Yoga Nidra
The yogi's most delicious sleep
Yoga nidra is not only a great relaxation, it's also a very powerful but gentle resource for healing, insight and empowerment. It's a state between the conscious and unconscious, an extraordinary journey of remembering and rediscovering who we really are.
ACCESSIBILITY
The gift of yoga practices should be available to everyone. If you are not able to afford the session, please contact me directly to book your space.
Guidance Instructions
- 30 to 15 minutes before the class starts, clear your space by lighting your favourite candle/incense/oil or playing your favourite tune, creating the ambience that suits you best to get the most out of the class.
- For Yoga Nidra, you also need to prepare your resting nest with a nicely padded underneath, pillows, blocks, bolsters or whatever support your body needs. For example, if you feel tension in your lower back whilst lying with your legs straight, you could place something under the back of your knees to release the tension.
- Feel free to rest in whichever position feels most snug and comfy (on your side/in your bed/legs up the wall/seated…). Whatever works for you to feel effortlessly supported during your travel through the sacred landscape of your body. It may not be the same position every time, just listen to what your body is telling you in this moment and where it tells you to add an extra pillow. For example, if you are in your menstruating, or pregnant, you may find lying on your side with pillows to support your upper thigh more appropriate. Your perfect nest is one that allows you to get to that most delightful position where you can just let go and rest.
- Have a blanket to keep you cosy and warm as your body temperature will lower as you deeply relax. You may also like an eye pillow.
- Make sure to turn your phone off and that you won't be disturbed. Pets and babies are welcome, in fact they love yoga nidra. Just make sure you are on mute.
- We will be meeting on Zoom. If you are not yet familiar with this app, please give yourself 10 minutes minimum to get signed in for each class as sometimes the technology plays tricks.
- If you arrive a bit late, don’t worry! Make sure that you are muted so you don't disturb others before settling into your nest.
- If you fall asleep, do not stress. Your body needs the rest and that is exactly where you need to be.
- If at the end of the relaxation, if you don’t feel like moving even for the gentlest of movements, you are most welcome to stay right where you are.
- Your body is YOUR temple, let yourself be guided by YOUR inner wisdom: if something doesn't feel good, don't do it!
Some Nidra Nest ideas
Free resources
DISCLAIMER
Please do let me know about any medical conditions affecting you such as diabetes, recent injuries, pregnancy... because while some of the practices might be beneficial, other practices should be modified or avoided for certain conditions. If you have any doubt about your medical condition or the suitability of yoga for you, please consult your doctor.
Please read How to prepare for your online class section above.
Covid-19 Statement
We would like to reassure students that we are mindful of the situation and that we continue to monitor daily to follow government advice https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
The importance of Self-Care and Empowerment
Practice self-care! You are the vehicle of self-care for so many. Take care of yourself by maintaining your own yoga practice, including postures, prayanama, meditation and relaxation. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, eat nutritious foods, stay hydrated, and manage your stress.
Visit our Resources page to help you build your home practise.
Saucha - the first observance
The direct translation of the Sanskrit word, saucha, is purity, or cleanliness. The yogic path offers many weird and wonderful practices for the purification of the body, by cleansing from inside out, as well as eating and drinking food that are healthy and nutritious. Saucha is also about purity of energy, keeping our homes and environment clean and organised.
But the real gift of saucha is the purification of our minds. It is our grand teacher of self-love, for it asks us to place our judgements aside, and take a deeper look at everything we have labelled as ‘impure’ about ourselves. That deep sadness that follows us around? The impatient streak? Those ‘dirty’ little habits we have when we are alone?
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