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Yoga Nidra with Georgia Daniel
Course details
Course code
Q00016946Course date
Number of classes
2 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Georgia DanielFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This is one of the few WEA courses that you can do from the comfort of your own bed!
Your tutor will encourage you to bring a blanket, a couple of cushions, dim the lights, maybe even light a candle with some incense sticks and simply lie down with your favourite gentle music playing in the background.
To begin yoga Nidra, you will be asked to lie on a bed, couch or floor with the eyes closed and the arms and legs extended in a yoga posture called Shavasana, or corpse pose. Hands should be relaxed and loose
You will then be guided to produce and release tension in the hands and legs by tensing and stretching opposite parts of the both the mind and the body. This is be followed by thinking of a Sankalpa (a heartfelt intention or mantra), resulting in a state of mind that will help guide future actions. An example of this may be “I am strong,” “I am grounded,” “I am capable,” or “I am present.”. emotional freedom techniques may be embedded into this session
This beautiful practice helps with the following
• Decreasing stress and anxiety
• Improving sleeping problems
• Increasing creativity and learning abilities
• Improving cardiovascular health
• Increased alertness
Some weeks you may be asked to perform a scan of your body, focusing attention on different parts and releasing tension throughout. Slow breathing is encouraged throughout your Nida session.
The practice often ends with visualizing calming images, such as a deep forest, the waves of the sea, or a green garden. Individuals are again encouraged to think about their Sankalpa. Following this, they are asked to slowly transition back into normal awareness by bringing some gentle movement back to the body.
Please do not eat just before the session.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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