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ayla nova

Founder of Nova Nidra. Yoga Nidra educator. Devoted to the transmission of deep rest as a lived practice.

Founder of Nova Nidra. Yoga Nidra educator. Devoted to the transmission of deep rest as a lived practice.

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A woman meditating with her legs crossed and eyes closed
A woman meditating with her legs crossed and eyes closed

embarking on the yogic path

embarking on the yogic path

Ayla's path into yoga began in 2O13 and took her to India in 2O15 where she completed her 2OO-hour yoga teacher training at Shri Kali Ashram in Goa, India. What started as a physical practice quickly became something much larger — a lifelong study of yogic philosophy, alternative healing traditions, and the deeper question of what it actually means to rest.

Ayla's path into yoga began in 2O13 and took her to India in 2O15 where she completed her 2OO-hour yoga teacher training at Shri Kali Ashram in Goa, India. What started as a physical practice quickly became something much larger — a lifelong study of yogic philosophy, alternative healing traditions, and the deeper question of what it actually means to rest.

Ayla's path into yoga began in 2O13 and took her to India in 2O15 where she completed her 2OO-hour yoga teacher training at Shri Kali Ashram in Goa, India. What started as a physical practice quickly became something much larger — a lifelong study of yogic philosophy, alternative healing traditions, and the deeper question of what it actually means to rest.

life presented ayla with a transformative challenge

life presented ayla with a transformative challenge

In 2018, Ayla was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. This life-altering experience became a crucial turning point, steering her toward the nurturing realms of meditative and restorative practices — with a special emphasis on Yoga Nidra. The practice became a cornerstone through her health crisis. A beacon of hope and strength that harmonized with her medical treatments and enabled her to thrive in the face of adversity.

In 2018, Ayla was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. This life-altering experience became a crucial turning point, steering her toward the nurturing realms of meditative and restorative practices — with a special emphasis on Yoga Nidra. The practice became a cornerstone through her health crisis. A beacon of hope and strength that harmonized with her medical treatments and enabled her to thrive in the face of adversity.

In 2018, Ayla was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. This life-altering experience became a crucial turning point, steering her toward the nurturing realms of meditative and restorative practices — with a special emphasis on Yoga Nidra. The practice became a cornerstone through her health crisis. A beacon of hope and strength that harmonized with her medical treatments and enabled her to thrive in the face of adversity.

A woman sick with cancer in the hospital bed holding a book about yoga
A woman sick with cancer in the hospital bed holding a book about yoga
A woman sick with cancer in the hospital bed holding a book about yoga
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a woman working on computer, looking at computer screen
a woman working on computer, looking at computer screen

then came nova nidra

then came nova nidra

In 2O22, Ayla founded Yoga Nidra & Beyond — a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to sharing the practice freely and widely. What began as a platform for guided sessions grew into a global community. Her teachings have since reached over 1OO,OOO people across YouTube, podcast platforms, workshops, and live programs. Nova Nidra is the natural evolution of that work — a methodology rooted in everything she has studied, survived, and lived.

In 2O22, Ayla founded Yoga Nidra & Beyond — a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to sharing the practice freely and widely. What began as a platform for guided sessions grew into a global community. Her teachings have since reached over 1OO,OOO people across YouTube, podcast platforms, workshops, and live programs. Nova Nidra is the natural evolution of that work — a methodology rooted in everything she has studied, survived, and lived.

In 2O22, Ayla founded Yoga Nidra & Beyond — a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to sharing the practice freely and widely. What began as a platform for guided sessions grew into a global community. Her teachings have since reached over 1OO,OOO people across YouTube, podcast platforms, workshops, and live programs. Nova Nidra is the natural evolution of that work — a methodology rooted in everything she has studied, survived, and lived.

ayla's journey

2015

200hr Yoga Teacher Training, Shri Kali Ashram, Goa, India

2015

100hr Ashtanga Teacher Training, Beyond Yoga, Calgary

2016

Ashtanga Immersion with Kino MacGregor, Vancouver

2016

Kaula Tantra Intensive, Shri Kali CA, Grass Valley

2017-2018

Registered Yoga Therapy, Mount Royal University (discontinued due to diagnosis)

2018

Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification, School of Sankalpa with Tanis Fishman, Calgary

2018-2020

ntegrative Restoration (iREST) Yoga Nidra Introduction with Barbara Eastham, Calgary

2019-Present

Vedic Meditation, Instill Meditation, Calgary

2022-Present

Founder, Yoga Nidra & Beyond, YouTube and Podcast

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