oga Nidra is an ancient set of Yogic practices that promote a deep feeling of relaxation, well-being, and emotional integration. There are...
oga Nidra is an ancient set of Yogic
practices that promote a deep feeling of relaxation, well-being, and
emotional integration. There are several components to a Nidra session -
that include gentle Yoga asanas, progressive relaxation, dharana
(concentration), dhyana (profound meditation), and emotional
integration. The music that you choose to play, during a Yoga Nidra
session, should reflect the component of the practice you are working
with and/or the entire Nidra practice. In other words, the Rolling
Stones may not be the most suitable music to play when engaging in Yoga
Nidra practices. Music that is exuberant, and energy-enhancing, may be
fun in another context, but overly-stimulating and detrimental to the
soothing and quiet inner environment, created by Nidra exercises.
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Gentle, soothing music that complements the different aspects of a Yoga Nidra session, or the session overall, would be the most supportive musical choice. During the asana preparation of Nidra practice, you might choose to play sacred music, that is somewhat upbeat, to inspire you to move through the poses. During the rotation of awareness, progressive relaxation, and emotional integration portions of the practice, it may be most suitable to play ambient, quiet music that does not have any lyrics, so that you are able to focus inward on your own body and mind.
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Musical tracks, that support an inward focus, or dharana, would be particularly beneficial to play during a Yoga Nidra session. For instance, there are compact discs that are recordings of the chanting of "om" for the entire forty-five minutes. Recordings of sacred mantras will facilitate the practitioner of Nidra to be inwardly-focused and quiet. Other sacred mantra recordings may include Tibetan Buddhist chants, Gregorian chants, and Native American chants. There are also many recordings available of ambient sounds of the ocean, rain, waterfalls, and so on. These may also lend a wonderfully soothing backdrop to your Yoga Nidra practice or class.
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Musical selections that are particularly inappropriate for a Yoga Nidra session, or class, are selections that are exciting and stimulating. Although musicians, such as Bruce Springsteen, Macy Gray, and Peter Tosh are loads of fun to listen to, and often are very inspiring, they do not lend themselves to the calm, contemplative practice of Nidra. Music has been shown to profoundly affect our brains and nervous systems. Music, that helps to calm an overactive nervous system, an anxious mind, and a disconnected spirit would be most effective when practicing Nidra exercises.
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Gentle, soothing music that complements the different aspects of a Yoga Nidra session, or the session overall, would be the most supportive musical choice. During the asana preparation of Nidra practice, you might choose to play sacred music, that is somewhat upbeat, to inspire you to move through the poses. During the rotation of awareness, progressive relaxation, and emotional integration portions of the practice, it may be most suitable to play ambient, quiet music that does not have any lyrics, so that you are able to focus inward on your own body and mind.
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Musical tracks, that support an inward focus, or dharana, would be particularly beneficial to play during a Yoga Nidra session. For instance, there are compact discs that are recordings of the chanting of "om" for the entire forty-five minutes. Recordings of sacred mantras will facilitate the practitioner of Nidra to be inwardly-focused and quiet. Other sacred mantra recordings may include Tibetan Buddhist chants, Gregorian chants, and Native American chants. There are also many recordings available of ambient sounds of the ocean, rain, waterfalls, and so on. These may also lend a wonderfully soothing backdrop to your Yoga Nidra practice or class.
[next]
Musical selections that are particularly inappropriate for a Yoga Nidra session, or class, are selections that are exciting and stimulating. Although musicians, such as Bruce Springsteen, Macy Gray, and Peter Tosh are loads of fun to listen to, and often are very inspiring, they do not lend themselves to the calm, contemplative practice of Nidra. Music has been shown to profoundly affect our brains and nervous systems. Music, that helps to calm an overactive nervous system, an anxious mind, and a disconnected spirit would be most effective when practicing Nidra exercises.
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© Copyright 2011 - Aura Wellness Center - Publications Division
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training
at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified
Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts,
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