Kamini Desai, Ph.D

Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, PhD is the author of Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep, has created an exciting and unique body of teachings incorporating western psychology, eastern philosophy and science. Considered an expert in Yoga Nidra Meditation, relaxation, yoga therapy and artful living, her practical and accessible teaching style is welcomed worldwide. In 2012 she was awarded the title Yogeshwari (woman of yogic mastery) for her keen ability to bring ancient illumination to the genuine challenges of the human experience. Her teachings have benefited employees at Sony, Kelloggs, KPN Telecom, Mars Confectionery, the Department of Corrections and Departments of the Netherlands Government.
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IMPORTANT Pre-Qualification Notes Thank you for your interest in our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training. You will receive notice of acceptance or denial of admittance into this program within 60-days of submitting this application. Upon approval you will be registered for the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training. If you are accepted into the program our Program Director will reach out to you for an interview to discuss your learning objectives, order of taking the Modules and be available to answer questions. Start Date of Enrollment: This training takes a minimum of two years and a maximum of 4 years to complete. The start date for you enrollment would be as soon as your application is accepted. Upon acceptance of the application form the clock will start on the time period for completion of the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training and you will have 4…

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Our 500-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway is the most immersive, powerful, and in-depth yoga teacher training experience available. We take all the way from 0-100 in your understanding and experience of yoga through an authentic apprenticeship in an ancient kundalini-tantra yoga lineage. Our curriculum meets current Yoga Alliance standards for RYS-500 yoga schools. Once complete the required courses, you will be eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance® RYT-500 designation. The following intensive courses comprise the 500-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway: I AM Yoga® Teacher Training: The Posture of Consciousness – 20 days, 200 hours I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training: The Art of Transformational Sleep – 10 days, 100 hours I AM Yoga® Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion – 20 days, 200 hours Upon registering for this program application you will receive an email with a list of upcoming courses in the 500 hour curriculum and a 100% discount code you can apply…

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Our 300-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway will take your practice yoga and meditation to new depths of personal understand and experience. We take practitioners from all traditions and provide access to an authentic apprenticeship in an ancient kundalini-tantra yoga lineage. Our curriculum meets current Yoga Alliance standards for RYS-300 yoga schools. Once complete the required courses, you will be eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance® RYT-300 designation. The following intensive courses comprise the 300-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway: I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training: The Art of Transformational Sleep – 10 days, 100 hours I AM Yoga® Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion – 20 days, 200 hours Upon registering through this application you will receive an email with a list of upcoming courses in the 300 hour curriculum and a 100% discount code you can apply to the core training modules that comprise the 300 hour pathway. You will only need to pay…

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Sleep Meditation: Rest, Recharge and Recreate Your Life from the Inside Out Utilizing the practice of I AM Yoga Nidra™ this Immersion provides a unique and transformative map to life mastery where we lay out the ancient spiritual foundations of Yoga Nidra including the Kleshas, Koshas, Turiya and the science behind the brainwaves to understand how our lost connection to essential wholeness results in stress, living in unconscious repetitive karmic patterns, and robs us of our health, vitality and fullest potential. As a result of an anxious mind and tired body, conditions such as dis-ease, depression, stress, anxiety, and sleep problems set in. We can no longer access our highest self-expression and greater purpose. Combine the Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation with Deep Relaxation With our exclusive five-tool approach and in-depth practice of Yoga Nidra, you will experientially empower yourself to reverse this attack and shift these undesirable effects at the…

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Both I AM Yoga Nidra™ Immersion & Certification On-Demand at a discounted bundle rate.

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Self Study with Kamini Desai, Ph.D. PREREQUISITE: I AM Yoga Nidra™ Immersion or Yoga Nidra I: Immersion The Art of Sleep Meditation that Awakens Your True Nature Combining science with the ancient wisdom of yoga, you will be able to develop Yoga Nidra protocols to address such conditions as: • Stress • Habits and Addictions • Trauma and PTSD • Depression and Anxiety • Insomnia This course of study not only provides you with the skills to guide others in yoga nidra, but is also the ideal tool for your own transformation. You will receive your own unique yoga nidra card deck system which will allow you to easily customize Yoga Nidra experiences. This training is excellent for psychologists, mindfulness practitioners, bodyworkers, yoga teachers, healthcare workers, helping professionals, hypnotherapists and energy healers in search of new tools to serve their clients. I AM Yoga Nidra™ Certification or Yoga Nidra II:…

July 26 - August 2, 2024
Prerequisite: I AM Yoga Therapy I: Touch-Free Certification Body Psychology Training I AM Yoga Therapy II is a continuation of I AM Yoga Therapy I Module 3 (partial) of 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Curriculum “Innovative and profound.” “This course has had a deep, personal impact on me and my vision of what yoga is all about.” “My clients say they have never felt so relaxed before!” Learn advanced techniques of yoga therapy to physically support and coach your client through body limitations and psychosomatic tensions. Remove struggle and help your client receive maximum opening and benefit in assisted variations of classical yoga poses. These techniques enhance the effect of physical poses and support emotional integration – especially when combined with our unique coaching methods. The methods of yoga therapy you learn here work at a deeper layer than traditional yoga therapy, allowing people to access experiences ranging from stress relief and stretch…

August 22 - 26, 2024
Part 1 – Yoga Nidra Immersion 5 Days/50 Hours Ideal for those who want to explore the power of Yoga Nidra and experience entry into “Zero Stress Zone”. The immersion provides in-depth information and personal experience of this transformative technique. Day by day, you will see how old baggage and repetitive thinking patterns affect your life, health and wellbeing. With intention and the five tools of Yoga Nidra you will learn how to use this simple sleep-based meditation technique to profoundly heal and restore the body’s reserves and unburden your life. Create a body and brain with greater resilience to stress-producing situations. Boost the body’s healing potential, release chronic tension, pay off sleep debt and learn skills to master the demands of life. An excellent program to gain intuitive perspective into life transitions and challenges. What to expect: • Multiple daily Yoga Nidra practices to restore and rejuvenate • In-depth reflection…