Yoga Nidra Resonance 9 Day YTT Module

Name: Yoga Nidra Resonance 9 Day YTT Module
Start: 2025-12-04
End: 2025-12-14
Location: Yandara Yoga Institute
Rating: 5

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December 4 - 14, 2025

Retreat Highlights

Yandara’s Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra Training is open to all levels and is an elective part of our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program. During these 9 days we will explore the sacred art of Sound Bath and the relaxation-based meditation technique, Yoga Nidra! You will learn what you need to create deeply meditative and rejuvenating sound baths and guided relaxations for yourself and your students. This program is well suited to dedicated yogis and teachers that are looking to add depth to their practice and enrich their classes. This retreat-style training will be nurturing for body, mind and heart. We will prioritize the cultivation of a calmer, more heart centered state of being through daily regenerative practices and activities.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Mercy

Amber

Sarasvati

Mercy Ananda E-RYT 500

The lead teacher of the Bhakti Yoga training is Mercy Ananda Dev Sangeeta Kaur (M.A., E-RYT500). Mercy Ananda is a highly trained musician as well as Certified Sound Healer. She performs on the many kirtan albums produced by the Mount Madonna Center, Hanuman Fellowship. She is a member of the Sacred Sound Choir with Karuna Ault, and chants on their "Mahamrityunjaya Healing Mantra" album. Mercy also performs on many other kirtan albums, including the "Shri Ram Jaya Ram" album by Shri Anandi Ma.

Mercy has a daily bhakti yoga sadhana of asana, meditation and mantra. Through her love of Bhakti yoga she has participated in the satsangs of teachers such as Baba Hari Das, Sri Satchidananda, Anandi Ma, Sri Karunamayi, and Sri Mata Amritanandamayi.

Mercy Ananda received a Bachelor's Degree in Music, with classical violin focus, from UCSC in 2003. In 2005 she completed an M.A. in Music Composition, focusing on Ethnic and East Indian Music. She studied classical East Indian music with Maestros Ali Akbar Khan and Deepak Ram. She plays harmonium and several traditional devotional instruments, including the sitar, and has lead satsangs for over 25 years.

Mercy believes that "Bhakti Yoga creates a presence and resonance of healing and love." She is an experienced certified Yoga Teacher and express her service through the sharing her heartfelt love of Yoga with her students.

Amber Young, E-RYT 500

Amber was drawn to yoga to relieve her body from the daily aches and pains caused by sports injuries in her early 20’s. “It has been key to keep my body and mind in a place of comfort and contentment.” Amber’s first yoga teacher was her mother, Mercy Ananda, a long time yogini and kirtan musician and part of the Yandara faculty. Amber describes her mother as “one of the most inspiring women she has ever known.” For Amber, yoga is a way of life rather than a practice. As well as being a devoted yogini on all levels, Amber is an inspired surfer. She has learned to surf the waves of the ocean as well as the waves of life as yoga teacher, a householder, and a loving mother to her daughter Coral. Forever in love with the flow of the ocean, Amber teaches and practices a fluid Vinyasa style, her students describe her classes as fun and dynamic with a strong emphasis on arriving in the present moment. Since completing her first 200-hour training in 2008, Amber has had the priveledge to learn from and teach with all the amazing instructors at the Yandara yoga Institute. Amber has also received her 500 hour certification as well as a certification in Prenatal Yoga.

Quote:

“If someone asked me to describe myself in three words i would say strong, silly and kind. To me, Yoga is freedom.”

Sarasvati Young, E-RYT 500

Sarasvati brings an open mind and an open heart to the mat. A lover of the Ocean and the Elements, she often ties her classes into the themes of nature. She loves exploring Yoga as an expression of the joy and abundance all around us. Sarasvati has been studying and teaching with Yandara since 2009. She is an inspired devotional musician and has had the pleasure of studying mantra and kirtan with her mother, Mercy Ananda. Her receptive and joyful nature invites exploration on the mat and a playful outlook on life. Inspired by the transformations she sees in the students at Yandara, Sarasvati holds a loving space for all to express their unique gifts with the community. More than anything, she believes in the power of a group, where each individual puts the best parts of themselves forward to heal the Earth and all beings!

Student Testimonial

Sarasvati is truly an inspiration and a beacon of light! She is knowledgable and gifted. Her radiant energy and her kindness are an absolute joy!

Details of this retreat

Come join us for a deeply relaxing and transformational experience with Yoga Nidra. We will learn the art of guiding awareness into the restful place of Yoga nidra, a regenerative state of being known as “yoga sleep.” The benefits are many and in this time together we will enjoy receiving and giving Yoga Nidra. We will also explore using Tibetan Bowls, Crystal Bowls and Gongs to enhance our Yoga Nidra as sound vibration proves to be a beneficial addition to this practice. In simple and profound ways, our Yoga Nidra Resonance module will deepen your life experience and help you gain a sense of peace and rejuvenation.

This retreat is part of Yandara's 300-hr advanced program. It is ideal for those want to advance their yoga teaching career and certification and also for those who simply want to deepen their own personal practice.

The lead teacher for this retreat style training module is Mercy Ananda (Sound Healer & Mantra Musician) together with the rest of our inspiring Yandara crew.

Getting Here

Yandara Yoga Institute

Accommodation

Glamping Cabana with Private Bath

For further comfort, our new cabanas have private bathrooms! With cushy full/queen size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabanas are simply divine - nestled into the desert, yet sheltered from the elements.

Glamping Cabana - Single Occupancy

Our new concrete glamping cabanas are pure luxury! With comfy full size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabins are your perfect home away from home - nestled into the desert, yet sheltered from the elements.

Luxury Canvas Cabin - Single Occupancy

For more luxury during your stay while still being connected to nature. With polished concrete floor, comfy full size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabins are your perfect home away from home - nestled into the desert, yet still close to the beach.

Deluxe Furnished Tent

Many yogis that attend our YTT choose to stay in our furnished tents. These are big tents, each with a twin size bed, a small set of drawers and a lamp. Bed linens are provided, but not towels. Comfortable and still close to nature. We like to call it comfort camping. For couples we can offer a larger tent with a larger bed. We have 7 bathrooms and 7 showers on our campus.

Yandara Private Cabana

The original hexagonal Yandara cabana has a full size bed and private bathroom.

Bring your own tent

Bring your own tent.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

The natural setting of our yoga teacher training in Mexico is as much a part of your experience as the yoga instruction itself. This secluded Baja, Mexico location offers stunning beachfront vistas featuring open-air studios to keep you in touch with your surroundings and all the beauty that nature has to share with us.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Drawing upon Mexican heritage, your dining experience will also feature an internationally influenced menu. A menu choice is rarely ever repeated, and focuses on fresh, local organic ingredients.

What's Included

Tuition,
Meals
Accommodation.

What's Not Included

Flights
Airport transportation

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Yolanda • Nov 17, 2021

5.0

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Beautiful!

Thank you Yandara for creating a space of community & healing. Simply beautifull. Looking forward to see you soon X