How to practice Yoga Nidra
Now, the most crucial part – How to achieve this state of relaxation? It is simple. Follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Lie down on your back and keep your limbs straight. Do not curl up or tighten your body and make sure you are on a smooth surface. You can keep a pillow under your head for support.
Step 2: Close your eyes and choose a clear intention. Think about what you intend to achieve through the practice.
Step 3: Take deep and long breaths. Try to rotate your awareness throughout your body, slowly and steadily. Feel the awareness of every part of your body. It will be like giving a separate identity to each part, as if all of them are different individuals, following the commands of your mind.
Step 4: Think of your body as wholesome existence. Repeat the process until you can feel each part of your body and the space around it, without actually moving.
Step 5: Feel the thoughts passing in and out of your mind at their own pace, without letting them affect the equilibrium you’ve created.
Step 6: Think about your clear intention again.
Step 7: Prepare your mind to reach its normal consciousness now.
Step 8: Move your fingers slowly, take deep breaths and slowly open your eyes. Your Yogic Nidra is complete.
You can also follow the steps mentioned in this video to get a better idea of how to practice psychic sleep.
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