ANCIENT WISDOM. MODERN SCIENCE. RECLAIM YOUR REST.

In a world that glorifies productivity & constant stimulation, rest has become a lost art.

This 40-hour Yoga Nidra & Sleep Magic Training is an invitation to slow down - properly. To understand rest not as a luxury, but as a skill. A practice. A way of living. A tool for transformation & growth.

Co-led by Gill Carlyon & Anne Eberhardt, this immersive weekend blends ancient yogic practices with modern neuroscience & sleep research to help you understand, experience & teach the transformative power of conscious relaxation & restorative sleep.

First and foremost, this training is for you. To regulate your nervous system. To improve your sleep. To reconnect with stillness.
And then - from that embodied place - to confidently guide others.

// KEY CONTENT

During this 40-hour immersion, you will explore both the deep personal experience of rest and the practical tools to skillfully guide others:

• Foundations of Yoga Nidra
  • Origins, history & philosophy of Yoga Nidra
  • States of consciousness & koshas
  • Sankalpa (intention) & subconscious transformation
  • What makes Yoga Nidra different from meditation, hypnosis & relaxation

• The Science of Sleep
  • How sleep cycles actually work (REM, deep sleep, circadian rhythms)
  • Modern sleep disruptions: physiology & practical insights
  • Sleep debt & how much do we really need to sleep?
  • Real-world tools for better sleep (beyond cliché sleep hygiene)
  • Personal reflection & journaling practices
  • Sleep/lifestyle mapping & tracking rest patterns

• Rest & Nervous System Regulation
  • Understanding stress - the good, the bad & the ugly
  • Nervous system regulation & impact on rest
  • Polyvagal theory - truths & myths
  • Yoga Nidra & the brain
  • Breath, somatic awareness & brainwave states
  • The physiology of deep rest as restoration

• Yoga Nidra Practice
  • Daily guided practices to deepen embodied experience
  • Possible benefits for rest, stress, pain management, addictions...
  • The anatomy of a powerful Yoga Nidra session
  • Breath, body awareness & imagery in practice
  • Working with themes: stress, anxiety, sleep, emotional regulation

• Teaching Methodology
  • Structuring and sequencing Yoga Nidra sessions
  • Voice, pacing, language & embodiment
  • Script writing that feels effortless and effective
  • Adapting for groups, individuals, special populations
  • Trauma-aware & inclusive facilitation skills
  • Designing workshops, series, or offerings
  • Practice teaching with supportive feedback

// MEET YOUR TEACHERS

// ABOUT GILL

Gill is a leading Yoga Nidra teacher & trainer, originally from the UK & living in Switzerland for the past 13 years. She specialises in the transformative power of Yoga Nidra & conscious sleep, drawing on over two decades of teaching yoga & fitness across Europe & in India. Gill is also trained in Thai Yoga Massage, weaving therapeutic touch & embodied awareness into her work. Committed to curbing the global sleep-deprivation epidemic, Gill believes that sleep is your superpower & advocates for true rest, recovery, & nervous-system healing. Her trainings empower students to understand the science & spirit of sleep, guiding them toward deeper wellbeing through the art of rest.

Teaching Yoga Nidra taught me this truth: when we learn to rest deeply, we reclaim the energy, clarity, peace  and joy, and return to a more balanced way of being.  

// ABOUT ANNE

Adventurous, open hearted and passionate, Anne is a Yoga and Meditation teacher and educator, and the founder of Bubble Yoga. A nerd for anatomy, she specialises in yoga therapeutics and a functional approach to yoga informed by her continuous study and fascination for the body's wonders. Nervous system down-regulation is her love language, leading stress management programmes in companies and schools/universities, along with writing on her mindfulness Substack channel 'The Noise in My Head'. With over 1,000 hours of training and 4,500 hours of teaching under her belt, Anne is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with others, aiming to inspire them to believe in their own capacity to grow and know themselves, while nourishing support and connections through Community. She believes in and commits to ‘Yoga for All’.

Yoga Nidra has always been my deepest practice of surrender. A place where I can truly refill my cup - nothing needed from me, nothing to perform, pure softness fuelled into my body & mind. As for sleep, it took me a while to see it as the precious cocoon that it is, after spending years treating it as a waist of time. It has become something I value & protect dearly, for how instrumental it is to all areas of my life.

// WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?

This training is open to everyone - no prior yoga or meditation knowledge required.
It is especially valuable for:

• Yoga teachers wanting to expand their offering beyond asana
• Therapists, bodyworkers & coaches looking to enrich their sessions with powerful nervous system regulation tools
• Athletes & high-performing individuals in need of effective recovery & performance methods
• Anyone struggling with sleep, chronic stress or long-term illness
• Curious practitioners wanting to deepen their inner work & expand their home practice

PRE-REQUISITES

• Open-mindedness & curiosity to navigate new knowledge & experiences, receive feedback, and show up with self-enquiry & empathy to others
• Please inform us of any medical condition that could restrict your practice*
• English proficiency - all classes & materials will be in English

* Please note that this training is not recommended for individuals with serious psychological or mental health concerns. If you are unsure or have a history of mental health conditions, we suggest consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before enrolling in our programme.

// TESTIMONIALS

Anne is a fantastic teacher, you can sense that she loves teaching and supporting people in their growth. She has a deep knowledge of what she teaches and by using different learning techniques she make sure everyone in the group is learning and progressing. Her trainings have the right balance between practice, lecture, teaching and recharging time. The special touches she adds (change in plan to reflect what the participants need, gift bag, choice of great location, opening and closing circles etc.) makes the whole experience unique! (Elisa B. - published on Yoga Alliance YACEP profile)

Attending Gill's Yoga Nidra classes always leave me feeling deeply touched & renewed through. Through Gill's classes I could reduce my anxiety and find a process to transform my inner world to a positive, loving and safe space. The dedication to her students well-being and love shines through all the way and I am deeply grateful for it. Additionally having had the pleasure of being guided through a Yoga Teacher Training by her has shown me how vastly knowledgeable she is and her great skills in teaching & mentoring others. (Thomas W. - June 2021)

>> For training fee payments via Bank Transfer - please specify 'Yoga Nidra TTC' in the comments.
IBAN: CH23 0840 1000 0595 4335 3 (MigrosBank) // Account holder: Anne-Laure EBERHARDT, 9056 Gais

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