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Understanding Deep Relaxation
through Yoga nidra |
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nidra has been experienced as "the" most powerful relaxation
technique known to man. Yet, in yoga, it is used much more than
that. The power of this technique is such that it is regularly used
as a therapeutic technique to overcome pain, act on the deepest
neurosis and even overcome disability in certain cases. |
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At its simplest level, it may be understood and practised as a
way of total physical and mental relaxation. The advanced
benefits can be reached with regular practice. |
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Although Yoga nidra is of great help to insomniacs because it
stimulates sleep, it must be understood that Yoga Nidra itself
is NOT sleep. At best, it can be described as “Sleep of
Awareness”. In conventional “sleep”, we lose control of
our senses. But if you seek the greatest benefits, you must transcend this feeling so that you can stimulate the mind
in the desired manner and be in control. |
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If followed correctly, it has a tremendous soothing effect on
the mind by freeing it from unresolved contradictions and
tensions. It works on the states of mind that actually create
and sustain inner conflict. Conflicts may be in the form of unresolved mental issues or even physical disability
and disorders. |
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Yoga Nidra works very effectively on mental resolve, will power
and resolutions. Many people testify to the unbelievable power
and effectiveness of the resolution (“Sankalpa”) made during
the practice of Yoga nidra. |
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Why? Because it acts at a dormant or subconscious level
that we are not aware of. It is just like watering a seed
planted deep down in the soil. Each time you water it, you
stimulate its growth though you can’t see it. You see it only
when it breaks through into the light. Similarly, yoga nidra
works at a subconscious level and you realize it only when it
becomes part of your waking life.
How it works?
In Yoga Nidra, your mind is first “scientifically
disconnected” from the external surroundings and even from your
physical body though well-researched techniques. These are the
“awareness rotation” techniques that include sound rotation,
body rotation, and breath rotation.
After this has been
achieved, the mind is fed with subtle vibrations through Mantra
and Visualization methods which reach the deepest and remotest
areas of the brain and serve to massage them creating the
desired effect.
It is impossible to EXPLAIN how these techniques work. To
experience the benefits, you would have to be taught by a
learned Yoga master. Personal interactions work best and I would
strongly advise you to go ahead - armed with this knowledge -
and find a learned practitioner of yoga Nidra.
If you can’t, I would suggest that you seriously evaluate the
“Beginners Yoga course” which includes a full audio section
of over 90 minutes of guided Yoga Nidra by the Master Swami Gurupremananda
Saraswati himself.
To know more on the course, goto:http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/course.html
To sum up – Yoga Nidra is a superlative relaxation tool. One
hour of effective yoga nidra is equivalent to over 4 hours of
sleep. But, the true purpose of yoga nidra goes well beyond deep
relaxation. Yoga Nidra establishes the link between the
conscious desires, the will power, the subconscious and the
unconscious mind. When this happens you reap all-round
powerful benefits and feel in total control of all aspects of
your life.
All the best,
Arun Goel |
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