Why Practice Yoga Nidra?

I have found yoga nidra to be one of the best (and my favorite) ways to relax my body. It really is effortless. A yoga nidra is usually at least 15 minutes long, so the length of the yoga nidra combined with the gentle guidance of awareness around the body (or rotation of consciousness) brings relaxation. In the systematic purpose of slowing down, we find rest and restoration. This can be surprising to those who find it difficult to stop and release.   On average it takes 15 minutes for someone to completely release the body physiologically.  and one of the easiest ways to enter the meditative space. Many find yoga nidra to be one of the easiest ways to enter the meditative space.

In the beginning of practice, we will set a specific intention or sankalpa to something you are dealing with, making it a personalized practice. Sometimes I will use visualizations as part of our yoga nidra to help you into a deeper state of rest or meditation, other times I will use use a more body based awareness approach. We will always work with positive intentions/affirmations to help you to integrate positivity as you rest.

At its most simple level, yoga nidra is accessible to everyone and can create profound mental and physical healing just from enabling you to stop and rest in an effortless way. It can also be a powerful tool to help with trauma, mental health and other issues. 

Experience Deep Relaxation with Yoga Nidra

Immerse yourself in a state of profound stillness and tranquility with Yoga Nidra, a powerful practice of deep relaxation and meditation. Through this guided technique, you can explore the realms of consciousness while remaining in a sleep-like state, allowing your mind and body to unwind fully.

By embracing Yoga Nidra, you invite a sense of calm and clarity into your life, transcending the boundaries of ordinary wakefulness. This practice is not just about relaxation; it is a journey towards inner peace and self-discovery. As you delve into the depths of your being, you can release tension, cultivate mindfulness, and tap into the profound wisdom that resides within you.

Prepare to let go of the stresses of the day as you embark on a voyage through the landscape of your subconscious mind. Through the practice of Yoga Nidra, you can harness the power of stillness to rejuvenate your spirit, enhance your well-being, and harmonize your body and mind.

Yoga Nidra is a state of deep relaxation where one remains conscious while the body and mind are in a state of rest. During practice, the brain shifts from the waking state (Beta) to the relaxed state (Alpha), and further into the states of deep relaxation (Theta) and dreamless sleep (Delta). All said- yoga nidra is a power nap for the brain and body!

Discover the transformative potential of Yoga Nidra and unlock the gateway to a more profound connection with your inner self. Embrace the gift of deep relaxation and embark on a journey towards greater awareness, peace, and balance.


  • “I-Rest is offered at yoga studios, community centers, clinics, schools, hospices, correctional facilities, and U.S. military hospitals. Based on current iRest studies in the military, the Defense Centers of Excellence has approved it as a complementary alternative medicine warranting continued research for its use in the treatment of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And the U.S. Army Surgeon General has listed yoga nidra as a Tier 1 approach for addressing pain management in military care based on research with iRest.”

    Yoga International

  • “Yoga is really about union, oneness and then nidra is the Sanskrit word for sleep. So this is the sleep of the yogi. This is a sleep-based meditation technique that you’re guided into deep sleep brain waves with a trace of awareness. So it’s not sleep. Your mind is invited to have a trace of awareness throughout it. As a result, you go into deep relaxation, which you would feel if you went into a nice deep sleep, but you go even further. You go into this fourth state of consciousness where you literally are thoughtless, and the potential to rewire and recharge your whole system becomes available to you. It’s a very deep form of conscious relaxation.”

    Karen Brody Daring to Rest

  • “There’s a part of you that’s always awake. So first of all, you haven’t fallen asleep... but many people feel they go into such a deep state of relaxation, the mind goes—you become thoughtless. You go into this place where you see beyond the activity of the mind—to the source, into this cosmic mind so to speak. Then when you’re in this space, you sometimes won’t hear my voice. You’ll go in and out almost like a coma. The brain waves are very similar. That’s when the organs can rejuvenate, your body rejuvenates.”

    Karen Brody Daring to Rest

  • “Yoga nidra is a journey through different frequencies of brainwave activity and thus through different states of consciousness. What is unique to yoga nidra however, is that these states are all experienced consciously by the practitioner – we are not just experiencing but also witnessing.”

    Uma Dinsmore Tuli & Nirlipta Tuli, Yoga Nidra Network

  • “Yoga nidra is not just a practice, but also a form of awareness; not simply a technique, but a naturally cyclical nurturing process for entering and inhabiting restful and creative states of consciousness that are every rested human’s birthright.”

    Uma Dinsmore Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli Yoga Nidra Made Easy

  • “The practice of yoga nidra attunes us to the transitions between the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states. The transitions are where the power and the magic lie; each one is a little space of the void. There are many transitions throughout the day. If we can begin to be aware of these transitions, we can use them to stay more awake and present to our practice and to the little nidra moments every day.”

    Tracee Stanley Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity

10 Reasons to Try Yoga Nidra

1. If you find it hard to sleep it can increase rest

2. Manifestation

3. You can practice in any way you like

4. Economical - there are so many free resources

5. Enhanced Stress Relief

6. Boosted Energy Levels

7. It’s great if you find meditation hard

8. It can improve creativity, learning, memory and focus

9. Improve relationships more deeply to yourself and the world around you

10. Yoga nidra can be used as a supportive and healing practice for many things including:

  • relief of fatigue and tensions

  • insomnia

  • stress 

  • anxiety

  • pain management

  • pregnancy and birth

  • mental health

  • self- enquiry

  • addiction

  • PTSD

  • decrease inflammation

  • release deep trauma