YOG NIDRA AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

Abstract

Yoga began as an ancient practice and its origin is in India. Yoga was developed as a way to achieve harmony between the heart and soul on the path to divine enlightenment. Along the way, it was discovered that yoga has a practical benefit of curing many diseases and it is effective in alleviating physical injuries and chronic pains. To achieve state of YogaNidra practices of yoga is very essential.YogaNidra is effortless relaxation of body as it is a state of consciousness in deep sleep. Practices of yoga increases energy level in the body while yoga nidra helps to conserve and consolidate this energy and relax the entire system. Our body is composed of five elements- Akash, Vayu, Tej, Jal, Prutvi. YogaNidra is basically Akash Tatva Chikitsa. After yoga practices, there should be sufficient time for practicing YogaNidra. It has shown positive effect in many diseases. In diseases, YogaNidra practices helps to recover from illness and increases endurance capacity of patient. Developing consciousness and for self-healing it is useful. It is useful in both, chronic and acute diseases.This article is a sincere effort to highlight on Yoga nidra subject.