She Learned the Recipe and Taught Yoga Nidra Five Days Straight

She Learned the Recipe and Taught Yoga Nidra Five Days Straight

A Real Teacher’s Story of Going from “Someday” to Five Sessions in One Week One of my students learned a five-step recipe for teaching yoga nidra—and then taught it five days in a row. She didn’t wait until she felt ready. She didn’t sign up for a six-month...
Do You Need a Certification to Teach Yoga Nidra?

Do You Need a Certification to Teach Yoga Nidra?

Do you need a certification to teach yoga nidra? No. You don’t. But the longer answer is worth your time, because it might change what you do next. I’m Sage Rountree. I’ve been teaching yoga for over twenty years, and I created a course called Teaching Yoga Nidra that...
I’m Not “Woo” Enough to Teach Yoga Nidra

I’m Not “Woo” Enough to Teach Yoga Nidra

Yoga nidra is a structured guided-relaxation practice—not a mystical experience. A study published in the International Journal of Yoga found yoga nidra effective as a complementary treatment for anxiety, and a 2026 meta-analysis in the Annals of the New York Academy...
Teaching Yoga Nidra Is a Skill, Not a Gift

Teaching Yoga Nidra Is a Skill, Not a Gift

You Don’t Need a Velvet Voice or a Mystical Presence to Guide Deep Rest Some yoga teachers hear the word “nidra” and immediately think: that’s not for me. They picture someone with a voice that fills the room like incense and a presence that seems almost...
Early Bird Rate: Fundamentals of Teaching Mindfulness Workshop

Early Bird Rate: Fundamentals of Teaching Mindfulness Workshop

You have two weeks to save $50 with the early bird rate on this upcoming continuing education workshop! February 17–18, 2024 Carrboro Yoga Company, Carrboro, NC with Sage Rountree, 18 CEUs available Register now and save Learn to lead students toward better...