Total Yoga Nidra Immersion
A 2-Day in person training with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli 17-18 October 2026
About the training
The Total Yoga Nidra Teacher and Facilitator Training is designed for yoga teachers and practitioners who wish to share Yoga Nidra with confidence, whether in group settings, one to one work, or therapeutic contexts. The training offers Total Yoga Nidra, a comprehensive and non-dogmatic approach that honours a wide range of Yoga Nidra practices while recognising that people experience Yoga Nidra in many different ways.
Uniquely, this training explores Yoga Nidra in its full living spectrum. You are invited to deepen your own intuitive practice beyond fixed or trademarked forms, while gaining a clear understanding of different methods, lineages, and levels of experience. Total Yoga Nidra is approached as an intelligent and adaptive practice that supports deep rest, healing, and self-discovery.
The training is designed by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli, who together bring over forty years of experience in practice, teaching, and therapeutic application of Yoga Nidra. The course is experiential and comparative in nature, supporting both personal development and professional teaching skills. The training is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists for APD.
Training format
A combination of theory and practice to give you a sound foundation (or to deepen your existing foundation) of understanding about what yoga nidra is in the broadest sense, and how it works. The material is divided into fourteen, roughly one-hour sections, each covering a specific aspect of the practice. These sections are:
1. Welcome to Yoga Nidra
2. The History and Development of Yoga Nidra
3. Intentions, and how they Shape the Practice
4. Comparative Structures
5. Comparative Rotations of Consciousness
6. The Science of Yoga Nidra
7. The Philosophy of Yoga Nidra
8. Liminality & Creativity
9. Memory, Sleep & Dreams
10. Trance: Hypnosis & Yoga Nidra
11. Yoga Nidra as a Meditative Practice
12. Sankalpa
13. Yoga Nidra & Bhakti Yoga
14. Growing Your Own Practice
Each of these sections contains:
• A written lecture summary
• A lecture exploring the material in more depth
• A yoga nidra practice illustrating or exploring that material
• Enquiries for you to reflect upon
• Links to relevant articles and resources
• Suggestions for further reading, should you wish to deepen your knowledge
Optional Training: Total Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
26-30 November 2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs
The Total Yoga Nidra Teacher and Facilitator Training, for which the Immersion is a pre-requisite, is designed for yoga teachers and practitioners who wish to share Yoga Nidra with confidence, whether in group settings, one to one work, or therapeutic contexts. The training offers Total Yoga Nidra, a comprehensive and non-dogmatic approach that honours a wide range of Yoga Nidra practices while recognising that people experience Yoga Nidra in many different ways.
Uniquely, this training explores Yoga Nidra in its full living spectrum. You are invited to deepen your own intuitive practice beyond fixed or trademarked forms, while gaining a clear understanding of different methods, lineages, and levels of experience.
The teacher training can be joined on its own, or added to your immersion booking at a reduced rate when booked as part of the full training.
The Teacher
Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
Uma Dinsmore-Tuli has been practicing yoga since early childhood and teaching since 1994. Her work is rooted in yoga therapy, with a particular focus on women’s health and the restorative potential of Yoga Nidra. Uma is widely recognised for her pioneering contribution to Yoga Nidra and is the author of influential books including Yoni Shakti and Nidra Shakti.
Through her international teaching, trainings, and therapeutic work, Uma explores how yoga can support deep rest, resilience, and vitality across different phases of life. Her approach is shaped by decades of practice, research, and clinical experience, and is informed by yoga tantra and adapted for contemporary contexts.
My connection with Uma began years ago when I first met her as a student during her Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. That meeting grew into a long-standing collaboration rooted in shared values and care for the practice. Since 2018, Uma has been an integral part of Global Flow, often together with her partner Nirlipta, and we’re grateful for the generosity and depth she continues to bring to our community through her decades of experience.
Global Flow x Uma
Event details
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Total Yoga Nidra Immersion
Dates: 17-18 October
Times: 18:00 - 21:00 hrs
Total Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Dates: 26-20 November
Times: 9:00 - 17:00 hrs daily
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We welcome you at:
De Pastorie
Hartveldseweg 24
1111 BG Diemen (Amsterdam)
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Teacher Training:
9:00 - 17:00 hrs daily
Schedule is indicative and subject to small changes
11 January - Evening session online 18:00-21:00 AMSTERDAM time
Nidra & Taro Evening:
18:00 - 21:00 hrs
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Package: Total Yoga Nidra Immersion + Teacher Training
€2170
Total Yoga Nidra Immersion Only
€295
Total Yoga Nidra Teacher Taining Only
€1895
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: €100 discount on the Teacher Training or the Package: 2-Day Immersion + Teacher Training for the first 10 bookings before 1 September 2026. Make use of the code EARLY100 when registering.
All prices include VAT
Payment in instalments is possible. Please send us an email to register making use of payment plan.
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This training is open to all, regardless of your previous experience with yoga nidra.
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The event takes place at De Pastorie in Diemen. The venue is easy to reach by bike and public transport, the tram stops in front of the venue. Paid parking is available in the area. Doors open shortly before the start time, and we recommend arriving a little early so you can settle in comfortably.
Yoga mats are available at the venue. Please bring warm socks, a sheepskin, or any other props and blankets that you enjoy using for your practice. Please bring a reusable water bottle, as Amsterdam tap water is safe to drink.
Location
We look forward to welcoming you to De Pastorie in Diemen, a unique venue where history, atmosphere, and a sense of home come together.
Once part of the historic grounds surrounding the local schuilkerk, this building carries traces of a time when Catholic communities gathered in hidden churches to practice their faith discreetly. The nearby Schuilkerk Diemen still reflects this layered past, adding a quiet depth and story to the surroundings.
Today, De Pastorie has been lovingly renovated into a café and fully equipped yoga studio. Its original character has been carefully preserved, creating a warm, vintage living-room atmosphere where everyone feels immediately at ease.
We look forward to welcoming you into this intimate and atmospheric studio. Before or after the session, and whenever the café is open, you’re invited to enjoy delicious drinks, nourishing snacks, and a wholesome lunch.
FAQ
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for the immersion.
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Yoga mats are available at the venue, though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There are blankets and props available, but we recommend bringing your own favourite blanket, sheepskin, pillow, or scarf to build your nidra nest. We also recommend bringing warm socks. Please bring a reusable water bottle, as tap water is safe to drink.
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The Total Yoga Nidra Immersin is open to all regardless of your level of experience.
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The studio is on the third floor and not accessible if you are not able to walk up two flights of stairs. The practice itself is not physically demanding. If you have a hard time laying for longer periods of time, or sitting on the floor (with cushions), please contact us before registering.
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All immersions are taught in English.
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De Pastorie is located in Diemen on the East side of Amsterdam and is easily accessible by public transport, with a tram stopping in front of the venue. Parking is available in the surrounding area, though it can be limited.
The venue is accessible on foot and by bike, and we recommend using public transport where possible. To enter the studio you ned to walk u to flights of stairs. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please feel free to contact us in advance.
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Accommodation is not included in the immersion. Amsterdam offers a wide range of options close to the venue, and the best choice often depends on personal preference and budget.
Many participants choose to book an Airbnb, which is widely available in Amsterdam. Staying in the area around the Vondelpark is a convenient option, with neighbourhoods such as the Vondelkwartier, Oud-Zuid, and Oud-West all within walking distance or a short bike or tram ride.
There are also several hotels nearby. For those who prefer a hostel, Stayokay Vondelpark is located just a two-minute walk from De Roos.
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All bookings and cancellations and are subject to our booking- and cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing these policies carefully before booking. You can find the full details on our Booking Policy page and our Cancellation Policy page.
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If you have any questions about the immersion, please feel free to contact us through the contact form. We’re happy to help.