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Understanding Yoga Nidra with Sandipani Manur

Arundhati Baitmangalkar Episode 147

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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