The Art Of Conscious Napping

Together, we are going to create a sacred and special resting routine. 'Yoga Nidra' means yogic sleep. It has often been referred to as the sleep of the yogi, conscious sleep, or enlightened sleep. During Yoga Nidra, the body is asleep but the consciousness remains awake and aware. Here, in this altered state, between sleeping and wakefulness, we are able to access profound levels of rest, healing, and spiritual awareness. During each day of the course, we will explore a different aspect or benefit of this practice. We will learn to create a beautiful and functional sacred practice space, understand the various ways of setting meaningful intentions, and explore the benefits that Yoga Nidra brings us on every level, looking at it from the perspectives of Ayurveda, Yoga, spirituality, and modern science. We will look at what happens in the body physically when we experience deep relaxation, and the benefits this has on the nervous system and on the whole of the body. We'll also see how the practice affects us energetically, and how it can help us to feel more emotionally stable. We'll learn how to calm and balance the mind, and then take a deep journey into our hearts for spiritual awareness and self-understanding. We'll also explore the healing potential of the practice and how it can be used to enhance creativity and invite creative inspiration. Each session consists of a talk for about five minutes, and then a 10-minute practical session, with a longer integration practice on the final day. Over the duration of the course, you will learn to rest deeply, consciously and productively, and to transform your nap time into an important and meaningful part of your life. Intro and Outro Music by Samuel Francis Johnson from Pixaby Cover Photo by Natalie from Pexels