It was carefully designed for people who have witnessed or experienced traumatic events. Is this treatment right for me?Ī: Yes! The iRest Yoga Nidra approach is trauma sensitive. Q: I went through some awful things in the past and because of that doctors have told me I have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In fact, this type of yoga might even increase your (mental) flexibility! You don’t need to be flexible or wear yoga clothes. This type of yoga involves no physical movement. Are you gonna twist me into a pretzel?Ī: Nope, not at all. Q: I’m not very flexible, and the word “yoga” scares me. You may even come to welcome your thoughts as messengers that help you on this path to greater ease and wellbeing. In the practice of iRest Yoga Nidra, we learn to let go of the thinking mind and rest in our essential nature – the unchanging awareness that holds all of our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. That’s normal and just means your mind is doing what it’s supposed to do. It’s perfectly okay that you’re having lots of thoughts. As it turns out, meditation is not about stopping your thoughts. Will this help me stop my thoughts?Ī: I hear this all the time when I recommend meditation to my friends in Austin and my counseling clients. Q: I’ve tried to meditate, but I’m really bad at it. IRest Yoga Nidra Meditation can also help you develop:Īn inner resource to access when times are toughĪn ability to make changes in line with your highest self Reduced mental, emotional, and physical suffering With continued practice, these techniques can foster a feeling of ease, freedom, and wholeness. The research findings are overwhelmingly positive and suggest this type of meditation can have profoundly healing effects! It is perfect for people seeking to overcome anxiety, depression, or self-esteem related issues. Richard Miller and has been scientifically studied and empirically validated in settings all over the United States, including college campuses, VA medical centers, and military hospitals. It was created by a psychologist named Dr.

The iRest meditation protocol brings ancient philosophical teachings to a modern, Western audience.

I believe wholeheartedly in the life-changing powers of meditation, and I love introducing my therapy clients to a specific type of meditation called iRest Yoga Nidra (“iRest” is short for Integrative Restoration and “nidra” translates to sleep). I’m an experienced psychotherapist in Austin, TX and a Level 2 iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation teacher.

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