Yoga Nidra, The Art of Yogic Sleep

Around 7 or 8 years ago, I began taking yoga classes to help heal the repetitive strain injuries and tension in my wrists and shoulders from doing massage. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to reverse my wrist pain and *Bonus* re-focus and mellow out my over-active, worry wort of a mind :) 

I've Been Studying Yoga Nidra or "Yogic Sleep" for the last Few Years. I think that I'm so drawn to it because the effects are very similar to the effects a good, relaxing massage. My mission is to bring my clients relaxation and peace & Yoga Nidra is the perfect style of Yoga to fulfill that mission!

There are several parts to a Yoga Nidra Practice.

• First, an Intention or resolve is set. This is your personal goal or desired outcome of this practice or session. ( An Example of this would be, I wish to be happier, Healthier, More at peace)
  

• Then, the instructor (me) takes you through a process called rotation of consciousness through the body parts which is having you draw your attention to a certain area of your body and then consciously relax it.
  

• Next, we bring the Attention to the breath- and we do this in several different ways.
  

• A Visualization exercise is next.
  

• Lastly, the Resolve or Intention is once again affirmed
  

It seems that yoga nidra is an active practice with all these steps, but during the hour and a half class, you slip in to a wonderful meditation that feels like a deep sleep that you are completely aware of. Unlike a normal nights sleep, Yogic sleep is done when you are completely conscious and aware of whats going on. 


Why try a Yoga Nidra Class you ask???
Here's a list of benefits of a regular Yoga Nidra practice:

• Becoming more Physically and spiritually aware.
  
• Practicing Reduces insomnia & anxiousness.
• It can energize or calm you  depending on when & how you practice.
  
• It can assist you in overcoming anger and frustrations in life.
  

Questions:
Would you be interested in coming to a Yoga Nidra Class at Gaia Bodywork PLLC?


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