YOGA NIDRA
Yoga nidra or yogic sleep is a both a specific practice and a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a powerful ancient technique similar to a body scan meditation – now thoroughly backed by science – in which you learn to consciously relax body and mind. In this threshold state between sleep and wakefulness we rewire the circuitry of the brain, reset dopamine levels and learn to surrender ourselves into a deep state of rest. This helps us manage the stresses of life, get better at falling (and staying) asleep and supports us to be more focused and alert in times of wakefulness.
We hope you enjoy the resources below as an opportunity to experience and learn more about this beautiful practice:
Guided Yoga Nidra practice with Cecily Chun
A high quality recording of a 20 minute Yoga Nidra practice guided by Cecily.
An incredible podcast with neurobiologist Andrew Huberman. This episode discusses the states of sleep and wakefulness and tools (including Yoga Nidra) to support both.
One quote…
Most people sleep without resolving their tensions, this is termed nidra. Nidra means sleep, no matter what or why, but yoga nidra means sleep after throwing off the burdens, it is a blissful, higher quality altogether.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
One question…
When is the last time you truly felt rested?
Sent with love,
Melissa x