Winter Snug - A Nidrã Series

FAQs

• What is Yoga Nidrã

  *YOGA NIDRÃ

  If you are entirely new to Yoga Nidrã here are some of my most favourite definitions of what it is: 

  - A form of Conscious Relaxation. 

  - A guided meditation that involves getting as relaxed and comfortable as possible

  - Yogic Sleep or Sleep of the Yogi (or Yogini)

  - A deep & extended Savasana (for those who adhere to yoga jargon)

  - A deep, extended & consciously structured nap (for those who do not adhere to yogajargon)

  - Restoration of Cyclic Rhythm

  - Therapeutic by Nature (adaptogenic too; in other words: YOU will receive, from it, what is YOURS to receive; One single nidra could provide a spectrum of medicines to each individual depending on their needs, conditions & constitutions...

  - A Goddess

  - A practice of Restoration and Revival 

  - Dreamtime Practice

  - A blesséd opportunity to REST 

  The list goes on... 

  It is a practice of a very ancient origin that roots in South East Asia. It precedes many of the traditions & religions in written history and you will find practices similar across the globe, in all indigenous traditions. For this I offer respect, gratitude & humility to those traditions & peoples that I get to benefit from and offer benefit with, despite - so often - these traditions & peoples often suffering at the hands of appropriation. The people I have been learning from are so incredibly fierce, advocating this practice be reclaimed and decolonised and I hope to continue this.

  My particular interest and aim is often to explore the intrinsic potential for cultivating creativity & accessing the faculty of our Imagination within and from Nidrã.

  However, the essence of Nidrã, as far as I can tell, is restoration. If, at the very least, you come out feeling a bit more rested then I will feel so pleased. Of all things, I hope the yoganidrã brings you some well deserved rest.

• What should I bring/How should I prepare myself or my space

  • Can you close the door so no one comes in? 

  • Is there enough space to move about a bit?

  • Is there enough space to lay down? 

  • Do you have cushions, blankets, bolsters, eye pillows, scarves and soft cushty stuff to make you feel extra held?

  • What beverage would you like on tap? 

  • What snacks feel conducive to a pleasurable, pre-bed rest ritual? 

  • Make sure you have warm layers as your body temp may drop

  • Bring means to take notes or draw

  • Bring an open heart

• Who are these classes for?

  
  Are you tired? Then this is for you

  
  Do you need an excuse to do nothing? This is for you

  Do you need a practice of nurturing yourself, or learning How to nurture yourself? This is for you

  Are you looking to develop your inner world, your spirit connection, your dream life, your capacity to Be, your capacity for pleasure, your creativity? This is for you. 

  Are you a carer? This is for you

  Are you burdened by mental or physical ailments? This is for you

  Do you want to feel connected to some other people in a warm hearted way? Tis for you! 

  Do you want to deepen your connection to the Earth? This is for you. 

  Do you want to deepen your love? This is for you

  it goes on. And I hope you get the picture. .