Savasana / Shavasana / (also called the relaxation pose, corpse pose, and the cozy pose) ©

Adapted from Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief by Julie Lusk and Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for True Relaxation, her new book being published in May 2021. Do not copy without written permission from the publisher.

Savasana is the most important yoga posture. Other postures are done to prepare for it. It is usually done lying down on the floor. A couch or bed can be used instead, however, doing so may put you to sleep. Some Yoga Nidra traditions highly recommend the traditional posture with little to no props. Others encourage using other positions and lots of props, like lying on one’s side or sitting in a chair or against the wall. Savasana is harder than it may seem. The best position for you is the one where you are least likely to move and supports good, comfortable alignment. Savasana should never be skipped after practicing yoga poses.

Yoga Nidra is mostly done lying down in the relaxation or corpse pose, commonly referred to as either Savasana or Shavasana (sometimes the last a is dropped). Both spellings are correct. It is pronounced shah-VAH-sah-nah or with the first s as in “sedan.” Savasana does not refer to the experience of Yoga Nidra itself, just to the physical position.

Use these wonderful instructions and handy tips for Savasana.

Lie down, lining up your head, chin, and navel for good brain-body communication and energetic flow. Close your eyes or keep them slightly open.

• Have your head parallel and aligned with your body. Slightly tuck your chin toward your throat to make breathing easier by freeing constrictions in the trachea. Make sure to maintain the natural arch behind your neck. Use a thin pillow under your head if your neck is stiff.
• Soften the tongue. Doing so slows mental chatter. Place the tip of your tongue at the edge of the palate and upper teeth to help with not falling asleep. Another option is for the tongue to rest at the bottom of the mouth. This is calming, makes it easier to breathe, but might induce snoring. Others like to have the tip of the tongue placed softly between slightly parted teeth. Experiment.
• Move your shoulders down from your ears. Place your arms out from your sides so they do not touch your body. Rotate your arms and palms upward to support and align your shoulder blades. Lift your shoulders up slightly and lower them back down so they are in good contact with floor. Sensory input lowers with your palms up since your fingertips are not touching anything. However, you may prefer to keep your arms closer to your body or rest your hands over your heart or belly or with your palms down.
• Notice your low back, hips, and buttocks. Move around until it feels fairly even and supported down there.
• To relax the legs, hips, and back, either use a pillow or bolster under your thighs or knees for support or have your feet on the floor with your knees up. Experiment.
• Place your feet about twelve to twenty-four inches apart so that the insides of your legs do not touch to cut down on physical distractions. Rest your feet out to each side.
• Finally, scan your body and make your own personal adjustments until you are so comfortable that there is no need to move at all.

Use Props for Comfort. Using props makes it easier to stay still and remain alert by reducing discomfort and distractions. Official yoga props are nice, but not needed. Household items work well. Use the options below that work for you. Forget the rest.

• Something to lie on. A yoga mat or beach towel is fine but may not be thick enough, especially when on the floor for a half hour. Consider adding something else for extra padding. A thick, non-slip blanket or camping mat works well by itself or with your mat. It adds comfort and warmth. Being on a bed, sofa, or chair are more options.
• Support your head and neck for comfort. Use either a thin, one to three-inch cushion or pillow under your head or a small, rolled-up towel or pillow can go behind your neck. Either way, maintain natural arch in the back of the neck. This head and neck position help the nervous system relax and can prevent snoring. A thick pillow puts the head and neck in an awkward position creating upper body tension and can hamper breath flow and circulation. Having the head too high can signal mental alertness rather than restfulness.
• Elevate your back and head with a long, firm bolster or thick, non-slip blanket. Position it so your head, neck, and backbone are aligned and supported. Your buttocks rest on the floor.
• Cover your eyes. Relaxation enhances significantly by the added darkness and reduction of unnecessary eye movements from the weight. Try an eye pillow, wash cloth, tissue, or scarf. Do not cover your nose.
• Support and relax your back, hips, and legs by placing a firm pillow, blanket or bolster under your knees or under the full length of the hamstrings (thighs). Experiment with placement and different heights to find what’s best for you.
• Place something on your belly that weighs up to ten pounds such as a heavy book, pillow, or sandbag. This stimulates the relaxation response by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Cover up with a cozy blanket to stay warm. At least have one handy in case you get cold. Body temperature typically drops during deep relaxation.

Alternate Positions: Use these other positions for accommodating your needs, add variety, and expand your ability to relax while in different positions such as being sideways or sitting.

• Elevate and prop up your back and head. Put a large yoga bolster, big, sturdy pillow, or folded, non-slip blanket beneath you. This can ease back issues and help prevent snoring. People with sleep apnea, cardiac disease, and acid reflux can benefit from elevating their back.
• Rest your calves on a chair seat with your back on the floor.
• Lie on your side. Support your head with a pillow and place another one between your knees to keep your head, neck, and spine aligned. Side-sleeping improves airflow of the breath and may make it easier for the brain to clear out amyloid beta, a waste product. Choose whichever side is most comfortable for you. Take into consideration that being on your left side can prevent heartburn, aid digestion, and may improve immunity. Lying on your right side can encourage calmness by activating the relaxation response ( parasympathetic nervous system), and the left hemisphere of the brain (ida nadi).
• Sit in a chair. With legs uncrossed, either have your feet flat on the floor, use the footrest on a recliner, or rest your legs on another chair facing you. Place the chair back against a wall to rest your head against. Other options are to sit on the floor while leaning your back against a wall with a bolster at a comfortable angle (try 45 degrees).
• Stand while leaning against a wall for support.

How to Experience Yoga Nidra

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4. Attend a virtual yoga nidra class held weekly on Zoom.
5. Take a yoga nidra teacher training course and earn a certificate.
6. Get yoga nidra downloads here.

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• 3 yoga mudras (hand gestures) that compliment yoga nidra
• A variety of breathing techniques for reducing stress and improving energy
• 10 quick and easy relaxation and mindfulness exercises
• A special section on how to lead others

Author Julie Lusk is a registered yoga instructor, and has been working in the yoga and holistic health and wellness field for over thirty years. She is an internationally published author whose books include Yoga Meditations.

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Don R. Powell, Ph.D., President & CEO. American Institute for Preventive Medicine

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Rubin Naiman, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Clinical and Sleep Health Psychology, Director, Circadian Health Associates

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“Along with biofeedback and meditation, the practice of Yoga has garnered increasing interest and application in the management of stress and trauma. In her new book, Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Julie Lusk provides both a comprehensive review of the rationale and practice of Yoga Nidra, and a beautifully developed, step-by-step manual for its effective practice. She presents a comprehensive lay-friendly review of the body/brain physiology of stress which provides a powerful scientific background for its practice. This is an important addition to the literature on the management of health and the treatment of chronic disease and trauma.”
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“Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief provides a positive set of self-help tools that can be used by anyone, almost anywhere, and most any time. I have successfully used Julie’s curriculum and recordings both personally and professionally. Students report feeling relaxed, safe and clear, and grounded and refreshed with vibrant energy. Her methodology and instructions contribute to reductions in stress, anxiety, and negative thinking. Julie’s systematic analysis of stress, inclusion of research and references to evidence-based studies add scientific credibility to this yogic process and beautifully complement the thousands of years of traditional anecdotal evidence that repeatedly demonstrate the efficacy of this subtle, highly sophisticated approach to mind-body well-being.  This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in developing greater self-reliance for their own well-being and to have enhanced capacity to be of genuine service to others.”
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June Greenwood proprietor of Redcliffe Yoga Centre in Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia – (Dip) IYTA [International Yoga teachers Association] and recognized Senior Teacher – Yoga Australia, has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 1976.  When June is not teaching Yoga or mentoring yoga students, she enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her husband Ces and family and dog Ben at home in the seaside city of Redcliffe in South Queensland,  Australia.

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Ruth Buczynski, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, president of The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

“Once again Julie Lusk provides us with practical tools to help us find relaxation, meaning and purpose in an increasingly stressful world.  Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief offers a great mix of self-management skills and personal anecdotes from Julie’s 3 decades as an educator and yoga instructor.  Everyone will benefit from this extremely timely book and refer to it often as a way to find their way back to a path toward a more peaceful and joyful life.”
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“Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief is a must read to balance out the stress of modern times.  Lusk’s writing is engaging, easy to read, easy to understand, and makes stress relief practices desirable and accessible for everyday life.”
Luna Ray– Luna Ray is a teacher of yoga, a workshop and retreat leader, a kirtan musician and recording artist, and an advocate for Conscious and empowered community collaboration.

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I have selected these yoga sayings, quotes and poems since they express the heart, mind and soul of yoga and meditation.  You can enjoy more wonderful yoga quotes posted on my blog as well as add your favorites and make comments.

You’re invited to check out my Yoga Meditations book. A whole chapter reflects the wisdom of yoga, yoga blessings and answers the age-old questions from the yogic point of view:  “Who am I,” What is my true nature,” What is my purpose,” How to handle suffering,”  and more.  Yoga Meditations also has over 60 meditations, relaxation and guided imagery exercises.

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Dedication of Merit

May the merit of our practice encourage all beings to unveil the hidden brilliance.

Yoga’s wisdom on one’s true nature ~ Yoga Meditations ~ Julie Lusk

• Love is the first seed of the Soul. Rig Veda x.29

• Our essential nature is boundless consciousness.  We are rooted in it when the mind focuses and settles.  ~ Yoga Sutras 1.3

• For the soul there is neither birth nor death. The soul that is will never cease to be. It is unborn, eternal, ever existing, undying and primeval. One’s essence does not die when the body dies. ~ Bhagavad Gita 2.20

• There is a spirit which is pure and which is beyond old age and death; and beyond hunger and thirst and sorrow.  This is Atman, one’s Spirit.  All desires of this Spirit are Truth.  It is this Spirit that we must find and know. ~ Chandogya Upanishad.

The 4 Keys to Happiness

The mind becomes peaceful and free when the qualities of the heart are cultivated.  These qualities are:

​​​     Friendship toward the joyful,

     Compassion toward the suffering,

     Happiness toward the pure, and

     Undisturbed toward the impure.

More about these 4 keys to happiness from Sri Swami Satchidananda here.

Living Buddha
Again and again ~ Return like mountain ~ Release like ocean ~ Relax like sky ~ And rest ~ Rest in the heart of pure awareness.

Meditation and yoga is Inner-Resting.  ~ Julie Lusk

Make Haste Slowly ~ Indian road sign for “curves ahead.” ~ Yoga slogan

We will start off slowly ~ and then taper off. ~ Integral Yoga slogan

Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life. ~  BKS Iyengar ~ See more quotes from Mr. Iyengar here.

The easy path is hard enough. ~ Integral Yoga slogan

Hard times require furious dancing. ~ alice walker

How to Make a Yogatini ~ Julie Lusk (link)

Link to Yoga Mantras and Chants 

Advice from a Tree  ~~ anon

stand tall and proud

go out on a limb

remember your roots

drink plenty of water

be content with your natural beauty

enjoy the view

And I’d like to add…

bask in the sun

don’t mind the clouds

provide shelter for birds, squirrels, and other creatures

go with the winds that are blowing through your life

climb a tree once in a while

Chakra Garden of Jewels ~ Julie Lusk with Kabir’s inspiration and ‘A Place to Sit’

Don’t go outside your house to search for jewels.
Don’t even bother with that excursion, my friend.
There are jewels inside yourself.
Precious, profound and ready to be discovered.

These jewels are just like flowers.

Some are taking root.  They are in the process of being fertilized and getting ready to sprout.
Others are growing and budding , preparing to flower.
There are also beautiful blooms inside, brimming with fragrance and lively vitality.
Others are in stages of decline, getting ready to retreat, recycle themselves,
and naturally cycle back to the beginning.

Like a bouquet of flowers, there are jewels within you.

There is a sparkling ruby red jewel and it’s so stabilizing and protective.
There is an orange carnelian jewel too.  It lights up your senses, creativity and ability to feel.
There is a beautiful amber jewel, radiating confidence, inner strength and courage.
There is an emerald jewel too.  The glowing emerald green jewel is loving, forgiving and kind.
There is a bright sapphire blue jewel shining with truth and sparks your creativity.
There is an amethyst glowing inside that awakens your intuition and shows you the big picture.
There is a crystal clear diamond, shining with spirit, connecting the Holy Ones with you.

Don’t go outside your house to search for jewels.
Don’t bother with that excursion, my friend.
There are jewels inside yourself,
waiting to be discovered, polished and ready to beam beautifully.

Helpful Links

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• Favorite Yoga Mantras and Chants

What is Yoga? ~ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Alistair Shearer

Yoga is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a center that is silent, unbounded, spacious, and joyful.

The techniques of yoga are methods of purifying the nervous system so that it can reflect a greater degree of consciousness and our lives can become an increasingly positive force in the world.

If these techniques are correctly practiced, the whole nervous system is revitalized – the body enjoys better health and more energy, the rested mind is freed from the burden of past experience, and perception is restored to its primal freshness.  Thought and activity become coherent and integrated, life becomes richer and more fulfilling.

Yoga is not a religion.  Its techniques, however, will gradually lead you to the direct experience of those truths on which religion rests.  Yoga is a catalyst that allows us to grow in whichever direction is natural and life supporting.

Quotes from BKS Iyengar with more here

“Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.”

“Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek, but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal.”

In Light of Merton ~ Joe Z.

At the very center of our being is a great spaciousness that is untouched by sin and illusion.

A point of pure truth which is inaccessible to the fantasies of our mind or the brutalities of our will.

It’s like a pure diamond – blazing with the invisible light of heaven. It’s in everybody.

And if we could only see it and integrate it – we would radiate a peace that would make all the darkness and all the cruelty vanish forever.

Meta Meditation – Loving-kindness ~ Buddha

May I be well
May I be happy and content
May I be free from danger and suffering
May I be filled with loving-kindness

May you be well
May you be happy and content
May you be free from danger and suffering
May you be filled with loving-kindness

May all beings be well
May all beings be happy and content
May all beings be free from danger and suffering
May all beings be filled with loving-kindness

Gentle me, Holy One, into an unclenched moment, a deep breath, a letting go of heavy experiences, of shriveling anxieties,

of dead uncertainties. That softened by the silence, surrounded by the light, and open to the mystery, I may be found by

wholeness, upheld by the unfathomable, entranced by the simple, and filled with the joy that is You. ~ Ted Loder

Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, “Grow, Grow. ~ The Talmud

Be alert for any sign of beauty or grace.
Offer up every joy.
Be awake at all moments to the news that is always arriving out of the silence
~ Sogyal Rimpoche

Today like any other day, we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.

Take down the dulcimer.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.

There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
– Rumi

Just give me this: A rinsing out, a cleansing free of all my smaller strivings so I can be the class act God intended. True to my

purpose, all my energy aligned behind my deepest intention. And just this: A quieting down, a clearing away of internal ruckus, so I

can hear the huge stillness in my heart and feel how I pulse with all creation, part and parcel of Your great singing ocean. And this

too: A willingness to notice and forgive the myriad times I fall short, forgetting who I really am, what I really belong to. So I can start

over, fresh and clean like sweet sheets billowing in the summer sun, my heart pierced with gratitude. ~ Belleruth Naparstek

Being on the Yoga Path ~ Yoga Meditations ~ Julie Lusk

• You alone can walk the inner path.  Upanishads

• Many paths are possible; whichever path is sincerely traveled leads to inner peace. ~ Bhagavad Gita 4.11

• Whichever path you follow will lead to Me in the end. Your love will be returned with My love. ~ Bhagavad Gita 4.1

• It is better to follow your own life purpose poorly, than to do another’s perfectly. You are safe from harm when you follow your own unique path. ~ Bhagavad Gita 3.35

• Do not give up your own natural life path, even though it is flawed; all actions contain flaws, as fire is surrounded by smoke. ~ Bhagavad Gita 18.48

• No effort is wasted and no gain is ever lost when on this path; even a little practice will shelter you from sorrow and protect you from the greatest fear. ~ Bhagavad Gita 2.40

There was a saint who asked a snake not to bite but to love everyone.
The snake agreed. But then many people threw things at the snake.
The saint found the snake all battered.
“I didn’t say not to hiss,” said the saint.

Ramakrishna

Link to a comprehensive collection of Mantras and Chants

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.
If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain, or help one
fainting robin unto his nest again I shall not live in vain.
~ Emily Dickinson

I love to watch how birds
Soar on the wind.
There appears to be such
Little effort, yet such joy.
I want to become like a bird
and let my spirit soar
On the winds that are blowing
Through my life.

I will not be crushed against the rocks!
I will sense the rhythm,
The flow, and react accordingly.
I will trust my inner guide.

~ J. Garrett Garrison & S. Sheperd

I pray to the birds.

I pray to the birds because I believe they will carry the
messages of my heart upward.

I pray to them because I believe in their existence,
the way their songs begin and end each day
– the invocations and benedictions of earth.

I pray to the birds because
they remind me of what I love
rather than what I fear.
And at the end of my prayers,
they teach me how to listen.

~ Terry Tempest Williams

Just for Now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness. Just for now, lay down the weight you so patiently bear upon your

shoulders. Feel the earth receive you, and the infinite expanse of the sky grow even wider as your awareness reaches up to meet

it. Just for now, allow a wave of breath to enliven your experience. Breathe out whatever blocks you from the truth. Just for now,

be boundless, free, with awakened energy tingling in your hands and feet. Drink in the possibility of being who and what you really

are – so fully alive that the world looks different, newly born and vibrant, just for now. ~ Danna Faulds

Let yourself fall. Let yourself fall. Too much holding yourself up holds things up. Let yourself fall into the arms of the One who sometimes pulls the rug out from under you just so that you may know the sweetness of being caught.

May my feet rest firmly on the ground.
May my head touch the sky.
May I see clearly
May I have the capacity to listen
May I be free to touch
May my words be true
May my heart and mind be open
May my hands be empty to fill the need
May my arms be open to others
May my gifts be revealed to me so I may return that which has been given completing the great circle.

– Terma

Loka samasta sukino bhavantu
May the entire universe be filled with peace and joy; love and light.

12 Symptoms of Inner Peace

~ Saskia Davis

1. An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.

2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.

3. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.

4. A loss of interest in judging other people.

5. A loss of interest in judging self.

6. A loss of interest in conflict.

7. A loss of the ability to worry.

8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.

9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.

10. Frequent bouts of smiling.

11. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.

12. An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in the yoga place,  ~~ adapted by Julie Lusk
not a muscle was moving, it was filled with grace.
The mats were lined up, on the floor with care,
in hopes that sweet relaxation would soon be there.

The students relaxed, all snug on their mats,
while life hurried on outside, like scaredy cats.

Dedicated bodies began moving, this way and that.
“Now Tadasana! Now, Chandrasana! Virabhdrasana! and Bridge!
On, Cobra! On, Bow! On Locust and Fish!
To the top of your head! And the bottom of your heart!
Now breathe away! Breathe away! Breathe away all!”

 When up in my brain there arose such a clatter… see more!

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• • Who am I?
  • What is my true nature?
  • What is my purpose?
  • How to handle suffering and more. 
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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.

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• 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)

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• Complete Catalog of books, recordings & more
• Class Schedule 
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Yoga is skill in action without regard for results.
– Bhagavad-Gita 2.50

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
  • Complete Yogic Breath: Dirgha Breathing
  • Ocean Breath: Ujjayi Breathing
  • The Cooling Breath: Shitali Breathing
  • Breath of Fire: Kapalabhati Breathing
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing:  Nadi Shodhana / Nadi Suddhi

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

• • 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

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• 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
  • Intro to Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
  • How to practice Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
  • Research Studies on Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation and Memory
  • Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation on CD is on sale
• 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.’

• Desktop Yoga Sampler
• Schedule a Desktop Yoga workshop for your business or organization

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.)

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  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

   

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