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Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidrāयोग निद्रा· YOH-gah NEE-drahyogic sleep

Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice — 'yogic sleep' — in which you rest in a state between waking and sleeping while remaining aware.

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Practised lying down and led by a teacher's voice, it systematically relaxes the body and mind and is widely used for deep rest, sleep and stress relief.

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What is Yoga Nidra?
A guided practice of deep relaxation, often called 'yogic sleep', done lying down. You stay aware while the body and mind rest completely — valued for stress relief and better sleep.

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