Are you a yoga teacher, a devoted practitioner, coach, or a compassionate helping professional eager to enhance your expertise and enrich your yoga journey?
Be a Healing Force, the Remedy for our Times
Join the 7-week small group continuing education (YACEP) Yoga Nidra online course led by Yoga Nidra fairy Simone MacKay
Explore how you can be a part of shifting humanity's consciousness from the inside out.
Discover how to navigate life's challenges with less stress, heightened balance, increased resilience.
Delve into the profound yogic philosophy that underpins the art of Yoga Nidra.
Hone your skills and be equipped to confidently guide transformative Yoga Nidra sessions for others.
What magic do we unravel?
Embark on a transformative journey through the layers of your being, from the physical to the soulful. We ground ourselves in ancient yogic philosophy, set clear intentions, and seamlessly integrate newfound knowledge and practices.
Explore the Koshas (Sanskrit for ‘sheaths’) - body, energy, mind, wisdom, and bliss. Each week, we demystify profound philosophical teachings of Source Consciousness and embodiment, explore modern neuroscience, including brainwaves, and provide practical tools and techniques for crafting unique Yoga Nidra sessions.
You'll receive sample scripts for confident, creative teaching.
Weekly soothing Yoga Nidra audio recordings nurture your nervous system, rewiring neural pathways for your own learning and lasting transformation.
Contribute to an urgent shift in humanity's consciousness
In going straight to our source, Yoga Nidra can lead to profound shifts in humanity's consciousness by nurturing inner peace, fostering empathy and compassion, and enhancing decision-making. Individuals equipped with Yoga Nidra skills can contribute to a world marked by reduced conflict, greater unity, and wiser choices.
This ripple effect extends to mindful living, self- & community care, purpose alignment, authenticity, heightened environmental awareness, and a sense of global citizenship.
Yoga Nidra empowers individuals to be catalysts for positive heart-centered change, championing a world grounded in balance, compassion, and kinship with all sentient beings.
"The Nidra Blueprint" is brought to you by Soul Guide & Yoga Nidra expert, experienced International Yoga Teacher Trainer, and founder of Somah Journeys & the School of Sacred Arts: Simone MacKay.
With 25+ years of teaching and mentoring around the world, Simone's guidance will deepen your understanding of how to hold impeccable space using trauma-informed principles. You'll learn to confidently lead your own Yoga Nidras, get cozy in a nidra nest, all the while tapping into your own felt-sense awareness, exploring your inner landscape, nurturing your intuition, and developing trust in the guidance of your own soul's wisdom.
Your evolution as a Yoga Nidra practitioner and teacher is at the heart of this immersive experience.
Develop these Essential Tools:
Yoga Nidra Mastery: Develop a heart-centered approach to confidently create and guide deep relaxation sessions.
Safe Container Creation: Learn the art of holding space, craft a nurturing, trauma-informed container for students to find safety and inner connection.
Somatic Awareness & Embodied Wisdom: Connect with your body's wisdom to help students embody their own and navigate their inner landscapes.
Mindful Presence & Authenticity: Cultivate mindful presence and authenticity, fostering openness, healing, and growth.
Emotional Resilience & Sanctuary: Learn techniques to create an atmosphere of trust and healing, empowering students to face life's challenges with strength and grace.
Compassionate Intuitive Guidance: Foster empathy and unwavering trust in your intuition to guide students on unique transformational journeys, ensuring they feel seen and respected.
Soul Path Alignment: Guide students to align with their personal soul paths, finding purpose and meaning.
Mapping the Nidra Blueprint
Laying the Foundation
Explore qualities of the Self.
Delve into the process of embodiment (Koshas).
Fine-tune intention setting (Sankalpa).
Cultivate the art of safe space holding.
Welcoming Sensation & Felt-Sense Awareness
Annamaya Kosha
Venture through your internal landscape.
Experience the body's language through sensation.
Discover practices that elicit deep relaxation and nervous system regulation.
Harnessing our Energy through Rhythms of Breath
Pranamaya Kosha
Journey with the cyclical wisdom of breath.
Reveal the profound participation in prana.
Inquire into the intricate web of connections and the dynamic interplay between your body, emotions, mind, soul and our natural world.
Navigating the Mind: Meeting Feelings, Emotions & Thoughts
Manomaya Kosha
Uncover the connection between brainwave states and ancient teachings of the yogis.
Apply tools and techniques to enhance your understanding of your internal world of emotions and thoughts.
In'Sight' to Wisdom
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Decolonise your mind.
Set your imagination free.
Refine the art of nurturing your intuitive wisdom.
Embrace its guidance both during a Yoga Nidra session and in your everyday life.
The Space of Soul & Embodying Presence
Anandamaya Kosha
Embody Presence and, through this, hone your skill in transmitting from the realm of soul and stillness.
Unveil the magic behind altered states of consciousness within the profound state of Yoga Nidra.
Completing the Circle
Integrating the Nidra Blueprint Journey
Weave your newfound insights into your practice and life for lasting change.
Be the change you want to see in the world!
Impact both yourself and others for a brighter world by shining your nurturing light.
Praise...
"The 7 week program was perfect for me as I’ve practiced different styles of Yoga Nidra for many years. But it’s the Somah Journey style that got me really interested in exploring the practice further. Now I feel ready to offer a Nidra only class. I normally include a 10 min relaxation at the end of my asana classes, but this doesn’t have the same healing power as Somah Nidra. Somah Nidras rock!"
Maureen Finemore, Aireys Yoga, Australia
"As we journeyed through the Koshas each week we were encouraged with as much support and resources as we needed to begin to write our own scripts. Not only did I find myself delivering Yoga Nidra practices very early on but I also noticed the techniques were slipping into my Yin classes. My vocabulary increased, my understanding of the layers of the body increased too …and I have the confidence to share with others. Simone draws on many styles but her style of Yoga Nidra is unique. Truly nurturing, truly individual…You will love this course and it will change your life."
Dee Cameron, UK
How does this course differ from Yoga Nidra Mentorship?
Both courses follow a structured curriculum based on the five layers of our being (physical, energy, mental, wisdom, soul) and provide a solid framework for enhancing yoga and yoga nidra principles and practices.
Nidra Blueprint (7 weeks): This course offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding and guiding Yoga Nidra sessions. While it offers a deep understanding of yoga nidra, and teaches you how to guide yoga nidra, it does not include customized coaching.
Yoga & Yoga Nidra Mentorship (12 weeks): Our Mentorship program elevates your yoga practice and teaching abilities to new heights. This in-depth mentorship enriches your comprehension of a range of yogic practices, aligning them with your current skill level for a fully customized learning experience. Following the five-layer framework, it offers a review, personalized mentoring, and customizing each section to your specific interests and needs.
Synergized approach (7 + 6 weeks):Â You can also opt for first completing the Nidra Blueprint course and then enrolling in the Soul-Embodied Mentorship program for a condensed 6-week period instead of the full 12 weeks. You receive one bonus session!
These options are offered either through 1:1 sessions or in small study groups. Please inquire!
Recommended Pre-requisite:
 200hr Yoga Teacher Training or minimum 2 years dedicated yoga practice
(If you have neither, please contact Simone and we'll talk!)
Program Tracks & Pricing:
12-week Yoga & Yoga Nidra Mentorship: USD $1800
Synergised approach:
Complete the 7-week Nidra Blueprint course offered at a sliding scale
USD $650-850
Go deeper with 6-week Soul Embodied Mentorship:
USD $950
You receive one bonus session!
Course Curriculum
- Pre-Zoom: Welcome to the Nidra Blueprint
- Pre-Zoom: Welcome Soul Journeyer & Yoga Nidra Enthusiast
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Koshas & Source Consciousness 'Self' (33:27)
- Course Guide excerpt - Qualities of Source Consciousness
- Course Guide excerpt - Koshas, the Process of Embodiment
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Sankalpa - Intention Setting (29:46)
- Course Guide excerpt - Sankalpa
- Talk (audio): Intro to Yoga Nidra & Kosha series
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra intro talk - Inner Sanctuary & Sankalpa
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra - Inner Sanctuary & Sankalpa
- Transcript: Yoga Nidra for Grounding, Inner Sanctuary & Sankalpa + Frontload
- Course Guide excerpt - Charts & Yoga Nidra Overview
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Annamaya Kosha (14:38)
- Course Guide excerpt - Annamaya Kosha & Nidra Techniques
- Course Guide excerpt - Neuroscience & Body Rotations
- PDF: Prep & Setting Up
- Talk (audio): Yoga Nidra for Annamaya Kosha - Intro
- Practice #1 (audio): Yoga Nidra for Annamaya Kosha
- Practice #2 (audio): Yoga Nidra for Annamaya Kosha - Earth embodiment
- Transcript #1: Yoga Nidra for Annamaya Kosha
- Transcript #2: Yoga Nidra for Annamaya Kosha (Earth Embodiment)
- PDF: A bit more on Body-sensing
- Course Guide excerpt - Yoga Nidra Process, Approach & Methods
- Optional: Course Guide excerpt - Brief History
- Optional: Course Guide excerpt: Sample Scripts - Prep, Settling, Sankalpa, Body Rotations
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Settling & Welcoming
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Settling, Welcoming, Inner Sanctuary & Body scan
- BONUS: Soul Guide - Annamaya (selected from 1:1 Yoga Nidra Mentoring program)
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Pranamaya Kosha (12:26)
- Course Guide excerpt - Pranamaya Kosha & Nidra techniques
- Talk (audio): Yoga Nidra for Pranamaya Kosha - intro
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra for Pranamaya Kosha
- Transcript: Yoga Nidra for Pranamaya Kosha
- Course Guide excerpt - Benefits, Setting Up, Snoring, etc.
- Course Guide excerpts - Pre-practices
- Optional: Course Guide excerpts - Sample Scripts - Breath & Energy
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Emphasis on Settling, Body Scan, Breath sensing
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Manomaya Kosha (25:58)
- Course Guide excerpt - Manomaya Kosha & Nidra techniques
- Talk (audio): Yoga Nidra for Manomaya Kosha - Intro
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra for Manomaya Kosha
- Transcript: Yoga Nidra for Manomaya Kosha
- PDF: Orientation to Feelings & Emotions
- Course Guide excerpt - Phases of Change & Cycles
- Course Guide excerpt - Sample Scripts - Pairing Opposites
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Emphasis on Pairing Opposites
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Vijnanamaya Kosha (12:37)
- Course Guide excerpt - Vijnanamaya Kosha & Nidra Techniques
- Talk (audio): Yoga Nidra for Vijnanamaya Kosha - Intro
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra for Vijnanamaya Kosha
- Transcript: Yoga Nidra for Vijananamaya Kosha
- Course Guide excerpt - Brainwaves, AUM, Patanjali
- Course Guide excerpt - Yoga Nidra & Hypnosis
- Course Guide excerpt - Sample Scripts - Visualisation
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Emphasis on Brevity, Opposites, Images
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Emphasis on Opposites, Images (longer)
- Pre-Zoom: Talk: Anandamaya Kosha (28:03)
- Course Guide excerpts - Anandamaya Kosha & Nidra Techniques
- Talk (audio): Yoga Nidra for Anandamaya Kosha - Intro
- Practice (audio): Yoga Nidra for Anandamaya Kosha (I AM Yoga Nidra)
- Course Guide excerpts - The Art of Transmission
- Course Guide excerpts - Tools of Yoga Nidra
- Course Guide excerpts - Indications of Yoga Nidra State
- Course Guide excerpts - Sample Scripts - Awareness & Closing
- Optional: Weekly Practice - Emphasis on Awareness, Inner Smile