Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a sleep of yoga meditation, the conscious sleep, psychic sleep, complete relaxation in clear consciousness, deep relaxation.
Nature
The word Nidra comes from Sanskrit and means " sleep" or "non- awareness ". Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep relaxation, the effects of which will go beyond the usual idea of relaxation. It is a kind of psychic sleep, to come to rest in the physical, mental and spiritual activities. It is more than a relaxation exercise. It is the body bring freshness and bring the brain into a state of complete rest -assured. Yoga Nidra is also called a state of bliss. Yoga Nidra is a way of becoming aware of the self, the body, soul and spirit connects and can cause transcends consciousness experiences. Yoga Nidra can be practiced by any person. It is a relaxation technique and does not contain any physical exercises. Through deep relaxation should not only general ailments such as stress and nervousness can be reduced, but the forces lying in the unconscious could be raised into consciousness.
Founder
The method or practice of Yoga Nidra was taken from the ancient tantric science. Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger (India), studied the tantric scriptures and developed from the complicated and time-consuming practice a new system. This is adapted to today's needs and can be used by anyone, regardless of age, religion or culture.
The aim of Yoga Nidra practice
Sleep or non - consciousness is not only the dominant state in the night. The whole life is shaped by it. The thoughts are usually in the past or in the future, rarely in the here and now. Life is only in this single moment really happened. While sleeping, one is free from anxieties, worries, problems, stress and overwork. The practice Yoga Nidra is a way to attain this conscious state. Through Yoga Nidra you can gain greater access to consciousness.
A deep and complete relaxation is attained when one remains vigilant and aware of between waking and sleeping in the alpha state. The alpha state occurs during the transition from waking to sleep and vice versa. This transitional phase usually lasts only a few seconds. On this boundary line thus gives the yoga nidra state, which should be much more effective and beneficial than the normal sleep and a helpful way to cure many disorders and diseases. It may also be the gateway to a higher level of consciousness. With Yoga Nidra should you come in contact with the source of self-knowledge and inspiration, the rest in each of us.
The yoga nidra practice
Yoga Nidra has a certain systematic process. The exercise leads from the outer level of perception systematically into the deeper levels of being and from there back systematically. Embedded within it are different elements with a clear structure. Individual elements can be each exercise level varies accordingly. About a third of the exercise is considered the perception of the body. During this time it comes to body and mind leading to a unit. This is rarely observed in everyday life. Is the perception directed on the body, the mind can not go and break their own way. Throughout the exercise, you should remain mindful.
The relaxation (exercise) with Yoga Nidra takes about 30 minutes and is equivalent to relaxing with the relaxation and regeneration effect of 2 hours of sleep. Yoga Nidra relaxes from everyday stress, regenerate your body, mind and soul, encourages creativity and strengthens the immune system. In advanced stages of this exercise deep -seated fears can be solved and one can attain self-knowledge.