Overload Stress
Meditation
Yoga Nidra
Purpose:
Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a deeply restorative relaxation practice where you rest in a comfortable position while guided through stages of awareness and meditation. It’s designed to help you release mental and physical tension, making it especially effective for combating overload stress.
Science:
Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System: Yoga Nidra encourages a state of deep relaxation, reducing cortisol levels and calming your body's stress response.
Balances Brain Activity: By guiding you through different levels of awareness, it engages the prefrontal cortex and promotes neural synchronization, which helps reduce mental overload.
Improves Emotional Resilience: Studies show it enhances gamma brainwave activity, associated with emotional regulation and stress resilience.
Releases Muscle Tension: Focused body scanning reduces physical stress signals, creating a sense of calm and rest.
When to Use:
Before sleeping
To calm a racing mind and ensure restful sleep after a demanding day.
During high-stress periods or when you need a break
When juggling deadlines, and responsibilities, or feeling mentally and physically exhausted.
After intense study or work sessions or late nights
To reset and recharge, especially when you feel mentally foggy or burnt out.
How to Use:
Set Up a Comfortable Space: Lie down in a quiet, comfortable area. Use a mat, pillow, or blanket to support your body. Keep your head flat. Only use pillows or support for feet or other parts of the body, like your back.
(Recommended- lie down on the floor to get rest without falling asleep, but if you are using it fall asleep then lay down in bed)
Close Your Eyes and Breathe: Take slow, deep breaths to settle your body and mind.
Follow a Guided Session: Use an audio guide or app that leads you through Yoga Nidra. The practice typically involves body scanning, visualization, and affirmations.
Stay Still and Present: Focus on the instructions and let go of any effort to control your thoughts or movements.
Finish Gently: Slowly bring awareness back to your surroundings, stretch, and sit up
Tools:
To practice Yoga Nidra try our:
Quick Guide