Yoga Nidra is so much more than relaxation.
Yoga Nidra is often described as a form of deep relaxation — and while profound relaxation can certainly be part of the experience, there is much more to explore.
Yoga Nidra invites us towards the fascinating threshold between waking and sleep, where the body can become deeply still while a thread of awareness remains. It offers an opportunity to explore not only rest, but pratyahara, the nervous system, different states of consciousness, prana, the nature of awareness and our relationship with the body and mind.
Over six fortnightly Saturday mornings, we'll approach Yoga Nidra from several different perspectives — experiential, traditional, scientific and creative.
We'll explore relaxation as an unravelling of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual tension, alongside an understanding of the central and autonomic nervous systems and what happens as we move towards deep rest.
We'll investigate the yogic understanding of pratyahara and consciousness, the threshold between waking and sleep, and the relationship between Yoga Nidra, sleep, hypnagogic states and hypnosis. We'll also explore how pranayama and mantra can help prepare the body and mind for the inward journey of Nidra.
Throughout the course you'll experience a variety of Yoga Nidra practices and begin to understand how they are constructed. We'll explore rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, sankalpa, opposites, imagery, language, voice, rhythm and silence, asking not simply what comes next? but why is it there?
We'll also look at how Yoga Nidra can be adapted for different intentions and needs, using some of my own scripts as examples, and consider research into areas such as the nervous system, sleep, learning and memory.
As the course progresses, you'll gradually begin creating your own Yoga Nidra.
Rather than simply giving you a formula to follow, we'll explore how to find your own language and style, how to choose appropriate imagery and suggestions, how to use silence, and how to create a practice with a particular person, group or intention in mind.
By our final session, you'll have developed the tools and confidence to begin writing and guiding Yoga Nidra for yourself or others.
Everyone is welcome.
You don't need to be a yoga teacher or have extensive experience of Yoga Nidra. Curiosity and a willingness to explore are much more important.
For qualified yoga teachers, the course also offers 18 hours of study and practice that can contribute towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Everyone completing the course will receive an Inner Healing School of Yoga Certificate of Completion.
Six fortnightly Saturdays · 10am–1pm
3 October 2026
17 October 2026
31 October 2026
14 November 2026
28 November 2026
12 December 2026
Inner Healing Yoga Studio
95 Spencer Road
Rushden
NN10 6AD
£250 for the complete six-session course
Payment by instalments is available.
If you're interested but aren't sure whether the course is right for you, please get in touch. I'm always happy to have a chat before you decide.
David Cosserat
Inner Healing School of Yoga
07931 905230
davidcosserat@hotmail.com
www.inner-healing.co.uk
More Love, Not Less. ❤️
Yoga is much more than something we do with our bodies. It is a way of exploring who we are.
The Inner Healing Journey has grown from the Yoga Foundation Course that I have taught for many years, but with a new emphasis. Rather than simply learning about different aspects of yoga, we'll explore how they come together as a living, personal practice.
Over twelve Thursday evenings, we'll move beyond yoga as simply a collection of postures and techniques. Through Hatha Yoga, prana and pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, philosophy, sound, self-enquiry, reflection and discussion, we'll begin to explore what yoga can teach us about ourselves and the way we experience life.
There will be movement and stillness, opportunities to ask questions and share ideas, and plenty of time simply to experience. You don't need to be particularly flexible, experienced or knowledgeable about yoga. Curiosity and a willingness to explore are much more important.
The Journey is limited to just six participants. I want this to be an intimate course where there is space for conversation, individual attention and for the group to develop together over the twelve weeks.
The course is designed as a complete journey, so ideally participants will attend all twelve sessions. Of course, life happens, and missing an occasional evening needn't prevent you from joining.
Thursdays, 7:00–9:00pm
1 October – 17 December 2026
Inner Healing Yoga Studio
95 Spencer Road
Rushden
NN10 6AD
Investment: £275 for the complete 12-week Journey
Payment by instalments is available.
If you're interested but aren't sure whether the Journey is right for you, you're very welcome to get in touch and have a chat with me first.
David Cosserat
07931 905230
davidcosserat@hotmail.com
www.inner-healing.co.uk
More love, not less. ❤️
Gentle Yoga at Great Doddington Memorial Hall
🗓 Monday evening
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00pm
This gentle, nourishing session will include:
✨ Slow, mindful Hatha Yoga
✨ Simple breathing practices to calm the mind
✨ An extended guided relaxation / meditation
✨ Space to let go… and simply be
Perfect if you:
Feel tired, wired, or overwhelmed
Want to improve sleep and reduce stress
Just need some time for yourself
“Sometimes the most powerful practice… is learning how to deeply rest.”
💷 £12 drop-in (or class pass if you have one)
Bring a blanket if you can… and come ready to relax.
Hatha Yoga is a gentle practice that nourishes all aspects of your being, from your organs and hormones to your muscles and bones. The result? A radiant glow and an incredible sense of well-being. With David's expert guidance, you'll learn to tap into the healing potential of this ancient practice and unlock your body's full potential.
Hatha Yoga class at Great Doddington Memorial Hall
every Monday, 1830 - 2000
Looking to rejuvenate your body and mind, and experience inner harmony and tranquility?
Discover the transformative power of Hatha Yoga with David Cosserat!
Hatha Yoga is a gentle practice that nourishes all aspects of your being, from your organs and hormones to your muscles and bones. The result? A radiant glow and an incredible sense of well-being. With David's expert guidance, you'll learn to tap into the healing potential of this ancient practice and unlock your body's full potential.
To experience Mantra is to immerse yourself in the healing mystical roots of Yoga. Twenty years ago I spent many weeks exploring the depths and beauty of Mantra. I delved into its mystery and discovered that the voice of Mantra connects you to your inner radiance. The sound vibrations release doubts, conditioning, stress, stale belief patterns and negative thinking.
Your voice is prana in action and therefore it heals and leads you back to the truth of who you are, and your soul's purpose.
David's Mantra Sessions (£10) are held once a month on a Friday at 7pm, NN10 6AD (no.95).
A sequence of gentle seated Yoga Asana to nourish the digestive system and improve the quality of the breath whilst freeing the flow of Peace and Love to your Soul.
This relaxing Yoga session is for you to download and keep. It is an mp4 document so will work on all computers.
When enjoying this practice do ensure that you are in a quiet room and that you have a blanket and pillow at hand so as to remain comfortable throughout.
When purchasing this item you will be prompted to type in your email address. Once this is received the item will be sent to your email via MailBigFile for you to download.
Please allow up to 24 hours to receive the file. You should receive it much sooner - but this is all new territory!
Many thanks
In times of stress you know that you need to calm down....... to breathe.
To become calm and balanced, you need to learn to stay aware of your body and breathe, just like when you practice yoga postures.
As we tune in to our breath we recognise how the breath is always happening in the present. It's happening right NOW. Through the practice , body mind spirit is brought into Now.
When we come into the present moment we recognise the miracle of existence, how amazing it is to be alive on planet earth.
In this recording we are looking at three different techniques,
Each of these techniques work as an overall tonic, they cool the body and mind, dispel fatigue and restlessness and can help to balance blood pressure.
This is a gentle Yoga Asana practice, working with the immune system and gently calming the mind.
This relaxing Yoga session is for you to download and keep. It is an mp4 document so will work on all computers.
This is a calming practice which promotes deep breathing a calmer mind and a body that is free of tension.
When enjoying this practice do ensure that you are in a quiet room and that you have a blanket and pillow at hand so as to remain comfortable throughout.
When purchasing this item you will be prompted to type in your email address. Once this is received the item will be sent to your email via MailBigFile for you to download.
Please allow up to 24 hours to receive the file. You should receive it much sooner - but this is all new territory!
Many thanks
This is an hour long yoga and relaxation session for you to download and keep. It is an mp4 document.
The gentle movements help to boost your immune system whilst the relaxation allows all fears and anxieties to dissolve.
When enjoying this practice do ensure that you are in a quiet room and that you have a blanket and pillow at hand so as to remain comfortable throughout the relaxation.
When purchasing this item you will be prompted to type in your email address. Once this is received the item will be sent to your email via MailBigFile for you to download.
Please allow up to 24 hours to receive the file. You should receive it much sooner - but this is all new territory!
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