Yoga Nidra - The art and science of sleepless sleep

Yoga Nidra

The art and science of sleepless sleep

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7 Hours to Complete

This course takes approximately 7 hours to complete. Includes lifetime access.

Certificate of Completion

You will receive a certificate upon the completion of this course.

7 CEUs Upon completion

This course qualifies for 7 continuing education credits.

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Course Overview

Experience your amazing potential for improved sleep, deep relaxation, and enhanced focus with yoga nidra.


Join Rolf Sovik, Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute and yoga nidra guru, for a powerful inward transformation. Become attuned to the here and now, allowing your inner wisdom to emerge and your stress to melt away as you progress through stages of relaxation. This course, accessible to all, will teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the benefits of “yogic sleep.”
"Rolf is amazing as he guides all levels of students through this practice. I was able to have immediate results from just my first time viewing and practicing along."

-Jill Saake, Course Participant

In this 7+ hour course, which includes guided yoga nidras, you will learn:

  • The theory and practice of the five steps of yoga nidra.
  • A look at sleep, the stages of sleep, and the brainwaves associated with each stage.
  • Helpful tips on how to stay awake while moving through relaxation toward deep sleep.
  • The enormous and accessible restorative potential of yoga nidra.
  • The short method of yoga nidra—the 10-minute power nap.
Rolf Sovik
Meet The Teacher

Rolf Sovik

President and Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute, Rolf Sovik, PsyD, began his study of yoga and meditation in 1972. He is a student of H.H. Swami Rama and Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, and under their guidance has explored the teachings of the Himalayan tradition. He holds degrees in philosophy, music, Eastern Studies, and Clinical Psychology. He is currently a resident of the Himalayan Institute where he lives with his wife, Mary Gail. Read Rolf’s articles on yoga wisdom and spirituality in the Himalayan Institute Wisdom Library.

Course Outline

  35 Lessons    |      7 Hours    |      7 CEUs
  • Lecture Notes
  • Demonstrating the Power of Yoga Nidra (Part 1)
  • Demonstrating the Power of Yoga Nidra (Part 2)
  • Sleep, Benefits, and Philosophy
  • Biofeedback and Brain Waves (Part 1)
  • Biofeedback and Brain Waves (Part 2)
  • What We Know About Sleep
  • Stages of Sleep
  • Benefits of Sleep and Conscious Sleep
  • Step 1: Gentle Movement
  • Step 1 (Alternate): 10 Stretches in 10 Minutes
  • Relaxation: Watching the Body Breathe
  • Two Crucial Moments Within Relaxation
  • Tips for Staying Awake
  • How I Learned Yoga Nidra
  • Relaxation: Rest Your Mind and Your Intention to Move
  • Theory Behind Exercise Without Movement
  • Preparation for Exercise without Movement
  • Benefits of the Practice
  • Step 2: Exercise Without Movement Practice
  • Step 3, Part 1: 61 Points Relaxation
  • Being Practical with Yoga Nidra Practice
  • 75 Breaths Relaxation Overview
  • Step 3, Part 2: 75 Breaths Relaxation Practice
  • Breath Awareness Overview
  • Step 4: Breath Awareness Practice
  • Yoga Nidra Overview
  • Step 5: Yoga Nidra Practice
  • Yoga Nidra Master Practice Warmup
  • Yoga Nidra Master Practice
  • The Power Nap: Yoga Nidra Sitting Against the Wall
  • Waking, Dreaming, and Sleep Consciousness in the Mind
  • Resolution in Yoga Nidra
  • Yoga Nidra and Meditation: Similarities and Differences
  • Other Yoga Nidra Practices: Pairs of Opposites
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