Yoga Nidra iRest in Remembrance Non-Sleep Deep Rest
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation technique, that literally means, the "Integration of Sleep" which systematically guides you into a state of deep relaxation while maintaining conscious awareness. As a form of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), Yoga Nidra involves lying down, closing the eyes, and following verbal instructions that guide attention through sensations, breath, and sometimes imagery or intention-setting. This process induces a state between wakefulness and sleep, allowing for profound rest, stress reduction, and nervous system recovery without actually falling asleep. It turns out that Yoga Nidra can take you into a hypnagogic or "liminal" state—particularly effective for learning and imprinting new information—which is ideal for reprogramming your brain after excessive trauma, grief or stress. Yet, at its core, this is a deeply transformative spiritual practice that can accommodate a variety of themes, personal issues, and help navigate some of the more challenging phases of life that none of us get out of here without experiencing. This is for when you know you need to reach deep inside yourself to see what you are really made of...You just might find, your are more vast and powerful than you think! Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation technique, that literally means, the "Integration of Sleep" which systematically guides you into a state of deep relaxation while maintaining conscious awareness. As a form of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), Yoga Nidra involves lying down, closing the eyes, and following verbal instructions that guide attention through sensations, breath, and sometimes imagery or intention-setting. This process induces a state between wakefulness and sleep, allowing for profound rest, stress reduction, and nervous system recovery without actually falling asleep. It turns out that Yoga Nidra can take you into a hypnagogic or "liminal" state—particularly effective for learning and imprinting new information—which is ideal for reprogramming your brain after excessive trauma, grief or stress. Yet, at its core, this is a deeply transformative spiritual practice that can accommodate a variety of themes, personal issues, and help navigate some of the more challenging phases of life that none of us get out of here without experiencing. This is for when you know you need to reach deep inside yourself to see what you are really made of...You just might find, your are more vast and powerful than you think! To Be Deliberate About Integration of Deep Rest into your weekly routine: GET YOUR ROADMAP! @ https://your-life-matters.kit.com/9d5... Get a Custom Yoga Nidra tailored to your current life @ https://peacestartswithin.com #YogaNidra #iRest #NSDR #NonSleepDeepRest #BrainHealth #RelaxationTechniques #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #StressReduction #SleepScience #ConsciousRelaxation #GuidedMeditation #Wellbeing #YogaScience #EvidenceBasedYoga #YogaForHealth #YogaTherapy #HealingMeditation #YogaBenefits #YogaHistory #YogaStudies #ClinicalYoga #YogaForSleep #YogaForStress #YogaForAnxiety #YogaForPTSD #YogaForResilience #YogaForFocus #YogaForLearning #BrainPlasticity #HolisticHealth #WellnessResearch #YogaCommunity I originally trained in iRest (Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra), a variation of Yoga Nidra developed by Dr. Richard Miller, because it was being used by the military to help soldiers reintegrate into society after combat duty. iRest was first introduced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2006, following a Department of Defense study on its effectiveness for treating PTSD in returning service members. Because it promotes deep relaxation, emotional regulation, and resilience, it's especially valuable for those coping with trauma and stress. As of 2025, iRest continues to be taught and integrated in numerous military hospitals, bases, and VA facilities across the United States and internationally. This includes Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, along with dozens of other active duty and veterans’ healthcare sites. ~Gabrielle
