My yoga journey began back in 2001 when I attended my first ever class. I instantly became addicted and have practiced yoga ever since, trying out different schools and styles of yoga.
I strongly believe that what you need from life often finds its way to you and that is how I stumbled upon yoga nidra. I recall attending a session and just seemed to know that it bought about some kind of positivity to my state of mind, it was like a light bulb moment for me. So, after many years of practicing, I decided to finally train in this deep relaxation technique. I really believe that in today’s world we need to make techniques such as deep relaxation and settling of the mind more accessible to everyone and that is why my journey to date has lead me to this practice.
I have great faith in the positive changes that a regular yoga practice can bring to each of us and I believe very much that yoga should be part of our everyday lives; for a healthy and balanced body and mind. There is a boundless quality to yoga that allows you to keep discovering more and more about yourself.
Why Yoga?
Yoga, whether it be breath, posture, meditation or relaxation, helps to free your minds from confusion. It de-stresses you and restores a sense of balance, calm and peace to your life.
Unlike competitive forms of exercise, yoga rejuvenates the body. Yoga helps to free your mind from negative feelings caused by the fast pace of modern life.
Yoga both calms and energise you and if practiced regularly will improve your flexibility and strength. Yoga naturally helps you to develop a greater awareness and understanding of your body and mind, bringing with it calm and stillness to your busy, stressful life.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a deep relaxation technique and is the simple practice of lying down, listening and becoming aware of your entire body. The practice of yoga Nidra is always guided and helps the body into a deeply relaxed state, encouraging the mind to settle.
It requires no concentration or effort and all you need to do is listen to and follow the instructions given, with awareness.
It is generally used at the end of a yoga class during the relaxation time but with practice you will notice that the technique stays with you into the days ahead and hopefully allows you a calmer approach to your often busy and stressful life.