Yoga Nidra / 61 Points of Light

Yoga Nidra is translated into English as “sleep of the yogis.” It is a form of yogic relaxation and guided visualization that is practiced in various Yoga, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions. While there are many techniques of Yoga Nidra, the ultimate goal is to bring the yogi in direct communion with the Divine / GOD / something greater. It is a guided way to “rest in true presence.” Some even claim that thirty minutes of Yoga Nidra equals three hours of traditional sleep!

Here in Minneapolis we are lucky to have a Yoga Nidra guide in Tara Cindy Sherman. Tara is a special soul! At one of her recent classes, she guided us through a Yoga Nidra called 61 Points of Light. She had us lie on our backs, close our eyes, and imagine a series of glowing stars being added to each corner of our bodies. By the end I literally felt like I was glowing all over. In fact, I felt so light I was sure that I was levitating!

Tara primarily teaches out of the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. She runs a Sunday night meditation class where she uses the Yoga Nidra technique and she even has a CD available at the Center that includes the 61 Points of Light Yoga Nidra. Get yourself some Nidra .... it will do you good. Namaste.