Guided Relaxation for Sleep

A 15 minute Guided Relaxation to help you sleep. This Guided relaxation follows the Yoga Nidra principles.

Props:
- None, though it's good to get nice and comfortable. This relaxation you can even do in bed before going to sleep.

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, stressed or having issues sleeping - why not try a guided relaxation or Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra translates to "Yogic Sleep" and is a type of guided, restorative meditation, where we are trying to reach that dreamy state in between being asleep and awake. There is no wrong or right way to do a Nidra - whatever you experience is what your body needs at this present moment.

Benefits of a Yoga Nidra or Guided Relaxation:
- Helps to calm the nervous system by taking your focus away from your thoughts and just focusing on feelings within the body. This naturally slows the breath, which further relaxes and soothes the nervous system.
- Can improve sleep by relaxing the body - switching off the active mind. In this state our bodies slow down, our heart rate slows down, our breath slows down. This makes it easier to both fall asleep and stay asleep.
- Can help with emotional regulation - as we become more aware of our body, we are better able to observe how we are feeling, and choose how to respond. This can help us manage any feelings of anger or frustration arising.

Download the FREE MP3 of the guided relaxation here, plus a Yoga Nidra for calm: https://mailchi.mp/9f3c5009114f/yoga-...

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