Uncover the Benefits of Deep Rest with Yoga Nidra

In all conditions, especially in these conditions, one thing remains true - we all need deep, restorative rest.

Rest is now more essential than ever. Each of us needs rest, and not just for the body, but for our whole being- mind, heart, and spirit.

We need rest to restore ourselves.

We need rest to heal, both inside and out.

We need rest to focus, to pay close attention, and to see things clearly.

We need rest to reconnect with our inner resilience and strength.

We need rest to understand how we can best support one another and navigate difficult times.

If you’re looking for ways to deep rest, I’d love to offer something that can help. I invite you to join me for free Yoga Nidra sessions on my YouTube Channel, or you can download a variety of Yoga Nidra sessions here in my blog. If you find these practices helpful, please feel free to share these complimentary sessions with friends, family, or anyone else you believe might benefit.

Yoga Nidra is such a powerful practice because it allows us to rest on every level...physically, mentally, and emotionally. This practice is not just taking a nap, it offers profound, healing rest that helps us shed the tension and stress that accumulate within us.

Through Yoga Nidra, we are gently guided inward, releasing the physical tension that can accumulate in the body during stressful times. It also helps us release mental stress, those anxious thoughts and fears and any unhelpful stories that cloud our judgment or prevent us from acting with clarity. Just as importantly, it helps us open our hearts, so we can continue to respond with kindness and compassion - to ourselves, to others, and to whatever circumstances we may face.

If you’d like to dive deeper into this practice and learn how to guide others through it, I offer Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. My book, The Book of Yoga Nidra Meditation Scripts, may be a helpful resource for you as you lead yourself or others in the practice. It's available on Amazon.

However you choose to explore it, please remember deep rest is not a luxury, it is a necessity. I encourage you to make time for deep rest. We all deserve it, and it’s one of the best ways to show up for each other, especially in times of stress. Take good care of yourself, you’re worth it. 💜