Yoga Nidra And Your Inner Compass

"Yoga Nidra and Your Inner Compass" is an engaging and comprehensive course crafted to introduce you to the profound practice of Yoga Nidra and its transformative potential. As you embark on this journey, you'll explore your inner landscape and navigate towards the North Star of your existence - your Sankalpa.

Course Objectives:

Introduction to Yoga Nidra: Gain an in-depth understanding of Yoga Nidra, its history, and its place within the broader scope of yogic practices.

Grounding Practices: Learn and implement grounding techniques to help anchor you in the present moment, preparing your mind and body for the deeper work of Yoga Nidra.

Understanding Sankalpa: Discover the power of Sankalpa - your deepest, most heartfelt desires and intentions - and how it can act as a guiding light in your life.

Creating Your Sankalpa: Engage in a deep thoughtful exercise and guided meditation that helps you identify and articulate your unique Sankalpa.

Implementing Yoga Nidra: Understand how to incorporate Yoga Nidra into your daily routine and utilize it as a tool for personal growth, stress reduction, and self-discovery.

By the end of this course, students can expect to have a comprehensive understanding of Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa. You'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to integrate this powerful practice into your daily routine, facilitating a deeper connection with your inner self, fostering relaxation, and guiding you towards your true life's purpose. Embrace the transformative journey of Yoga Nidra, and let your inner compass guide you to the life you long to live.

Leçon 1: Introduction To Yoga Nidra

This lesson introduces Yoga Nidra, or 'yogic sleep', a practice promoting deep relaxation and personal growth. It explains the concept using the metaphor of diving into a serene lake of consciousness and planting seeds of intention or 'Sankalpa'. The session emphasizes how regular practice can help reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and facilitate profound personal transformations, making Yoga Nidra accessible to all, irrespective of yoga experience.

Leçon 2: Introduction To Grounding

This lesson introduces 'grounding', a preparatory step for Yoga Nidra. Using the tree metaphor, grounding is described as a process of stabilizing our energy and centering ourselves. The session includes gentle movements and a pranayama breathing technique to facilitate grounding, emphasizing personalization and a no 'right' or 'wrong' approach to the practice.

Leçon 3: Journey Into Grounding: A Preparation For Yoga Nidra

This lesson leads students through a grounding exercise, preparing them for Yoga Nidra. It encompasses observing breath, scanning the body, making gentle movements, and practicing a Pranayama breath technique. The session concludes with a visualization exercise centered around the metaphor of a tree, encouraging individual comfort, pacing, and post-exercise self-reflection.

Leçon 4: Origins Of Yoga Nidra

This lesson explores the ancient roots of Yoga Nidra, tracing it back to traditional yogic teachings in India and its association with Lord Vishnu. It discusses the 20th-century reintroduction of Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and delves into the neuroscience of the practice, correlating different brainwave states with our consciousness. Furthermore, it explains how Yoga Nidra aids self-healing and transformation by metaphorically likening it to gardening our minds, nurturing our Sankalpa, and fostering alignment with our deeper desires, thus offering a peaceful sanctuary in our busy lives.

Leçon 5: Discovering Your Sankalpa: A Compass For Your Life's Journey

This lesson introduces the concept of 'Sankalpa' in the practice of Yoga Nidra, emphasizing its role as a deep, heartfelt intention or desire that guides one's life journey. It illustrates how Sankalpa serves as a transformative tool, akin to a seed nurtured in the mind, which over time sprouts and flourishes towards self-transformation and healing. The lesson also guides learners on how to cultivate their own Sankalpa by reflecting on their core values and life's purpose. Finally, it underscores the importance of keeping an open mind and heart to listen to one's inner voice to discover their unique Sankalpa.

Leçon 6: Creating Your Sankalpa: A Journey Of Self-Discovery And Deep Relaxation

This guided meditation lesson is designed to help you create and connect with your Sankalpa, or life's purpose. Through a series of visualization exercises and deep relaxation techniques, you'll be guided to identify your deepest desires, shape them into a Sankalpa, and integrate this powerful intention into your being. The process offers an immersive journey into self-discovery and inner tranquility, empowering you to navigate life with purpose and intention.

Leçon 7: Embracing And Sharing Your Sankalpa

This lesson is about sharing and connecting within a community of individuals who have each identified their Sankalpa, or deep-seated intention. It invites participants to either share their personal Sankalpa in a supportive, non-judgmental space, or affirm their commitment to it privately. The sharing process is meant to inspire and create a sense of collective intention, emphasizing that each unique Sankalpa contributes to the group's overall journey towards self-discovery, healing, and alignment. Whether one chooses to share openly or hold their Sankalpa close to their heart, this lesson underscores the importance of unity and respect for individual paths in the transformation process.

Leçon 8: Incorporating Yoga Nidra Into Your Daily Life

This lesson presents five practical strategies for incorporating Yoga Nidra and the use of a Sankalpa into daily life. It underscores the importance of creating a consistent routine, setting up a comfortable space for practice, starting with guided practices, beginning with small increments of time, and actively using the Sankalpa throughout the day. The lesson emphasizes the need for patience and persistence, encouraging students to take one step at a time and reassuring them that progress is not about perfection. The goal is to weave Yoga Nidra into the fabric of daily life, making it as vital and routine as any other daily activity.

Leçon 9: Continuing Your Journey With Yoga Nidra And Sankalpa

This lesson marks the conclusion of the course, extending a heartfelt appreciation for the participants' engagement and contributions. It encourages sharing the course with others to expand its impact and invites suggestions for future content. The lesson closes with a reminder of the wisdom inherent in each participant and wishes them peace, healing, and alignment in their personal journeys with Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa.

Reviews

‘A beautiful thread we weave into the fabric of our lives. It grants us the joy of life and beauty.’

This image, offered by the teacher, aptly describes this wonderful course.
It touches the essence of human existence, and whoever takes it may find joy and meaning.

The course is adorned with beautiful images that allow us to traverse the journey with ease. Profound ideas effortlessly and pleasantly glide into our consciousness.

The unique style of the teacher is genuine and touches the heart.