Yoga Nidra, also known as Yogic Sleep or what we call Radiant Rest, is a practice that has been around for thousands of years. It is a unique state of consciousness that goes far beyond physical relaxation. It’s an ancient practice that uses the power of the mind to guide your awareness into a deep state of rest. This allows you to access your full healing potential.
The practice is said to have many benefits for both physical and mental health, including:
Boosts concentration and focus. Yoga Nidra helps you become aware of your thoughts and emotions, so you can let go of negative thoughts that interfere with concentration. It also enhances the ability to focus on tasks at hand, which can improve productivity at work or school.
Relieves stress and anxiety. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but we can learn how to manage our stress levels by practicing Yoga Nidra regularly. Regular practice will help relieve chronic stress by lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety levels, and promoting relaxation.
Reduces pain. Yoga Nidra can help you feel less pain because it reduces stress hormones and lowers blood pressure. It also increases endorphins which are natural painkillers produced by the body.
Improves sleep quality. Yoga Nidra is an excellent way to improve sleep quality, as it allows you to “reset” your nervous system before bedtime. It can also help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Lowers blood pressure. Yoga Nidra can help lower elevated blood pressure by reducing stress hormones, such as cortisol. This can help protect against heart disease, strokes, and other chronic illnesses.
Increases energy levels. The relaxation techniques used in Yoga Nidra encourage deep breathing which helps oxygenate the blood, boost circulation, and increase energy levels.
Yoga Nidra can be a beneficial practice for anyone looking to de-stress, improve their sleep quality, or encourage a sense of mindfulness throughout the day.
What You Can Expect From Our Radiant Rest Sessions
Yoga Nidra is a self-guided meditation practice that allows you to experience profound relaxation while remaining fully aware of your surroundings. During this guided program, you will be led through various relaxation postures designed to calm the mind, reduce stress, and induce deep restful sleep.
In a Radiant Rest session, we move step-by-step, exploring various states of consciousness with the goal of muscular relaxation, mental expansiveness, emotional release, and deep, restorative rest. Together we create an inner oasis of relaxation where we can develop valuable skills for handling stress, tension, and fatigue.
Our Radiant Rest sessions consist of:
-Calming breath patterns
-Progressive muscle relaxation
-Guided imagery
-Setting of positive intentions
This practice takes place between wakefulness and sleep, in a powerful state of mind known for its impact on physical and mental rejuvenation, restoration, and expansive states of mind and learning. As a comprehensive meditative and relaxation approach, this practice is particularly beneficial for those struggling with bouts of insomnia, stress, irritability, or depression.
We are excited to be adding some Radiant Rest group sessions to our schedule. Individual in-person sessions and virtual sessions are also available upon request. Radiant Rest sessions are led by Carly Belzberg who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Holistic Energy Worker.
For more information or any questions please contact Carly at carlymyrest@gmail.com