Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra means Yogic Sleep. It is a guided awareness practice based on centuries-old meditative techniques. Using insights from modern medicine and science, contemporary master teachers have adapted methods of Yoga Nidra for modern use. Yoga Nidra is practiced on and supported by the earth ground with many positional options available. Props such as bolsters, blankets and chairs are used as well.
“Rest is a relationship
and a practice”
Common Questions About Yoga Nidra
Who can do Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a highly adaptable technique that can be done by almost anyone. A basic, four-stage Yoga Nidra is appropriate for a wide range of situations and conditions. Children under the age of 16 and people experiencing psychotic or chronic depressive disorders may need special considerations; check with Rooted Blossoms prior to practicing yoga nidra.
Do I need a special place or supplies to do Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra can be successfully done in an office or studio, at home, in a chair, in bed, on an airplane, in an office - nearly anywhere!
How often can I do Yoga Nidra? You can do Yoga Nidra as often as needed. Some people enjoy it once a week, some several times a week and some daily. Practitioners have even done a couple in a row when dealing with high-stress situations or insomnia.
I have heard that a half hour of Yoga Nidra is the equivalent of 2 hours of sleep or more! How can that be true? If you have ever woken up in the morning feeling just as tired as when you went to bed, you know that sleeping is not automatically rejuvenating! While there is no testing to prove that a certain amount of Yoga Nidra replaces a certain amount of sleep, we can say that Yoga Nidra provides a more complete rest than sleep in many ways. First, the body’s oxygen consumption is lower in Yoga Nidra than it is in sleep, which means the cardiovascular and respiratory systems can get more rest. Second, the conscious positioning of the body leads to more muscular release, which again means that the automatic systems of the body can slow more fully. The mind is guided through specific instructions, leading it away from stressful thoughts that exhaust us on a mental level.
What if I fall asleep in Yoga Nidra? Is that bad? Falling asleep in Yoga Nidra is often a sign that you are not getting enough rest in your daily routine. While the goal is to stay awake in Yoga Nidra, your body knows what it needs, and if that is a quick nap, that is just fine.
What if I have other questions? Rooted Blossoms is happy to answer any further queries.
This information was provided by Dharma Kshetra Yoga