Can't Sleep? Try Yoga Nidra...
- Prashanth B
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
Can't fall asleep even at 10 PM? Do you lie awake in bed for hours with your eyes wide open? You're not alone. In today's digital age, millions of people suffer from this problem.
The Digital Media Trap
Mobile phones first thing in the morning, computer screens all day long, social media scrolling at night - this is the reality of our lives. This constant screen light and information overload doesn't give our brain a chance to rest. The result? Deep, peaceful sleep has become just a dream.
Yoga Nidra - An Ancient Solution
Yoga Nidra is a wonderful technique from India's ancient yoga tradition. It's also called 'Yogic Sleep' or 'Conscious Sleep'. In this simple meditation technique, you remain in a special state between sleep and wakefulness. The body is completely relaxed, but the mind remains conscious.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra
Regular practice of Yoga Nidra offers many benefits:
Mental Peace: Stress and anxiety reduce. All the worries of the day slowly melt away.
Deep Relaxation: Experts say that just 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra provides rest equivalent to two hours of normal sleep.
Better Sleep: With regular practice, the quality of nighttime sleep improves. You fall asleep faster and can sleep more deeply.
Increased Energy: Body and mind are rejuvenated. Fatigue disappears and new enthusiasm arrives.
The Gateway to Creativity
The most wonderful benefit of Yoga Nidra is that it gives wings to our creativity. When our mind is in a relaxed state, its deeper layers become active. During this time, new ideas, solutions, and concepts are born.
Kekulé's Dream - A Scientific Marvel
The best example of this is the story of German chemist August Kekulé. In the 1860s, Kekulé had been trying for years to discover the structure of the benzene molecule. All experiments had failed.
One day, exhausted from research, Kekulé was resting in his chair when he slipped into a semi-sleep state. At that time, he had a dream - serpents were dancing in chains, and one serpent was biting its own tail, rotating in a circular form!
As soon as he woke up, it struck Kekulé like lightning - the benzene molecule must be circular! This discovery brought a revolution in organic chemistry. Even today, it remains a significant achievement in the history of science.
Kekulé's experience clearly shows how powerful our subconscious mind becomes in a relaxed state. Yoga Nidra allows us to experience this state safely and in a controlled manner.
Start Today
Yoga Nidra is extremely simple. No special equipment needed, no special place needed. Just a quiet place, 20-40 minutes of time, and an open mind - that's all!
Away from the world of digital screens, discover your inner peace. Take your first step toward better sleep, increased creativity, and a healthier life.
Watch the video above to learn how to practice Yoga Nidra.
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