Wellness And Therapy Guides
Yoga Nidra
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation and meditation practice providing deep rest and rejuvenation.
This therapeutic technique offers a profound sense of relaxation by guiding participants into a state of conscious awareness between wakefulness and sleep.
During a yoga nidra session, participants are led to explore different parts of the body, sensations, and imagery.
Yoga nidra is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation and meditation practice providing deep rest and rejuvenation.
This therapeutic technique offers a profound sense of relaxation by guiding participants into a state of conscious awareness between wakefulness and sleep.
During a yoga nidra session, participants are led to explore different parts of the body, sensations, and imagery.
Yoga nidra is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation and meditation practice providing deep rest and rejuvenation.
This therapeutic technique offers a profound sense of relaxation by guiding participants into a state of conscious awareness between wakefulness and sleep.
During a yoga nidra session, participants are led to explore different parts of the body, sensations, and imagery.
Yoga nidra is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation and meditation practice providing deep rest and rejuvenation.
This therapeutic technique offers a profound sense of relaxation by guiding participants into a state of conscious awareness between wakefulness and sleep.
During a yoga nidra session, participants are led to explore different parts of the body, sensations, and imagery.
Yoga nidra is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Benefits for Carers
Yoga nidra can provide carers with a valuable tool for self-care and stress relief, offering a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
By guiding participants into a state of deep relaxation and conscious awareness, yoga nidra may promote stress reduction, mental clarity, find moments of peace and improve sleep quality, allowing carers to replenish their energy and vitality.
Yoga nidra can provide carers with a valuable tool for self-care and stress relief, offering a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
By guiding participants into a state of deep relaxation and conscious awareness, yoga nidra may promote stress reduction, mental clarity, find moments of peace and improve sleep quality, allowing carers to replenish their energy and vitality.
What to Expect from Your Session
In a yoga nidra class, you can expect a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience that focuses on guiding you into a state of profound relaxation and inner awareness.
The class typically begins with a brief introduction and explanation of yoga nidra, followed by gentle stretching or relaxation exercises to prepare the body for the practice.
You will lie comfortably on your back, or seated if you prefer, in a relaxed position. The instructor then guides participants through a series of verbal instructions, leading them through a systematic process of relaxation and visualisation.
Throughout the practice, participants are encouraged to remain still and attentive, allowing themselves to fully surrender to the experience.
The session concludes with a gradual transition back to a state of wakefulness, leaving participants feeling refreshed, centred, and deeply relaxed.
What to Expect from Your Session
In a yoga nidra class, you can expect a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience that focuses on guiding you into a state of profound relaxation and inner awareness.
The class typically begins with a brief introduction and explanation of yoga nidra, followed by gentle stretching or relaxation exercises to prepare the body for the practice.
You will lie comfortably on your back, or seated if you prefer, in a relaxed position. The instructor then guides participants through a series of verbal instructions, leading them through a systematic process of relaxation and visualisation.
Throughout the practice, participants are encouraged to remain still and attentive, allowing themselves to fully surrender to the experience.
The session concludes with a gradual transition back to a state of wakefulness, leaving participants feeling refreshed, centred, and deeply relaxed.
References
- What is Yoga Nidra? | Cleveland Clinic
- What is Yoga Nidra and its Benefits? | Yoga International
- What is Yoga Nidra? | Ekhart Yoga
- The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra | Sleep Vigil | PubMed
- Benefits of Yoga Nidra for Cancer Sufferers | Cancer Centre for Healing
- Sleep Yoga: Between Relaxation and Meditation | MD Anderson Cancer Centre
