Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Yoga Nidra: (The Psychic Sleep) Its Advantages and Applications In the modern scenario, human life has become very fast, hectic anddemanding. The present lifestyle demands adjustment on the part ofthe individual. Each of us, as per our coping resources, tries toadjust in this changing world. Some adjust by becoming overactive andothers by withdrawing from the situation. When we fail to make aproper adjustment according to the demands of the situation, a stateof negative stress or distress develops in our personality, whichgives rise to mental or psychological problems. In most people themind always remains in a state of arousal and tension. Yoga nidra, asa technique of pratyahara, not only provides relaxation to the bodyand mind but also has a number of benefits.Yoga nidra is one of thepractices of pratyahara where the awareness is internalized.Literally, yoga nidra means 'psychic sleep' i.e. sleep with fullawareness. In the practice of yoga nidra the body sleeps but the mindremains awake listening to the instructions. In psychology, the stateachieved in yoga nidra is termed the hypnogogic state, a statebetween sleep and wakefulness. Yoga nidra has its origin in theancient tantric practice called nyasa........ Continue To Read MoreHerehttp://www.ayurveda2yoga4healing.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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