Earth Medicine & Harmonic Therapy

Yoga Nidra also called yogic sleep, is a guided, restorative meditation that relaxes the body and places the mind in a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is said by yogis that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep.

Here are some of the benefits of practicing Yoga Nidra.

• It helps flush toxins out of the body
• It offers the opportunity to connect with yourself intimately, inside and out
• It aids not only in physical healing but also in emotional healing
• It can help reduce tension and manage chronic pain
• It can ease symptoms of various psychological conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction
• It is a simple and effortless way to reduce stress
• It is easy to incorporate into your daily life and just takes minutes to practice
• There is no wrong way to practice Yoga Nidra, and anyone can do it!

• Lay flat on your back with your arms by your sides, palms facing the sky, and feet gently splayed outward. Allow your eyes to gently close as you take a few deep breaths in and out. Allow yourself to relax and completely let go.
• Begin by lightly taking your attention to your right foot. Keep your awareness here for a few seconds, as you slowly relax your right foot. Then, move your attention up to the right knee, the right thigh, and hip. With each part of the body, repeat the same process of focused awareness and relaxation. Once you complete all parts of the right leg, draw your awareness to the whole right leg and relax it completely. Take a deep breath in followed by a breath out.
• Repeat the above process on the left leg.
• Guide your awareness up through all parts of the body, sequentially relaxing them: your genitals, abdomen, stomach, chest, back, right arm, and shoulder followed by left arm and shoulder, neck/throat, face, and head.
• Taking a deep breath in, become aware of your whole body, observing any sensations that arise. Relax here for a few minutes, letting all stress melt away and evaporate from the body.
• After a few minutes of relaxation, slowly start to bring your awareness back to your body surroundings. When you feel ready, gently turn onto your right side, and continue to relax for a few moments.
• Taking your time, gently push your way up into a seated position. Take a few deep breaths in and out, and when you feel complete, slowly, and gradually open your eyes.

Nidra encompasses the notion of welcoming and listening, this brings about a whole new way of being. We begin to feel a deep wellspring of authenticity; we learn to trust ourselves deeply and as we learn to be a good friend to ourselves, we become better at listening to others. Ultimately, we begin to ‘fall in love with ourselves again. This is a practice of healing, kindness and surrender. For me, the act of lying down to meditate feels so nourishing, so welcoming, so…easy? It might even feel a bit like cheating! But please don’t underestimate the power of this practice! - Through surrender we are born anew into our essential nature of wholeness.

Nidra sessions with Natalie incorporates the magic of binaural beats. We begin with gentle movement, gentle breath followed by intention setting and guided meditation.

*Please note that you will be laying flat in Shavasana for approximately 45 minutes. 

Duration: 60 minutes 

Energy Exchange: $45

Location: Charlotte NC