Gong Yoga Nidra Training
Learn to guide deeply restorative Gong Yoga Nidra sessions for healing, sleep, and inner transformation. Train with Mehtab online, from anywhere in the world.
About Gong Yoga Nidra
Gong Yoga Nidra is a powerful combination of guided yogic sleep and sound healing through the gong. It allows the body to relax deeply while the mind journeys into a meditative state of awareness. Using specific cues and therapeutic gong playing, this method leads to profound relaxation, healing, and the reprogramming of subconscious patterns.
In this training, you’ll learn how to guide others—and yourself—through these deeply restorative sessions using the unique approach developed by Mehtab Benton.
This training is part of the full Gong Training Pathway.
You’ll explore:
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The science and ancient roots of Yoga Nidra
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How the gong enhances the yoga nidra process
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Structuring effective sessions for healing and transformation
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Playing techniques for therapeutic sound
Whether you are a gong player, yoga teacher, therapist, or seeker of deep relaxation, this training provides you with the tools to create a healing sanctuary of sound and rest.
Transcript
We’ve all experienced how the gong is extremely relaxing. In the practice of gong nidra, you’ll learn how to use the gong through guided visualization, rotation of body consciousness, and breath awareness all the while playing the gong to take people very deep into this process of relaxation and transformation. You learn how to play the gong expressively. learn how to play the gong hypnotically. They’ll learn how to play the gong transformationally and put this together in a session with a group or with an individual to take them deeper, deeper, deeper into the practice of gong and nidra. I invite you to join us in this experience of the deepest relaxation imaginable with the gong gong neidra.
What You’ll Learn in the Gong Yoga Nidra Training
Guided Yogic Sleep with Gong Sound
Learn to combine the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra with therapeutic gong playing to create deep states of rest and inner healing.
Playing the Gong for Awareness
Discover how to guide attention using gong sound for body, breath, and visualization awareness—creating layered sensory journeys.
Gong Techniques for Relaxation & Trance States
Practice playing methods and sound patterns that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to relaxation, transformation, and energetic balance.
Designing Healing Sessions
Learn to structure and deliver Gong Yoga Nidra sessions for individuals or groups, including intention setting (Sankalpa), integration, and closure.
Script Adaptation & Delivery
Explore and adapt a variety of Yoga Nidra scripts to use in personal or group sessions with live gong accompaniment.
Professional Certification & Tools
Receive a manual with scripts and a certificate of completion. Qualify to offer professional Gong Yoga Nidra sessions with CE credits through Yoga Alliance.
Who This Training Is For
This training is designed for:
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Gong players who want to deepen their healing and meditative offerings
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Yoga teachers and therapists seeking to integrate sound into guided relaxation
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Yoga Nidra facilitators who want to enhance their sessions with gong sound
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Sound healers and meditation leaders looking to expand their toolkit
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Wellness professionals interested in restorative practices for stress relief
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Anyone drawn to the healing power of sound and yogic sleep
No prior experience in Yoga Nidra is required. Basic familiarity with gong playing is helpful, but not mandatory—we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion of the Gong Yoga Nidra Training, you’ll receive a certificate of completion as a Gong Yoga Nidra Practitioner. This training qualifies for continuing education hours and supports your professional development in sound healing and yoga instruction.
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What You’ll Receive with Certification
- A Certificate of Completion as a Gong Yoga Nidra Practitioner
- Eligibility to offer Gong Yoga Nidra sessions, classes, and private experiences
- A comprehensive training manual (digital or print) with guided scripts, gong layouts, and protocols
- Lifetime access to recorded sessions, handouts, and instructional content
Requirements for Completion
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Full attendance at all live training sessions (or completion of recorded sessions)
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Participation in guided Gong Yoga Nidra experiences during the course
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Submission of a brief reflection or practicum experience (optional but encouraged)
Continuing Education & CEUs
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Eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours (YACEP)
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Recognized hours for Professional Gong Player Certification Pathway
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Applies to sound healing or yoga therapy professional development (check with your certifying body)
Upcoming Gong Trainings
Explore our upcoming Gong Yoga Nidra Trainings and Professional Gong Practitioner courses, available online and in select locations. Whether you’re beginning your sound healing journey or continuing your certification pathway, these immersive trainings will support your growth and practice. All trainings are open to new and returning students.
Learn more about our full Professional Gong Player Certification Pathway
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About Mehtab
Mehtab Benton is a master gong teacher, Kundalini Yoga trainer, and international mentor in the therapeutic applications of sound. He began his yoga journey in 1973 and has since trained thousands of yoga teachers and gong players around the world. Alongside his wife, he owned and operated five yoga studios and led a Kundalini Yoga ashram in Austin, Texas.
The originator and author of Gong Yoga, Gong Therapy, and Teaching Gong Yoga, Mehtab has pioneered the modern integration of the gong into yoga, meditation, and healing practices. He has mentored students, therapists, and sound healers in over 20 countries in the art and science of playing the gong therapeutically.
A lifelong practitioner of Vedic astrology, Mehtab also authored Astrology Yoga and has provided astrological consultations for more than 25 years. Through his teachings, he brings a unique blend of yogic wisdom, celestial insight, and sound healing experience to help others discover their soul’s purpose and healing potential.
What Students are Saying
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“This training opened up an entirely new dimension of my gong playing.”
I’ve been playing the gong for years, but learning how to use it in the Yoga Nidra state completely transformed my approach. The depth of healing I now witness in my students is beyond anything I expected. Highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to use the gong for true inner transformation.
— Ravi S., Yoga Teacher & Sound Healer
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“Pure magic. The best training I’ve taken in years.”
I came into this course with no idea how powerful Gong Yoga Nidra would be. It not only improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety, but gave me a new offering for my clients. The way Mehtab and Laura guide the experience is gentle, wise, and absolutely profound.
— Melissa G., Therapist & Meditation Coach
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“This is the missing piece in my yoga and sound practice.”
Gong Yoga Nidra helped me understand how to guide others into deep rest while using the gong in a subtle and intentional way. I appreciated the mix of practical techniques and mystical insights. Every yoga teacher or sound practitioner should have this in their toolkit.
— James T., Kundalini Yoga Instructor
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“Even online, the energy and learning were incredible.”
I wasn’t sure if an online training could capture the power of this work—but it did! I felt completely held and supported throughout, and I’m now offering regular Gong Yoga Nidra sessions in my community. The materials, structure, and heart in this training are amazing.
— Sofia L., Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Frequently Asked Questions: Gong Yoga Nidra Training
Have questions about our Gong Yoga Nidra Training? Below are answers to common inquiries about the course, certification, and how the training works. If you need more info, feel free to contact us anytime.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes! All sessions will be recorded and available for replay if you’re unable to attend live. Whether you’re joining this online gong training live or watching later, you’ll receive full access.
Do I need to have a gong to take this training?
While it’s helpful to have access to a gong for practice, it’s not required. You’ll still benefit from the therapeutic gong teachings and can apply the skills when you have a gong. This flexibility makes it an accessible sound healing certification course.
Can I take this training even if I’ve never taught Yoga Nidra?
Yes! You’ll learn how to guide basic Gong Yoga Nidra sessions, and we provide everything you need to begin offering this experience, whether you’re a yoga teacher, healer, or someone drawn to the meditative and restorative qualities of sound.
What if I miss a day of the training?
No problem. You can catch up with the replay videos during the time that they are available. This gong yoga nidra online course is designed to be flexible and accessible — live attendance is not required for certification.
Is this suitable for beginners or new gong players?
This gong yoga nidra training is open to all levels. If you’re new to playing the gong, we recommend taking an introductory gong course like, Gong Practitioner Level One, beforehand to get comfortable with the fundamentals.
What’s the difference between this and a regular Gong or Yoga Nidra training?
Gong Yoga Nidra combines the deep meditative process of traditional Yoga Nidra with the transformational resonance of the gong. It’s not just about playing or guiding—it’s about weaving the two practices together in a unique and powerful way that supports subconscious reprogramming and deep healing.
Can I receive continuing education hours for this course?
Absolutely. If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, you may receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We also provide documentation for other professional credentialing organizations upon request.
How does this qualify for the full Gong Training Pathway?
The Gong Yoga Nidra Training is one of five core courses in Mehtab Benton’s Gong Training Pathway. Completing all core courses plus mentorship leads to Professional Gong Player Certification.
Enhance Your Experience with the Gong Yoga Nidra Relaxation Series
Gong Yoga Nidra Relaxation Series
If you’re curious about the practice or want to immerse yourself in the experience before—or after—training, this on-demand video series is the perfect complement. You’ll enjoy guided Gong Yoga Nidra sessions designed to help you relax, heal, and explore altered states of consciousness through the transformative power of sound and yogic sleep.
✅ Experience the benefits of Gong Yoga Nidra firsthand
✅ Perfect preparation or integration for trainees
✅ Access anytime, on your own schedule
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Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, gong player, healer, or dedicated practitioner, Gong Yoga Nidra Training invites you into a deeper experience of transformation, service, and sound.
Join us to learn, experience, and share this profound practice with others.
Your journey into deep relaxation and yogic sleep begins here.
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