graduation.
The remaining balance is due by December 4, 2025.
All payments are not refundable and are non-transferable.
At Junction Hot Yoga, we are committed to your success. Our world-class instructors provide a supportive and nurturing environment throughout your training, ensuring you feel welcomed and encouraged every step of the way. Our graduates highly recommend us.
If you have questions after reading the above information, contact us at junctionhotyoga@gmail.com or (206) 335-1491.
