Yoganidra, Vipassana and iREST
Step-by-Step Traditional Yoga Nidra Practice rooted in classical texts and Tantric–Vedantic principles , particularly the kosha model from the Taittiriya Upanishad and the states of consciousness from the Mandukya Upanishad . A sacred journey from body awareness to pure consciousness ( Turiya ), traversing the five koshas and waking the inner seer ( sākṣin ). This version aims at spiritual awakening (moksha) , not just relaxation. Traditional Yoga Nidra – Step-by-Step (Kosha-Based) PREPARATION Posture : Lie in śavāsana (corpse pose), supported and still. Close your eyes gently. Sankalpa (Spiritual Intention): Silently affirm your deepest life vow or soul desire . Keep it short, positive, and present-tense (e.g., “I abide in truth.” ). Common Ground : All aim at freedom from identification with the conditioned self and cultivation of non-reactive awareness ( sākṣī bhāva / sati-paññā ). Yoga : Sankalpa arises from dharma , the soul’s truth. Buddhism : ...