Lesson 1
Introduction To Yoga Nidra: Dispelling Myths And Exploring The Journey Ahead
This session sets the foundation for our journey. We debunk common misconceptions about Yoga Nidra, clarifying its essence as more than just relaxation or sleep. Exploring the nuances between meditation and Yoga Nidra, we discover how this practice guides conscious awareness to profound states, accessible to everyone regardless of experience. We outline the course, promising a blend of theory and practice to unveil its origins and role in relaxation, inner exploration, and transformation. As you reflect on your perceptions, get ready to dive deeper into this transformative practice together.
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Lesson 2
Origins Of Yoga Nidra
In this session, we embark on a historical journey tracing the origins of Yoga Nidra. From its roots in ancient Indian scriptures like the Upanishads to references in epics like the Mahabharata and Devīmāhātmya, we explore its evolution. Moving through time, it becomes intertwined with Shaiva and Buddhist tantra and later merges with Western relaxation techniques. Figures like Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Dennis Boyes play crucial roles in shaping its modern form. This session highlights the rich history behind Yoga Nidra, connecting ancient wisdom with contemporary well-being practices, and paving the way for inner peace and transformation through this practice.
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Lesson 3
Yoga Nidra - As The Art Of Relaxation
This session dives into Yoga Nidra as a remedy for the tensions of modern life. Exploring physical, mental, and emotional tensions stemming from our fast-paced culture, it unveils how Yoga Nidra's deep relaxation offers unique healing. From addressing physical discomfort due to sedentary lifestyles to unraveling mental knots and confronting deeply rooted emotional tensions, Yoga Nidra becomes a transformative practice. The lesson sets the stage for upcoming sessions, promising tailored practices to release specific tensions, inviting participants to experience firsthand the profound relaxation and healing potential of Yoga Nidra.
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Lesson 4
Yoga Nidra Session - 1
Let's embark on your initial Yoga Nidra practice, centred on deep physical relaxation. In this session, we concentrate on relaxing the body's muscles through a technique known as the Body Scan. Through guided mental travel across various body parts, your attention will pinpoint areas holding tension or tightness. This focused awareness serves as a gateway to identify and release muscular tension, facilitating profound relaxation.
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Lesson 5
Yoga Nidra Session - 2
In this Yoga Nidra practice session, we focus on releasing mental tensions, characterized by a racing mind or restlessness. The key stage employed to address this tension involves directing attention to the breath or engaging in breath counting. This stage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, counteracting the stress-inducing "fight or flight" response and fostering a reduction in stress and anxiety. As practitioners immerse themselves in the breath, it acts as an anchor, quieting the incessant mental chatter and wandering thoughts, leading to a calmer, more serene mind.
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Lesson 6
Yoga Nidra Session - 3
In this Yoga Nidra practice session, we center on releasing emotional tension often deeply embedded within us due to unexpressed or denied emotions. Our focus lies on Visualization, where guided imagery plays a pivotal role. By creating positive mental images, this stage helps counter negative emotional patterns, allowing the release of associated tensions. Visualization acts as a pathway to safely bring buried emotions to the surface, offering individuals a controlled space to process and navigate previously suppressed feelings. For those dealing with emotional trauma, this practice provides a therapeutic avenue to approach and potentially heal from past experiences in a supported environment.
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Lesson 7
The State Of Awareness During Yoga Nidra
In this session, we explore the unique hypnagogic state uncovered by Yoga Nidra, existing between wakefulness and sleep. This transitional phase offers a mix of sensory experiences and cognitive phenomena, providing fertile ground for accelerated learning, habit reshaping, and heightened creativity. Yoga Nidra harnesses this state, empowering access to a heightened consciousness realm, where intuition thrives and extraordinary achievements take root. It's a gateway to the vast depths of one's mind.
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Lesson 8
Yoga Nidra- As The Secret Of Transformation
In this session, we delve into the transformative potential of Yoga Nidra beyond relaxation, exploring how it reshapes personalities and facilitates inner change. By accessing the receptive hypnagogic state, Yoga Nidra taps into the subconscious and unconscious minds, influencing thoughts and behaviors beneath our conscious awareness. Through the concept of Sankalpa, a positive mental resolution, we learn how to harness this state to instill powerful directives deep within the subconscious. Sankalpa serves as a guiding force, directing us towards our ideal selves and fostering positive changes in thoughts, behaviors, and life choices. It's a tool for personal transformation, offering the opportunity to manifest our aspirations and shape our destinies.
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Lesson 9
Yoga Nidra Session - 4
In this Yoga Nidra session, our focus is on facilitating deeper relaxation for the body and mind while guiding awareness inward. We'll engage in a double body scan and explore multiple points for observing the breath, preparing the mind for higher practices. Let's commence our practice.
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Lesson 10
Yoga Nidra Session - 5
In this Yoga Nidra session, our focus remains on facilitating deeper relaxation for the body, mind, and emotions. Through a double body scan, observing multiple breath points, and introducing a visualization towards the session's end, let's begin our practice together.
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