Review of Yoga Nidra: The Nap That Isn’t a Nap

Overview
Yoga Nidra is guided, supine meditation. You lie still whilst a teacher walks you through body scans, breath counts, imagery. The brain slips towards theta waves—deep rest, sharp awareness.

Best for
- Insomniacs, exam seasons, athletes needing nervous‑system recovery.

Benefits
- Calms hyper‑arousal;
- Improves perceived sleep quality;
- Accessible to those who find seated meditation confronting.

Cautions
- Can stir emotion; that’s normal but go gently.
- Set a light blanket; body temperature drops at rest.

Try this mini‑practice
- 15–25 minutes, headphones, eyes shaded. Count down breaths from 27 to 1; if you lose track, start again kindly.

Final word
Nidra is the soft doorway to deep rest. Nothing to perform; just follow the thread of voice and breath.

-Lois