During Online Rest Club we practice yoga nidra, often known as ‘yogic sleep’ or ‘NSDR’ (non sleep deep rest). It’s a magical ancient relaxation technique which explores the space between wakefulness and sleep.1
This meditation-like practice allows us to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia.2 It’s so magical in fact, that studies have shown one hour of yoga nidra have the restorative & healing effects of four hours of sleep.3
It is done lying down and doesn’t require any postures or movement, so is perfect for those with restricted movement or disabilities. All of my yoga nidra classes take place on Zoom during the evening, so you can join me from the comfort of your own home as we wind down together.
Tuesday | 22nd September | 8pm
Wednesday | 25th November | 8pm
Each session is £10. Please contact me to book.
1Pandi-Perumal SR, Spence DW, Srivastava N, Kanchibhotla D, Kumar K, Sharma GS, Gupta R, Batmanabane G. The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra. Sleep Vigil. 2022;6(1):61-84. doi: 10.1007/s41782-022-00202-7. Epub 2022 Apr 23. PMID: 35496325; PMCID: PMC9033521.
2Ferreira-Vorkapic C, Borba-Pinheiro CJ, Marchioro M, Santana D. The Impact of Yoga Nidra and Seated Meditation on the Mental Health of College Professors. Int J Yoga. 2018 Sep-Dec;11(3):215-223. doi: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_57_17. PMID: 30233115; PMCID: PMC6134749.DATTA K,
3TRIPATHI M, VERMA M, MASIWAL D, MALLICK HN. Yoga nidra practice shows improvement in sleep in patients with chronic insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. Natl Med J India 34:2021;143-50.
