Yog Nidra
What is Yog Nidra?
Yog Nidra, often referred to as “Yogic Sleep,” is not just about relaxation or unconscious sleep. It is a deep meditative state of awakened awareness, practiced in a reclining posture, where the body rests while the mind enters a heightened dimension of consciousness.
Unlike common perception, Yog Nidra isn’t simply about lying down and taking a nap. In ancient yogic tradition, Yog Nidra is a gateway to the inner realms — a method through which spiritual masters, or Gurus, transfer divine knowledge to their disciples. It is a sacred space of subtle energy exchange, deep healing, and cosmic connection.
Yog Guru Shree Ashish Yogi Ji often states:
“In Yog Nidra, you don’t sleep — you wake up to your higher self.”
Yog Nidra Is Not Sleep — It’s Superconscious Awareness
While in deep sleep, the mind becomes inactive. But in Yog Nidra, the mind becomes hyper-aware, observing both the physical body and the subtle body from a place of detachment. This superconscious state allows us to:
Release suppressed emotions and karmic imprints
Activate dormant areas of the brain
Open the inner gateway for spiritual downloads and higher learning
Enter the Guru Shishya Parampara (master-disciple lineage) where knowledge can be transferred energetically
Spiritual Knowledge Transmission Through Yog Nidra
In Himalayan yogic traditions, Yog Nidra was used by rishis and siddhas to transmit esoteric knowledge to deserving disciples. In this deep state, the ego barriers dissolve, and the mind becomes like a blank canvas—ready to receive cosmic impressions and teachings.
This is especially effective when practiced under the guidance of an enlightened Guru. You can Join our Live Yog Nidra and Tratak Meditation Sessions designed by Shree Ashish Yogi Ji to activate:
Kundalini Shakti
Past life memories
Mantra Siddhis
Deep-rooted karmic cleansing
Role of Tratak Meditation in Enhancing Yog Nidra
Tratak Meditation, the practice of steady gazing (often on a deepak flame or a guru’s photo), is the gateway to Yog Nidra. Here’s how:
Tratak stills the mind, eliminating mental chatter that helps in deep Yog Nidra
It activates the Ajna Chakra (Third Eye), sharpening inner vision and receptivity
Tratak builds Dharana (concentration), which transitions naturally into Pratyahara and eventually Yog Nidra
Tratak + Yog Nidra = Supreme Knowledge Transfer
In Shree Ashish Yogi Ji’s live programs, Tratak is often used as a preliminary step before Yog Nidra. The students enter Yog Nidra with a laser-focused mind, ready to receive divine wisdom through vibrations, mantras, and guided inner journeys.
Benefits of Yog Nidra
Physical & Mental Health Benefits:
Deep muscular and nervous system relaxation
Reduces anxiety, insomnia, hypertension
Improves memory, focus, and emotional balance
Spiritual Benefits:
Awakens inner intuitive wisdom
Clears karmic debts and emotional samskaras
Opens doorways to lucid dreaming and astral travel
Facilitates knowledge transfer from Guru to disciple
Strengthens subtle energy channels (nadis) and chakras
Advanced Yogic Benefits:
Mastery over yogic sleep cycles (Nidra Tattva)
Access to cosmic knowledge
Activation of subtle bodies and higher dimensions
Brings the practitioner closer to Samadhi state
How to Practice Yog Nidra – Step-by-Step Guide
Prepare a quiet space with dim lighting and no interruptions
Lie down in Shavasana (corpse pose) on a yoga mat or bed
Close your eyes and focus on your breath
Begin with body rotation — bringing awareness to each part (guided script recommended)
Set a Sankalpa (sacred intention) — a positive affirmation or spiritual goal
Let go of the physical body — remain aware as you drift into Yog Nidra
Allow yourself to receive energy, guidance, or inner visions
Scientific Support for Yog Nidra
Modern research supports what yogis knew for millennia:
Yog Nidra shifts brainwaves into alpha and theta states, known for creativity and learning
Promotes parasympathetic dominance, ideal for healing and rejuvenation
Even a 30-minute session equals up to 3 hours of restful sleep
This makes it invaluable for stress management, trauma healing, and cognitive enhancement.
Yog Nidra ( Advance Course )
( By Yog Guru Shree Ashish Yogi Ji )
Yog Nidra is not about sleeping through a practice — it is about awakening through deep inner rest. It’s a sacred practice for those ready to go beyond the physical body and receive higher knowledge from their Guru and the universe. Under the divine guidance of Yog Guru Shree Ashish Yogi Ji, experience how Yog Nidra can transform your inner world.
