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Real Relaxation: Yoga Nidra CD
by Julie Lusk
Its many benefits include:
- Listening for 1 hour equals 4 hours sleep
- Improves immunity
- Increases heart health
- Relieves stress
- Brings inner peace and balance
Digital downloads are available.
CLICK the blue title link above to find out more...This CD takes you into a deeply relaxing and powerful state of being fully aware while being in the state of deep sleep.
It’s many benefits include:
- Listening for 1 hour equals 4 hours sleep
- Improves immunity
- Increases heart health
- Relieves stress
- Brings inner peace and balance
Dr. Norm Shealy recommends this CD to anyone who has not conquered the art of relaxation.
“My friend Julie Lusk sent me a few months ago her CD on Yoga Nidra along with the book on Yoga Nidra. Needless to say, the book just convinced me how important the CD is! I have personally done a variety of yogic exercises for many years and one of my favorite books is The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the foundation for Raja Yoga.
I have also done scores of relaxation exercises and my favorite for many years has been autogenic training, which is not only relaxing but self regulating. I have hundreds of CD’s including guided imagery and a great deal of outstanding music. Despite my experience, Julie’s Yoga Nidra provides the deepest relaxation I can imagine. If you have not yet conquered the art of relaxation, I strongly recommend this CD ASAP!
C. Norman Shealy M.D. Ph.D. President, Holos Institutes of Health Professor Emeritus of Energy Medicine President Emeritus Holos University Graduate Seminary
FAQ Sheet on Nidra by Julie Lusk answers:
1)What is Yoga Nidra? 2) Is it different than meditation and hypnosis? 3) How it is done. How often. 4) Benefits 5) Resources. (pdf)
Julie’s Relaxation, Guided Imagery and Meditation CD’s are being used by:
- American Cancer Society
- Wellness Community
- Virginia Tech
- Avon
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- St. Elizabeth Medical Center
- Lewis-Gale Medical Center
- Jamaican Cancer Society
- Cancer Family Care
- Ronald MacDonald House
- Mary Maguire Foundation
- More
Real Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
CD Track Sequence
Listen to the Introduction to learn more!
[audio:Introduction_to_Yoga_Nidra.mp3]- Introduction (5:08 min) Find out what Yoga Nidra is and how to get the most out of it. May skip after first play.

- Settling into Shavasana (4:59) Dissolve tension and experience feeling relaxed and calm.
- Awakening Awareness (3:49)
- Resolve (1:50)
- Rotation of Consciousness (10:05)
- Breathing Meditation (4:56)
- Chakra Mantra Meditation (28:31)
- Resolve and Closing (5:53)
Marianne Lang says:
“Yoga Nidra is Awesome”
Julie! I have listened to Yoga Nidra twice this week and I looooooove it!
People need to get this CD. There’s no time like now to make yourself feel better, right?
I’m recuperating from minor surgery – nothing serious at all – but it kept me housebound so I popped in Yoga Nidra and melted away into a wonderful place that I intend to revisit again and again.
Wow – what a stress buster and energizer. People have got to do this – it’s an investment in your body, mind and soul. I guess it’s close to an hour? I don’t know – I just know it’s worth it. We take time to do lots of other things in our lives that take an hour or longer so why not take the time to do something so very good for yourself.
Thank you so much for doing this CD. You know I love all your CDs, but this one is definitely different. Wow – I love it!
Just wanted you to know that you’ve got another winner in Yoga Nidra CD!
Luna Ray, Singer, Songwriter
“Today I did Yoga Nidra with Julie Lusk. The whole thing is truly a beautiful, sweet and powerful creation of a CD. I love the bija mantras! What a gift to the world! Iwill use it, and share it as the callings comes. THANK YOU!
Its many benefits include:
- Listening for 1 hour equals 4 hours sleep
- Improves immunity
- Increases heart health
- Relieves stress
- Brings inner peace and balance
Digital downloads are available.
CLICK the blue title link above to find out more...Yoga Nidra FAQ
Yoga Nidra FAQ
Real Relaxation, Meditation & Much More
Yoga_Nidra_FAQ_by Julie Lusk as PDF
What Is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a powerful technique that yoga sages have been using for thousands of years. Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” Yoga Nidra refers to a state of consciousness and not to a particular technique. It’s a state of conscious deep sleep that goes far beyond deep relaxation to an inborn place of intrinsic peace and quiet. It’s a glorious place where awareness remains yet the thinking mind withdraws. What’s experienced is awareness without words, thoughts, images, feelings and other sensations. It’s where our innate wisdom, intelligence and intuition naturally reside. It feels fantastic!
What are the benefits of Yoga Nidra? With regular practice, your health will improve. Scientific studies have shown that real relaxation and yoga nidra helps with a variety of physical and mental problems. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure, and decrease pain. Though it’s not a substitute for sleeping, one hour of yoga nidra equals about 4 hours of typical sleep because the brain wave state we’re in is extremely restful and relaxing. You’ll enjoy living with a clear head. Eventually, mood swings and emotional upsets won’t bother you. Your creativity and intuition will flourish in a positive and productive way. Plus, your energy increases. See more documented benefits of yoga nidra here.
Is Yoga Nidra different from hypnosis? Yes. In hypnosis, we’re in a brain wave state that is not as deep as in yoga nidra. With hypnosis, someone else makes suggestions to us in this altered state. In Yoga Nidra, positive suggestions originate and come from within ourselves for lasting and constructive change. This is called setting a resolve, or sankalpa.
How is Yoga Nidra Done? The purpose of yoga nidra is to completely relax physically,
energetically, mentally, and emotionally. Doing so is deeply soothing and it naturally awakens innate wisdom and intuition. During the yoga nidra process, you’ll be invited to get comfortable lying down on a yoga mat or something similar. Specialized relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and guided imagery are utilized for becoming extremely relaxed and to replenish energy. Yoga nidra effectively handles everyday tension and is capable of healing deep-seated stress. It is much more than a quick fix.
How does Yoga Nidra help me make positive changes? What is a resolve, also called a sankalpa? The brain wave state we’re in during Yoga Nidra is fertile ground. We’re both very relaxed and very receptive. Setting a resolve during this time makes it completely possible to clear out useless habits and bring about positive and permanent changes in your personality and life. So, choose something worthwhile that has meaning and significance for you as your resolve. Some examples are kindness, courage, and love or something to give meaning to your life purpose. The sankalpa (resolve) is stated briefly, sincerely, and in the present tense at the beginning and end of yoga nidra. Use the same one until it becomes a living reality.
How often should I do Yoga Nidra? Regular practice (daily to several times a week) is strongly recommended, especially if you want to reap the benefits.
Note: Refer to Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk (NHP 2015) for a clear and complete information on yoga nidra. It’s available at the WholesomeResources.com store.
The Map of Consciousness used during Yoga Nidra
One technique that is used to achieve the state of conscious awareness known as yoga nidra, is to mentally scan the body using a specific order and duration based on the sensory-motor cortex, also called the homunculus. It is recommended to follow the same sequence to help bring about the movement of prana (life force) and create a healthy flow of energy.
If you look closely at the diagram of the brain’s sensory-motor cortex below, you will notice that more area is devoted to certain places than to others. For instance, compare the relatively large amount of area dedicated to the hands and fingers with the small amount dedicated to the hips. This is why more time is intentionally spent scanning the areas of the body with more of the brain dedicated to it during the practice.
Sensory-motor cortex © as shown in Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk. Click image to enlarge.
The diagram below shows the subtle energy centers, called chakras, that are also mentally scanned. Chakras are associated with physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health, and more.
Crown Chakra – Wisdom. Spirituality – Purple
Third Eye – Intuition. Insight – Indigo Blue
Throat – Self expression. Communication – Blue
Heart – Compassion. Love. Kindness – Green
Solar Plexus – Self esteem. Confidence – Yellow
Sacral – Sensuality, intimacy, creativity – Orange
Root – Safety. To have. To be – Red
Yoga_nidra_FAQ_by Julie Lusk as PDF
How to Experience Yoga Nidra: Like all worthwhile things, regular practice yields the best results.
- Listen to Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for True Relaxation | Audible – iTunes – Amazon
- Read about it and get free audio downloads in Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief (New Harbinger, 2015).
- Experience yoga nidra on video/audio.
- Attend a virtual yoga nidra class held weekly on Zoom.
- Take a yoga nidra teacher training course and earn a certificate.
- Get yoga nidra downloads here.
The map of consciousness technique is used on the Yoga Nidra for Sensing Inner Strength & Balance CD and the Real Relaxation: Yoga Nidra CDs listed below. Chakra awareness and balancing is featured on both of these recordings.
A progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique is used on Yoga Nidra for Unshakable Peace & Joy. Every muscle group is consciously tensed and released during progressive muscle relaxation. Specialized breathing techniques follow along with ways to calm restless thoughts and feelings are done.
The autogenic training technique is the focus on Yoga Nidra for High-Level Living. Statements are silently repeated to produce sensations of heaviness and warmth throughout the body are used. The paradox of opposites is featured as well as mindfulness, the awareness of witnessing one’s experience, are also used.
Its many benefits include:
- Listening for 1 hour equals 4 hours sleep
- Improves immunity
- Increases heart health
- Relieves stress
- Brings inner peace and balance
Digital downloads are available.
CLICK the blue title link above to find out more...
Yoga Articles, Videos & Links
Enjoy these yoga articles, yoga videos & links from Julie Lusk.
Julie Lusk is author of 6 books: Yoga Nidra Meditations, Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief, Yoga Meditations Book & CD Set; 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery & Inner Healing – 2 Volumes; Desktop Yoga ® and numerous audio recordings. Click Here for details and ordering info.
♥ Page Summary
- What is yoga and how to choose a class
- Breathing techniques, yoga sequences and videos
- Chakra energy empowerment articles and charts
- Yoga Nidra (yoga sleep)
- Yoga meditations
- Yoga mudras (hand gestures)
- Desktop Yoga ® (chair yoga)
- Inspiring quotes
- Free yoga guidebook (pdf)
♥ Handy Links
- Complete Catalog of books, recordings & more
- Class Schedule
- Scroll down ⇓ for your Free Yoga Basics Guidebook
Physical postures are mastered when practiced mindfully, effortlessly, and with awareness of the Infinite.
– Yoga Sutras 2.47
Om
What is yoga?
- What is Hatha Yoga. What type of poses are practiced and some of the benefits
- The Essence of Yoga
- Yoga Postures & Pictures (pdf)
- Scroll down for your free Yoga Basics Guidebook by Julie Lusk (eBook download)
How to choose a class?
- How to choose a yoga class: Getting Started
- Julie’s current class schedule (Zoom, greater Cincinnati – Milford, OH)
- Julie’s national and international workshop schedule
Yoga Articles on Breathing Techniques (Pranayama)
- Benefits and how to do
Yoga Sequences and a few Free Videos
- Good to the Core: Yoga to strengthen & flatten abdominal muscles, tone back, legs, hips & more
- Yoga for a Healthy Heart
- Salute to the Moon (Chandra Namaskar) (with video)
- Sun Salute: With a cat (Surya Namaskar) (with video)
- Superbrain Yoga ® (with video)
- Take a 2-hour Power Nap in 10 minutes (with video)
- Strengthen Bones with Yoga & Diet (with video)
- Eye Exercises to improve vision and brain function
- Brain Yoga supercharges your memory, concentration, mood, etc. Get specialized postures, breathing methods, meditations, guided imagery and mudras
- Help Immunity, sinus headaches, sore throats and drainage with yoga (postures, video, mudra and more).
Yoga Nidra for Deep Conscious Relaxation
- Yoga Nidra FAQ Julie Lusk that explains
- What is Yoga Nidra?
- Is it different than meditation and hypnosis?
- How it is done. How often.
- Benefits of yoga nidra
- Resources
- Yoga Nidra FAQ on Setting Intentions & Sankalpas
- Yoga Nidra’s Benefits
- How to Practice Savasana, the Relaxation Pose
- Yoga Nidra and Sleep One hour of yoga nidra practice is equivalent to four hours of sleep. This is due to the series of brain waves experienced along the way. (Saraswati 1998, Kumar 2008)
- Learn about Yoga Nidra and Your Brain. It’s fascinating!
- Use this recording to experience the power of yoga nidra.
♥ Training in Yoga Nidra for Teachers & Health Professionals is available now. ♥
Books & Recordings on Yoga Nidra by Julie Lusk
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- Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Also available in French and Italian.
- Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for True Relaxation is Julie’s newest book.
- Get Yoga Nidra recordings on CD here and download here.
- Complete Catalog of books, recordings & more
- Scroll down for your Free Yoga Basics Guidebook
Chakra Articles & Charts
- Learn about chakras and their influences | Get your Complete Chakra Chart
- Chakra Balancing with Sound Healing. Use the Elemental Chakra Tone Chart to balance your chakra energy by either increasing or decreasing their energy with sound, color, and special mantras. The Vedic (Yoga) and Tibetan notes and tones are given. It’s fun.
- How to balance chakra energy with toning and hand & finger movements called mudras.
- Get info related to chakra elements, directions, sounds, senses, and other attributes
- Chakra Energy Flow Meditation
- Understanding OM | AUM
- Book a Musical Sound Bath session
Yoga Meditations
♥ Get your copy of Yoga Meditations Book & CD set by Julie Lusk (Whole Person Press Publisher)
- Cultivate the Positive: Pratipaksha Bhavana
- Power of Presence CD featuring Cultivate the Positive, Sinking Into Sensation, Energy Breathing & Everybody is Here
- Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation: Kirtan Kriya
- What is Mindfulness & Why it Matters
- Mindfulness Meditation Warnings & Alerts
- Gain from Guided Imagery & Relaxation
- Stop ~ Look ~ Listen Meditation
- More on Meditation, Guided Imagery & Relaxation
- Meditation on the Fly: Handling Distractions (video)
- Loving Kindness Face Lift
- Happy Humming Practice
♥ Complete Catalog of books, recordings & more – includes Yoga Meditations, Yoga Nidra & others
Yoga Articles on Mudras (hand gestures)
Mudras are yoga positions, gestures, and seals for your hands and fingers that facilitate health, healing, psychological balance and spiritual transformation. Some mudras use the whole body and breath. They are effective, easy to learn, practical and powerful, and anyone can do them.
- Intro to Yoga Mudras (beneficial yoga hand gestures / postures for the hands)
- Yoga mudra handout: Description, uses, how to’s, & mudras for physical and emotional health. (pdf)
- How to do mudras for:
- Warm-ups for Hands: Here’s a great 5-minute series of hand movements & mudras video to help your fingers, wrists, and hands with easy-to-remember names for each one. Great for musicians & anyone with stiff, painful fingers, hands or wrists. Learn the Hakini Mudra, Beak, Bug, Claw, Paw, Seed, Web, Wings & the Eagle and Hridaya mudras.
- Allergy Relief: Bhramara Mudra
- Achieving Goals, Finding Objects & more | Kubera Mudra for Confidence
- Energy, confidence and courage and reducing fatigue and nervousness | Pran Mudra
- Headaches | Mahashirsha Mudra
- Temperature Control, Stamina and Equilibrium | Ring Finger Mudra
- Brain-Body Balance, Problem-Solving, Focus | Hakini Mudra
- Contentment: Vishnu Mudra and Nasagra Mudra for Alternate Nostril Breathing | Nadi Shodhana |Nadi Suddhi
- Mental-Emotional Stability. Improve breath capacity and immunity | Hridaya Mudra
- Elemental and Chakra Meditation using hand movements, color, sound, and intention.
Desktop Yoga ® by Julie Lusk ~ published by Penguin Putnam Books
Stay alert, productive and stress-free with effective chair exercises to relieve aching backs, tired eyes and tight shoulders. Replenish your energy by learning ‘How to take a two-hour nap in two-minutes.’
Get Inspired
- Yoga Sayings, Quotes and Poems
- Yoga Mantras & Chants
- The 4 keys to unlocking lasting happiness
- World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher (video)
- Blessing in the Chaos ~ Jan Richardson
- Follow Your Heart’s Desire according to Alan Watts (video)
- How to Make a Yogatini
- Never Give Up: How Yoga Transforms (video)
- In These Arms: May all beings be happy, safe & free with Jennifer Berezan (video)
- New Moon: How to Gain from its Power
- Wabi-Sabi: The Power of Imperfection
- To Hiss or Not to Hiss
- My Meeting with the Dalai Lama
- Do it Anyway by Sal Spalenger
- Holiday Energizers
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Yoga Poem
♥ Get your Free Yoga Guidebook by Julie Lusk featuring:
- Important Guidelines for the Practice of Yoga
- Benefits, Cautions and Contraindications for yoga poses
- Yoga Asana Chart ©
- Alignment Guidelines and Selected Warm Ups to Open Joints and Warm Muscles
- Yoga Guidelines for Health Conditions (arthritis, back problems, cancer, high blood pressure, menstruation, pregnancy, PMS and menopause, etc.)
Julie Lusk, MEd, E-RYT 500, has more than 35 years of expertise in stress relief, yoga, relaxation training, guided imagery, and meditation as an international author, recording artist, and workshop leader. Julie is the author of Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Yoga Meditations, two volumes of 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery and Inner Healing, and Desktop Yoga®. Her audio downloads and CDs include Wholesome Relaxation, Power of Presence, Yoga Nidra Essentials, Blue Moon Rising, and many others. Learn more at WholesomeResources.com
Yoga Nidra FAQ: Real Relaxation, Meditation & Much More
Yoga Nidra FAQ by Julie Lusk as PDF
What Is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” It powerfully combines ancient yoga with contemporary science. It starts with a systematic process for shedding physical, mental, and emotional stress. Energy and alertness increase and unconditional peacefulness and quiet is uncovered. No yoga experience is needed. It is typically done lying down. It feels great!
What are the benefits of Yoga Nidra? With regular practice, your health will improve. Scientific studies have shown that real relaxation and yoga nidra helps with a variety of physical and mental problems. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure, and decrease pain. Though it’s not a substitute for sleeping, one hour of yoga nidra equals about 4 hours of typical sleep because the brain wave state we’re in is extremely restful and relaxing. You’ll enjoy living with a clear head. Eventually, mood swings and emotional upsets won’t bother you. Your creativity and intuition will flourish in a positive and productive way. Plus, your energy increases. See more documented benefits of yoga nidra here.
Is Yoga Nidra different from hypnosis? Yes. In hypnosis, we’re in a brain wave state that is not as deep as in yoga nidra. With hypnosis, someone else makes suggestions to us in this altered state. In Yoga Nidra, positive suggestions originate and come from within ourselves for lasting and constructive change. This is called setting a resolve, or sankalpa.
How is Yoga Nidra Done? The purpose of yoga nidra is to completely relax physically,
energetically, mentally, and emotionally. Doing so is deeply soothing and it naturally awakens innate wisdom and intuition. During the yoga nidra process, you’ll be invited to get comfortable lying down in the relaxation pose (savasana) This is done on a yoga mat or something similar. Specialized relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and guided imagery are utilized for becoming extremely relaxed and to replenish energy. Yoga nidra effectively handles everyday tension and is capable of healing deep-seated stress. It is much more than a quick fix.
How does Yoga Nidra help me make positive changes? What is a resolve, also called a sankalpa? The brain wave state we’re in during Yoga Nidra is fertile ground. We’re both very relaxed and very receptive. Setting a resolve during this time makes it completely possible to clear out useless habits and bring about positive and permanent changes in your personality and life. So, choose something worthwhile that has meaning and significance for you as your resolve. Some examples are kindness, courage, and love or something to give meaning to your life purpose. The sankalpa (resolve) is stated briefly, sincerely, and in the present tense at the beginning and end of yoga nidra. Use the same one until it becomes a living reality. Get more help on sankalpas here.
How often should I do Yoga Nidra? Regular practice (daily to several times a week) is strongly recommended, especially if you want to reap the benefits.
Note: Refer to Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk (NHP 2015) for a clear and complete information on yoga nidra. It’s available at the WholesomeResources.com store and other online outlets.
The Map of Consciousness used during Yoga Nidra
One technique that is used to achieve the state of conscious awareness known as yoga nidra, is to mentally scan the body using a specific order and duration based on the sensory-motor cortex, also called the homunculus. It is recommended to follow the same sequence to help bring about the movement of prana (life force) and create a healthy flow of energy.
If you look closely at the diagram of the brain’s sensory-motor cortex below, you will notice that more area is devoted to certain places than to others. For instance, compare the relatively large amount of area dedicated to the hands and fingers with the small amount dedicated to the hips. This is why more time is intentionally spent scanning the areas of the body with more of the brain dedicated to it during the practice.
Sensory-motor cortex © as shown in Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk. Click image to enlarge.
The diagram below shows the subtle energy centers, called chakras, that are also mentally scanned. Chakras are associated with physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health, and more.
Crown Chakra – Wisdom. Spirituality – Purple
Third Eye – Intuition. Insight – Indigo Blue
Throat – Self expression. Communication – Blue
Heart – Compassion. Love. Kindness – Green
Solar Plexus – Self esteem. Confidence – Yellow
Sacral – Sensuality, intimacy, creativity – Orange
Root – Safety. To have. To be – Red
Yoga_nidra_FAQ_by Julie Lusk as PDF
How to Experience Yoga Nidra: Like all worthwhile things, regular practice yields the best results. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
- Listen to Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for True Relaxation | Audible – iTunes – Amazon
- Read about it and get free audio downloads in Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief (New Harbinger, 2015).
- Experience yoga nidra on video/audio.
- Attend a virtual yoga nidra class held weekly on Zoom.
- Take a yoga nidra teacher training course and earn a certificate.
- Get yoga nidra downloads here.
The map of consciousness technique is used on the Yoga Nidra for Sensing Inner Strength & Balance CD and the Real Relaxation: Yoga Nidra CDs listed below. Chakra awareness and balancing is featured on both of these recordings. Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditations for Relaxation & Renewal puts a different twist on this technique. Relaxed breathing, mindfulness and guided imagery are incorporated as well.
A progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique is used on Yoga Nidra for Unshakable Peace & Joy. Every muscle group is consciously tensed and released during progressive muscle relaxation. Specialized breathing techniques follow along with ways to calm restless thoughts and feelings are done.
The autogenic training technique is the focus on Yoga Nidra for High-Level Living. Statements are silently repeated to produce sensations of heaviness and warmth throughout the body are used. The paradox of opposites is featured as well as mindfulness, the awareness of witnessing one’s experience, are also used.
Resources: Books, Recordings & More
Its many benefits include:
- Listening for 1 hour equals 4 hours sleep
- Improves immunity
- Increases heart health
- Relieves stress
- Brings inner peace and balance
Digital downloads are available.
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