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Hey, it’s Jeremy Devins from the Quietmind Yoga Podcast. Today, I want to share a practice of Yoga Nidra with you. Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is typically done lying down with the intention of staying awake, though if you fall asleep and need the rest, that’s perfectly fine. Before we dive into the practice, let’s take a moment to transition into this space. It’s ideal to lie on a yoga mat or even in bed to fully rest and reset.
Over my years of practicing yoga since 2008, I’ve found that the most valuable practices I return to are the restorative and resting ones. Many experienced practitioners and peers echo this sentiment. Restorative practices allow us to reset, recenter, and process things on a deep level. Healing processes in the body occur when we are resting, as opposed to when we are awake and active. When we’re alert and engaged, our sympathetic nervous system is activated, keeping us in beta brainwaves for processing information and learning. This practice helps transition into alpha brainwaves, fostering relaxation and creativity.
Our bodies are constantly working, even when we’re not consciously aware of it. Digesting food, growing nails, and processing information from our daily experiences all continue in the background. With modern stress and information overload, it’s crucial to have time dedicated to doing nothing. Yoga Nidra provides that opportunity, allowing our brains to process and our bodies to heal.
If you want to explore these practices further, consider joining my Yoga Teacher Training Program, where I teach how to apply these principles to your life. You can join the waitlist at quietmind.yoga.com. In the program, I delve into how energy affects us and how to manage it. For instance, consuming coffee elevates our energy, while practices like Yoga Nidra bring it down, promoting relaxation. Understanding and managing these energy levers is key to balance.
Now, let’s begin our practice. Simply lay down and do nothing. You can sit if you prefer, but lying down is ideal. Enjoy your Yoga Nidra practice today.
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