“Yoga nidra is the yoga of aware sleep. In this lies the secret of self healing. Yoga Nidra is a pratyahara technique in which the distractions of the mind are contained and the mind is relaxed.”
— Swami Satyananda Saraswati
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Yoga Nidra, also called “yogic sleep”, is a deeply healing and empowering state that starts with deep relaxation. It is a guided practice and it is usually practiced lying down with a teacher guiding the session.
The practice draws our attention inwards, and helps us navigate between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium – the breath balances and becomes quiet, unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves, and we fall into an innate state of deep, blissful awareness where our consciousness remains active and in an observing state.
Yoga Nidra is a subtle, yet very powerful practice that can help us deal with every-day stress and triggers. This practice has the potential to release deep-seated traumas and guide our awareness toward our most authentic self, offering us healing and personal growth.
It is a practice anyone can do. It's easy to follow at any age. All that your body needs to do is lie down on the floor. And even if you can't lie down on the floor, you can still do this practice seated. As you lie down, supported in savasana, all you have to do is follow the voice that is guiding you.
“It is a state in which you are neither asleep nor awake. If you fall asleep, it is not Yoga Nidra. If you remain awake, then it is also not Yoga Nidra. If dreams overtake you, it is not Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a state in which there is awareness of the conscious, subconscious and unconscious fields of your mind all at one time. It is a perfect therapy. It removes all psychological abnormalities and sanskaras, and helps you to become your normal, natural self.”
— Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Benefits of Yoga Nidra
Research conducted on the effects of regular practice of yoga nidra shows that it can be a viable means of prevention and reversal of numerous ailments and diseases like cardiovascular, stress-related illness, chronic pain, and psychosomatic conditions. Yoga nidra can strengthen the immune system, help regulate high blood pressure, balance flight or fight, assist endocrine system and improve sleep and aid insomnia. Yoga nidra supports all stress related illness which is 99% of illness today. To read more:
How Yoga Nidra can be effective in calming the nervous system
Impact of Yoga Nidra on psychological general wellbeing
Yoga Nidra offers the opportunity to learn about yourself intimately.
It allows us to access the most profound level of relaxation.
It helps relieve stress, anxiety, rage, depression or pain guiding us to feel peace within, creating a deep healing and a real and lasting transformation in our lives and wellbeing.
Increases energy levels in the body.
It aids emotional healing.
Releases chronic tension from the body and mind.
It takes you to explore your true nature.
Increases mental focus and concentration.
Helps to release residues of trauma from the subconscious.
Yoga Nidra rejuvenates the body.
Improves self-awareness.
Helps to reconnect with yourself at a deeper level.
Opens us to intuitive insights.
How to practice
Practicing Yoga Nidra is simple and easy. No experience is needed. All you need to do is lying down and listen to the voice guiding you through the practice:
Practice in a nice and clean, well ventilated space where you can be undisturbed.
Leave enough time for practice.
Eat light. It is not recommended to practice after a full meal.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes
Be as comfortable as you can.
Keep a light blanket handy.
Simply listen, participate, be alert, and accept what happens.
Regular practice is important.
Remember that Yoga Nidra refers to a state of awareness and not to a specific technique.
Disclaimer
Piroska Nagy | SoulBreathYoga is not a medical practice and facilitators are not medically trained professionals. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us.
Also it is imperative that you do not drive, operate heavy machinery, work with sharp objects or partake in any other potentially hazardous activities until you feel fully grounded. This may take some time so please plan accordingly.