Yoga Nidra Sanskrit: योग निद्रा
My go-to daily practice.
It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, requiring zero movement and ideal from your bed or anywhere you chose to lie down.
It is an adaptogenic practice, that will nurture and hold the spaces and places inside of you that need it in that very moment. It meets you exactly where you are with great gentleness.
Total Yoga Nidra is a hybrid of all the linages of Yoga Nidra. Honouring and respecting the origins, history and older roots of the practice.
My Nidra’s are inspired by our own human experience, our internal rhythms, cycles and body systems, by nature and the cosmos.
What is Yoga Nidra?
In a culture with no stop button, where being ‘busy’ and over-tired is often considered a virtue, it is a deeply radical act of resistance to take rest, to reconnect and restore our energies. Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is an ancient practice that has been shown to boost energy levels and reduce stress (among many other benefits!). In recent years, research has backed its impact on the mind and nervous system; it has been shown to boost dopamine levels by over 60%.
Physical benefits:
Increase in energy. Some state that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 2-4 hours of sleep.
Slowed metabolism and increased hormonal function. This helps the body to remove toxins.
Reduced stress and lower blood pressure. In reducing cortisol levels, Yoga Nidra can reduce anxiety and relieve the body of stress.
Mental benefits:
Improved concentration. Yoga Nidra trains the mind to be less prone to distraction by keeping the focus on different sensations.
Improved memory. By sorting through unnecessary information in the subconscious and slowing down the mind, Yoga Nidra can aid the memory.
Boosted creativity. By freeing up the mind and allowing an individual to tap into their subconscious thoughts, Yoga Nidra can boost creative flow.
Spiritual benefits:
Better waking mindfulness. Yoga Nidra teaches techniques that can be used in daily life.
Improves progress towards goals. Through intention setting, Yoga Nidra allows us to make clear steps towards our desires, and towards connection with the subconscious mind or a higher power.
A reminder of control. Yoga Nidra practice serves as a reminder of our control over own mind and emotions. It can make it easier to manage difficult times and powerful feelings.
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