Hosted by the Sangye Yoga School
September 18, 8:30 - 9:30pm UK Time
Yoga-nidra (or “yogic sleep”) practices have become a popular tool for soothing the body, adjusting the state of the nervous system, and reconnecting with our deeper aspirations. Combining progressive relaxation, elements of meditation, and a comfortable position of the body (usually supine), these practices can serve as a wonderful act of self-care, replenishing our energy before or after other important activities.
There are, however, much deeper ways to use yoga-nidra, mainly related to extending the energy of our awareness to the states of dreaming, deep sleep and the process of falling asleep. This connects nidra practices with the fine Buddhist yoga of dreaming and sleeping, preserved in the Himalayan traditions of Buddhism and Bon as a way of tapping into our deep potential.
In this practice session, Buddhist translator and meditation instructor Michael Lobsang Tenpa will begin with upright gentle meditation, followed by some mindful movement, then facilitate a guided practice combining yoga nidra with the practices of heartfulness (including tenderness, loving kindness, and compassion). It is an opportunity to experience deep rest while also allowing our body and mind to deeply absorb the beautiful qualities of loving kindness and so forth.