yoga Nidra for deep rest & relaxation

Sometimes you just need to stop.

We're very good at keeping going. Work, family, jobs around the house, looking after other people, phones, lists and all the little things that fill up our days.

Even when we finally get some time to ourselves, it isn't always easy to switch off. Yoga Nidra offers something different.

You don't need to achieve anything. You don't need to be flexible. You don't even need to stay awake.

You simply get comfortable, listen to the guidance and give your body and mind some time to rest.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is a traditional guided practice of deep rest.

You lie down comfortably while I guide you through a series of simple stages, bringing your attention to your body, your breath and your awareness.

There is no physical effort and no complicated technique to learn. You may remain awake throughout, drift in and out of awareness or fall asleep for part of the practice.

There is nothing to get right. The intention is simply to create the conditions for rest.

Move. Breathe. Rest.

Before settling into Yoga Nidra, we spend some time with simple Viniyoga movements and breathwork. This gives you a chance to move out of the busyness of the day and bring your attention back to your body. The movement is steady and adaptable rather than fast-paced or demanding.

Then we stop. You get comfortable. And the longer period of Yoga Nidra gives you space to rest.

Your 60-minute session

• Simple Viniyoga movement (10 mins) - Easy, breath-led movements to help you settle into your body.

• Breathwork (5 mins) - Simple breathing practices to help you become more aware of your breath and prepare for stillness.

• Guided Yoga Nidra (45 mins) - A longer period of guided rest, practised lying down in a comfortable position.

Is Yoga Nidra for you?

You don't need to be flexible, fit or experienced in yoga. Yoga Nidra may be particularly appealing if:

• your mind feels constantly busy

• you find it difficult to properly switch off

• you're feeling tired or overstretched

• you spend much of your time looking after other people

• you enjoy yoga but want something more restful

• you're finding sleep difficult or your evenings feel unsettled

• you simply want some uninterrupted time for yourself

• you like the idea of meditation but don't enjoy sitting still on your own

You don't have to be “good at relaxation”. I'll guide you through the practice.

What might you get from Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra isn't something you need to perform or perfect. It's an opportunity to practise resting. With regular practice, you may find that it helps you:

• notice when you're holding tension

• become more aware of your breath and body

• settle after a busy day

• create a clearer transition into evening

• make more space for rest

• feel calmer and more grounded

• develop a more comfortable relationship with stillness

Some people come because they want to support their sleep. Others simply enjoy having an hour where they don't have to do anything. Both are good reasons to come.