Meditation brings lot of vitality in human life. It
provides lot of benefits which improves our health and makes our mind stable.
There are lots of meditation techniques which we can follow in our day-to-day
life. Yog nidra is one of the guided meditation techniques which helps to
improvise life. Read on to know more about yog nidra technique, its benefits
and the instructions for carrying out yog nidra.
Meditation can be classified
in various types. All forms of meditation are beneficial for human health and
help to cope with disorders. Yog nidra is one of the types of meditation which
is highly beneficial for human beings. Very few people know about this amazing
guided technique of meditation. Read on to know more about yog nidra.
What is Yog Nidra?
Yog nidra is type of meditation
where the practitioner lies down in Shavasan
(A type of yoga posture) and tries to move his or her attention from one part
of body to another under the guidance of expert. There are lots of benefits
which the yog nidra practitioner can derive by practicing yog nidra regularly.
However, it needs to be practiced under the guidance of yog nidra or yoga or
meditation expert.
Benefits of Yog Nidra
Practice yog nidra which is one of the forms of meditation
regularly and get ready to experience its unbelievable benefits. Have a quick
look at some of the benefits of yog nidra.
Perform
yog nidra in a dim-light. It will help you to create an atmosphere which
will make you feel calm and relaxed.
You
can take a soft pillow under your neck and lie down on a mattress. You can
use yoga
mattresses which are easily available in market.
Lie
down in Shavasan (As if a dead
body has been laid down on the floor) with your palms open upwards which
makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Do not
change your position or move your hands, legs etc; and try to remain in
same position until the entire process of yog nidra is over. It is not
difficult to remain in same position if you have strong will and desire to
stay intact and reap all the benefits of yog nidra.
As the
yog nidra practitioner lies down on the floor in a very comfortable
posture, it is very natural for the yog nidra practitioner to feel sleepy.
However, you should try to avoid sleeping during this practice as much as
possible.
Perform
yog nidra strictly under the guidance of expert or yog nidra or yoga
instructor. You can also take help of audio CDs.
Pay
attention to whatever is said by the instructor during the process of yog
nidra. However, thoughts will keep coming to your mind which is not a
matter of concern.
Do not
eat anything at-least one hour before practicing yog nidra. This rule is
applicable for practicing any kind of yoga posture or meditation.
Wear
loose clothes while practicing yog nidra which will help you to feel
comfortable.
Do not
get up or open your eyes in between unless you get any instructions from
your yog nidra or yoga instructor unless necessary.
Avoid
practicing yog nidra on your own.
Normally, it takes at-least
45 minutes to complete the entire process of yog nidra. However, different yoga
or meditation instructors may follow different time frames to carryout this
process. If you are unable to take help of the yoga or meditation instructor,
you can carryout yog nidra with the help of yog nidra audio CDs.
If
you give some time from your busy schedule to such type of meditation
technique, you can enjoy lot of benefits. Modifying your life-style will bring vitality
to your life. A new change in your life will make you confident and determined
to face the challenges of life.
