The second installment of restful Summer Sundays. Giving yourself permission to relax.
Yoga Nidra is often referred to as Yoga Sleep, but sleep isn’t actually the intention. During this practice you are encouraged to stay in that sweet spot between sleeping and being awake as you’re guided into an effortless meditative state. This awareness practice can take you on a deep and quiet journey into your own psyche that stills the “fluctuations of the mind” by slowing down brain wave frequencies.
As the mind changes, mental, physical, and emotional tension is released. By resting back on your mat and allowing yourself to be guided, you let your nervous system turn down the fight-or-flight sympathetic nervous system and move into the rest-and-digest parasympathetic nervous system which gives holistic healing of mind and body.
Some gentle movement will begin the practice. Just enough to unwind the body in preparation for laying back and finding ease. You’re encouraged to bring extra blankets and pillows so you can make yourself comfortable. Dawn has extensive training in leading Yoga Nidra and the practice is accessible to everyone.