Two genuine relaxation methods from the Nyasa Tantra, 20 minutes and 45 minutes - and a piece of music. 20 page information booklet included. Swami Janakananda guides you into a deep relaxation of body and mind. He also uses the tantric mantras and visual symbols to awaken and harmonize the chakras. With a background of nature sounds and music. Roop Verma, on sitar, is the first musician to record the chakras' ancient music symbols.
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"I remain very impressed with the CD. I get a lot of solicitations and often do not respond to them because the quality is not always that good. This CD is more than the exception to the rule, hence my enthusiasm. I enjoy it not only because it was produced with quality, but because I can tell from the instructions and the voice guiding it that wisdom and experience, combined with a gentle strength and power, are leading the deep relaxation methods, through Swami Janakananda." Lisa McColley Anderson, Spirit Links, USA
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Relaxation is a state. It is best achieved by using a technique that triggers it. During relaxation the blood pressure is normalized, the immune system is strengthened and the brain relaxes. All the organs and senses of the body are rested in a way that sleep seldom provides. Thus the senses are sharpened and you feel invigorated afterwards.
During Yoga Nidra the relaxation is constantly deepened while you follow the instructions and devote yourself to the experience.
The body starts to relax and the mind follows. When the mind relaxes, the relaxation of the body is further deepened. This interaction between body, mind, emotions and psychic energy, is fundamental to yoga. It is a process that is brought about by Yoga Nidra. The Yoga Nidra technique is constructed in such a way that it constantly maintains and develops the relaxation process at all levels of consciousness.
The more familiar you become with Yoga Nidra, the easier it is to relax. As you come to know harmony, you are soon able to recall it instantly, when you need it – in the middle of daily activities.
Yoga Nidra is much more than a deep relaxation, it is a total experience that touches and awakens all parts of your being.
– And all you do is to lie completely still on your back with closed eyes, and follow the instructions.
Copyright 1983, 1996, 2002, Swami Janakananda, Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School
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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful CD. I purchased it off Amazon after reading the reviews and it totally lives up to the comments.
Swami Janakananda Saraswati voice is lovely and the music and sound are beautiful on the CD. There is sitar and harp music, but intermixed with nature sounds like streams, birds, and even some farm animals. He guides you through a relaxation of the body, beathing practice, and then lovely nature visualizations. I wake up so relax (and happy) when I'm done.
There are 3 tracks on this CD. First is Called Wholeness of Your Nature which is 21 minutes (my favorite). Then mandala harp is played by Roop Verma, 7 minutes (absolutely beautiful). And the final, long meditaton is called Discovery of Your Self, 45 minutes. I've fallen asleep on this last one, so you might want to try it sitting up. Also, you get a little booklet with the CD that explains Yoga Nidra and the Chakras.
This CD is well worth the money and highly recommended. Please see my other reviews on meditation CD's and Yoga DVD's on Amazon. Namaste'
Swami Janakananda Saraswati voice is lovely and the music and sound are beautiful on the CD. There is sitar and harp music, but intermixed with nature sounds like streams, birds, and even some farm animals. He guides you through a relaxation of the body, beathing practice, and then lovely nature visualizations. I wake up so relax (and happy) when I'm done.
There are 3 tracks on this CD. First is Called Wholeness of Your Nature which is 21 minutes (my favorite). Then mandala harp is played by Roop Verma, 7 minutes (absolutely beautiful). And the final, long meditaton is called Discovery of Your Self, 45 minutes. I've fallen asleep on this last one, so you might want to try it sitting up. Also, you get a little booklet with the CD that explains Yoga Nidra and the Chakras.
This CD is well worth the money and highly recommended. Please see my other reviews on meditation CD's and Yoga DVD's on Amazon. Namaste'
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Those are the best words that I found to describe the excellent CD through which Swami Janakananda so gracefully shares the ancient Indian technique of Yoga Nidra with us.
I was firstly introduced to Yoga Nidra last year while I was working and traveling extensively around the world. My job was extremely demanding and required a high level of responsibility and dedication. It was a 24 hour a day job and over the years I amounted a great deal of stress that threatened to endanger my professional performance and most importantly my health.
The CD has three parts: a short version of Yoga Nidra, a piece of music by Roop Verma and a long version of Yoga Nidra.
I found out that by listening to both versions (depending on the time available) I was able to easily manage my stress and I learned to relax. In addition, I could "finally" sleep better.
Swami is our guide on this voyage through our body parts and into our inner space. His narration and Roop's music will not let your mind wonder around, but instead you start to develop an open state that allows the body and mind to co-exist in balance, a total harmony.
My life being very active I found out that the more I practiced Yoga Nidra, the more relaxed I became, but in the long run I also discovered that I had more energy. What happened in reality was that I always had a lot of energy, but in most of the cases this energy was dispersed. Now I had found a way of channeling better my energy and take more advantage of my own resources.... Read more ›
I was firstly introduced to Yoga Nidra last year while I was working and traveling extensively around the world. My job was extremely demanding and required a high level of responsibility and dedication. It was a 24 hour a day job and over the years I amounted a great deal of stress that threatened to endanger my professional performance and most importantly my health.
The CD has three parts: a short version of Yoga Nidra, a piece of music by Roop Verma and a long version of Yoga Nidra.
I found out that by listening to both versions (depending on the time available) I was able to easily manage my stress and I learned to relax. In addition, I could "finally" sleep better.
Swami is our guide on this voyage through our body parts and into our inner space. His narration and Roop's music will not let your mind wonder around, but instead you start to develop an open state that allows the body and mind to co-exist in balance, a total harmony.
My life being very active I found out that the more I practiced Yoga Nidra, the more relaxed I became, but in the long run I also discovered that I had more energy. What happened in reality was that I always had a lot of energy, but in most of the cases this energy was dispersed. Now I had found a way of channeling better my energy and take more advantage of my own resources.... Read more ›
50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love to meditate, and am quite partial to Bodhipaksa's CD, but I'm always on the look-out for something new and different.
Well, this is vastly different from any other meditation CD I have ever used. There is a short form, about 28 minutes, and a long form, about 45 minutes.
I agree with one reviewer who said the narrator speaks too quickly. That is definitely a challenge, as I generally like their verbal pacing to slow down my breath.
The accent is obvious, but not a big impediment. (Bodhipaksa also has an accent, but it's from the British Isles and only adds to my enjoyment.)
I actually found myself laughing during the short version, as there are sounds of cows, and the narrator can be funny. This only helped me relax.
I didn't find the longer meditation any more relaxing than the shorter form.
In retrospect, if I were to only buy one mediation CD this would not be the one I chose. The Bodhipaksa CD, with its three options: breathing, loving-kindness, and walking, is the best of all I have used, so far.
NOTE: I wrote the above review after using this CD a few times. Now that I have used it more regularly I am sorry I didn't give it 5 stars. It isn't a relaxation CD, per se, it's a mind retraining system. You focus your attention on a wide variety of things and shift between them fairly quickly. In time, I imagine this leads to more mental flexibility and tolerance...just the way asanas (yoga postures) develop flexbility, strength, and endurance on a physical level.
Well, this is vastly different from any other meditation CD I have ever used. There is a short form, about 28 minutes, and a long form, about 45 minutes.
I agree with one reviewer who said the narrator speaks too quickly. That is definitely a challenge, as I generally like their verbal pacing to slow down my breath.
The accent is obvious, but not a big impediment. (Bodhipaksa also has an accent, but it's from the British Isles and only adds to my enjoyment.)
I actually found myself laughing during the short version, as there are sounds of cows, and the narrator can be funny. This only helped me relax.
I didn't find the longer meditation any more relaxing than the shorter form.
In retrospect, if I were to only buy one mediation CD this would not be the one I chose. The Bodhipaksa CD, with its three options: breathing, loving-kindness, and walking, is the best of all I have used, so far.
NOTE: I wrote the above review after using this CD a few times. Now that I have used it more regularly I am sorry I didn't give it 5 stars. It isn't a relaxation CD, per se, it's a mind retraining system. You focus your attention on a wide variety of things and shift between them fairly quickly. In time, I imagine this leads to more mental flexibility and tolerance...just the way asanas (yoga postures) develop flexbility, strength, and endurance on a physical level.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By John Noodles
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD presents two versions of a yoga nidra "meditation"--perhaps "exercise" would be a better word. The first one is about 25 minutes long, and is based on the directions found in Swami J's book "Yoga, Tantra and Meditation." The second is nearly twice as long.
This CD is a nice little production, and the exercises extremely effective. The background music is soothing and complementary, without being intrusive. This is great stuff, very relaxing. I can confirm the other 5-star reviews, and recommend that anyone looking for a yoga nidra CD try this one first.
This CD is a nice little production, and the exercises extremely effective. The background music is soothing and complementary, without being intrusive. This is great stuff, very relaxing. I can confirm the other 5-star reviews, and recommend that anyone looking for a yoga nidra CD try this one first.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By L. Pecone
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD is one of my favorite meditation CDs. Every person I have recommended it to has just loved it. Swami Janakananda Saraswati has an extremely soothing voice. I love the background music/sounds. The short version (track 1) is about 20 minutes. I don't think I have ever heard the entire track as each time I put it on I fall asleep. The longer version, oh forget it, I haven't finished listening to it yet. Its even more relaxing than the short version. This is a must have for anyone hoping to experience true guided deep relaxation.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Experience Yoga Nidra
I found Swami Saraswati's voice soothing. The first time I listened, I was in a hot bath (a rare treat for me) and it was enjoyable. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Shelley
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best Yoga Nidra CD I've tried
I have tried a bunch of different Yoga Nidra CDs. I tend to drift into sleep but this one keeps me closest to the sleep/awake line without drifting over into sleep-mostly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars
CD
I found this product to be exactly what I wanted. Great experience to relax by this great video. What was advertised is what I got. The price was great and the shipping was fast. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yoga Nidra
Having only recently learned of Yoga Nidra, I have tried several different CD's. This one was not my favorite but don't let that detour you if you are looking for a way to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Terri K. Mcneil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
This is just awesome! Yoga Nidra is the perfect way to relax body and mind. Yoga Nidra as taught by Swami Janakananda Sarswati in this CD is actually Swami Satyananda Sarswati's... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ashutosh K. Bahadure
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent intro to Yoga Nidra
Having never done any Yoga Nidra practices before, I was looking forward to this CD and after using it for a month or so, am very happy with my purchase. Read more
Published 13 months ago by MilkteaD
1.0 out of 5 stars
annoying yoga nidra
Do not waste your money on this cd. Yuck!! I heard that this was a great cd but he never stops talking and the barn animal noises are too much. Read more
Published 14 months ago by nancy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yoga Nidra
This was a great introduction to Yoga Nidra and an easy way to practice at home. What I especially liked was the music included, the sound effects such as water, animals, wind and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nanette Sarper
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice
Very nice cd but the reader has a bit too 'exotic' tone in his voice, you'll get used to it later on but the first time it took off my concentration. Very nice!
Published on January 17, 2011 by Katja_1978
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great relaxation CD
This yoga nidra CD is excellent. Very calming experience . The instructions are easy to follow. I highly recommend it to anyone trying to relax the body and the mind.
Published on January 14, 2011 by Sergio Perez
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