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Yoga Nidra: From Physical Layers To Being Itself

With Nivritti Yoga | Sandeep

Most relaxation only reaches the surface; your muscles let go for a few minutes, and then life picks right back up where it left off. But there's a version of rest that goes so much deeper; most of us have never actually touched it. In yoga, you're not just a body. You're made of layers, from the most physical part of you, through breath and energy, through the mind, all the way down to something that was never disturbed in the first place: pure awareness itself. This is Yoga Nidra: From Physical Layers to Being Itself, a ten-session journey where each session takes you one layer deeper, until you arrive at the part of you that was never tired, never tense, never lacking anything at all. Each session builds gently on the one before it, so by session ten, you haven't just relaxed; you've actually travelled somewhere new within yourself. I'll be your guide through each layer of this journey. If you're ready to stop settling for surface-level relaxation and discover what real rest actually feels like, join me for Yoga Nidra: From Physical Layers to Being Itself


Meet your Teacher

Nivritti Yoga is dedicated to sharing ancient wisdom and practices from authentic spiritual traditions that can easily be incorporated into your daily life. Join us on a mission to overcome physical, psychological, and emotional hurdles and experience the bliss within. Practice with us and share these tools and insights with others. Let's journey together towards greater peace and fulfilment.

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10 Days

6 students

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44 min / day

Anxiety

English


Lesson 1

Foundation: Annamaya Kosha

Before we begin the practice, we will explore a brief theory on the Annamaya Kosha, the physical layer of our being. Today's session is about building the foundation of rest. We will do a highly detailed, two-part systematic rotation of consciousness through the body. The goal is simple: learn how to lie completely still without falling asleep. Get comfortable, listen to the short introduction, and let your body settle.

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Lesson 2

Surrender

Continuing our work with the physical layer, today's brief theory discusses how physical safety allows the mind to truly relax. In practice, we focus on the sensation of immense heaviness in the bones and muscles. By surrendering entirely to gravity, you create a deep feeling of absolute physical safety and grounding. Lie down, let the earth support you, and enjoy the quiet.

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Lesson 3

Energize: Pranamaya Kosha

Today we move into the Pranamaya Kosha, the energy layer of the body. In our short theory talk, we discuss how the breath bridges the body and the mind. During the practice, we will shift awareness from the physical body to the natural, unmodified breath. By counting the breath backward from 27 to 1, we gently anchor the mind and calm the nervous system. Settle in and follow the natural tide of your breathing.

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Lesson 4

Equanimity: Samatvam

Continuing in the energy layer, our brief opening theory explores the importance of inner balance and equanimity. Today's practice uses mental alternate-nostril breathing, also known as Nadi Shodhana. Without moving your hands, we will guide the breath mentally to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Lie back and let your nervous system effortlessly find its center.

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Lesson 5

Forbearance

Today we step into the Manomaya Kosha, the mental layer. Our introductory theory focuses on how we react to experiences and the nature of mental resistance. In the practice, we safely explore physical sensations like heat and cold, or heaviness and lightness. By invoking these opposites, you train your mind's flexibility to remain calm and observant no matter what it is experiencing. Let your body rest and step into the space of silent awareness.

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Lesson 6

Witness Attitude

Still working within the mental layer, today's theory introduces Sakshi Bhava, the attitude of the neutral witness. The practice involves invoking a subtle emotion, like daily restlessness, and then replacing it with its opposite, deep peace. By observing both from a place of complete detachment, you learn to step back from overwhelming emotions. Lie down and experience the relief of true emotional freedom.

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Lesson 7

Journey Within: Vijnanamaya Kosha

We now enter the Vijnanamaya Kosha, the wisdom layer. Before the practice, we will discuss how to bypass the analytical mind using the power of visualization. Today, we take an inward journey to the banks of the Ganga. We will use the sound of the water and the cool air of the Himalayan foothills to invoke a deep, sacred inner quiet. Leave your daily tasks behind and rest in this quiet sanctuary.

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Lesson 8

Inner Sanctuary

Continuing in the wisdom layer, our theory talk reminds us that ultimate peace is found within, not outside. We will guide your awareness to the Chidakasha, the dark space behind your closed eyes. Here, you will visualize your own inner ashram, a completely safe and quiet sanctuary where the noise of the world cannot reach you. Settle your body and discover the peace already built inside you.

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Lesson 9

Effortless Bliss : Anandamaya Kosha

Today we reach the Anandamaya Kosha, the bliss layer. Our brief theory explores the yogic definition of bliss: the absolute relief of not needing to change anything. The practice itself is incredibly simple. We are dropping the effort. You will let go of all counting, visualizations, and techniques. You will simply rest in the subtle, natural joy of a quiet mind. Lie down and experience pure contentment.

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Lesson 10

Pure Awareness

The final step of our journey. Our closing theory touches on the ultimate Vedantic realization: the unchanging witness. In this session, we move beyond all the changing layers of yourself. We drop the effort, the thoughts, and the identity to rest completely in pure, unmodified awareness.

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