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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।

Duration: 20–30 minutes typical; supine Shavasana base.

Vidhi / Method — विधि

Yoga nidra relaxation shavasana

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)।
Disclaimer: Yoga is not medical treatment. | योग चिकित्सा का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी

ConditionEnglishहिंदी
Severe depression/psychosisTeacher + clinician guidanceविशेषज्ञ
Pregnancy (3rd tri)Side-lying modificationside-lying
Recent traumaSensitive facilitation requiredसावधान

YCB Exam Quick Points

BSY methodSatyananda standard
DYeDIncluded in syllabus

References

  1. Swami Satyananda — Yoga Nidra
  2. BSY publications
  3. MDNIY

Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier A10