Yoga Nidra

Have you ever wanted Yoga nidra to be shorter? Are you short on time? Are you borderline falling asleep and want to have a brief but relaxing practice? Letting go of whatever is holding you back and coming to your breath. One inhale and exhale at a time.

Transcript

Get ready for the practice of yoga nidra.

Lie down in shavasana.

Let your body sink into the floor or your bed.

Get comfortable.

Make any adjustments if you wish at this point.

Take your feet wider than your hips.

Allow your feet to flop to the sides.

Palms a little away from the hips,

Allowing your armpits to breathe.

Make sure you are warm enough and take a position that would be comfortable for the entire duration of the practice.

Relax your shoulders.

Relax your arms.

Relax your hips,

Your back,

Your knees,

Your ankles.

Lift your head a couple of times to release any tight spots from the back of your neck.

Now allow your eyes to close and keep them closed for the entire duration of the practice.

If you feel any tension or tight spots in any part of your body,

Take your awareness to that body part and consciously relax that body part.

It is best that you remain still during the practice of yoga nidra.

However,

If you become uncomfortable,

Please feel free to make any changes with very minimal movement.

It is natural to flow in and out of conscious hearing during this practice.

Understand that whatever you experience today is the experience meant for you.

There is no way to do this wrong.

Know that you are in a safe environment and protected space.

Stay awake by listening to the sound of your breath.

If your mind starts wondering,

Which is natural,

Just come back to the sound of your breath.

Now say to yourself,

I am practicing yoga nidra.

I am relaxed and I welcome myself to my breath.