What Is Yoga Nidra? The Sleep Practice That Isn't Sleep

In this episode of Words & Contemplations, Fai shares a reading of “What Is Yoga Nidra? The Sleep Practice That Isn’t Sleep.” The first time Fai experienced Yoga Nidra, she was convinced she was about to fall asleep in front of a room full of people. Instead, she discovered something much harder to describe: a state of deep, aware stillness, in which the body could completely rest while the mind remained quietly conscious. This episode explores what Yoga Nidra actually is, where the practice comes from, what happens as we move towards the space between waking and sleep, and why this ancient practice has become such a powerful way to explore rest and nervous system regulation. It also explores the traditional concept of sankalpa, and the idea that deep states of rest can create space for intention, awareness and new patterns to take root. A gentle introduction to Yoga Nidra for anyone curious about meditation, deep rest, sleep, nervous system regulation or simply finding a way to stop doing for a while. You don't need to know how to meditate. You don't need to be good at resting. You just need to lie down and listen.