I'm passionate about the practice of yoga nidra, also known as conscious relaxation. Find complementary practices below, as well as info on my yoga nidra teacher training.
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga nidra is referred to as "yogic sleep", "dynamic sleep" or "psychic sleep" where you learn to relax consciously. In yoga nidra, the body, mind and intellect are completely relaxed and one appears to be sleeping. In the state of yoga nidra, however, the consciousness functions at a deeper level and the subconscious and unconscious realms of the mind are more open. Yoga nidra is a very deep form of relaxation and has been found to reduce tension, anxiety and headaches and is used to help soldiers with PTSD.
The process of yoga nidra is truly accesible for anyone who can lie comfortably on the floor. To practice yoga nidra, you will lie on the floor and are welcome to use supportive props to make the body as relaxed and comfortable as possible. A cushion under the head, a bolster under the knees to release the lower back, or a blanket over the body can greatly enhance the yoga nidra experience by facilitating effortlessly relaxation.
In yoga nidra, practitioners are safely guided through relaxing breath work and visualization by spoken word. Then, they are safely brought back to the conscious state. In this yoga nidra class, we will also work on setting a sankalpa, or focused resolution.
The deeply relaxed state yoga nidra cultivates is an excellent place to seed an intention, a sankalpa. The sankalpa is a short mental statement which is impressed on the subconscious mind when it is receptive and sensitive to autosuggestion during yoga nidra. Your sankalpa is a goal you want to fulfill in the next six to eighteen months and should be a goal to help you fulfill your dharma, your purpose in life. The most effective sankalpa is made when you are not intellectually active, but when your mind is calm and quiet.
The process of yoga nidra is truly accesible for anyone who can lie comfortably on the floor. To practice yoga nidra, you will lie on the floor and are welcome to use supportive props to make the body as relaxed and comfortable as possible. A cushion under the head, a bolster under the knees to release the lower back, or a blanket over the body can greatly enhance the yoga nidra experience by facilitating effortlessly relaxation.
In yoga nidra, practitioners are safely guided through relaxing breath work and visualization by spoken word. Then, they are safely brought back to the conscious state. In this yoga nidra class, we will also work on setting a sankalpa, or focused resolution.
The deeply relaxed state yoga nidra cultivates is an excellent place to seed an intention, a sankalpa. The sankalpa is a short mental statement which is impressed on the subconscious mind when it is receptive and sensitive to autosuggestion during yoga nidra. Your sankalpa is a goal you want to fulfill in the next six to eighteen months and should be a goal to help you fulfill your dharma, your purpose in life. The most effective sankalpa is made when you are not intellectually active, but when your mind is calm and quiet.
Complimentary Yoga Nidra Practices
In response to the rising stress levels, I led daily, complimentary, yoga sleep/deep relaxation practices for 30 days. These recordings are indefinitely on my Facebook page. I hope these practices benefit you.
My free nidra recordings have over 30,000 listens on Insight Timer.
Also, listen on Spotify.
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Free DownloadEnjoy this complimentary five minute yoga nidra practice audio track. Even five minutes of deep relaxation can be an effective healing and energizing tool.
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Yoga Nidra Practice: 17 Minutes
Yoga InternationalPractice yoga sleep with me in savasana or relaxation pose in this free video on the YogaInternational.com website.
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My Lecture on Yoga Nidra and Brain Science
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I presented a lecture on Yoga Nidra and Brain Science with the Theosophical Society in America. I love geeking out about the relationship between brain waves, the AUM symbol, and their relationship to yoga nidra, or conscious relaxation. |
My next yoga nidra training is TBA
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Testimonials
"Learn to Teach Conscious Relaxation: The Art of Yoga Nidra provided the framework I needed to begin understanding the system of yoga nidra. Since the training concluded, I have been able to continue learning about different types of yoga nidra and to share with my yoga and meditation students." A. Jones
"Mia is so genuine and well-equipped to teach from a loving and grounded place. It is clear she is deeply practiced on her own and respects both the origins and various interpretations of yoga nidra. I felt so cared for when in Mia's presence." C. Stypka
"Mia has the ability to teach rich, dense material on Yoga Nidra in an authentic, fun way. Her passion for this system of yoga is infectious." D. Stevens
"Absolutely loved this training. Mia is such a real person, objective, able to give feedback with honesty & compassion. Kept on time/on task. Would love an advanced training in Yoga Nidra." S.Dickson
"I like that Mia is informative of the practice and gives you her honest opinion on what a student needs improvement on." T.P
"Mia brings evident passion to her teaching of Yoga Nidra and it certainly ignited my interest and motivation. The class was both informative and experiential with good opportunities to interact with the instructor and other students. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in teaching Yoga Nidra or just deepening their knowledge and experience." R. Burke
"Outstanding training! Must have for all yoga Nidra teachers!" I. Radanova
"On the first page of the training manual, Mia advises, "I practice before I teach. I teach from experience. I have agency in everything I do. " Mia does all this. She shows up to teach with enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion. This training, or any other with Mia is well worth it, personally and professionally." H. Krook
"I'm so glad I took this Nidra training. I'm empowered and excited about Yoga Nidra, and I have already begun bringing the steps into my regular yoga teaching as well as into my own practice. I especially appreciated the trauma-informed approach and insights. Thank you!"
"Mia is very knowledgeable about her subject, organized and clear in her presentation, and always compassionate and aware of people's concerns. She is skillful at balancing her opinions and priorities, based on experience and knowledge, with empowerment." K.B.
"Mia is an Incredible, amazing teacher. She thoroughly knows her topic and is able to share it with others in a very fun and enjoyable way. It was one of my very favorite workshops that I've taken in a long time. Mia rocks!"
"I’ve learnt a lot of different yoga nidra styles and Mia is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher."
"The authenticity and open honesty about trusting the process and being patient with the process in Mia's training made the training more than informative! Mia understands the responsibility she has teaching teachers how to effectively (and responsibly) handle yoga nidra, and she does it with grace and humility which I think is what makes her training(s) different from those that are marketed to "teach you how to be the best teacher." Mia teaches us how to hold ourselves accountable and instils a value of intention and integrity to the practice both on and off the mat which I think is the beauty of something as powerful as restorative yoga nidra!" E.Y.
"Mia is very skilled at leading an organized, interesting, and enlightening training. She was always very attentive to everyone and open to questions. The way she taught was always clear, concise, and she also took the time to review certain parts of the practice. I would definitely take more of Mia's classes and trainings." C. MacDonald
"Mia’s lively and warm personality, multi-faceted background, deep expertise and knowledge, and enthusiastic and focused delivery style made all the difference in this training. I was amazed and overwhelmed, and am so honored to have been a part of this training. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." H. Kackar-Cam
"Mia really knows her stuff! The information imparted in this training was above and beyond my expectations, and most definitely one of the most comprehensive trainings I have attended. I left the training feeling empowered to begin the journey of continued study of Yoga Nidra and excited about incorporating elements of the practice into my future yoga classes and workshops. I would highly recommend this training to anyone interested in deepening their own practice of yoga nidra and/or anyone interested in teaching it. Thank you Mia!" T. Mitchenor
"Fabulous training on Yoga Nidra with Mia Park. She makes everything so accessible, and did a wonderful job in creating a welcoming environment to learn." B.Patterson
"Mia is a really good teacher. She's got the right approach and tons of knowledge. I'd recommend her classes to everyone." T. Long
"Mia does a wonderful job 'unpacking' some of the more esoteric ideas behind yoga nidra practice. Her practical approach has encouraged me to include 'chapters' of nidra in many of my classes, and has given me confidence to do a longer nidra practice with a wider range of students." N. VanKanegan
"I fully enjoyed participating in Mia's Yoga Nidra training. It was informative and will be directly useful in my teaching. Mia created a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to practice and practice teaching. I would recommend this training to anyone interested in teaching Yoga Nidra or meditation."
"Mia's teachings are authentic and deep. She really teaches for the love of sharing knowledge and positively impacting students' lives. The integrity she holds and the knowledge and experience she shares are incredible and inspirational. I love learning from Mia and hope to continue learning more from her!" N. Yau
"Very knowledgeable of many traditions and much history. Goes to great effort to provide what students need, make them feel comfortable, and accommodate individual needs." B.H.
"I would definitely have signed up again!"
"Learn to Teach Conscious Relaxation: The Art of Yoga Nidra provided the framework I needed to begin understanding the system of yoga nidra. Since the training concluded, I have been able to continue learning about different types of yoga nidra and to share with my yoga and meditation students." A. Jones
"Mia is so genuine and well-equipped to teach from a loving and grounded place. It is clear she is deeply practiced on her own and respects both the origins and various interpretations of yoga nidra. I felt so cared for when in Mia's presence." C. Stypka
"Mia has the ability to teach rich, dense material on Yoga Nidra in an authentic, fun way. Her passion for this system of yoga is infectious." D. Stevens
"Absolutely loved this training. Mia is such a real person, objective, able to give feedback with honesty & compassion. Kept on time/on task. Would love an advanced training in Yoga Nidra." S.Dickson
"I like that Mia is informative of the practice and gives you her honest opinion on what a student needs improvement on." T.P
"Mia brings evident passion to her teaching of Yoga Nidra and it certainly ignited my interest and motivation. The class was both informative and experiential with good opportunities to interact with the instructor and other students. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in teaching Yoga Nidra or just deepening their knowledge and experience." R. Burke
"Outstanding training! Must have for all yoga Nidra teachers!" I. Radanova
"On the first page of the training manual, Mia advises, "I practice before I teach. I teach from experience. I have agency in everything I do. " Mia does all this. She shows up to teach with enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion. This training, or any other with Mia is well worth it, personally and professionally." H. Krook
"I'm so glad I took this Nidra training. I'm empowered and excited about Yoga Nidra, and I have already begun bringing the steps into my regular yoga teaching as well as into my own practice. I especially appreciated the trauma-informed approach and insights. Thank you!"
"Mia is very knowledgeable about her subject, organized and clear in her presentation, and always compassionate and aware of people's concerns. She is skillful at balancing her opinions and priorities, based on experience and knowledge, with empowerment." K.B.
"Mia is an Incredible, amazing teacher. She thoroughly knows her topic and is able to share it with others in a very fun and enjoyable way. It was one of my very favorite workshops that I've taken in a long time. Mia rocks!"
"I’ve learnt a lot of different yoga nidra styles and Mia is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher."
"The authenticity and open honesty about trusting the process and being patient with the process in Mia's training made the training more than informative! Mia understands the responsibility she has teaching teachers how to effectively (and responsibly) handle yoga nidra, and she does it with grace and humility which I think is what makes her training(s) different from those that are marketed to "teach you how to be the best teacher." Mia teaches us how to hold ourselves accountable and instils a value of intention and integrity to the practice both on and off the mat which I think is the beauty of something as powerful as restorative yoga nidra!" E.Y.
"Mia is very skilled at leading an organized, interesting, and enlightening training. She was always very attentive to everyone and open to questions. The way she taught was always clear, concise, and she also took the time to review certain parts of the practice. I would definitely take more of Mia's classes and trainings." C. MacDonald
"Mia’s lively and warm personality, multi-faceted background, deep expertise and knowledge, and enthusiastic and focused delivery style made all the difference in this training. I was amazed and overwhelmed, and am so honored to have been a part of this training. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." H. Kackar-Cam
"Mia really knows her stuff! The information imparted in this training was above and beyond my expectations, and most definitely one of the most comprehensive trainings I have attended. I left the training feeling empowered to begin the journey of continued study of Yoga Nidra and excited about incorporating elements of the practice into my future yoga classes and workshops. I would highly recommend this training to anyone interested in deepening their own practice of yoga nidra and/or anyone interested in teaching it. Thank you Mia!" T. Mitchenor
"Fabulous training on Yoga Nidra with Mia Park. She makes everything so accessible, and did a wonderful job in creating a welcoming environment to learn." B.Patterson
"Mia is a really good teacher. She's got the right approach and tons of knowledge. I'd recommend her classes to everyone." T. Long
"Mia does a wonderful job 'unpacking' some of the more esoteric ideas behind yoga nidra practice. Her practical approach has encouraged me to include 'chapters' of nidra in many of my classes, and has given me confidence to do a longer nidra practice with a wider range of students." N. VanKanegan
"I fully enjoyed participating in Mia's Yoga Nidra training. It was informative and will be directly useful in my teaching. Mia created a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to practice and practice teaching. I would recommend this training to anyone interested in teaching Yoga Nidra or meditation."
"Mia's teachings are authentic and deep. She really teaches for the love of sharing knowledge and positively impacting students' lives. The integrity she holds and the knowledge and experience she shares are incredible and inspirational. I love learning from Mia and hope to continue learning more from her!" N. Yau
"Very knowledgeable of many traditions and much history. Goes to great effort to provide what students need, make them feel comfortable, and accommodate individual needs." B.H.
"I would definitely have signed up again!"