There are many varieties in the vast field of yoga.
Enjoy Yoga for Relaxation
What to expect?
Simple movements and breath to
release tensions so that you can feel calm, peaceful, refreshed, and nurtured. The last 20 minutes of class is Yoga Nidra. Most everyone says it is their favorite part of the class. Some people say that they can't get down to the floor. I say: yet! You can adapt this practice until then, as you regain that ability. |
How can this program benefit me?
Benefits vary with each person, but common results include:
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What is Yoga Nidra?
It is a simple, user-friendly, meditative technique that is placed at the end of each class. It is ideal for those with chronic pain, anxious thoughts, PTSD, or for those whom silent, seated meditation is difficult to access or endure. It is usually done resting on the back, although alternate positions can be used. It is not the physical postures, nor is it a random guided meditation. |
"Yoga Nidra is an extraordinary technique for both developing consciousness and for self-healing. In our deepest states of relaxation, the physiology of the body returns to a state of balance from which healing occurs. Yoga Nidra is not magic. It works within the laws of nature. Where healing is possible, Yoga Nidra will maximize the ability of the body and mind to heal itself. Yoga Nidra supports the immune system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and all of the organs of the body. Yoga Nidra is an outstanding complementary approach to supporting the healing process of patients suffering from cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, pain, and much more." ~ Dr. Marc Halpern, an excerpt from his article entitled, "The Practice of Yoga Nidra."
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