Let's Talk Yoga
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Understanding Yoga Nidra with Sandipani Manur
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Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that holds immense potential for our well-being, yet it remains somewhat hidden in the shadows. Today, we’re fortunate to have Sandeep Manur, a seasoned yoga teacher, studio owner, and teacher trainer, back on the podcast to unravel the mysteries of Yoga Nidra.
Episode Highlights:
- What is yoga nidra and how is it different from shavasana?
- The origin of yoga nidra from the Bihar School of Yoga
- What are the benefits of yoga nidra
- Does yoga nidra have any connection with hypnosis?
- The 8 stages of Yoga Nidra
- Internalization
- Sankalpa
- Body awareness
- Breath awareness
- Opposites
- Visualization
- Sankalpa
- Externalization
- Can one have more than one Sankalpa in their yoga nidra practice?
- Under what circumstances can one change or update the sankalpa?
- Does sankalpa have a connection with dharma or purpose in life?
- How to find a Sankalpa?
- What is the significance of the three repetitions of Sankalpa?
- How to navigate Yoga Nidra from the beginner stage to the intermediate and advanced?
- Suggestions to help people stay awake
- How long should a yoga nidra be for it to be effective?
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