1- #YogaNidra is a powerful form of #Yoga that has been practiced for thousands of years.

#YogaNidra” means “yogic sleep” and goes far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing.

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2-The first stage of relaxation brings about a calm mind while the body feels heavy and deeply relaxed.

An inner stillness is also felt during the second stage.

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3-As relaxation progresses, the heaviness lifts and a light, buoyant feeling arises.

It is somewhat like lingering in the interval between being awake and asleep.

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4-Eventually, you will be able to remain alert and aware with a spacious, timeless feeling

...that is extremely peaceful while your mind and body sleep.

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5-Specialized relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and guided imagery

..are utilized for becoming extremely relaxed and to replenish energy.

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6-The unique experience of complete awareness without words, thoughts, images, feelings, and other sensations is felt.

It takes you to a place where your innate #wisdom, #intelligence, and #intuition naturally reside.

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7- #YogaNidra effectively handles everyday tension and is capable of healing deep-seated stress.

It is much more than a quick fix.

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8-One of the main tenets of Yoga philosophy is that each and every one of us has an indestructible center

..that is already peaceful, joyful, wise, soulful, luminous, and loving.

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9-This “center” is referred to as the #Atma (individual soul) or #Atman (universal soul) and is believed to be our true Self.

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10-“ #Self” with a capital “S” refers to one’s authentic identity, or Atma,

..whereas “self” with a lowercase “s” refers to our human nature and all our roles.

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11-By nature of being human, the Atma is covered up by layers that the Yoga sages call #koshas

These layers, or sheaths, are physical, energetic, mental-emotional, intuitive, and joyful.

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12-While each of these aspects is needed to be alive and well,

..it is easy to get distracted with the misunderstanding that they are real and permanent.

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13-This causes us to lose the capacity to feel authentic contentment,

..and we can fail to recognize and fulfill our own ultimate meaning and purpose of life on Earth.

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