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Yoga Nidra is an ancient style of meditation originating in India and it's a Sanskrit term for ‘yogic sleep’. In Yoga Nidra, you go into a deep state of conscious rest that enables you to tap into your intuitive mind, creativity and health. It is the technique of psychic sleep or sleep awareness. This practice can be described as many things such as self-realization and a systematic method of conscious relaxation.
In Yoga Nidra, you don’t exactly fall asleep, but you do go into a deep relaxation state and a combined alert awareness. By repeating the practice of Yoga Nidra meditation you can connect to your inner self for healing, for transformation, and inspiration. The trick in this meditation is to relax with awareness, remain effortless and consciously relax the body.
Yoga nidra was originally discovered and developed by yogis as a way of transcending sleep. A way of gaining the benefits of relaxation without actually going unconscious. And, in modern times, this technique works as an antidote to our modern busy lifestyle that is accumulated with everyday stress. A 30 minutes of Yoga nidra can offer the equivalent of 3 hours of a traditional sleep.
Moreover, Yoga Nidra is a closing yoga asana that is an essential end to any yoga sequence. Practitioners lie in the Savasana position (Corpse Pose in Yoga) and maintain a state of relaxed awareness, lingering between consciousness and sleep.
Science of Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra has been said to regulate hormones, stabilize glucose levels, and alleviate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though it may sound like big talk for a practice that involves nothing but lying on your back for half an hour, the evidence says otherwise. The benefits of yoga nidra sleep meditation have been endorsed by not just yoga gurus but by neuroscientists as well.
How to Practice Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra is accessible to anyone, it can be done almost anywhere and it’s a simple way to start a meditation practice. Having said that, it is always best to start any meditation practice under the supervision of an expert.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra
Practice around 30 minutes to 1 hour of yoga nidra and you’ll start feeling more rested and restored. Here is a list of some of the amazing benefits of Yoga nidra sleep meditation.
If you have never tried Yoga Nidra before, give it a chance. Allow your body and brain an opportunity for an in-depth restoration and regeneration, and begin a foundation for radiant health and well being.