YogaNidra
YogaNidra: A Sleep with Awareness
Our approach combines expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of Yoga's transformative power. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, relaxation, and mindfulness together.
Our approach combines expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of Yoga's transformative power. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, relaxation, and mindfulness together.
Founded by Rohini Sanjay Bapat , our mission is to bring the profound benefits of Yoga to individuals seeking holistic wellness and balance. With a deep passion for Yoga and its therapeutic applications, Rohini has dedicated her life to helping others through this ancient science.
Holds a Master's Degree in Yogashastra.
Accredited by YCB under the Ayush Department, Government of India.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Yogashastra and always an aspirant Yoga Sadhak, striving for personal and collective growth.
Our approach combines expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of Yoga's transformative power. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, relaxation, and mindfulness together.
Yoga is a practical science experienced through regular practice, integrating body, breath, mind, and consciousness to promote inner awareness rather than merely intellectual understanding.
Yoga includes ethical values, physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, deep relaxation, and self-awareness, creating a balanced lifestyle for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
The ultimate purpose of Yoga is inner peace and self-realisation. Its regular practice enhances physical health, emotional stability, mental clarity, and spiritual growth for people of all ages.
Yoga offers a complete spectrum of practicesβfrom energising physical techniques to deeply meditative experiences. Together they cultivate strength, awareness, relaxation, and holistic wellbeing.
Physical postures that improve strength, flexibility, balance, and overall physical wellbeing.
Conscious regulation of breath to enhance vitality, concentration, emotional stability, and inner calm.
Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (meditation) cultivate sustained attention, deep mindfulness, and profound mental clarity.
A guided practice of Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) that promotes deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation while maintaining awareness.
Yoga Nidra, often called "Yogic Sleep" , is an ancient meditative practice rooted in the Tantric tradition. It was systematically presented by Swami Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga, making it one of the most authentic and scientifically structured relaxation practices.
Yoga Nidra traces its roots to the Nyasa practices of Tantra and the Mandukya Upanishad's description of the four states of consciousness. Swami Satyananda Saraswati later systematised it into a structured scientific practice at the Bihar School of Yoga.
Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious relaxation where the body rests deeply while awareness remains awake. Through body rotation, breath awareness, visualisation and Sankalpa, practitioners experience profound physical, mental, emotional and spiritual relaxation.
Yoga Nidra as taught by the Bihar School of Yoga preserves the authentic traditional method. Modern neuroscience also recognises its role in deep relaxation, emotional regulation, creativity, stress reduction and subconscious transformation.
"Yoga Nidra is the art of conscious relaxation where healing begins from within. A few minutes of Yoga Nidra may provide the restorative effects of several hours of restful sleep."
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting deep physical and mental restoration.
A positive resolve planted in the subconscious to encourage lasting personal transformation.
Yoga Nidra is regarded as a practical method of Pratyaharaβthe fifth limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
Encourages deep relaxation associated with enhanced creativity, learning and emotional healing.
The ancient text Yoga Vasistha reveals how psychological stress transforms into physical illness. It provides a profound understanding of holistic health long before modern psychosomatic medicine.
Adhi refers to disorders originating in the mind. Uncontrolled desires, emotional turbulence, anxiety, and ignorance ( Ajnana ) disrupt the smooth flow of Prana (vital energy) in the subtle body.
Chronic mental stress, unchecked desires, emotional instability, and agitated thought patterns.
Vyadhi represents physical ailment. When the flow of Prana is disturbed by Adhi, it impairs digestion ( Agni ) and metabolism, eventually manifesting as physical diseases in the body.
Digestive imbalances, psychosomatic disorders, physiological fatigue, and bodily pain.
According to Sage Vasistha, physical health is restored when mental equilibrium is regained through conscious practice and self-realization.
Unfulfilled desires and continuous mental agitation generate persistent inner stress ( Adhi ).
Agitated thoughts disrupt the natural flow of life energy ( Prana ) throughout the channels ( Nadis ).
Erratic Prana affects digestive fire ( Agni ), resulting in poor digestion and toxification.
Toxins accumulate and manifest as physical diseases and organic ailments ( Vyadhi ).
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras describe the eightfold path (Ashtanga) as the complete system for attaining liberation. Each limb builds upon the previous, culminating in Samadhi.
Ethical Restraints
Non-violence (Ahimsa), Truthfulness, Non-stealing, Celibacy, Non-possessiveness. The moral foundation of Yoga practice.
Personal Observances
Purity, Contentment, Discipline, Self-study, Surrender to the Divine. Internal discipline for inner growth.
Physical Postures
Stable, comfortable postures that prepare the body for meditation. Promotes strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
Breath Control
Regulation of life-force (Prana) through breath. Energises, calms and prepares the mind for deeper inward practices.
Withdrawal of Senses
The inward withdrawal of the senses. Yoga Nidra is a profound practice of Pratyahara β the gateway between outer and inner limbs. Through conscious relaxation, awareness is drawn deep inward.
Concentration
Single-pointed focus on an object, mantra, or visualisation. Trains the mind to remain steady and undistracted.
Meditation
Uninterrupted flow of awareness towards the object of focus. Deep meditation that transcends thought and brings inner peace.
Union & Liberation
The highest state β complete absorption of the individual self into pure consciousness. The ultimate goal of Ashtang Yoga.
50% of our focus is dedicated to women's health across all stages of life β from menstrual health to pregnancy, PCOD/PCOS, menopause and beyond. Yoga is not just exercise; it is medicine for the feminine body and spirit.
"Shuddha beejapoti fale rasal gomati" β Fruits with pure seeds are naturally healthy and nourishing.
During pregnancy, Yoga Nidra creates favourable conditions for healthy intrauterine growth. Stress hormones in the mother's bloodstream directly affect the baby β Yoga Nidra reduces this stress, promoting calmness and a healthier pregnancy.
Emotional calm during pregnancy
Positive prenatal environment
Improved rest and awareness
Inner peace and resilience
Safe, modified postures to ease back pain, improve circulation, strengthen pelvic floor, and prepare the body for childbirth β trimester by trimester.
Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Ujjayi breathing reduce anxiety, improve oxygen supply, and build mental resilience for labour.
Music, positive affirmations, mantras, and meditative practices for the holistic development of the unborn child.
"YogaNidra is the master Sadhana of relaxation undoubtedly."
Feeling blessed to get an opportunity to spend valuable moments with the young, energetic Gorkha athletes after previous YogaNidra sessions, coming all the way from small hilly regions close to Darjeeling. A must pause !!
"How beautifully the great Osho revealed the 'pause' as the sacred, divine space between thoughts, actions, and life's processes. Entire emphasise to focus not on his words but the gap in between !!! Sincere efforts of the stubborn fickle mind to grasp that fraction moment of pause !!!"
A passing moment of pure presence where awareness arises. These minute gaps, between breaths or switching mood swings, are where the bliss lies, and real meditation begins. Prolonged staying in these pauses helps to realise the inner self and experience sereneness beyond thinking, pessimism, and overthinkingβleading to inner awareness and transformation.
Itβs worth relaxing for a few minutes after such a tiring hectic schedule of gruelling Mumbai Marathon running π πββοΈ πββοΈ
A few minutes of YogaNidra is equal to several hours of sound sleep. Sleeping with awareness. Sleeping with the awakened state of mind. As if we are observing our own self, coming out of our own body. The witnessing attitude, such a beautiful concept, to see yourself as a third person, simple ΰ€Έΰ€Ύΰ€ΰ₯ΰ€·ΰ₯ΰ€ΰ€Ύΰ€΅ !!!
Yoga is universal β a science for every body, every age, and every profession. Our second 50% focus serves diverse groups with customised, evidence-based programmes.
Improve concentration, memory, and exam performance. Yoga Nidra before study = sharper focus. Pranayama reduces exam anxiety naturally. A calm mind absorbs more.
Fun, age-appropriate yoga builds coordination, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. Yoga stories and games make learning joyful and lasting.
Gentle yoga improves mobility, balance, and joint health. Reduces risk of falls. Yoga Nidra addresses insomnia and loneliness. Chair yoga available for limited mobility.
Enhance performance, flexibility, and injury recovery. Yoga Nidra improves sleep quality for faster recovery. Pranayama boosts VO2 max and mental toughness.
Combat burnout, compassion fatigue, and occupational stress. Yoga Nidra in 20 minutes restores mental clarity. Perfect for high-pressure healthcare professionals.
Sharpen analytical thinking, manage work stress, and improve sleep. Yoga cultivates the mental clarity and emotional regulation essential for high-performance careers.
There is only one prerequisite to join YogaNidra.co.in:
Come with openness, willingness to learn, and a positive mindset. Yoga meets you exactly where you are. No prior experience required. All ages, all fitness levels welcome.
"ΰ€―ΰ€₯ΰ€Ύΰ€Άΰ€ΰ₯ΰ€€ΰ₯ ΰ€¨ΰ€Ώΰ€°ΰ€ΰ€€ΰ€°" β As per your capacity, but with consistent dedication. That is all we ask.
IAYT is a holistic therapeutic system that uses the tools of Yoga β asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, and lifestyle guidance β to address specific health conditions at their root cause, not just symptoms.
Unlike symptomatic treatment, IAYT identifies and addresses the underlying physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual causes of illness β creating lasting transformation.
Each programme is individually tailored based on health history, constitution (Prakriti), and specific needs. No two plans are identical β truly personalised healing.
IAYT works simultaneously on Annamaya (physical), Pranamaya (energy), Manomaya (mental), Vijnanamaya (wisdom), and Anandamaya (bliss) bodies for complete healing.
As Per Yoga Vasistha, disease (Vyadhi) begins in the mind (Adhi). IAYT addresses psychosomatic origins, making it uniquely effective for stress-related modern ailments.
Live 1-on-1 and group sessions via video call. Flexible timings for all time zones.
Customised pricing based on individual capacity. Yoga should be accessible to all.
Morning, evening, and weekend slots available. Sessions planned around your schedule.
Register once to access all programmes, consultations, and resources. Registration is free and required to ensure personalised attention for every participant.
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