Beyond Belief
A Purposeful Practice To Prepare You For Your Final Transition
Your beliefs about death may be preventing you from truly knowing what happens after you depart the body, while hindering your innate ability to decide for yourself what you will do after your final transition of this life. In order to go beyond belief, you must be willing to explore the realm of the subconscious mind, the place where your long held beliefs are guarded.
The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra provides the tools necessary to bypass the filter of the subconscious. The practice gently guides you into a deeply relaxed state where the analytical part of the mind can rest, providing you the opportunity to realign with the wisdom within.
When you explore beyond belief about what you think will happen after death, you open up the possibilities of surpassing any perceived limitations and realign yourself with your intrinsic power to decide your own fate, in life and beyond!
Preparation for Your Practice
The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra takes you into a state of conscious sleep where the body is completely relaxed, yet the mind remains awake and alert. Through intention setting, body scans, visualizations, and breath awareness, you are guided to explore the depths of the subconscious mind, allowing you to uncover hidden emotions and patterns that may be holding you back.
Yoga Nidra is traditionally practiced with a Sankalpa, a deep resolve or heartfelt intention. For more information about Sankalpa, please visit the blog post. This audio program has been mindfully prepared to incorporate a unique set of Sankalpas intended to awaken your innate wisdom and remind you of your intrinsic power to decide your own fate, in life and beyond!
About Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice rooted in the ancient yogic traditions that promotes physical, mental and emotional relaxation, by directing attention away from the external world and into the inner realm of self. The process of Yoga Nidra takes you into a state of deep conscious sleep where the body is completely relaxed, yet the mind remains awake and alert. Through intention setting, body scans, visualizations, and breath awareness, you are guided to explore the depths of the subconscious mind, allowing you to uncover hidden emotions and patterns that may be holding you back. Yoga Nidra provides a pathway toward self-discovery, guiding you on a journey inward to reconnect with your innate wisdom. The practice serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation, and is accessible to everyone.
What to Expect in a Yoga Nidra Session
A typical Yoga Nidra session follows a systematic process designed to guide you into a state of deep relaxation, where the body is completely relaxed yet the mind remains awake and alert. Stage 1: Internalization Settling into the practice by relaxing your body and turning your attention inward Stage 2: Sankalpa Setting an intention for your practice Stage 3: Rotation of Attention Rotation of attention (aka rotation of consciousness) is a core component of a Yoga Nidra practice Bringing attention to different parts of the body helps to settle the mind, promoting deep relaxation Every body is unique. If your body happens to be missing a part that is called upon, please feel free to bring your attention to the energy point on the body, rather than the physical part itself. You will still receive the full benefits of this ancient practice. Stage 4: Feelings and Sensations Involves becoming aware of sensations throughout the body Stage 5: Breath Awareness Turing your attention to the breath, promoting focused attention Some of the session include a brief retention of breath. Pregnant women and people with high blood pressure should not hold their breath. During the breath portion of the practice, please maintain focus on your consistent breath, as you will still receive all of the benefits of this practice. Stage 6: Visualization Visualizing images to create a dialogue with the subconscious mind Step 7: Revisit Sankalpa Before finishing the practice, you will return to your initial intention Step 8: Externalization Bringing your attention back to your breath and your body, as you slowly reawaken
Safety Considerations
Yoga Nidra is generally considered safe and can be customized for different needs. However, it may not be safe for people living with certain mental and physical conditions, so it is best to proceed with caution and only attempt it under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Pregnancy or Recent Surgery It is recommended to proceed with caution, taking care to listen to your body, and if something feel does not feel good, stop and check with your doctor. Pregnant women should avoid holding breath and be mindful with deep inhales and exhales. It is recommended to proceed with caution, taking care to listen to your body and if something does not feel good, stop and check with your doctor. Severe Mental Health Conditions or Traumatic Experiences Yoga Nidra creates a non-ordinary state of consciousness and in that state, you may feel a lack of sense of self which can feel unsettling. The practice of any form of meditation can also bring up deep fears, difficult memories, or frightening visualizations. If this occur, stop the practice and check with your doctor. When You Should NOT Do Yoga Nidra While driving or operating machinery, or simply if you need to be paying attention to what is happening around you.
How to Prepare for Your Practice
1. Choose a Quiet, Comfortable Space Find a quiet, comfortable, distraction free place where you will not be disturbed 2. Prepare Yourself Wear loose, comfortable clothing and eat at least an hour before your practice and use the lavatory right before your practice 3. Prepare Your Space Find a soft mat or comfortable surface to lie down, preferably not a bed as that tends to promote sleep, and you want to stay awake during your practice 4. Props for Support Gather any props to help make you comfortable - pillows, bolsters for the neck and knees, blanket for warmth Using an eye covering to block out light can help deepen relaxation 5. Journal & Pen Journaling about Yoga Nidra experiences is a powerful way reflect and track your progression Keep them close by for the end of your practice YOU ARE READY! Lie on your back with your arms and legs comfortably extended Get comfortable, utilizing any props Take a deep breath in and out
