Meditative Yoga for Health and Wellbeing

The ancient art of Yoga Nidra is not like typical Yoga. With a scientific foundation and a rich history, this is a mediative experience like no other. Join Julie Haines in centre and learn why Yoga Nidra is sweeping across the world.

The literal Sanskrit translation of Yoga Nidra is ‘yogic sleep’, which is an apt description.  It is a form of deep meditation, performed while either sitting or lying down and completely relaxed. During a 90 minute session participants are guided by a teacher into relaxation; systematically their physical body in led into something like hypnotic regression, allowing it to ‘sleep’ while the brain moves from everyday consciousness into Delta brain waves, and remains alert.  Delta brain waves are an important part of brain restoration encountered when sleeping or deeply relaxed. In this state the anxious part of the brain is sleeping, and the rest can recover from stress.

Once relaxed, you are open to deep spiritual experiences; the mind and soul become open to outside influences and to your own inner voice.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra are mental, physical and spiritual. Many people find the experience enlightening and emerge from it with a clear sense of purpose. Medical science has also shown Yoga Nidra practice can aid in reducing high blood pressure, releases endorphins. A 90 minute session has been proven to be the mental equivalent of six hours of deep sleep.

Julie Haines has studied Yoga Nidra extensively and achieved certification in her practice of it. She is also licensed with the International Yoga Alliance to teach.