YOGA & MEDITATION
Yoga
Nidra
A guided practice of deep relaxation done lying down, rotating awareness through the body and breath. Used for insomnia, anxiety, exhaustion and recovery; often the most restful part of a stay.
01WHAT IT IS
योग निद्रा · Yogic sleep, conscious deep relaxation
In Yoga Nidra you lie still while the teacher guides your awareness through the body, the breath and simple images. The body sleeps while a thread of awareness remains, and the nervous system drops into a state of rest deeper than ordinary sleep often reaches. Thirty minutes is said to be as refreshing as several hours of sleep.
It is used for insomnia, anxiety, burnout and recovery from illness, and is placed in the late afternoon or evening of a program day.
02HOW IT IS DONE AT AROGYA
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You lie comfortably, covered and warm.
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The teacher guides a rotation of awareness through the body.
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Attention moves to the breath and to gentle imagery.
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You are brought back slowly and rest before rising.
03BENEFITS
- Deep rest and recovery
- Relieves insomnia and anxiety
- Restores energy in burnout
- Teachable for home use with a recording
Often suited to
- Sleep difficulty
- Stress, anxiety and exhaustion
- Recovery after illness
- Every residential guest
Please tell us first
- Please mention severe depression or trauma history so the practice can be adapted
- Practise on a light stomach
- Falling asleep is fine
04WHAT TO EXPECT
Profound stillness. Many guests describe it as the first real rest they have had in years, and it becomes a nightly habit at home.
This page is educational and describes the therapy as traditionally practised. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified practitioner. Suitability, preparation and duration are confirmed individually at Arogya Retreatt. Content reviewed September 2026.
05QUESTIONS
Common questions about Yoga Nidra.
Is it meditation?
It is a form of guided relaxation that leads toward meditative awareness, but it asks nothing of you except to lie down and listen.