Yoga Nidra
A state of dynamic sleep
A systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation.
Deep relaxation with inner awareness
A systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation.
Deep relaxation with inner awareness
During a yoga nidra practice, you enter a state between being awake and being asleep. This state is also referred to as “hypnagogic.” In this threshold state, connection to the subconscious and unconscious dimensions occurs spontaneously. This state of consciousness is reached by creating a separation between external awareness and separation from sleep. Consciousness then becomes very powerful and can be applied in many ways: developing memory, increasing knowledge or creativity and transformation of one’s nature.
It is not a practice of concentration; it is a systematic rotation of consciousness throughout the body. It is spontaneous and relaxed. You enter a state of being at peace with yourself on a very deep level.
Yoga nidra can include guidance on awareness of breath, feelings or sensations and visualization. A yoga nidra practice will typically finish with a sankalpa, a resolve or intention. Stating the sankalpa with clarity and faith gives the mind strength and belief that the resolve will be effective.
In a state of complete relaxation, receptivity is greater and impressions entering the mind become powerful and remain there. During the process of intellectualization, knowledge does not become impressed into our mind in the same way, knowledge remains in the conscious ming. A sankalpa is like planting a seed within the subconscious and unconscious mind. Revisiting with the same sankalpa is like watering the garden of your Self that you are intending to cultivate.
It is not a practice of concentration; it is a systematic rotation of consciousness throughout the body. It is spontaneous and relaxed. You enter a state of being at peace with yourself on a very deep level.
Yoga nidra can include guidance on awareness of breath, feelings or sensations and visualization. A yoga nidra practice will typically finish with a sankalpa, a resolve or intention. Stating the sankalpa with clarity and faith gives the mind strength and belief that the resolve will be effective.
In a state of complete relaxation, receptivity is greater and impressions entering the mind become powerful and remain there. During the process of intellectualization, knowledge does not become impressed into our mind in the same way, knowledge remains in the conscious ming. A sankalpa is like planting a seed within the subconscious and unconscious mind. Revisiting with the same sankalpa is like watering the garden of your Self that you are intending to cultivate.
Yoga Nidra is a special, ancient practice that has been proven by science to be very effective. The hypnagogic state is transient; we typically experience it as we fall asleep. In this frequency of alpha waves, progressive relaxation brings a release of muscular and postural tensions throughout the body and is accompanied by loss of awareness of the external environment.
Yoga nidra isolates the brain and maintains a degree of external awareness by listening and mentally following the instructions. This creates a fluctuating cycle of extroversion and introversion, an alternation between wakefulness and sleep, leading to profound relaxation. The quality of rest obtained from yoga nidra is different than regular sleep and is very beneficial for body and mind.
Yoga nidra isolates the brain and maintains a degree of external awareness by listening and mentally following the instructions. This creates a fluctuating cycle of extroversion and introversion, an alternation between wakefulness and sleep, leading to profound relaxation. The quality of rest obtained from yoga nidra is different than regular sleep and is very beneficial for body and mind.
Therapeutic Applications
Psychological Disorders
Insomnia
Drug Addition
Alcoholism
Chronic Disease
Pain Management
Pregnancy, Childbirth, or Menstrual Disorders
Geriatric Medicine
Many Others: Including Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma, and Cancer
Insomnia
Drug Addition
Alcoholism
Chronic Disease
Pain Management
Pregnancy, Childbirth, or Menstrual Disorders
Geriatric Medicine
Many Others: Including Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma, and Cancer