Yoga Nidra deep relaxation (75 min.)

- settling in
- soft movement and breathwork
- guided yoga nidra meditation
- slow return

You are laying on your back on a mat the whole time - without moving - with pillows and blankets to make your body as comfortable as possible ...

... while being guided through and shifting focus between outer physical and inner sensations as well as visualization/meditation.

It allows you to get into a state of deep relaxation without falling asleep completely (though that can happen too, don't worry if it does!) ... during the practice of Yoga Nidra, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

With the regular practice of Yoga Nidra, you will be able to improve the overall nervous system regulation and response.

Teacher: Katarina

We may use incense, palo santo or essential oils in the space, please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities beforehand or before the class.

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The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for various bodily functions like metabolism, healing, and growth. This system works involuntarily. We cannot activate or deactivate it. There are two subsystems of ANS: The sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) provides energy and resources to our muscles and heart. It is activated during physical or mental stress activities. These activities range from exercising, running, arguing, fighting, worrying or any other kind of activity which puts us in stress. The main purpose of this subsystem is to help us cope with stress.

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) provides energy and resources to the brain and the internal organs like the liver, kidney, intestines, etc. It is activated during calm and peaceful periods. The purpose of this subsystem is to give the body the tools to heal, grow and digest. When our nervous system is in the parasympathetic mode, our brain functions improve and repair at cell level takes place.

We need both systems active when they are required.

But due to the excess stress and suppressed psychosomatic stress, in most people, the SNS stays active much longer.

It stays active even when we need to rest and heal.
This hinders the healing and repair of the body, resulting in illness.

During the practice of Yoga Nidra, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system. We train our subconscious to release stress and stay in a peaceful and observant state. That is why Yoga Nidra helps to rejuvenate the body. With the regular practice of Yoga Nidra, you will be able to improve the overall ANS regulation and response.