Yoga Nidra in Copenhagen

Deep Relaxation, Stress Reduction & Better Sleep

Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a powerful guided relaxation technique that brings you to a state between wakefulness and sleep. Though the body appears at rest, the mind remains gently aware, creating profound healing and deep restoration.

Can Yoga Nidra Help with Sleeping Problems?

Yes. Research shows that guided Yoga Nidra can significantly reduce symptoms of insomnia and improve sleep quality. A 2023 pilot study published in PLOS ONE found that beginners practicing Yoga Nidra experienced improved sleep efficiency, deeper delta-wave sleep, and enhanced cognitive performance, including memory and reaction time. In addition, a 2023 randomized controlled trial in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy demonstrated notable reductions in insomnia severity, anxiety, and depression among healthcare workers who practiced Yoga Nidra compared to those doing only relaxation-to-music.

Hence, regular practice of Yoga Nidra can lower stress hormones and help participants fall asleep faster. By calming the nervous system and reducing overactive thought patterns, Yoga Nidra supports both short-term relaxation and long-term improvements in sleep cycles.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

• Stress reduction: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to restore balance
• Improved sleep: Helps with insomnia and restless nights
• Healing support: Releases old mental patterns and emotional blockages
• Emotional balance: Reduces anxiety, fear, and overthinking
• Enhanced focus and creativity: Improves memory and learning ability
• PMS and menstrual support: Studies show Yoga Nidra can ease premenstrual symptoms, reduce mood swings, and support hormonal balance

“If you want to change your life, you have to change your mind first.”

Yoga Nidra trains the subconscious mind, allowing you to let go of old stories and habits that no longer serve you. This shift creates space for acceptance, healing, and transformation.

How Yoga Nidra Works

During practice, you follow the teacher’s voice while lying comfortably in savasana. The guided meditation takes you through body awareness, breath awareness, and visualization. If your mind wanders, you gently return to the instructions.

Being guided by a certified and experienced facilitator ensures the session is safe, well-paced, and adapted to your needs, allowing you to go deeper without feeling overwhelmed. This process activates profound states of relaxation similar to REM sleep, but with conscious awareness.

Just 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra can feel like several hours of deep rest.

Personalized Yoga Nidra Sessions

Need support with something specific? Such as anxiety, insomnia, or emotional healing? We offer personalized Yoga Nidra recordings and private sessions in English or German. Recordings are tailored to your needs so you can practice regularly and experience lasting change.

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training in Denmark

For those wishing to share this transformative practice, we offer a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Nidra Teacher Training (YACEP). The training can be completed privately at your own pace, or you can join a small group during annual trainings in Denmark or Europe.

Learn more about the course here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice that brings you to a state between sleep and wakefulness, allowing deep physical, emotional, and mental healing.

Can Yoga Nidra help me sleep better?
Yes. Studies show it reduces insomnia, lowers stress hormones, and improves sleep quality when practiced regularly.

Do I need experience in yoga?
No. Yoga Nidra is accessible for everyone, regardless of yoga or meditation background.

How long does a session last?
Sessions typically last 20–40 minutes. Even a short practice can create significant benefits.