Free Course
Sleep Better, Stress Less, and Find Lasting Calm
A free 8-part introduction to iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation
Join more than 9,475 learners who have explored iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation and discovered greater calm, emotional flexibility, resilience, and wellbeing.
What you’ll receive:
The self-paced course includes eight modules. Each module focuses on a single theme and includes a 3–5-minute teaching video, a 15–25-minute guided iRest meditation, and a reflection prompt. Return to the practices as often as you like and move through the course at a pace that feels right for you.
What is iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation:
iRest is an ancient form of meditation known as yoga nidra that has been adapted to suit the conditions of modern life.
Practiced regularly, iRest can help you sleep more deeply, recover more efficiently from stress, meet difficult emotions with greater ease, and cultivate a growing sense of resilience and wellbeing.
Beyond these measurable benefits, the practice invites a direct recognition of the stillness, wholeness, and ease that are always present beneath the changing experiences of everyday life.
Is this course for me?
You don't have to be an experienced meditator. The only requirement is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own direct experience.
Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, this course offers a gentle, accessible path into deeper rest, greater resilience, and a growing sense of ease in everyday life.
The practices can be done sitting, lying down, or even while walking, making them easy to integrate into your daily routine.
I would like to say how pleased I am with the tools so generously provided in this course. I have been doing the first guided meditation every night before bed and can say that it has helped to calm my nervous system considerably, which has in turn led to better sleep.
I am retired, on a fixed income, and finding it a bit challenging to navigate the ongoing increases for everything in my life at this point, so I am ever so grateful for this free iRest resource. Thank you so very much!
—Sunny
Learn from Experienced Guides
Stephanie Lopez, LCSW, LISW, C-IAYT, is President of iRest Institute and a Senior iRest Trainer. For nearly thirty years she has helped people integrate meditation into the realities of everyday life. As a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and meditation teacher, she brings together contemplative wisdom and modern psychology to help people discover greater ease, resilience, and freedom.
Clearlight Gerald, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RPYT, is a Senior iRest Trainer who has devoted more than twenty years to sharing iRest Meditation with students around the world. Her teaching is known for its warmth, clarity, and deep respect for each person's unique path, inviting people to reconnect with the innate wellbeing that has always been present.
Why is this course free?
Making iRest Meditation accessible is central to our mission. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to discover the lasting peace and wellbeing that are always present within, and to meet life with greater ease, flexibility, and loving presence.
Through the support of our trainings, certification programs, and community, we’re able to offer this introductory course at no cost so that anyone who feels called to explore the practice can begin.
FAQ
Do I need meditation experience?
No. The course is designed for both beginners and experienced meditators. The only requirement is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
How long does each module take?
Each module can be completed in under 25 minutes.
What happens after I sign up?
After you click Sign Up Now, you'll complete a quick checkout process (no payment is required). Once your registration is confirmed, you'll receive an email with instructions for accessing the course. You can return to it anytime by signing in at irest.org and selecting My Products.
Can I access the course again after I finish it?
Yes. Once you've enrolled, you can return to the course and revisit the videos, meditations, and reflections whenever you need them. You can use the left hand menu to go back to previous sesstions.
Is the course really free?
Yes. The course is completely free. You'll add it to your cart and complete the checkout process by clicking Confirmation. Because there is no cost, no payment information is required. Once your registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for accessing the course.