Yoga Nidra - On Zoom - Meeting ID 579-662-0009

*First time participants will receive a stress-reduction welcome package!

With the holidays approaching, it’s important to make an effort to rest and reduce Stress. Yoga Nidra is unique because it focuses on completely relaxing the brain and body. For 30+ minutes, you’re cozy and laying still in this beautiful state between being awake and being asleep. There’s a similar, scientific term for this state, called the “hypnagogic state” and it’s said that many creative minds such as Einstein, Edison, and Edgar Allen Poe would seek out this state of consciousness to enhance their creativity.

Yoga Nidra works with the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system regulates processes of the body that take place without a conscious effort (heartbeat, breathing, digestion and blood flow). This system also includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

A recent study showed that while meditation and Yoga Nidra were both effective in reducing anxiety and stress, Yoga Nidra seemed to be more effective in reducing anxiety. The study also suggested that Yoga Nidra can be a useful tool in reducing both cognitive and physiological symptoms of anxiety.