Yoga Nidra For Mental Overload Reset (NSDR)

This yoga nidra offers a gentle reset to calm the mind and restore balance to the nervous system. Think of this practice as a spring cleaning for your inner world—clearing the cobwebs of stress to reconnect with a deeper sense of ease and clarity.

You’ll be guided through a calming breath technique (gentle breath retention), intention setting, rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, and spacious, effortless rest.

Especially supportive during times of stress, burnout, or low energy, this practice offers a space to pause, soften, and simply be.

Sounds by Chris Collins of Indie Music Box

Transcript

Welcome to your yoga nidra practice. An opportunity to calm the mind, Relax the body, And restore balance to the nervous system. You can think of this short reset like a spring cleaning for your nervous system, Clearing out the cobwebs of stress to find a deeper sense of peace within. Take a moment to arrive and settle into your yoga nidra nest in a place where you won't be disturbed. Make sure you are completely comfortable and warm. Allow yourself to unwind into the ground. Let go of the day gone by. Let go of what's to come after. Settling the mind and the body, Being held by the ground. No effort. Take a big inhale through the nose. Hold for three, Two, One. Exhale through the mouth. Let it all go. Twice more in through the nose. Hold three, Two, Release. Last one. Hold. Whole body at ease and relaxed. No tension in the face, The shoulders, Or belly. Bring your attention to the center of your heart. Feel the aliveness here. Setting a simple intention for your practice, Such as, I am at peace, Or I am deeply resting. Recite it in your mind's eye three times. Bring your awareness to the center of your forehead. Notice all the sensation that's present here. Awareness to the bridge of the nose, Tip of the nose. Feel the breath on the right nostril, Left nostril, Both nostrils, Upper lip, Lower lip, Tip of the tongue, Center of the throat, Neck and cervical spine, Shoulder blades, Tops of the shoulders, Upper arms, Elbows, Forearms, First fingers, Second fingers, Third fingers, Little fingers, All ten fingers, Wrists, Elbows, Shoulders, The entire right arm, The entire left arm, Center of the chest, Ribs, Waist, Pelvis, Pubic bone, Both hips, Thighs, The fronts and the backs of the knees, Calves and shins, Ankles, Tops of the feet, Bottoms of the feet, Big toes, Second, Third toes, Fourth, Little toes, All ten toes, Ankles, Knees, Hips, The entire right leg, The entire left leg, Both legs, Hips, The entire torso, Both arms, Neck, The entire body, The right side, The left side, The entire body shimmering with aliveness, The whole body at ease, The whole body resting. Notice your natural breath. Feel the ebb and flow of the breath of prana in and around you. Breath soft, Breathing you, Awareness of the heart, Awareness of the center of the forehead, The third eye. Can you imagine breathing in through the heart, Up into the third eye? Exhale from the center of the forehead, Back down and out through the heart. Inhale into the heart, Up into the forehead. Exhale, Third eye, Back to heart. Just imagine. Simple breath. Inhale, Heart to forehead. Exhale, Forehead to heart. Feel the flow of breath from heart to center of the forehead. Center of the forehead, Back down to heart. Just imagine. Let that go. Feel the body resting here. No effort, No striving. Whole body at ease. Feel the weight of the body on the ground, The heaviness of the body being held. Feel the complete support. Notice the edges of your body, The space your body takes up. Feel the breath and the body as one. Open your awareness to the sounds around you. Right ear listening. Left ear listening. Both ears receptive. Feel the space around your fingers and toes. Take a big inhale through the nose. Hold for 3, 2, 1. Exhale, Let it all go. Twice more in. Hold 3, 2, 1. Release. Last one. Hold 3, 2, 1. Let it all go. Begin to wiggle the fingers and toes, Ankles and wrists, Moving head side to side. Reach your arms alongside your ears for a big stretch. Maybe let out a sigh. Bend the knees, Roll to one side. When you're ready, Come to a comfortable seat to greet the rest of your day, Taking the sense of ease and calm with you. Namaste.