Thoureau said, “Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.” 

This quote relates so appropriately to yoga nidra it made me wonder whether Thoureau was actually a yogi! Well, perhaps not, but being awake in a dream is very close to the state we strive to acheive in our yoga and yoga nidra practice.

When we can relax the mind and body into a state of neutrality then can we begin to strip away any superfluous doubts, worry and self depreciating thoughts. We allow ourselves to reside in the true self, one of non-judgement, contentment and mercy. In this true self, it is easy to smile, easy to see the wonderful bright light that resides within us and the people around us. It becomes easier to deal with life’s challenges, not allowing them to stop us in our tracks and make us angry, but rather meeting them with the deep personal belief that all will be fine, no matter what shape that takes. It becomes easier to be flexible, in body, mind and our reaction to stress and difficulty.

Practice yoga, practice the breath, practice yoga nidra and allow youselves a glimpse of what serenity, space and bliss can truly mean. Namaste to all.