Yoga Nidra

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga nidra is a technique derived from the tantras and is considered Raja yoga – the yoga of meditation. During the practice, one appears to be asleep, but the consciousness is functioning on a deeper level of awareness. Unlike “traditional” meditation, Yoga Nidra doesn’t require you to concentrate and still your mind, in yoga nidra your senses are pulled away one by one to tap you into your deepest subconscious state.
In yoga nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards and away from outer experiences, providing the practitioner with deep relaxation.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

Problem Solving
Sometimes the answers to our most pressing questions are hidden in our unconscious. Yoga nidra gives us the gift of accessing buried thoughts and delivering them to the conscious mind.

Accessibility and Ease
Yoga nidra can be done by anyone and there is no way to do it wrong. All it requires is that you can lie down and be guided into a conscious yet deep sleep.

Improved Memory
During yoga nidra, the mind is fully aware and will absorb the teachings. It is said that you can learn a language while practicing yoga nidra.

Creativity
Yoga nidra can strengthen your immune system and reduce stress which leads to better overall health.

Understanding
Not only does yoga nidra help you understand yourself better, but it also helps you understand your meditative practice more in-depth.