5 Minute Yoga Nidra | Quick Calming NSDR

This 5 Minute Yoga Nidra is a quick guided meditation to help you soothe your mind and nervous system.

Guided by Loren Runion, this yogic sleep practice uses soft rain sounds and the physiological sigh breath pattern to help you instantly activate your parasympathetic nervous system and rest your overstimulated mind and body. Then you will be gently guided through a body scan and breath awareness.

This nidra is the perfect practice for when you are busy abd need a quick reboot or you are trying to add more yoga nidra to your daily life.

Yoga nidra has tremendous benefits even in a practice that is 5 minutes in length. In this short time, you can establish a deep sense of calm, slow down your breath, and therefore slow down your mind.

Yoga nidra also known as yogic sleep is an ancient practice and state. It is a practice of non-doing, of deep rest, and of healing to come back to your true self. It is effortless and perfect for even beginner meditators or those who have struggled with meditation in the past.

00:00 Introduction and settling in
00:27 Yoga Nidra Begins
05:01 Waking the body and mind
05:30 Thank you and subscribe

💤 Helpful tips before you practice yoga nidra:
✔️You will need to be in a comfortable position. Traditionally yoga nidra is practiced lying down in savasana, but if that isn’t available to you just find a position that feels good and safe for your body. Focus on feeling supported. This could be in a side-lying position or inclined position where the head is above the heart.
✔️Have props to support your body like bed or couch pillows, a blanket, and possibly an eye covering to block out light.
✔️Affirm to yourself before starting that rest is your birthright and not something you need to earn.

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This yoga nidra meditation is a guided relaxation that incorporates the transformational sleep system I’ve learned as a student of Ally Boothroyd at Sarovara Yoga.

SAFETY DISCLAIMER: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing herein is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental and physical disease. This video is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counseling. Please do not listen to this recording while driving or operating any machinery. Only listen when you can relax safely. Consult with your physician before beginning any new activity.

[lorenrunion]

I hope this quick practice helps you add more yoga nidra into your life. 5 minute practices are one of my favorite ways to work self care into my busy life. Let me know below when you like to practice 5 min nidras!

[escapingbenzoozhopehelphea]

I am amazed at how calm and relaxed you can feel with just a five-minute Yoga Nidra. Thanks, Loren, this is lovely! I can feel flow and energy moving through my arms and legs - bliss. Vancouver, Canada.

[thedancingdivaofdaviestree]

I really appreciate these shorter ones where you don't have to lie down. I'm suffering from benzo withdrawal insomnia, and fall asleep if I try to listen to longer ones! They work wonders in restoring our energy and creating deep relaxation. Amazing in such a short time!

[dunlokid]

Suuuuch a beautiful practice! 😊💗 Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Namaste, and peace, love, and life to you ... 🙏🏻😌☮️💖☯️

[BlossomDoSe]

The rain sounds are amazing. Could you add some more minutes of rain at the end? So I could enjoy your 5 minute yoga nidra treatment and after that I could enjoy the effect of the practice in silence with the rain. That would be wonderful. I also enjoyed your voice a lot. Very calming. Best regards from Germany 🙋🏻‍♀️💫

[andreahobkirk]

Today was the day that I needed this. TY❤

[clairemasters]

I have done this short practice several times at home in England and now have just done it while staying with friends in France, thank you!

[truthwalkersjourney]

Thank you, Loren. Following your yoga nidra practice from South Africa. ❤

[laurazandboer-spronk]

Very nice thank you ❤😊 love from the Netherlands 🎉

[lola]

Only had 5 minutes to do my morning meditation I get to work early for. This was way better than I expected! sending my thanks from brazil 💖

[thetracklesspath]

Tuning in from Jamesport Missouri 😊 Thanks for the renewal. God bless you 🙏

[robbedblind]

Love the rain sounds! Thank you for this short practice 🙏

[chantelash]

Thank you for this awesome quick reset!! It is so great to have a short yoga nidra when there isn’t much time! Love to see more!

[EstelleEstelle-cmji]

I watch this 5 minute EXCELLENT video regularly at bedtime for improved sleep. Effective breathing technique. So glad that I found it. Thank you. I often fall asleep before it is finished. Voice tone is nice. Very relaxing. Suggestions lack control. (Florida)

[amydonnon]

Listening from Colorado, USA. Thanks for the moment to chill and reset!

[nataliewebster]

Happy New Year Loren from the UK!
I do one daily yoga nidra (the longer ones) in a morning but I love these short versions to fit in half way through a busy day, to get in some quality rest 💖
Thank you, I’m very grateful 🙏🏼✨ x

[LaniVoivod]

Thanks! Tuning in from New Hampshire, USA 🎉

[AniSmiShSh]

Thankfully 🙏😍❤️ Your voice is very soothing and beautiful, this short practice is so refreshing! Sometimes it is all you need for the fast reset🙌 🔥🔥🔥🙌

[MAG_PCS_Study]

Nice one. I listen after my Yoga. Listening from India

[fancywithoutthefuss]

Listening from Seattle! I feel so refreshed after this yoga nidra 🧘‍♀️