Yoga Nidra and 'Laya Yoga'

Yoga Nidra was an essential part of early texts on hatha yoga. This guided practice and lecture gives you a taste of its original inspiration, and a deep experience of relaxation.

Yoga Nidra

$10

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The centerpiece of this double audio CD is an extended guided practice of Yoga Nidra rooted in the early approaches to 'Laya Yoga' found in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika: it is actually more simple, compelling and less 'wordy' than some contemporary forms, and is easy to follow into a deep state of relaxation. The Yoga Nidra is followed by seated meditations drawn from the Laya tradition, and a deep Savasana to complete the meditations.

The lecture is helpful for understanding the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as an essential text in the Hatha Yoga tradition, as it incorporates Laya Yoga and the concept of Yoga Nidra into the yogic idea of samadhi.

The Yoga Nidra — the 'Sleep of the Yogi' — is pure bliss!

This double cd is available both as a physical audio cd (as shown here), and as an mp3 download that can be imported into your favorite listening device.

  • If you purchase the mp3 download, you will be sent a link via 'WeTransfer.com' that you can click on for an immediate download. The link is good for a month, and you don't have to sign up for WeTransfer to be able to download — very simple and easy!

Shipping is by US Postal Service Priority Mail, with tracking available.

  • Shipping of the physical cd is available to countries outside of the United States, though it is expensive. Download of the mp3 is recommended.
  • Shipping times can vary from country to country, and in some cases shipping protocols within some countries can cause delays, which are unpredictable.
  • US Priority Mail, while slightly more expensive, is the fastest and most reliable form of shipping, especially outside of the USA.
  • If the shipment of your order is taking longer than you would expect, email Doug Keller at doyoga@mac.com

Other Audio Offerings  by Doug Keller

These other audio offerings by Doug Keller further support your understanding and practice of yoga.

This double audio cd contains short guided meditations linked to breath practices, and longer meditations based upon techniques drawn from the Vijnanabhairava. Accompanied by oothing background music. Link to Details

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At the heart of the Bhagavad-Gita — and the story leading up to it — is a challenging moral dilemma having to do with how we make yogic choices when responsibility and conscience come into conflict. Link to Details

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The mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' is known as the 'Panchakshari' or 'Five Syllabled' mantra, which resonates with each of the five elements of the body.

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