Yoga Nidra
योग निद्रा · yoga-nidrā · YO-gah NEE-drah
A guided practice of conscious deep rest — the body softens as if asleep while awareness stays present.
Meaning
yogic sleep
A guided practice of conscious deep rest — the body softens as if asleep while awareness stays present.
Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing physical, mental, and emotional relaxation while remaining aware. Practitioners usually lie in Savasana and follow a guide through sankalpa (resolve), rotation of consciousness through the body, breath awareness, and imagery. It is often used for stress, sleep support, and recovery. Related modern protocols are sometimes called non-sleep deep rest (NSDR).
In practice
- A 20-minute Yoga Nidra before bed to settle an active mind.
- Setting the sankalpa “I rest easily” at the start and end of practice.
