Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is one of the easiest yoga practices and is a form of guided mediation.
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is one of the easiest yoga practices and is a form of guided mediation.
Yoga nidra, unlike yoga involves lying on your back, usually with a blanket and the aim is to get as comfortable as possible and listen to the guided meditation. They vary in length and can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as an hour, making it easy to incorporate into yours or your child’s routine. What are the benefits of yoga nidra? Yoga nidra can have positive effects on the quality of sleep as well as how quickly you fall asleep.
Research has also shown that yoga nidra can result in mental, physical and emotional relaxation as well as feelings of rejuvenation. How does it work? There are plenty of online yoga nidra videos on YouTube or apps that can guide you through yoga nidra, alternatively you can attend a class, or some yoga classes incorporate yoga nidra at the end of their session.
You need to lie down, usually on your back with a blanket over you and your eyes closed. You will then be guided through a mediation which could focus on your breathing, focus on varies parts of your body which you may be asked to tense and release, or you could be asked to focus on your feelings, or a combination of them all.
There is not right or wrong way, you just need to show up and give it a go and the benefits can be amazing. Who is it for? Anyone can take part in yoga nidra, you can find online or offline classes for children and adults of all ages.
For children, the meditations are adapted to suit their age, but anyone can have a go, there are no restrictions.
It is ideal for those who are looking for a way to relax and unwind after a stressful day, if you’re looking to improve your sleep, you suffer from anxiety, or anyone who just wants to improve their wellbeing.
Sources: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/5-benefits-of-yoga-nidr.
https://nunm.edu/2021/09/yoga-nidra-helfgott-sharpe.
https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/practice/what-is-yoga-nidra
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is one of the easiest yoga practices and is a form of guided mediation.