What is Yoga Nidra?
How Does Yoga Nidra Work?
Yoga Nidra brings us to the deepest level of stillness, allowing us to recognize our wholeness.
Everything is seen, felt, and thought by the body.
Yoga Nidra is “yogic sleep”, it is a guided meditation using a series of structured awareness techniques to optimize physical restoration. Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep, conscious relaxation that helps to remove unconscious patterns, self-limiting beliefs, and habits of the mind. It does this by shifting consciousness to our inner landscapes and making subtle changes on an energetic level. Through the practice of Yoga Nidra we realize we are NOT our emotions or thoughts but the container that holds them.
What is Yoga Nidra?
30-40 minutes of guided meditation (“yogic sleep”) typically practiced lying down, but can be done sitting up. There will be a brief intro followed by the practice and time afterwards if needed to debrief.
Do I need to be in shape?
No there are very minimal movements in this practice, this practice is about stillness, rest, and deep restoration of the nervous system
What do I need to practice this?
*Somewhere to sit or lay down that you will be comfortable for 30 minutes of rest.
*A space where you won't be interrupted, put pets and others aside.
What else might make me comfortable?
*socks, a blanket, headphones, an eye pillow or eye mask
You cannot do this wrong! All experiences are ok. Through the practice of Yoga Nidra we realize we are NOT our emotions or thoughts but the container that holds them.
Do I need to know anything else?
Yoga Nidra is a powerful form of stress relief. Yoga Nidra allows the body to fully relax and the mind to rest deeply. One 30 minute session of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 5 hours of sleep as your brain goes through a mini version of all the stages of sleep. Typically it is practiced lying down with eyes closed to allow the body to fully rest although it can be practiced sitting up or in any position that you are most comfortable.
What is I AM Yoga Therapy Body Psychology?
Yoga therapy provides a supportive place for clients to explore their edge. Clients may be able to go deeper into mental or physical spaces that they may not be able to access on their own. Typically this is done with hands on work and positioning in conjunction with the breath although touch-free sessions are available. No experience is needed for a yoga therapy body psychology session. Services offered on a sliding scale.
Rebecca’s Certifications
Integral Breath Therapy with Carol Lampman (2023) (certification in progress)
300 hr Registered Yoga teacher Certification with Amrit Yoga Institute (2023)
Meditation in Motion Certification 200 hours (2023)
120 hour I AM Body Psychology Yoga Therapy Certification (2021)
100 hour Yin and Meridian Yoga Therapy 2020 (no certification)
Yoga Nidra certification and 100 hour advanced certification with Amrit Yoga Institute (2019)
Yoga Nidra certification with Jeremy Wolf (2018)
300 hr Registered Yoga teacher Certification with Kula Collective (2017)
MS Occupational Therapist (December 2012)
Contact me for more information!
Rebecca Wickizer, MS, OTR/L, RYT 500 has experience providing yoga nidra workshops to corporate clients such as outpatient clinic staff and school employees. As an OT she specializes in emotional regulation strategies for students.
