Let go, relax & replenish your energy during the dark moon with Yoga Nidra meditation
The Dark Moon Circle 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 meditation and how can I link this to Capricorn season?
Capricorn is the ruler of structure and bone structure through out the body. Capricorns are the hardest workers of the zodiac and love nothing more than getting ahead in life. They are ambitious, determined, materialistic and strong. Yoga Nidra can be profoundly beneficial for nurturing and balancing the both physically and emotionally. ✨
Our relaxation and Yoga Nidra meditations offer a range of benefits for both the body, mind and heart space including:
✨ Stress Reduction: Capricorns are often hardworking and ambitious, which can lead to high levels of stress and tension. Our Yoga Nidra online class offers deep relaxation techniques that can help Capricorns unwind, reduce stress, and restore balance to their lives.
✨ Improved Sleep: Capricorns may struggle with sleep disturbances due to their busy minds and tendency to worry. Our Yoga Nidra online class can help Capricorns improve their sleep quality by promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system, leading to more restful and rejuvenating sleep.
✨ Emotional Healing: Capricorns may have difficulty expressing their emotions and may suppress their feelings in favor of practicality and pragmatism. Our Yoga Nidra online class provides a safe space for Capricorns to explore and release pent-up emotions, facilitating emotional healing and inner peace.
✨ Enhanced Self-Discipline: Capricorns are known for their discipline and self-control. Yoga Nidra can enhance these qualities by promoting mindfulness and self-awareness, helping Capricorns stay focused on their goals and resist distractions or temptations that may derail their progress.
✨ Increased Productivity: By promoting mental clarity and concentration, Yoga Nidra can help Capricorns boost their productivity and efficiency. The deep relaxation induced by Yoga Nidra can also help Capricorns recharge their energy levels, enabling them to tackle tasks with renewed vigor and determination.
✨ Physical Well-Being: Capricorns may experience stiffness and tension in their bodies due to their tendency to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Yoga Nidra offers gentle stretching and relaxation techniques that can help Capricorns release muscular tension, improve flexibility, and promote overall physical well-being.
✨ Stability and Grounding: Capricorns value stability and security in all aspects of their lives. Yoga Nidra can provide a sense of grounding and stability by connecting Capricorns with their inner strength and resilience. This can help Capricorns navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and composure.
✨ Spiritual Growth: Capricorns may benefit from cultivating a deeper connection with their spiritual selves. Yoga Nidra offers a pathway for Capricorns to explore their inner world, connect with their higher consciousness, and cultivate a sense of peace and fulfillment that transcends material concerns.
Overall, Yoga Nidra meditation offers numerous benefits for individuals born under the sign of Capricorn, including stress reduction, improved sleep, emotional healing, enhanced self-discipline, increased productivity, physical well-being, stability and grounding, and spiritual growth. By incorporating Yoga Nidra into their lives, Capricorns can cultivate greater balance, resilience, and fulfillment in all areas of life.
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.
At Universal Movement, our classes are thoughtfully curated to resonate with the current energy of the moment. Recognising that each moon sign is intricately connected to distinct internal emotions, we tailor and bespoke approach to offer a distinctive relaxation practice for each moon sign to energy as a collective. This results in a aligned and meaningful experience that encompasses:
🌑 Welcome and Oracle card pull
🌑 The current moon sign insights & the link to body astrology, and associated charka and element.
🌑 Letting go practices - body scan
🌑 Energy work
🌑 Yoga Nidra
🌑 Restorative yoga
🌑 Awakening stretch
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 Nidraonline 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.
Your meditation instructor: Alexe @lunarlexe
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 meditation have been scientifically proven?
Are you someone who has struggled with traditional meditation practices? Perhaps sitting still and quieting your mind feels more like a challenge than a relaxation technique? If so, the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra may offer you the deep relaxation and rejuvenation you've been seeking. Listed below, we'll reveal seven scientifically proven benefits of Yoga Nidra and delve into the eight stages of a relaxing Yoga Nidra online class session.
💫 Stress Reduction: One of the most remarkable benefits of Yoga Nidra is its ability to reduce stress. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, Yoga Nidra shifts your body from the 'fight-or-flight' response to the relaxation response, leading to a decrease in cortisol levels and promoting emotional self-regulation. This can help you feel more in control of your thoughts and less reactive to the stressors of daily life.
💫 Lessened Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms: The calming effect of Yoga Nidra on the nervous system has been shown to reduce anxiety and emotional tension, particularly in individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clinical trials have demonstrated significant improvements in anxiety levels and emotional well-being after regular practice of Yoga Nidra.
💫 Improved Sleep Quality: Yoga Nidra for sleep induces a sleep-like state by stimulating brain waves associated with deep sleep. This makes it an effective tool for combating insomnia and improving sleep quality. If you struggle with falling asleep or frequently wake up during the night, incorporating Yoga Nidra into your routine may lead to noticeable improvements in your sleep patterns.
💫 Treatment of Chronic Pain: Many individuals with chronic pain have reported relief after practicing Yoga Nidra regularly. By promoting deep relaxation and releasing bodily tension, Yoga Nidra can help alleviate symptoms of chronic pain, such as inflammation and muscle stiffness. This relaxation of the physical body can also stimulate the immune system and break up energetic blockages, leading to a reduction in pain.
💫 Enhanced Cognitive Function: Yoga Nidra trains the brain to accept mental relaxation, which can help prevent cognitive decline as you age. By promoting mental clarity and reducing repetitive thoughts, Yoga Nidra enhances concentration, memory, and overall cognitive function. This improved mental clarity can lead to greater productivity and efficiency in daily tasks.
💫 Increased Self-Awareness and Presence: Through the practice of Yoga Nidra, individuals can gain deeper insights into themselves and their inner workings. The setting of intentions (Sankalpa) and the focus on the present moment during our Yoga Nidra online sessions can help foster self-awareness and mindfulness. This heightened awareness allows individuals to connect more deeply with themselves and their surroundings, leading to personal growth and self-discovery.
The scientific research supporting the benefits of Yoga Nidra is extensive. Studies have shown significant reductions in stress levels, improvements in sleep quality, and enhancements in overall well-being among individuals practicing Yoga Nidra regularly. Additionally, changes in brainwave patterns have been observed, indicating a shift from active waking states to deeper, more relaxed states of consciousness. ✨🔮
These Dark moon restorative yoga online class and Yoga Nidra for sleep meditations are also a part of our unique rest rituals to aid you into letting go and surrender during both our the full moon ritual and dark moon ritual, for more details on this please check out our Moveology Community.