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Yoga Nidra for Sleep: A Guided Practice for Deep Rest and Nervous System Reset


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If your body is exhausted but your mind won’t switch off, Yoga Nidra offers a different way into rest. This guided practice uses breath awareness and a slow, structured body scan to help downshift your nervous system, release tension, and create the internal conditions for sleep. Rather than striving for relaxation, you’re invited to simply lie down and follow the guidance as the body softens naturally.

This session is designed specifically for evening use and bedtime support. Unlike many Yoga Nidra practices that guide you back to full wakefulness, this recording intentionally allows you to remain in stillness at the end, making it ideal for drifting into sleep. Regular practice may support improved sleep quality, reduced stress, and a greater sense of resilience—especially helpful for anyone navigating midlife fatigue, burnout, or nervous system overload.

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Steel and Sage PodcastBy Beth Bradford