Shavasana Expert Training

Date and Time (CST)

Sept 17, Sept 27 - 28, Oct 11

9 am - 5pm (with 1.5-hour lunch break)

Master Shavasana: The Rest the World Truly Needs

In a world starving for rest and relaxation, Shavasana is more vital than ever. With sleep deprivation declared an epidemic by the WHO, our society is suffering from a lack of clarity, balance, and vitality. This training equips you to guide yourself and others into the profound practice of Shavasana, offering a solution for true rest and healing.

Don’t rush into Yoga Nidra without mastering Shavasana—a precise, step-by-step practice of sensory relaxation (Pratyahara) that preserves ojas, radiates tejas, and uplifts prana. Learn the how, when, and why of Shavasana and take home a powerful tool for cultivating awareness, vitality, and inner peace in today’s overstimulated world.

September 17, Day 1 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): History, Purpose, and Stages of Shavasana

Day 1 is dedicated to understanding Shavasana: A Journey Beyond Rest. Often referred to as “corpse pose,” Shavasana, is far more than just a moment of relaxation at the end of a yoga practice. Rooted deeply in yogic tradition, it is a practice of surrender, integration, and preparation for deeper states of awareness. This exploration will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Shavasana, its purpose, and its transformative potential.

Learning Points:

• Meaning and Significance of Shavasana

• Shavasana from yogic texts. Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and Gheranda Samhita

• Shavasana vs. Yoga Nidra

• True Purpose of Shavasana in Yoga

• Types of Sleep in Yoga and Ayurveda

• Healthy Sleep Hygiene in 5 Steps

• Physiology and effects on brain and nervous system during Shavasana?

• The role of breath as a preparatory step for Shavasana

Shavasana Practices for Physical and Sensory Relaxation: Makar Asana, Sthula Sukshma Shithili Karana, Shavasana as Pratyahara

September 27, Day 2 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Shavasana for All: Exploring Accessibility, Posture, and Customization

On the second day of Shavasana training, we delve into making this transformative practice accessible for everyone. Learn how to adapt Shavasana to suit individual needs, whether due to physical challenges, life stages, or situational factors. From posture variations to supportive kriyas and pre- and post-practices, this session equips you with tools to make Shavasana meaningful and effective in every context.

Learning Points:

• Accessible Posture Variations: Adjustments for pregnancy, menstruation, and lower back pain. Modifications for conditions like hypertension and structural challenges

• Kriyas and preparatory practices that enhance relaxation.

• Seven Stages of Shavasana

• Pre- and post-practices: Practices to prepare the body and mind and those to integrate the experience post-practice.

• Choosing the Right Practice: How to adapt Shavasana based on time of day and personal needs. Recognizing when to incorporate specific variations for optimal benefits.

This session ensures you’re prepared to personalize Shavasana for yourself and others, empowering you to adapt the practice with care and precision.

Shavasana Practices for Sleep, Emotions, Immunity: Six-Zone Shavasana, 31- and 61-Point Shavasana

September 28, Day 3 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Deepening the Shavasana Experience with Sacred Tools and Advanced Techniques

On the third day of Shavasana training, participants will uncover advanced techniques to deepen their practice and enrich the experience for others. Explore how elements like music, props, eye pillows, essential oils, Mantras, breath, and visualization influence the practice—whether they enhance or interfere. Learn to address challenges such as falling asleep, body sensations, or intense visualizations, and gain clarity on guided vs. self-led relaxation. Discover when Shavasana is best avoided and the special times when it becomes more potent for transformation.

Learning Points:

• Enhancing Shavasana: Using props, music, eye pillows, and essential oils effectively.

• Understanding the roles of Mantra, breath, and visualization in deepening the practice.

• Addressing Challenges: Managing issues like falling asleep, body temperature changes, physical discomfort, or involuntary movements.

• Processing emotional experiences that arise.

• Guided vs. Self-Led Practices

• Timing and Avoidance: Situations or conditions where Shavasana should be avoided.

• Identifying times in the year, month, or day when the practice is especially impactful.

This session equips participants with the insights and tools to optimize Shavasana, ensuring it remains a powerful and supportive practice in all contexts.

Shavasana Practices for Dosha, Prana, Kosha: Yoga Asanas for Dosha Balance, Ease of Prana Meditation, Kosha Pathway Shavasana

October 11, Day 4 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Mastering the Art of Guiding Shavasana: Preparing the Voice

On the fourth day, participants will focus on the skill of guiding Shavasana with a calming, intentional voice. Learn how voice modulation, articulation, pacing, and resonance impact the listener’s experience. Explore the importance of silence, neutrality, and inclusive language while integrating yogic principles like ahimsa (non-harm), satya(truthfulness), and santosha (contentment). Discover how posture, preparation, and mindful communication enhance your ability to create a restful, supportive environment for others.

Learning Points:

• Voice Modulation: Techniques to develop a calm and restful voice through practice and warm-ups.

• Understanding resonance areas in your body and how they affect speech tone.

• Three Parameters of Speech

• The Three Cs to commit to as a sincere Shavasana Instructor

• Mindful Communication: Using suggestive vs. directive language and maintaining neutrality. Incorporating silence strategically to enhance relaxation.

• Yogic Principles: Integrating ahimsa, satya, and santosha into your guidance.

• Summarization of the Training and Closing Ceremony

This session empowers participants to lead Shavasana with confidence, precision, and compassion, making the practice truly transformative for others.

Consolidated Course Objectives and Takeaways

1. Understanding Shavasana and Its Purpose

• Explore the origins, meaning, and evolution of Shavasana in yoga.

• Examine its role in promoting rest, relaxation, and connection to sleep practices like Yoga Nidra.

2. The Science and Practice of Shavasana

• Understand the physiological and psychological benefits of Shavasana, including the science of sleep and breathwork.

• Learn how posture, variations, and prop usage influence the effectiveness of the practice.

3. Customization and Adaptation

• Modify Shavasana to suit various conditions, doshas, and individual needs.

• Discover methods for shortening, lengthening, and tailoring the practice for different circumstances.

4. Techniques and Methods

• Master the six steps, various stages, and nine distinct methods of Shavasana.

• Explore practices inspired by ancient Indian texts and philosophy to deepen the experience.

5. Guiding Others and Voice Modulation

• Learn the nuances of guiding Shavasana for groups or individuals versus practicing it yourself.

• Develop effective voice modulation techniques to create a calming and immersive experience.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate from Yogsadhna/Indu Arora. CEUs are available from Yoga Alliance, NAMA, IAYT for registered members from respective organization.

Cost: 

$900 (Regular, beginning August 17, 2025) 

$800 (Early bird, before August 17, 2025) 

Email us with payment plan or scholarship inquiry!

P.S.: Apply for Partial Scholarship, Installment Payment Plan, 50% Indian Resident Discount, or Returning Student* Discount by sending an email here.

*Returning students of the same program are eligible for a 50% discount.

Interested students may enroll in the training at any time after the course begins and access missed live sessions through the replay option. Even if the first class has been missed–or the entire live portion of the training—you are still welcome to join as long as you do so before the end of the course replay window.

Those interested may enroll in the training any time after the course begins and access missed live sessions through the replay option. Even if you missed the first class or the entire live training, you are still welcome to join!

Date and Time (CST)

Sept 17, Sept 27 - 28, Oct 11

9 am - 5pm (with 1.5-hour lunch break)

Audio & Video Recordings: Cost includes access to the video replay of the training from September 18 - November 11, 2025 (30 days from completion of the live training). The audio recording will be available for purchase for those who are registered for the training/workshop. 

Please read our Cancellation Policy below before registering.

Prerequisites (any one of the following):

• Current student in a Yoga teacher training program
• Completed a Yoga teacher training program
• Regular Yoga practice
• Sincere Interest in Yoga Philosophy

Required Books: 

• Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision by Indu Arora
• SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care by Indu Arora

Recommended Books:

• Mudra: The Sacred Secret
• Breath by James Nestor

Required Tools:

• Marma Stick

Bring Along:

• Cold Pressed Sesame oil/Almond Oil (12 oz)
• Clarified Butter/Ghee (2 Oz)
• Dropper Bottle

Props: One medium bolster, Blanket, Shawl, Eye Cover

Suggested Pre-Practice: Listen to and practice along

• Relax Your Senses
• Deep Tissue Relaxation
• Guided Relaxation

POLICIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

• “No shows” will receive no refund and forfeit full payment
• Fees, once paid (in partial or full), can neither be refunded nor transferred
• No verbal commitments will hold your spot

Cancellation and refund policy: No refunds, No transfers

1. Are there any prerequisites for this training?

Any one of the following:

• Current student in a Yoga teacher training program
• Completed a Yoga teacher training program
• 3 years of Yoga practice
• A seeking heart is the most important requirement. Come and fill your cup.

2. Who is this training for?

This course is for anyone seeking insight into Shavasana, relaxation practices, and pratyahara to deepen Yoga Studies and have a better understanding of the role of rest, detachment, relaxation, healthy sleep hygiene for a healthy life. It will benefit anyone from a yoga seeker, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Ayurveda counselor, energy healer, or curious learner.

3. Is this course suitable for all levels of physical ability?

Yes, most of the practices are simple to do and do not require extreme physical flexibility, strength, or even a large amount of time. This course is designed for current times where time is of the essence and accessibility is a must. Apart from this, the participant will learn a variety of techniques and have access to diverse tools. This is to make sure that we start from where we are comfortable and ready. The trainer’s philosophy is “The participant is welcome at their own pace.”

4. Is it a specific style of Yoga that will be taught in the course?

Indu Arora, the trainer of the course, is equipped with the knowledge and practice of Kriya Yoga, Himalayan Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, Bhakti Yoga, and Yoga Therapy. She combines the wisdom of all these streams in her trainings, workshops, and courses.

5. Will I be able to apply this information to my classes or sessions if I am a yoga teacher or yoga therapist?

Absolutely, you can. That is the goal—to learn, apply for self-practice, and share, in this order. It is crucial and suggested that we first apply the teachings to understand and support our own growth and emotions. This allows us to share with integrity, truthfulness, and from a place of realization.

6. How much time do we dedicate to practice versus theory in this course?

Each day’s session will include 3 practice sessions. The morning session is typically 60 minutes, mid-day and afternoon sessions are about 30 minutes each. The remaining time is divided between theory and real-time Q and A.

7. Will this training accommodate different time zones?

We’ve selected times (central time zone) that will hopefully accommodate participants in various time zones, though it’s impossible to make the time ideal for everyone. If you are unable to attend the live sessions, you can watch each session’s video replay. It will be made available to the participants for 30 days once the course has ended. 

8. Can I get contact continuing education hours if I’m a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance, IAYT, and/ or NAMA?

Yes! Currently, Yoga Alliance, IAYT, and NAMA are accepting all continuing education completed online. This includes both contact and non-contact hours.

9. What tools will I need for attending this course?

Yoga mat, any props (as needed), journaling notebook, and meditation cushion. Check the required and recommended books and tools in the course description section.

10. Are any books suggested as a part of the course?

In addition to books listed under Required Reading, Mudra: The Sacred Secret is suggested as recommended reading/corequisite by Indu Arora. Indu Arora’s books are available for purchase at the author’s website (www.yogsadhna.com).

11. Will there be any handouts, reading material, resources included in the price of the course?

Participants will be provided with handouts/worksheets as a part of the course. Indu Arora will also guide the participant toward important resources for reading, watching, and listening.

12. Is there any test/assessment involved?

Worksheets may be provided to the participants as a guideline. There is no formal submission of assignments required.

13. Are there any scholarships or discounts that I can apply for to attend this training.

Yes, Yogsadhna offers 50% discount to Indian Residents and for students repeating a course. Apart from this, you can also apply for partial scholarship, installment payment options. No two discounts can be combined. Partial scholarships are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Email info@yogsadhna.com for details and to check if you are eligible.