Yoga Nidra
*Yoga Nidra is a more efficient, effective form of mental/physical rest and relaxation than regular sleep.
*One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four hours of ordinary sleep time.
*Yoga Nidra releases negative states of mind and body that drain energy. It taps into the subconscious and unconscious mind.
Imagine being awake and alert yet deeply relaxed, as you manage mental distractions. Directing your attention to the breath, you remain mindful. This process of letting go, develops concentration. Gradually, distractions fade away and your mind becomes more focused. This is Meditation.
Now, imagine that at some point you empty or drop into a deeper state of relaxation, past dreaming, into a deep sleep state, as you remain alert and aware. This is a state beneath wakeful, relaxed alertness, and dream sleep. It is a state of conscious deep sleep or Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice known as “yoga sleep”. It is gaining popularity in Western culture as a method for deep relaxation, helping with stress related issues such as anxiety, hypertension, depression, insomnia, asthma, and digestive disorders. Its goal is to induce full-body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness.
During Yoga Nidra, the body is systematically and methodically relaxed by directing the attention from the physical level of being through each more subtle level, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs.
Techniques such as setting an intention (sankalpa), body scanning, breath practice, and guided imagery are typically used during a Yoga Nidra session, lasting anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes or more.
Ancient yogic texts indicate four different stages of Yoga Nidra which begin with quieting the conscious “monkey-mind”, eventually leading to tapping into the deeper, slower Delta brain wave state of consciousness. Even a novice practitioner will benefit from Yoga Nidra, leaving class with a deep sense of relaxation. Over time, with consistent practice, the student of Yoga Nidra will benefit from deeper levels of subconscious release.
Meditation and Yoga Nidra are compatible practices that aid in the development of concentration, focus, and the realization of pure consciousness. Yoga Nidra practice leads to the recognition and release of vitality draining unconscious subtle energy, transforming health and increasing well-being.
Yoga Nidra induces deep relaxation at all the levels – physical, mental and emotional.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra:
~Developing a more positive mental state
~ Improved sleep
~ Reduced stress
~ Improvement and/or resolution of insomnia, hypertension,
depression, asthma, digestive disorders, migraines and ulcers
~ More focus, calmer mind
~ Increased psychic awareness and intuition
Inner-Soul Coaching utilizes Yoga Nidra as a tool for relaxation, stress management addressing the 5 bodies, and is a method for opening intuitive channels and accessing subconscious energy for spiritual growth and change.
*One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four hours of ordinary sleep time.
*Yoga Nidra releases negative states of mind and body that drain energy. It taps into the subconscious and unconscious mind.
Imagine being awake and alert yet deeply relaxed, as you manage mental distractions. Directing your attention to the breath, you remain mindful. This process of letting go, develops concentration. Gradually, distractions fade away and your mind becomes more focused. This is Meditation.
Now, imagine that at some point you empty or drop into a deeper state of relaxation, past dreaming, into a deep sleep state, as you remain alert and aware. This is a state beneath wakeful, relaxed alertness, and dream sleep. It is a state of conscious deep sleep or Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice known as “yoga sleep”. It is gaining popularity in Western culture as a method for deep relaxation, helping with stress related issues such as anxiety, hypertension, depression, insomnia, asthma, and digestive disorders. Its goal is to induce full-body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness.
During Yoga Nidra, the body is systematically and methodically relaxed by directing the attention from the physical level of being through each more subtle level, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs.
Techniques such as setting an intention (sankalpa), body scanning, breath practice, and guided imagery are typically used during a Yoga Nidra session, lasting anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes or more.
Ancient yogic texts indicate four different stages of Yoga Nidra which begin with quieting the conscious “monkey-mind”, eventually leading to tapping into the deeper, slower Delta brain wave state of consciousness. Even a novice practitioner will benefit from Yoga Nidra, leaving class with a deep sense of relaxation. Over time, with consistent practice, the student of Yoga Nidra will benefit from deeper levels of subconscious release.
Meditation and Yoga Nidra are compatible practices that aid in the development of concentration, focus, and the realization of pure consciousness. Yoga Nidra practice leads to the recognition and release of vitality draining unconscious subtle energy, transforming health and increasing well-being.
Yoga Nidra induces deep relaxation at all the levels – physical, mental and emotional.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra:
~Developing a more positive mental state
~ Improved sleep
~ Reduced stress
~ Improvement and/or resolution of insomnia, hypertension,
depression, asthma, digestive disorders, migraines and ulcers
~ More focus, calmer mind
~ Increased psychic awareness and intuition
Inner-Soul Coaching utilizes Yoga Nidra as a tool for relaxation, stress management addressing the 5 bodies, and is a method for opening intuitive channels and accessing subconscious energy for spiritual growth and change.
