2021年3月30日 · Yogic sleep, also known as yoga nidra, is the practice of accessing the deep unconscious mind. Yoga nidra practitioners enter a state of deep relaxation that’s distinct from normal sleep and wakefulness. When you fall asleep, you may notice your thoughts become less linear, floating here and there and passing each other in interesting ways.

2024年2月27日 · Yoga nidra likely improves stress and anxiety for the same reasons it improves sleep — by slowing the sympathetic nervous system and prompting the parasympathetic. Research measuring autonomic nervous system activity confirms that engaging in yoga nidra triggers a relaxation response through a shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic activity.

2024年8月26日 · Unlike conventional sleep, yogic sleep allows practitioners to maintain a state of conscious awareness while experiencing the restorative benefits of deep rest. As we delve into the intricacies of this powerful technique, we’ll explore its origins, benefits, and practical applications, unveiling how it can transform your approach to ...

Yoga nidra (Sanskrit: योग निद्रा, romanized: yoga nidrā) or yogic sleep in modern usage is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, typically induced by a guided meditation. A state called yoga nidra is mentioned in the Upanishads and the Mahabharata, while a goddess named Yoganidrā appears in the Devīmāhātmya.

2021年2月5日 · Yogic sleep pose is a reclining forward bend in which you place both the legs behind your head so the torso comes in between the thighs. However, it’s a relaxing pose but it deeply stretches the hamstring and lower back muscles. It’s a widely practiced pose in the ashtanga yoga tradition.

2025年2月11日 · Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation practice that brings deep relaxation to the body and mind while keeping you in a state between wakefulness and sleep. It involves lying down comfortably and following verbal instructions that lead you through different stages of relaxation, breath awareness, and visualization.

2022年7月14日 · Yoga Nidra is a deep relaxation practice that induces a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Deep rest and healing can take place in this state, making it beneficial for a wide array of physical, mental and emotional ailments.

Vishnu asleep on Ananta. Deogarh Temple, Dasavatara. The name of this pose comes from योग yoga meaning "uniting", निद्र nidra meaning "sleep", and आसन āsana meaning "posture" or "seat". [2] The asana's name derives from the yogic sleep mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata: [3] [The Ocean] becomes the bed of the lotus-naveled Vishnu when at the termination of every ...

2024年3月14日 · Yoga nidra is a form of guided meditation that involves elements like a body scan meditation and visualizations. What’s super cool about it is that researchers who have studied it have found that the brain goes into a unique state where it is asleep, while we’re actually awake and conscious.

Yoga Nidra is an invaluable technique for experiencing deep rest and increasing our efficiency. It is like a guided meditation, we don’t need to make any effort. A regular practice of Yoga Nidra gives us deep relaxation and also helps in releasing traumas and stress.