Resources

For Relaxation

A free yoga nidra here that I recorded here that you can use. Yoga Nidra is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘yogic sleep’ and is a state where the body is completely relaxed somewhere between being awake and asleep. I practice Yoga Nidra when I can’t sleep, when I feel stressed, depleted, anxious or even before a big challenge that I need to prepare for. I have used it for so many moments in my life and I really value this practice. Here is a free recording you can pass amongst friends who may also find it useful! See how it is for you, sometimes it really allows the body and mind to rest - other times you may be unable to relax and that’s OK too.

It’s ideal if you can get as comfortable as possible and feel like you are in a safe place. But I’ve also known people practice on public transport like an aeroplane what works for you may be different to someone else. It’s not advisable to practice it whilst you are driving however! Practiciing Yoga Nidra in nature can be wonderful too.

Yoga Nidra Club happens once every month also - you’re so welcome to join.

Yoga Nidra - A Heart Centered Practice - This is a 20 minute long Yoga Nidra that doesn’t ‘wake you up’ at the end so it could be used to help you get back to sleep or go to sleep. The other two do bring you back into a more wakeful like sleep although, of course, you could use any in any way you like.

For more information on yoga nidra and for many more Yoga Nidra recordings please look into the work of Uma Dinsmore-Tulli! The website Yoga Nidra Network has many yoga nidras to support you in different ways and also in different languages too. It’s truly a wonderful resource and she has such an astonishing amount of knowledge and experience. Highly recommend.

Please also see below a healing practice from the Qi Gong traditions as taught to me by the wondreful Mimi Kuo Deemer. She taught me that this can be a very relaxing and healing practice; allowing the five elements to be balanced. I very much enjoy teaching and listening to this guided meditation myself. You can do it seated or lying down. I nearly always choose lying down and making sure I am very comfortable and warm so that the body can fully relax.

Further Support

The below section is a work in progress - please bear with me! If you have any support to add then please do drop me an email.

The below is a list of people and brilliant organisations that are doing great things. You’ll also find a Sheffield specific list of people that I have personally worked with and trust.