Yogic Sleep

Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. While you rest comfortably in savasana (corpse pose), this systematic approach takes you through a guided meditation leaving you with a sense of wholeness.

Intense vinyasa flows and long asana holds are not for everyone. Yoga Nidra, however, is a practice that everyone, from children to seniors, can do. It's easy to follow at any age. All that your body needs to do is lie down on the floor. And even if you can't lie down on the floor, you can still do this practice seated.

As you lie down, supported in savasana, all you must do is follow the voice that is guiding you. It's likely that you will remember certain parts of the meditation and not others. Every time you come to the practice you encounter a new experience—none of which is wrong. Falling asleep is okay too, as you will still receive benefits while the unconscious mind is absorbing the practice.

Seated meditation can be frustrating trying to clear the mind, bring awareness back to the breath, or find inspiration for focusing. Yoga Nidra is always guided, so there is no intense thinking or wondering why you are staring at a blank wall. Yoga Nidra can last for 5 minutes to one hour depending on your need.

Yoga Nidra promotes deep rest and relaxation that isn’t found in your average meditation practice. The stages of body scan and breath awareness alone can be practiced calming the nervous system, leading to less stress and better health. Why not give it a try….