Yoga Nidra: Exploring The Vijnanamaya Kosha

The Vijnanamaya Kosha, or the 'layer that is made of intellect,' is the layer where our deeper knowledge and wisdom are held. This practice includes a rotation of consciousness visualising golden light around the body, a long, rapid visualisation of images, and a journey to sit and meditate with a wise figure. Please note that there are some images included in the visualization that some people may not find relaxing. These are a graveyard at sunset, a beggar on the street, a traffic jam, and a construction site. These are included as, when we invite them to arise in such a relaxed state, we can begin to neutralise some of the emotional charge that we hold around them. The practice is a part of my Yoga Nidra course 'The Art of Everyday Enlightenment', so if you enjoy the practice, you might also enjoy listening to the course.

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