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Let go, relax & replenish your energy during the dark moon with our Yoga nidra online class
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. This ceremony 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 online class and how can I link this to Scorpio season?
Here's how Yoga Nidra can benefit individuals born under the sign of Scorpio! Our relaxation and Yoga Nidra online class offer a range of benefits for both the body and mind and for balancing our emotions including:
✨ Emotional Healing: Scorpios are known for their deep emotional sensitivity and may experience intense feelings. Yoga Nidra provides a safe space for Scorpios to explore and process their emotions, nourishing emotional healing and building resilience. Through guided relaxation and visualisation, Scorpios can release pent-up emotions and find inner peace.
✨ Stress Reduction: Scorpios may be prone to stress and anxiety due to their empathetic nature and tendency to absorb the emotions of others. Yoga Nidra offers effective stress reduction techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive relaxation, which help Scorpios unwind and calm their nervous system.
✨ Improved Sleep Quality: Scorpios value their home and family life, but may struggle with sleep disturbances due to worry or emotional turmoil. Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation and can help Scorpios achieve better sleep quality by calming the mind and body before bedtime.
✨ Enhanced Intuition: Scorpios are known for their strong intuition and gut instincts. Yoga Nidra can deepen this intuitive connection by quieting the mind and allowing Scorpios to access their inner wisdom. Through practices like Sankalpa (setting intentions) and visualization, Scorpios can strengthen their intuition and trust their inner guidance.
✨ Promotion of Self-Care: Scorpios are nurturing by nature and often prioritize the needs of others over their own. Yoga Nidra encourages self-care and self-compassion by providing Scorpios with dedicated time to relax and rejuvenate. By incorporating Yoga Nidra into their routine, Scorpios can replenish their energy and better support their loved ones.
✨ Release of Physical Tension: Scorpios may hold tension in their bodies, especially in the chest and stomach area, where they tend to carry their emotions. Yoga Nidra offers gentle stretching and relaxation techniques that can help Scorpios release physical tension and promote relaxation throughout the body.
✨ Connection with the Inner Child: Scorpios are often deeply connected to their inner child and may benefit from practices that nurture their sense of playfulness and creativity. Yoga Nidra allows Scorpios to tap into their imagination and inner world, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Overall, Yoga Nidra provides Scorpios with a nurturing and supportive practice that promotes emotional healing, stress reduction, improved sleep quality, enhanced intuition, self-care, release of physical tension, and connection with the inner child. By incorporating Yoga Nidra into their lives, Scorpios can cultivate greater emotional well-being, inner peace, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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 online class?
🗝️ 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. 💫
What benefits of Yoga Nidra online class have been scientifically proven for our emotions?
🗝️ Stress Alleviation: Various studies have revealed that Yoga Nidra effectively triggers the body's relaxation response, resulting in a notable decrease in stress levels. By diminishing the production of stress hormones like cortisol, Yoga Nidra enhances a sense of tranquility and calmness, aiding individuals in managing everyday stressors more efficiently.
🗝️ Anxiety Management: Research indicates that regular engagement in Yoga Nidra practices can mitigate symptoms of anxiety. By facilitating relaxation and soothing the nervous system, Yoga Nidra empowers individuals to navigate feelings of worry, fear, and tension with greater ease and composure.
🗝️ Elevated Mood: Studies have found that Yoga Nidra contributes to mood enhancement and heightened emotional well-being. Through inducing deep relaxation, Yoga Nidra stimulates the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are linked to feelings of happiness and contentment.
🗝️ Emotional Control: Yoga Nidra instills the practice of observing thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering increased emotional awareness and regulation. By honing mindfulness skills, practitioners can adeptly navigate challenging emotions and respond to them in a balanced and constructive manner.
🗝️ Mitigated Depression Symptoms: Emerging research suggests that Yoga Nidra serves as a beneficial adjunctive therapy for individuals grappling with depression. By promoting relaxation and curbing rumination, Yoga Nidra helps alleviate depressive symptoms and fosters an improved mood and perspective on life.
🗝️ Enhanced Adaptability: Regular participation in Yoga Nidra has been shown to bolster resilience to stress and adversity. By nurturing a sense of inner tranquility and balance in mood, Yoga Nidra equips individuals with the resilience needed to rebound from setbacks and confront challenges with increased fortitude.
💫 Deeper Emotional Insight: Yoga Nidra encourages introspection and self-reflection, enabling individuals to delve into their emotions and inner landscape more profoundly. Through guided visualisation and introspective exercises, practitioners gain deeper insights into underlying emotional patterns and beliefs, fostering heightened self-awareness and emotional maturation.
🗝️ Improved Coping Strategies: Studies have demonstrated that Yoga Nidra increases individuals' capacity to cope with challenging emotions and life circumstances. By providing a supportive framework for processing emotions, Yoga Nidra equips individuals with valuable coping mechanisms and tools for managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional hurdles.
