Yog Nidra - The Yogic Sleep

Yog Nidra is a form of traditional yogic therapy that induces a profound state of conscious relaxation in the practitioner. It entails progressively turning our attention inward rather than outward.

Stress is a constant in modern life and it drains our energy while depriving our organs and brain of the nutrients they require to function.  Yog nidra therapy on a regular basis permits the body to progress into even deeper levels of healing and restoration. Additionally, it improves our ability to concentrate.

Yog Nidra causes a deep sleep during which our body, mind, and sensations are at rest. As a result, once brain activity reduces, the body shifts into a state of healing. Because of this, yog nidra has the capacity to induce sleep-like relaxation in just a few minutes. While the body enters a therapeutic phase, it can molecularly detoxify the body, revitalize the mind, and ease mental tension.

Yog nidra aids in achieving a state of relaxation and peace in both the mind and body. From this stage, we can contact our inner, joyful, and eternal Self, where we can recover, renew, and heal. This great method is becoming more and more well-known throughout the rest of the world as more people become aware of its therapeutic benefits.

 

Yog Nidra procedure

For best results, use the pre-recorded sessions, which are accessible online. Guided sessions enable you to keep track of time and prevent you from dozing off during the procedure.

Step 1: Before beginning Yog nidra, make an intention. What motivates you to execute it? Is it for relieving physical pain, tension, undesired negative thoughts, or just because you wish to incorporate yog nidra into your regular routine?  Before beginning the session, you should be absolutely certain of your purpose.

Step 2: Run a body scan as per the instructions. During a body scan, you'll be asked to focus on particular body parts or sensations. This is meant to help you unwind by reducing tension.

Step 3: Pay attention to how your body breathes in and out. Pay attention on how it enters your nostrils and how your stomach rises and falls. As a result, your respiratory rate will become steadier.

Step 4: Accept any challenges you faced during the day. Even if you do not wish to contemplate the unpleasant thoughts, by identifying those thoughts you may also think about the reverse of the emotion you are feeling to restore things to their proper harmony. Keep an open mind and watch the thoughts as they come to you, without attempting to disregard or suppress them. If you notice yourself having negative thoughts about yourself, try shifting your attention to the good things to release stress.

Step 5: Once you begin feeling at peace, let this experience fill you inside and out. Maintain your present status of mental peace and watch any possible emotional responses in mind. Consider yourself an observer who is keeping an eye on things. As a result, you'll become more alert and sensitive to your emotions.

Step 6: Think back on how you felt and what were you able to learn after the session. Finally, think about how you may add some happiness or peace to your daily life. As you leave the session, take your time. Give yourself time to re-enter the aware state of being.

Even when our mind initially wanders, we keep directing the attention back to the exercise as we make an effort to follow the instructions. With continuous practice, the mind becomes lesser distracted, allowing us to concentrate on the commands for a longer amount of time. We also improve our memory and ability to retain knowledge. By clearing out unnecessary stuff and information overload, our subconscious becomes more active and clear, which frees up mental space.

Therefore, Yog Nidra is a highly conscious state of relaxation that can help us manage the stress and anxiety we experience every day. However, because it may aid in the release of deeply embedded traumas and the focus of our awareness on our inner selves, it has the potential to promote much greater growth and healing.