Yoga Nidra is an ancient yogic practice considered as a psychic sleep meditation. The term yoga Nidra is Sanskrit for yogic sleep. It is basically a guided relaxation meditation practiced laying down in Shavasana, the corpse pose. Although different from sleep, you maintain an awareness of your surroundings. The meditation guides you through different steps and stages, some of which include, rotation of consciousness, body awareness, breathing practice and visualisation. With practice, Yoga Nidra is like a self hypnosis, allowing you to access your own subconscious mind and clear it from trapped thoughts and negative thought patterns. Other benefits include stress relief, sleep aid, energy enhancement and anxiety control. It is a deeply rejuvenating practice for both body and mind. According to yogis, it is believed that 1 hour of Yoga Nidra is the equivalent of 4 hours of sleep. Thus allows you to have more energy throughout the day.
Experience Yoga Nidra in Cape Town in the garden sanctuary.
