Yoga Nidra is usually translated to mean simply “Yogic Sleep," but, truly, it is much more than this. When you consider that the word yoga itself, is a Sanskrit word which means "union"--a yoking together of mind, body, and spirit with something greater than ourselves--the meaning of the practice deepens.
All practices of yoga are meant to lead us toward this state of union that is yoga--to the realization that we are not alone, nor are we separate from the wholeness of all of creation.
The ultimate goal of all yoga is itself the state of being that is Yoga.
Yoga is the realization that we are One with Creation and Creator and we can never be separate.
Wholeness is our true nature.
Nidra is Sanskrit for "sleep." Nidra, or Nidra Devi, is also the name of the Goddess of sleep. The word devi is the feminine form of the word for a diety. The word also means, heavenly, shining, celestial.
Nidra Devi represents the state of consciousness and the energy of deep sleep, deep rest, the unconscious, and the dream states from which creation is formed.
With all this in mind, ultimately, Yoga Nidra means something more like the "Divine Celestial Sleep of Union", instead of simply, "yogic sleep." This is a deeply powerful practice that connects us to our own unconscious ability to create a state of restoration and healing on all levels of our being.
The practice of Yoga Nidra is meant, eventually, to help us hover between a state of sleep and wakefulness—full awareness in a fully relaxed state. During this state, we can more easily “let go,” and surrender. The practice also takes us through each layer of our being, physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, creative, and spiritual, allowing for renewal and revitalization on all these levels of being. When our bodies are at rest and our minds are at peace, healing can more easily take place where healing is needed.
This practice can help all people. including those who are experiencing trauma and grief, those struggling with illness, pain, or stress of all kinds. It helps the practitioner access a place where body/mind/spirit can feel more integrated supporting better sleep, rest, relaxation, overall functioning and healing where healing is needed. Practicing Yoga Nidra supports all other practices of yoga and any other complementary treatment modalities.
Check out this article at Very Well Mind where I am quoted along with other professionals who teach Yoga Nidra.
All practices of yoga are meant to lead us toward this state of union that is yoga--to the realization that we are not alone, nor are we separate from the wholeness of all of creation.
The ultimate goal of all yoga is itself the state of being that is Yoga.
Yoga is the realization that we are One with Creation and Creator and we can never be separate.
Wholeness is our true nature.
Nidra is Sanskrit for "sleep." Nidra, or Nidra Devi, is also the name of the Goddess of sleep. The word devi is the feminine form of the word for a diety. The word also means, heavenly, shining, celestial.
Nidra Devi represents the state of consciousness and the energy of deep sleep, deep rest, the unconscious, and the dream states from which creation is formed.
With all this in mind, ultimately, Yoga Nidra means something more like the "Divine Celestial Sleep of Union", instead of simply, "yogic sleep." This is a deeply powerful practice that connects us to our own unconscious ability to create a state of restoration and healing on all levels of our being.
The practice of Yoga Nidra is meant, eventually, to help us hover between a state of sleep and wakefulness—full awareness in a fully relaxed state. During this state, we can more easily “let go,” and surrender. The practice also takes us through each layer of our being, physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, creative, and spiritual, allowing for renewal and revitalization on all these levels of being. When our bodies are at rest and our minds are at peace, healing can more easily take place where healing is needed.
This practice can help all people. including those who are experiencing trauma and grief, those struggling with illness, pain, or stress of all kinds. It helps the practitioner access a place where body/mind/spirit can feel more integrated supporting better sleep, rest, relaxation, overall functioning and healing where healing is needed. Practicing Yoga Nidra supports all other practices of yoga and any other complementary treatment modalities.
Check out this article at Very Well Mind where I am quoted along with other professionals who teach Yoga Nidra.
You are invited to work with me to create a personalized Yoga Nidra session to address your own individual concerns and needs.
Your Yoga Nidra package consists of two sessions. We'll meet the first time to determine your needs, your wishes, your personal symbols and resonant images and support in creation of your own sankalpa. Many translate this Sanskrit word to mean "intention," but it more accurately translates to mean "deep vow."
In Yoga Nidra, your personal sankalpa holds the seeds of the changes you are seeking on every level of being.
Your sankalpa will be woven into your personal guided Yoga Nidra along with a beautiful unique journey filled imagery and symbolism that resonates with you personally on all levels of being. We can also work on personal affirmations you can use in your daily life that reinforce and connect with your personal sankalpa.
The second session is the experiential session where I will guide you as you receive your personal Yoga Nidra while relaxing deeply in your own space.
The sessions are recorded in MP3 formats, or a private video, so you can practice your tailormade session whenever you need to connect.
Session fees are based on my hourly rate.
Scroll down to email me through the contact form to ask any questions or to book your sessions.
Your Yoga Nidra package consists of two sessions. We'll meet the first time to determine your needs, your wishes, your personal symbols and resonant images and support in creation of your own sankalpa. Many translate this Sanskrit word to mean "intention," but it more accurately translates to mean "deep vow."
In Yoga Nidra, your personal sankalpa holds the seeds of the changes you are seeking on every level of being.
Your sankalpa will be woven into your personal guided Yoga Nidra along with a beautiful unique journey filled imagery and symbolism that resonates with you personally on all levels of being. We can also work on personal affirmations you can use in your daily life that reinforce and connect with your personal sankalpa.
The second session is the experiential session where I will guide you as you receive your personal Yoga Nidra while relaxing deeply in your own space.
The sessions are recorded in MP3 formats, or a private video, so you can practice your tailormade session whenever you need to connect.
Session fees are based on my hourly rate.
Scroll down to email me through the contact form to ask any questions or to book your sessions.
~Two Yoga Nidra Gifts for You to Enjoy~
The Journey Into Gratitude is a nearly 45 minute long guided Yoga Nidra. This journey takes you into a forest on a cool crisp autumn day where you will be guided to experience the forest with all your senses. The forest will remind you of gratitude that perhaps you have forgotten and support you gently in experiencing the embodiment of love and a deep sense of gratitude.
It begins with a chant to invoke the awareness of this wholeness. The Purnamadah is the opening sloka (peace verse) from the Ishvara Upanishad, one of the holy Vedic texts, which translates to say, "This is whole, that is whole. When a portion of wholeness is removed, what remains is whole."
You'll move through stages of grounding and settling in, creating intention, followed by a full body scan to deeply relax the nervous system and then you'll experience sensations in the emotional and energy bodies as you move to a deeper level of awareness. These are followed by a guided journey into the bright and beautiful forest where you will encounter your own deep sense of gratitude. Then you'll be guided back to waking consciousness.
I hope you enjoy this journey.
Peaceful travels.
Sending love,
Karla
It begins with a chant to invoke the awareness of this wholeness. The Purnamadah is the opening sloka (peace verse) from the Ishvara Upanishad, one of the holy Vedic texts, which translates to say, "This is whole, that is whole. When a portion of wholeness is removed, what remains is whole."
You'll move through stages of grounding and settling in, creating intention, followed by a full body scan to deeply relax the nervous system and then you'll experience sensations in the emotional and energy bodies as you move to a deeper level of awareness. These are followed by a guided journey into the bright and beautiful forest where you will encounter your own deep sense of gratitude. Then you'll be guided back to waking consciousness.
I hope you enjoy this journey.
Peaceful travels.
Sending love,
Karla
This is 40 minute long guided yoga nidra. This journey takes us to the Isle of the Ancestors where we can encounter those who've come before us, those ancestors and guides who perhaps we've known in this lifetime as well as those who are loving and supporting us from previous generations, across rivers of time, who live on in our body, our blood, our breath.
I hope you enjoy your journey. OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. OM Peace, Peace, Peace.
Love, Karla
I hope you enjoy your journey. OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. OM Peace, Peace, Peace.
Love, Karla
