Yoga Nidra Introduction
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce yoga nidra, a systematic method of turning the senses inward to induce conscious deep sleep.
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the theory, intent, research, and overall approach of yoga nidra, including its stages and documented benefits.
What You'll Get
You'll discover a practice that takes you into a state between waking and sleeping, where deep relaxation meets heightened awareness. This covers the technical aspects—how it differs from ordinary relaxation, its relationship to hypnagogia, the full traditional process, and the research documenting its effects on PTSD, anxiety, and stress. For personal practice, this is a tool for profound rest and accessing subconscious material. For teachers and therapists, it's an evidence-based technique that supports healing in ways talk therapy and physical practice alone cannot reach.
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