Yoga Nidra, is known as “psychic sleep” or conscious relaxation. It is a guided meditation practice in which the practitioner sets an intention, listens to the instructions and moves through a rotation of consciousness. The practitioner can experience deep awareness of the body, sensations, breath, visualizations, and sounds. For some, 20 – 30 minutes of this practice can feel as restful as 3 hours of sleep. Its pure intention is to consciously release tension in all parts of the practitioner’s body and mind. Other possible benefits include: enhanced memory retention, creativity and optimal healing.
In this 4-week series, we’ll practice 40 minutes of hatha yoga and the remainder of class will be dedicated to yoga nidra and savasana. This evening practice is a great way to wind down for the day and sustain your energy for the rest of the week.
Yogasmith is located at 5917 Airport Way S., right above Jules Maes Saloon.
Yoga Nidra text includes explanation, practices and research findings adapted by Swami Satyananda Saraswati from the traditional tantric practice of nyasa.
