Some aspects of yoga practice feel more mysterious and opaque than others, which can make them intimidating to teach and practice. For many, Yoga Nidra is one such technique.

In this short excerpt from the previous episode, Yoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar, Caroline shares two perceived Yoga Nidra "rules" that are well worth breaking to open up its benefits to a wider range of students.

You can also join Caroline and Dr. Katja Bartsch from March 30 to dive deep into the what, why, and how of Yoga Nidra in their upcoming 20-hour Yoga Nidra Online Teacher Training.

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Show Notes:

Is Yoga Nidra an ancient practice? [2:58]
Does "authentic" Yoga Nidra require a set sequence of techniques? [8:13]
Can Yoga Nidra replace sleep? [12:09]
Must Yoga Nidra be done in Savasana? [14:59]
Can Yoga Nidra cultivate Delta brain waves? [17:06]
Yoga Nidra frees us from the pressures of time [20:47]
How Caroline found her way to Yoga Nidra [28:03]
Challenges for Yoga Nidra students [34:34]
Who is Yoga Nidra for, and not for? [38:31]
Teaching Yoga Nidra: script or no script? [42:06]
Teaching Yoga Nidra: leaving space for silence [49:03]
Upcoming Yoga Medicine Yoga Nidra training live online [50:32]

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Links Mentioned:

Two Yoga Nidra "Rules" Worth Breaking: Bonus Short

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