30 Minutes of Guided Yoga Nidra (English)

You are beginning your practice of Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep—a practice that guides you to the threshold between wakefulness and slumber, a state of profound stillness where your body sleeps, but your awareness remains present.

Yoga Nidra is something which you can practice daily for profound relaxation. Studies suggest 30 Minutes of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.

Supported studies show that Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is an effective practice with a range of psychological and physiological benefits:
Psychological Benefits
* Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Research consistently shows a significant reduction in levels of self-reported stress and anxiety.
* Lowered Cortisol: Studies have linked regular practice to a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol and a healthier daily cortisol rhythm.
* Improved Mood: It is effective in reducing symptoms of depression and rumination (overthinking), while boosting feelings of well-being and self-confidence.
Physiological and Sleep Benefits
* Better Sleep Quality: Studies confirm its efficacy in treating insomnia by improving sleep efficiency and increasing the amount of deep sleep (N3 stage).
* Nervous System Regulation: The practice helps shift the body's balance toward the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), promoting profound relaxation.
* Pain Relief: It's used as an adjunctive method to help manage chronic pain and reduce body tension.
* Potential Physiological Markers: Some research indicates positive effects on parameters like blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
* Enhanced Cognition: There are reports of improvement in concentration, memory, and learning
capacity.