YOGA NIDRA ENGLISH - Marieke

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Imagine achieving the same restorative rest in less than an hour as you would after four hours of deep sleep. That's the magic of Yoga Nidra. What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra literally means "yogic sleep." It's a form of guided meditation where you lie fully relaxed on your back, typically on a mat or mattress with a blanket over you. You close your eyes while remaining consciously awake. Your body sleeps, but your mind stays alert. This unique state between sleeping and waking is also called the 'hypnagogic state', where the subconscious opens itself to deep relaxation, healing, and renewal. Origins The roots of Yoga Nidra extend back thousands of years to ancient tantric traditions from India. The modern form as we know it today, was developed in the 1960s by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, known from the Bihar School of Yoga in India. He made Yoga Nidra accessible to a broader public. Today, Yoga Nidra is used worldwide, from meditation centers to hospitals and schools. What Can You Expect? A typical Yoga Nidra journey lasts between 45-60 minutes and follows a proven structure: Awareness exercises, body scans, breath work, visualizations, and conclusion. Physical Benefits: reduces cortisol (stress), improves sleep, muscle relaxation, blood pressure regulation, immune system strengthening. Mental Benefits: Anxiety reduction, improves focus & concentration, emotional balance, creativity trauma healing. No experience is needed, just an open attitude. Many people notice a measurable shift from "on" to "present" after just one session. Feel welcome to close your eyes and sink into the silence that's already within you. Pricing: Single class: €12.50 Class card 5 lessons: €55 (valid for 7 weeks) Class card 10 lessons: €95 (valid for 12 weeks) Already have a class card? To reserve your mat go to: Reserveer je YOGAPLEK hier! on our Homepage! (you can use your card for both yoga nidra and the other wolk yoga classes) Can't come unexpectedly? Message Marieke via 0641628141 (The class proceeds with 2 students minimum). Language: English Arrival: 20:15 (doors close at 20:30), end: 21:30 (tea until 21:45) Mats and blankets are available on-site. Bringing your own is also fine. Tea will be ready for you. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: Marieke Schiferli-Haandrikman is a Hypnotherapist at Praktijk Marieke, Yoga instructor, Yoga Nidra facilitator and founder of WOLk. (Check the Team page on our website for more information about Marieke).