Yoga Nidra
In-Person or via Zoom
Energy reciprocation: £ varies
Session Length: varies
What is Yoga Nidra?
The literal meaning of Yoga Nidra can be interpreted as 'Yogic Sleep'. It is a beautiful state of 'being'. You do not 'do' Yoga Nidra because the practice is effortless, it is simply a state of being, not doing. We are, after all, human 'beings'!
Yoga Nidra is a meditative practice, but not in the sit crossed legged and ‘empty your mind’ stereotypical western version of ‘meditation’. It is also not a ‘how far can I bend in my Sweaty Betty clothing’ yoga session.
Yoga Nidra in simple terms is a spoken word guided ‘mediation’. However, it goes deeper than a simple meditation, running through a cycle which take you into restfulness and back out again.
It takes you into the beautiful state of rest, something which seems to be difficult in today's world!
The length of a Nidra session varies but generally the sessions last for around 15-30 minutes. You lie down in a comfortable position – no effort, no pressure, not need to ‘empty your mind’. You will then be gently guided safely through the cycle of Yoga Nidra. You will stay fully conscious and aware throughout. Although some people (including me when I practice) sometimes have a little doze!
Yoga Nidra is an effortless state of horizontal restfulness, the stage between being awake and being asleep,
yet you are conscious and aware. It is a deeply restorative and restful state of being which you do not need to ‘do’ anything to experience as nothing needs to be done.
It is a timeless, liminal, paradoxical space. It is a practice which we can all access, we have all experienced it and is intrinsic part of us all. The benefits are far reaching due to it being an adaptogenic meditative practice with the capacity to heal, nourish and liberate.
We can work with Yoga Nidra in different ways; all can be discussed with you. It could be a standalone Yoga Nidra or followed by a Sound Bath or Sound Therapy. It could be a series of four Yoga Nidra sessions delivered in-person or via Zoom (or a combination of both); this would be a co-created Yoga Nidra where we work with any issues you may be experiencing.
Personally, I find Yoga Nidra can help immensely with insomnia, this is in fact where I started with this practice.
Yoga Nidra is an adaptogenic practice, the uses are almost endless!
I can also provide recordings of the Nidra to listen to in your own time.
This is an incredible practice which I owe much too and would love to introduce to you!
Please be aware that I am not a trained ‘Talking Therapist’. But rest assured, I am here to listen.
For further information about Natura Robur Yoga Nidra, please see the FAQ section below.
Please do not hesitate to drop me message if you have any other questions.
'Welcome home to your rested self'.