(Chitra Sukhu)
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville will host a Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Chitra Sukhu from April 15 – 19, 2026. In this transformative Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers, participants will delve into the profound art of Yoga Nidra, a practice renowned for its healing and restorative powers.
Under the guidance of Chitra Sukhu, a globally recognized expert in Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, students will learn not only the foundational principles of this ancient technique but also how to effectively share its benefits with others.
Chitra, the daughter of esteemed yogis Shri Yogi Hari and Leela Mata, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, drawing from classic Yogic, Ayurvedic, and Tantric texts. This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of consciousness and the transformative potential of Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “Yogic Sleep.” Participants will gain insights into its ability to alleviate stress, trauma, and insomnia, while also enhancing physical and mental well-being.
During the course, you will enjoy:
- Daily Yoga Nidra practice to restore body, mind, and spirit.
- Lectures to bring about a deep understanding of the Yoga Nidra process.
- Harness the power of Yoga Nidra to remove emotional and psychic blocks.
- Initiate life-changing processes from deep within, beyond the thinking mind.
- Experience a deep, blissful state of being.
- Practice teaching in a supportive environment.
- Ample practice time for each student.
Upon completion of this deep immersion in Yoga Nidra studies and practice, students will be capable to offer this service to their students and the community, for dealing with stress, addiction, trauma, depression, and insomnia. Chitra Sukhu is certified with Yoga Alliance and upon completion of this course, you may apply to receive 41 Continuing Education Credits from Yoga Alliance. The 41 hours include the Ashrams daily scheduled events, like yoga, meditations and Satsang. All these practices inform your Yoga Nidra study.
The 41 hours of the Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers course consists of:
- 18 contact hours of Techniques, Training & Practice
- 8 hours of Teaching Methodology
- 4 hours of Anatomy and Physiology
- 11 hours of Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics.
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “Yogic Sleep,” is the conscious awareness of the deep sleep state. It is an ancient Tantric technique made popular in the West by Swami Satyananda. This simple, yet powerful tool moves you to a state of deep relaxation and has the potential to take you beyond the three normal states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep states), to the 4th state of consciousness (Turiya).
More information and registration here.
