Circle Holding

Yoga Nidra: A Deep Relaxation Technique for Settling in Circle

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In this episode, Tessa and Julia discussed the technique of Yoga Nidra relaxations within circle time: (see FREE yoga nidra tracks below)

  • Useful settling technique in circle
  • Can be used for all different audiences (e.g. pregnancy, kids, perimenopause, fatigue
  • The participants can lie down or sit for this technique and should be as comfortable as possible
  • The facilitator stays sitting and alert to deliver the nidra - for the training you do not need to be a yoga teacher
  • There are different components in a nidra including body mapping, opposite qualities, setting an intention and themes can run throughout, including visualisations.
  • You can find scripts to read out, but this does not have the same effect as a nidra you have created yourself and are delivering without reading (bullet points are fine as a reminder)
  • Yoga nidras can vary in length and provide a boost to energy
  • Circle facilitation can also support your movement / meditation classes: to check-in without the talking taking over the session, build connections, get feedback about practices and check out before the end of the session

    • 6-week Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding and FREE yoga nidra tracks

    https://www.circleholding.org/yoga-nidra-circle-holding

    You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)

    To learn more about facilitating circles you can join one of our trainings:

    https://www.circleholding.org

    Tessa's trainings can also be found at

    [https://www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk/circles/circle-training]
    IG @tessa.venuti.sanderson

    We love to hear from circle facilitators and circle goers so please email us at [email protected]

    Music credit: Fabio Venuti

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    Circle HoldingBy Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson