Yoga Nidra / योग निद्रा
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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Yoga Nidra is systematic relaxation — awareness between wake and sleep. BSY/Satyananda method: rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, sankalpa. Used in DYeD and stress-management units.
हिंदी
योग निद्रा — wake और sleep के बीच जागरूक विश्राम। BSY विधि: शरीर भ्रमण, श्वास, संकल्प। DYeD में।
इस अध्याय में / In this chapter
English
- Distinguish Yoga Nidra from ordinary sleep
- Rotate consciousness through body regions (Sankalpa optional)
- Use for stress reduction — not psychiatric treatment
हिंदी
- योग निद्रा vs साधारण नींद
- शरीर भागों में चेतना घुमाना
- तनाव कम — मनोचिकित्सा नहीं
EN: Yoga Nidra is waking sleep — the body rests while awareness remains a quiet witness. Swami Satyananda systematised this practice for modern students who carry stress in every muscle.
HI: योग निद्रा में शरीर विश्राम में है पर चेतना साक्षी बनी रहती है। स्वामी सत्यानंद ने इसे व्यवस्थित किया।
Vidhi / Method — विधि
Stages (BSY outline)
EN: (1) Shavasana setup. (2) Sankalpa (positive resolve). (3) Rotation of consciousness — body parts. (4) Breath awareness. (5) Visualisation (optional). (6) Return with sankalpa repeat.
HI: (1) शवासन। (2) संकल्प। (3) शरीर भ्रमण। (4) श्वास। (5) visualization (वैकल्पिक)। (6) संकल्प दोहराएँ।
Labh / Benefits — लाभ
English
- Deep relaxation — reduces muscular tension.
- Stress management — teaching context, not psychiatric treatment.
- Sleep quality support — anecdotal in yoga literature.
हिंदी
- गहरा विश्राम।
- तनाव प्रबंधन — शिक्षण, चिकित्सा नहीं।
- नींद — सहायक (पारंपरिक)।
Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी
| Condition | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Severe depression/psychosis | Teacher + clinician guidance | विशेषज्ञ |
| Pregnancy (3rd tri) | Side-lying modification | side-lying |
| Recent trauma | Sensitive facilitation required | सावधान |
YCB Exam Quick Points
| BSY method | Satyananda standard |
| DYeD | Included in syllabus |
Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप
English
- Supine Shavasana base; guided rotation
- Sankalpa: short positive resolve at start/end
- 20–30 min typical; avoid after heavy meal
हिंदी
- शवासन में मार्गदर्शित घुमाव
- संकल्प: छोटा सकारात्मक संकल्प
- 20–30 मिनट; भोजन के तुरंत बाद नहीं
References
- Swami Satyananda — Yoga Nidra
- BSY publications
- MDNIY
Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier A10
