Discovering Yoga Nidra
£47.00
Let yourself be guided back to ease through this supportive course of four accessible, progressive practices. Based on the Bihar approach, with beautiful nature visualisations.
Why yoga nidra?
It can be challenging to find deep rest, replenishment and contentment. Yoga nidra, sometimes called ‘yogic sleep’ or NSDR (non-sleep deep rest), makes the transition to self-awareness, acceptance and wellbeing possible. Please see more below.
Description
Who is this for?
Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll be able to benefit from these progressive practices. This course offers a thorough, accessible introduction to the transformational practice of yoga nidra.
Enjoy deep, rejuvenating rest. In addition, yoga nidra has been evidenced to lead to a reduction in stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Practice leads to improvements in sleep, wellbeing, outlook and a felt sense of connection in daily life.
If you want to relax and rest, but find it hard to do so, and have struggled with traditional forms of meditation and relaxation, yoga nidra is especially effective.
Here, you’re invited to allow yourself to simply be guided into a sense of peaceful and contented being that is your true nature, gently exploring and integrating the layers (koshas) of the physical, energetic, mental, emotional and bliss bodies. There is progression from practice to practice, as outlined below. Practices gradually build in time, from 15 to 35 minutes.
These practices are based on the Bihar approach, and each contains a nature visualisation, as described below. If you would prefer to practice without visualisations, please contact Carol for alternative guidance. You can see more about her approach here.
You’ll receive
Three progressive practices plus Carol’s beginner’s practice are included. Yours to keep. A PDF with brief Practice Guidelines.
All you need do is find a comfortable place to be and dedicate some well-deserved time to yourself.
A flexible timescale
There’s no rush. As you have these downloads, please listen to your needs first and move at your own pace. Some suggestions for how long to stay with each practice are given in the Practice Guidelines PDF that are sent with the audio practices. Repetition and consistency are most effective. Yoga nidra can be practised during the day or in the evening before going to sleep.
The series includes
Beginner’s practice
A short introduction to the practice of yoga nidra, focusing on settling and becoming comfortable with rotating awareness in the body.
Practice 1: White Sandy Beach
Progress to benefit from the powerful component of sankalpa, a resolve or intention that strengthens and guides the direction of your life. In this practice we learn to befriend the senses and the natural breath and to relax through an uplifting visualisation.
Practice 2: Bamboo Forest
This practice introduces us to experiencing opposites, such as sensations of heaviness and lightness or warmth and cold. This assists us with seeing ourselves more clearly and gradually releasing patterns and habits that aren’t beneficial for us. One part of this practice supports us in trusting our intuition.
Practice 3: Lavender Field
A chance to refine your practice further and develop the skill of observing and witnessing experiences, rather than being unconsciously caught up in them. This is a basis for harmony in daily life and is the foundation of meditation. New layers of practice are shared here, including a breath pathway and awareness of inner space.
Questions about the course or my other yoga nidra offerings? Please contact Carol. I’ll be happy to help.
If you’re a yoga teacher and interested in potentially sharing yoga nidra, you’re welcome to consider Carol’s accredited online yoga nidra teacher training. The 2022/23 course is under way, but please email if you’re interested in a future course.
Reviews
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VH –
Thanks so very much for sharing the practice of yoga nidra. It’s been a really wonderful technique for me — both to get more sleep throughout the winter, as well as to encourage connection with my many emotional layers without conscious over-ride.
KS –
I’ve absolutely loved your yoga nidras. They’ve been a huge help during a very stressful time. Thank you for contributing significant calm at a good moment.
FC –
The first recording helped me to get back easily into Yoga Nidra, which I find a welcome addition to my Hatha Yoga practice. The effect on my stress level was amazingly fast, and the quality of my sleep has noticeably improved after less than a week of daily practice. Whether you have already done Yoga Nidra or not, I warmly recommend trying these recordings.
EB –
Carol’s Yoga Nidra is a wonderful daily addition to my life and routine. Through using the audios sequentially I have found great relief from long term traumatic stress as well as managing the pressures of every day life. The audios help to build an inner strength and calm which have started to present themselves as part of my character. Through Carol’s clear guided practice I have been able to build a connection between the mind and body helping me navigate the needs and demands placed upon me. I thoroughly recommend these audios to help you maintain that elusive balance in life, as well as to relax on a deep meditative level.
FC –
It truly complements my Hatha Yoga practice and the positive effect on my stress levels are very noticeable, I can feel it in my attitude at work and in the quality of my sleep. I’m deeply grateful, thank you.
DH –
That was so calming. Thank you.
MS –
Your yoga nidra has had such a positive impact on my sleep. I can’t thank you enough for that.