Are you feeling stressed out? Overwhelmed? Not sleeping well? Can’t turn your brain off sometimes?

Yoga Nidra may be able to help.

LOL I realize now that kinda sounds like a pharmaceutical commercial. But this is literally the opposite of just popping a manufactured pill.

Yoga Nidra Inspired by Nature

If you’ve been here before, click the links below to jump to each video. If you’re new here, keep reading to learn more about what Yoga Nidra is and its benefits.

▶️ 25 Minute Winter Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation
▶️ 30 Minute Spring Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation
▶️ 30 Minute Summer Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation
▶️ 15 Minute Autumn Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation
▶️ 30 Minute Full Moon Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation
▶️ 15 Minute Hammock Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation [Summer]

What is Yoga Nidra?

Unlike what we traditionally think of as yoga made up of physical poses (asanas), there is no movement during Yoga Nidra. You just lay down and listen to a teacher guide you through techniques that involve breathing, visualization and body scanning.

However, I do recommend doing a few gentle movements BEFORE you lay down. This will help your body and brain transition from your daily routine into the practice. It can also release/move around stagnant energy, release tension from muscles and joints and help blood, oxygen & energy circulate throughout your body.

This is why I combine some yin yoga with yoga nidra when I teach. My current class is Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:15 PM at

The word “nidra” translates to “sleep.”

However, the goal of this practice is not to fall asleep - although it does happen, especially for beginners.

The goal of this practice is deep physical relaxation while the mind stays alert.

The most popular reasons why people practice Yoga Nidra is to relax and relieve stress. This includes physical, mental, emotional and maybe even spiritual stress.

Some Yoga Nidra teachers I admire and have learned from/studied with include:
• Gyanpriya Saraswati
• Indu Aurora
• Tracy Stanley

Yoga Nidra Benefits

People who study and practice Yoga Nidra have reported that it can help with recovery from:
• PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Addiction
• Stress

Speaking from personal experience as a Type-A with a never-ending to-do list, this practice has really helped me slow down and relax when needed. It also makes me feel more in tune with my body, my thoughts and my emotions. I’ve discovered some pretty powerful insights during and after practicing Yoga Nidra.

In other words, I now enjoy:
• Better quality of life
• Less anxiety/stress
• Increased self-awareness

I also have a friend and fellow yoga teacher who swears practicing Yoga Nidra keeps her from getting migraines.

Some studies even claim that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equal to 2-4 hours of restful sleep. (But it should not be considered a replacement for actual sleep.)

Learn more about Yoga Nidra in these articles:
5 Benefits of Yoga Nidra [Yoga International]
How Yoga Nidra Benefits Mind & Body [Yoga Journal]
How Yoga Nidra Works [Huffpost]

When to Practice Yoga Nidra?

You can practice any time but I’ve found it best to practice Yoga Nidra in the evenings.

It’s a great way to relax, unwind and release whatever happened earlier that day before you go to bed.

It’s a more feminine/cooling practice so its even more ideal to practice during full moons and new moons.

I also recommend doing some ‘Nidra during the Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice.

You will likely practice most often in the Winter since that is the season for us to relax and reflect.

Yoga Nidra for Beginners

All you need to do is lay down and listen so Yoga Nidra is great for almost everyone, especially beginners.

I create these Free Youtube Yoga Nidra Videos inspired by Nature so you can practice any where, any time.

I recommend using
• a yoga mat
• a pillow
• a blanket

You want to be comfortable - but not TOO comfortable so you fall asleep.

Yoga Nidra may lead you to deep or profound insights so I recommend having a pen and notebook handy to journal after the practice.

Free Yoga & Yoga Nidra Videos

I recommend doing a little bit of physical movement before starting Yoga Nidra. Move intuitively on your own for 10-15 minutes or try one of these 3 videos:

10 Minute Yoga Warm-Up & Stretch for your Spine

15 Minute Yin Yoga to Open up Tight Hips & Lower Back

30 Minute Yin Yoga

25 Minute Winter Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation

30 Minute Spring Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation

30 Minute Summer Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation

15 Minute Autumn Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation

30 Minute Full Moon Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation

15 Minute Hammock Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation [Summer]

i created this video for ENO Hammocks in June 2021 for National Get Outdoors month. Yoga Nidra is typically practiced lying down on a mat but I love doing it in a hammock as well!

Namaste & Have A Great Day!

💖 Miranda

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