Anastasia ChomlackWhen we are weary from heartbreak, we must lie back and let the tamas (lethargy, inertia) of grief work on us in a different way—to get grounded and connected with the unconditional support of the Earth.
Yoga Nidra can help us do this. As a technique, Yoga Nidra invites us to remain awake and aware while we experience different states of consciousness and the transitions between them.
Practitioners are led through four stages of practice—diaphragmatic breathing, systematic relaxation of the body, visualization, and resting in spacious awareness—to reach a place between sleeping and wakefulness.
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