30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest | Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation with Ocean Waves for Relaxation, Sleep & Stress Relief Welcome to this 30-minute Yoga Nidra practice—a powerful guided meditation that invites your body and mind into profound rest and restoration. This yoga nidra guided meditation features gentle ocean waves to further soothe your nervous system with a natural soundscape. What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra, often called "yogic sleep," is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. This guided yoga nidra meditation calms the nervous system and activates the parasympathetic (rest and digest) response, guiding you into theta and delta brainwave states where deep healing occurs. Unlike traditional meditation, there's no effort required—simply lie down, listen, and allow yourself to be guided into non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). This 30 minute yoga nidra is like a reset for your entire central nervous system. What's included in this 30 minute yoga nidra: ✨ Gentle breath work to settle your nervous system ✨ A complete body scan for deep relaxation ✨ Sankalpa (heartfelt intention) practice ✨ Breath counting meditation ✨ Opposites awareness (lightness and heaviness) ✨ Soothing visualization journey ✨ Extended time to rest with calming ocean sounds Benefits of Yoga Nidra may include: 🌙 Deep relaxation and stress relief 🌙 Improved sleep quality and insomnia relief 🌙 Reduced anxiety and calming of the nervous system 🌙 Relief from burnout, exhaustion, and adrenal fatigue 🌙 Enhanced self-awareness and emotional regulation 🌙 Support for PTSD and trauma recovery How to prepare for this yoga nidra meditation: 🛏️ Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won't be disturbed 🛏️ Lie down on your back (on a bed, yoga mat, or soft surface) 🛏️ Use a pillow under your head and/or knees if needed 🛏️ Cover yourself with a blanket for warmth 🛏️ Consider an eye mask or folded cloth over your eyes This yoga nidra for relaxation is perfect for: ✅ Complete beginners to meditation ✅ Those struggling with sleep, insomnia, or stress ✅ Anyone seeking deep relaxation and nervous system reset ✅ Those recovering from burnout, anxiety, or exhaustion ✅ People who find traditional meditation challenging There's no right or wrong way to practice yoga nidra. If you fall asleep, that's okay—your body needed it. If your mind wanders, simply return when you notice. Trust that rest itself will do the work. This 30 minute yoga nidra with ocean waves is an effective yogic sleep practice to calm the nerves and take you deeper into relaxation. The soothing female voice further enhances the state of deep rest in your central nervous system. Guided by Jenna. 💬 I'd love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments how this yoga nidra meditation made you feel. 🙏 Have a request? If there's a specific type of yoga nidra or guided meditation you'd like me to create, drop it in the comments below—I'm always open to suggestions! 🔔 Subscribe for more guided yoga nidra meditations and relaxation practices. 👍 Like this video if it helped you relax. 📌 Save this video to return whenever you need deep rest. Happy resting 🙏 With love, Jenna OmSolo #yoganidra #guidedmeditation #yoganidrameditation #30minuteyoganidra #sleepmeditation #yogicsleep #deeprelaxation #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #nsdr #nonsleepdeeprest #nervoussystemreset #guidedrelaxation #meditationforsleep #yoganidraforsleep #bodyscan #mindfulness #restorativeyoga #relaxation #meditationforbeginners #calmnervoussystem #deepsleep #healingmeditation #oceanwaves #oceansounds #yoganidrawithoceansounds