Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is the Yogic tranquilliser. It establishes harmony and well-being throughout the entire system. It greatly reduces the physical and mental tensions brought about by modern life. According to Dr William Collinge in his book, Recovering from M.E., research in the USA (plus yogic research) suggests that deep relaxation "may be the most fundamental healing state of which you are capable". Yoga Nidra induces physical, emotional and mental relaxation, in that order.

• Physical relaxation is achieved by rotation of consciousness around the various parts of the body. Next, attention is drawn to the breathing process. The slower and deeper the respiration, the more relaxed one becomes.
• Emotional relaxation is achieved by developing a state of mind where various feelings are brought to the surface voluntarily, and then thrown off. At this stage the mind ceases to process information from the outside world or the body.
• Mental relaxation is psychic sleep in the realm of the mind. One appears to be asleep to the outside world, but is fully awake and aware on an internal level. All awareness of physical body disappears, and at this stage, calming tranquil images are evoked by a process of visualisation. Healing images and suggestions are brought in at this stage. Here the mind is very sensitive to positive affirmations or resolves. Remember, the mind is like a naughty child. It does the opposite of what you want it to do. Yoga Nidra silences the mind; it's useless chatter being slowly but surely controlled