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Let go, relax & replenish your energy
The Dark Moon Ceremony is where the magic happens! By honoring our need for deep rest, we here at Universal Movement recognise that the dark moon is one of the most important times of the lunar cycle.
As the dark moons energy and our personal energy levels are their lowest point, this is an opportunity to let go, surrender and reset, allowing us to unwind, relax and take some much need time out for ourselves. If we push ourselves day after day without giving in to rest during the waning and dark moon phase, it can lead to a continuous depletion of our physical and emotional reserves, culminating in exhaustion, particularly as the full moon approaches.
Take a pause and join us in honoring the significance of deep rest with this Yoga Nidra meditation led by Alexe, Universal Movement founder and methodology creator. These rest ritual is a unique opportunity for us to rest and replenish while engaging in practices of restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra meditation, and letting-go visualisation techniques, guiding you to release and embrace renewal.
What are the benefits of this Yoga Nidra meditation and how can I link this to Libra season?
Our relaxation and Yoga Nidra meditations offer a range of benefits for both the body, and mind including:
✨ Stress Reduction: Yoga Nidra induces a state of deep relaxation, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and reducing the production of stress hormones like cortisol. This profound relaxation helps individuals release tension and unwind from the pressures of daily life, promoting a sense of calm and tranquility.
✨ Improved Sleep: By calming the mind and relaxing the body, Yoga Nidra can improve sleep quality and help alleviate insomnia. The guided relaxation techniques used in Yoga Nidra encourage practitioners to let go of worries and concerns, allowing them to drift into a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
✨ Emotional Healing: Our online Yoga Nidra meditation provides a safe and supportive environment for processing and releasing pent-up emotions. Through guided introspection and visualization, practitioners can explore their inner landscape, identify emotional blockages, and release stored tension and trauma, fostering emotional healing and well-being.
✨ Enhanced Self-Awareness: The introspective nature of Yoga Nidra encourages practitioners to develop greater self-awareness by exploring their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. By observing the fluctuations of the mind without judgment, individuals can gain insight into their habitual patterns and responses, empowering them to make conscious choices and cultivate positive change.
✨ Increased Mindfulness: Practicing Yoga Nidra meditation enhances mindfulness by guiding individuals to stay present and focused on the sensations and experiences occurring in the present moment. By cultivating mindfulness, practitioners can develop a deeper appreciation for life's simple pleasures and navigate challenges with greater resilience and equanimity.
✨ Enhanced Creativity: By quieting the analytical mind and accessing the subconscious, Yoga Nidra can stimulate creativity and innovation. The relaxed state induced by Yoga Nidra allows individuals to tap into their innate creativity and intuition, inspiring fresh ideas and novel solutions to creative challenges.
✨ Improved Concentration: Yoga Nidra enhances concentration and mental clarity by training the mind to remain focused and attentive. The guided relaxation techniques used in Yoga Nidra help individuals cultivate a state of relaxed alertness, optimizing cognitive function and boosting productivity.
✨ Physical Relaxation: Yoga Nidra relaxes the muscles and reduces tension in the body, promoting physical relaxation and comfort. The guided body scan and relaxation techniques used in Yoga Nidra encourage practitioners to release muscular tension and let go of physical discomfort, creating a profound sense of ease and well-being in the body.
✨ Reduced Anxiety: Regular practice of Yoga Nidra can reduce symptoms of anxiety by promoting relaxation, reducing rumination, and fostering a sense of inner peace and tranquility. The deep relaxation induced by Yoga Nidra helps individuals let go of worries and concerns, allowing them to experience a greater sense of calm and stability amidst life's challenges.
✨ Supports Healing: Yoga Nidra supports the body's natural healing processes by promoting relaxation and reducing stress-related inflammation. The deep relaxation induced by Yoga Nidra stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest, digestion, and repair, facilitating the body's ability to heal and regenerate damaged tissues.
What's involved in a dark moon Yoga Nidra meditation?
Our Yoga Nidra online classes are unique to the current moon sign of the dark moon.
What do I need for this dark moon Yoga Nidra meditation?
🗝️ Quiet Space: Choose a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. Ideally, the room should be dimly lit or with the option to darken it.
🗝️ Yoga Mat or Comfortable Surface: Lay down a yoga mat, blanket, or any comfortable surface to lie on. You want to be able to fully relax without any discomfort. You can also do this practice on your bed for the ultimate comfort.
🗝️ Pillow & Blankets: Have a blanket nearby to cover yourself. During a relaxation practice, body temperature can drop, so it's essential to stay warm. Place a pillow under your head or beneath your knees for added comfort. This can help alleviate any strain on your lower back.
🗝️ Eye Pillow or Cloth: If you find it helpful, you can use an eye pillow or a soft cloth to cover your eyes. This helps create a sense of darkness and enhances relaxation.
🗝️ Comfortable Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow for unrestricted movement and a sense of ease for this Yoga Nidra online class.
We invite you to join us in the ancient tradition of the dark moon practice, where women from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs have gathered for thousands of years. During the dark and new moons, we come together for shared moments of reflection, surrender, renewal, and the beautiful cycle of release and rebirth.
Note: these Yoga Nidra online classes are NOT recorded and are held live on Zoom.
Alexe, UM founder who loves to weave her practices together to give you a unique and profound experience. Alexe has over 20 year experience in teaching and was the co-foundered of London Dance Academy many moons ago. Now she blends magical slow flow movement, visualisation techniques and yoga Nidra instructor with her expertise in moonology and body astrology that creates the UM methodology of cyclical and lunar living. 💫
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