Yoga provides you with deep relaxation in your body and mind. Yog Nindra is a state of sleeping with a state of consciousness and between sleeping and walking such as going to sleep stage. The practitioner practices the body by relaxing the body and by systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. This can be also termed as “Psychic sleep or deep relaxation techniques”. It generates the whole conscious, subconscious and unconscious facilities of the mind.
In yog nindra, the state of consciousness is different from meditation and concentration. It requires a single focus in which the practitioner remains in a state of light Pratyahara with four senses internalized and only the hearing still connects to the instructions. Samadhi is the yogic goal of both paths, deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra) and meditation are the same states. It is also a deepest possible state of relaxation maintaining the full consciousness of the practitioners and also the practice of yoga relaxation has been have been found as reducing tension and anxiety such as a headache, giddiness, chest pain, palpitations, sweating and abdominal pain. Simply described as effortless relaxation, yoga Nidra is an essential end to any yoga pose sequence. Yoga postures ‘warm-up’ the body; Yoa Nindra ‘cools it down’.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra:
- Cools down the body after yoga postures, restoring normal temperature
- Activates the nervous system to absorb the effects of yoga asanas.
- It is a simple way to reduce stress.
- Opportunity to learn about yourself intimately.
Getting ready for Yog Nindra:
- The stomach has to be empty of light before the practice. Yoga asanas or Yoga Nidra is not recommended to practice after a full meal.
- A comfortable clutter-free space. A yogi’s home is calm, comfortable, and clutter-free.
- Some people may feel a little cold after Yoga Nidra, so, it is a good idea to keep a light blanket handy