Short 8 Minute Yoga Nidra For Deep Rest

Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a guided practice that invites the body into deep rest while the mind remains gently aware.

In this short version of Yoga Nidra, we move awareness through different parts of the body to release tension and settle the nervous system. The practice allows the body to access a state of deep relaxation that can feel profoundly restorative.

This meditation is perfect when you need rest but don’t have much time.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra include:
• Deep relaxation
• Nervous system regulation
• Reduced stress and tension
• Mental clarity and restoration

Simply lie down, listen, and allow the body to rest.

Transcript

Lie down comfortably. Allow your legs to extend long. Arms resting alongside the body. Palms facing up if comfortable. Allow the eyes to close. Take a slow breath in. And a long breath out. Yoga Nidra is a practice of conscious rest. You don't need to do anything. Simply listen and allow the body to soften. Bring your awareness to the right hand. Right thumb. Index finger. Middle finger. Ring finger. Pinky finger. Palm of the hand. Back of the hand. Wrist. Forearm. Elbow. Upper arm. Shoulder. Now move awareness to the left hand. Left thumb. Index finger. Middle finger. Ring finger. Pinky finger. Palm. Back of the hand. Wrist. Forearm. Elbow. Upper arm. Shoulder. Now notice the entire body resting. Feel the weight of the body supported by the ground. Nothing to hold. Nothing to control. Just resting. Imagine the breath moving gently through the body like a soft wave. Inhale. The wave rises. Exhale. The wave falls. Let the body sink deeper into rest. For the next few breaths, Simply rest here. Begin to slowly deepen the breath. Gently wiggle the fingers and the toes. And when you're ready, Slowly open your eyes.