You’ve heard the term, but what does it mean? Nidrā, translated from Sanskrit, means “sleep”. How is “yogic sleep” different from regular sleep? How is this practice different than regular meditation? There are multiple approaches to yoga nidrā, with different intentions, and all include the principle of letting the physical body relax completely while the mind stays conscious. The body moves into the sleep state while the mind is guided through a process of calming, then is directed toward more subtle experiences. We’ll explore foundational theory of yoga nidrā and I will guide attendees through several practices. Practices include light āsana and breath work, then students lay down on yoga mats for yoga nidrā.

Topics covered:

• Is nidrā a shortcut to enlightenment?

• The four states of consciousness 

• Nidrā for healing, therapy, relaxation, sharpening cognition, and spiritual awakening

• Sankalpa shakti (the power of resolve); how to increase capacity of will and determination

• Differences between yoga nidrā, traditional meditation, and self-hypnosis

• Nidrā and the koshas; how to address each layer of our being