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25H Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Training

Module 4: Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra

  • Part of the Yoga Alliance-certified 100-hour Yin Yoga training in Vienna

  • Modules can be booked individually

  • Small group: max. 10 participants

Next Training: 27. - 29.06.2025 (FR from 4pm, SA/SO from 9am)

Vienna, Yuj Yoga Lab

Module 4: Yin Yoga to MEDITATION

Why Meditation?

Learning and practicing meditation is just as crucial as the physical yoga asana practice and is often perceived as the deeper experience. What do we mean when we say we meditate? In short, meditation is a mental training and a way to better connect with oneself.

It is definitely not "thinking" or "reflecting," although it may occur as a side effect. Meditation is a state of consciousness distinct from the normal waking state. In meditation, we are fully alert and awake, but our minds are not focused on the outside world or anything else happening around us.

In this module, participants will be introduced to elements from both Vedanta and Buddhism that are considered appropriate for an introduction to meditation.

What are the meditation hurdles and how do we deal with them?

Part of the teacher training involves examining the so-called original source of the five hindrances, as taught in Buddhism. It is helpful to know the classic five hindrances and how to deal with them constructively. This strengthens our meditation and mindfulness practice. These hindrances arise both in meditation and in daily life. The point is not to get rid of them or fight them, but to recognize them and practice healthy ways of dealing with them.

Benefits of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra?

In this module, we will learn the guided meditation Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is also called yogic deep sleep. It is a form of meditation in which participants are guided through a series of perceptions while lying down. This relaxes the nervous system, recharges energy, and at the same time, calmness returns.

The calm Yin Yoga practice serves as a catalyst and can facilitate the meditation practice depending on the intensity and the day's mood. Sometimes, however, it is also perceived as the source of obstacles when physical and mental restlessness is very great. The goal of this module is to achieve levels of mental calm and contentment through the combination of the two. An effect that goes far beyond what is experienced on the mat.

Four women lie on yoga mats, are covered and with eye pillows and meditate
Yin Yoga class shows pairs practicing
Nikoleta Nikisianli performs neck massage on a student
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Content of Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Training Austria: 

  • Introduction to meditation and different approaches, as well as preparation and challenges of meditation

  • Practicing and learning Yoga Nidra

  • Focus: Nervous system and parasympathetic activity

  • Relaxing and mindful assists in Yin Yoga / final relaxation

  • Creating Yin sequences with Yoga Nidra or a focus on mindfulness

Included in the Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training:

  • Meditation Theory and Practice

  • One Yin Yoga class including Yoga Nidra per class day

  • Manual, including Yin Yoga sequences and information, and a Yoga Nidra guide

  • Optional practical exercise: Each participant creates an audio recording of a Yoga Nidra meditation and receives feedback

  • One individual follow-up 30-minute call up to two months after the Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training to discuss any questions

Investment

Regular price: 390,00 EUR

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  • Part of the 100H Yin Yoga Training Vienna - more information in Module 1: YIN FOUNDATIONS.

  • Attending YIN FOUNDATIONS will, however, increase the foundational knowledge for attending the subsequent modules.

  • All modules can also be booked individually and independently (can be submitted as a YACEP).

  • All modules are offered at least once a year.

Lead Teacher Yin Yoga und Yoga Nidra Training Vienna

Yoga teacher Nikoleta Nikisianli lies in the grass and smiles into the camera

Nikoleta enjoyed two Yin Yoga sessions during her first Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga training. Even then, it was clear that she would focus less on Vinyasa and more on Yin Yoga in the future.

Since then, she has completed two Yin Yoga trainings with international teachers, both of whom studied under the godfather of Yin Yoga, Paul Grilley.

Since then, Nikoleta has completed approximately 800 hours of Yin Yoga training, combined with meditation, TCM, and acupressure. Over the years, she has taught hundreds of Yin Yoga classes, primarily in Vienna. She varies her Yin Yoga classes, focusing on either more physical challenges, mental focus, energy pathways, meditation, spirituality, etc.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact me

Terms & Conditions

Booking and Cancellation

  • The booking is binding and will be confirmed upon receipt of a deposit of €250. This amount is binding and can only be refunded up to a maximum of €100 if canceled in a timely manner (see below).

  • The Early Bird rate only applies to bookings made up to the specified date.

  • The deposit cannot be transferred for participation in future courses.

  • The remaining balance must be transferred no later than 6 weeks before the start of the Yin Yoga training.

  • Cancellations of booked workshops and trainings are accepted in writing (email) and confirmed in writing.

  • For cancellations up to 8 weeks before the start of the training, no cancellation fee will be charged and €100 will be refunded from the deposit.

  • For cancellations between 8 and 4 weeks before the start of the training, 50% of the course fee is due. Any additional training fees already paid will be refunded within 2 weeks.

  • For later cancellations (less than four weeks before the start of the training), the full participation fee will be charged. This also applies if the participant simply fails to attend the course without timely cancellation.

  • A replacement participant can be found at any time, in which case the entire amount – except for the €150 processing fee – will be refunded.

Cancellation on behalf of the organizer

  • The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 10-14, depending on the studio. A Yin Yoga teacher training is subject to a minimum number of participants being reached by a specific deadline.

  • If fewer registrations are received, the Yin Yoga training may be changed, postponed, or canceled. Participants will be notified up to three weeks before the start date if this occurs.

  • In this case, any participation fees already paid will be fully refunded, or the customer may request a transfer to another course/workshop.

  • Further claims for damages are excluded.