Overview

Deepen your overall practice exponentially and become a Yoga Nidra Guide by participating in Junction Hot Yoga's teacher training program. 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 guides. This 40-hour training utilizes weekends and evenings, with the potential for some flextime. We designed this intensive training to work with a 40-hour work week. Immerse yourself with us during this time, whether you plan to become a guide or would like to experience the benefits of a focused practice. Learning to teach Yoga Nidra is a journey of discovery, self-improvement, and the ability to share Yoga Nidra Meditation with others, contributing to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Components of this training

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

• Provides a certificate of completion.

The total contact hours are 40. Expect to complete homework, including memorization exercises.

Dates and Times

Our training will run on select dates and times from January 4 to January 29, 2026, with each participant's final class scheduled in February. See below. We understand the importance of flexibility, and JHY might allow for a certain amount of flextime. It is essential to discuss this upon submission of the application.

• Sundays - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. January 4 to January 25, 2026

• Thursdays 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. January 8 to January 29, 2026

• Saturday's 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. January 10 to January 17, 2026

• Your final class will be scheduled with you for a date and time in February, on either a Sunday or a Thursday.

Location

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. Please do not mail anything to our street address. Thank you.

Your Teacher Trainer

Junction Hot Yoga hosts this training, led by Audrey Benton, Co-Owner. Audrey Benton - Yoga Director, Training Program Manager, and Teacher Trainer (teaching since 2002). Audrey has established herself as a highly successful teacher trainer in four distinct styles of yoga, demonstrating her versatility and depth of knowledge in the practice. As a true teacher's teacher, she empowers her trainees with the skills and confidence needed to lead their own classes, fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment. Her graduates have consistently found work with ease, a testament to the high caliber of her training programs and the strong foundation she provides. Her commitment to excellence not only transforms her students into skilled instructors but also fuels their passion for sharing the benefits of yoga within their own communities.

Your Tuition

Your tuition is $1,495 (cash or check, with a 4% fee for credit card payments). 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 other than tuition.

How to Apply

Ready to start your journey? Here's how to apply. To initiate your $55 application, you can purchase it at the front desk or over the phone. The deadline for requesting an application is December 4, 2025. Within three business days of purchasing the application, we will email you an application form from junctionhotyoga@gmail.com. You can expect to spend approximately forty-five minutes to an hour completing it. Be prepared to provide two references: one from a Yoga Instructor and one from another person in your life, whether it be a personal or professional reference. The Yoga Instructor can be a JHY Instructor or a Yoga Instructor from outside of JHY. Once we receive your completed application and references, we will review them and contact you. Once you're accepted, a $750 deposit secures your spot.

Please pay the balance of the training ($1495) via check to Junction Hot Yoga 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 12, 2025. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

At Junction Hot Yoga, we are committed to your success. Our world-class instructors provide a supportive, nurturing environment throughout your training, ensuring you feel welcome and encouraged every step of the way. Our graduates highly recommend us.

We appreciate your interest. If you have questions after reading the above information, contact us at junctionhotyoga@gmail.com or (206) 335-1491.