Afternoon Classes

About Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra translates from Sanskrit as “yogic sleep.” It is a guided meditation technique that leads you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. Unlike regular sleep, your body rests deeply while your mind stays aware and relaxed. This state helps release tension and stress, allowing your nervous system to reset. During a Yoga Nidra session, you lie down comfortably, usually on your back, and listen to a guided voice. I take you through several steps: - Body Scan: You focus attention on different parts of your body, noticing sensations without judgment. - Breath Awareness: You observe your breathing, which helps calm the mind. - Visualisation: You imagine peaceful scenes or repeat positive affirmations. - Sankalpa: This is a personal intention or positive statement you repeat silently to yourself. These steps help shift your brainwaves from active thinking to a relaxed state. Research shows that yoga nidra can reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and lower symptoms of depression or anxiety. Yoga Nidra suits many people, especially those who: - Feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety - Struggle with insomnia or poor sleep quality - Experience symptoms of depression - Want to improve focus and mental clarity - Need a gentle relaxation method without physical strain Because it is a guided meditation, you don’t need prior yoga experience. It’s a simple way to calm your nervous system and recharge your energy. I'm particularly passionate about helping teenagers and women manage the anxiety that comes with life changes and accept themselves as they are - perfectly imperfect.