Yoga Nidra, literally 'yogic sleep' in Sanskrit, is a deep relaxation and guided meditation practice that induces a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping — a hypnagogic state where the body is completely relaxed while the mind remains lucid and receptive. Codified in the 1960s by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga in India, Yoga Nidra draws its roots from ancient Tantric traditions (Nyasa) and yogic psychology. A typical session lasts 20 to 45 minutes, lying in Savasana (corpse pose), guided by the instructor's voice through a precise sequence: intention setting (Sankalpa), rotation of consciousness through the body, visualisation, breath observation and awareness of opposite sensations (hot/cold, heavy/light). Recent neuroscience studies have shown that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra can equal 2-3 hours of sleep in terms of physiological recovery, with measurable increases in alpha and theta brainwaves. In Switzerland, certified instructors offer individual and group sessions across Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern and many yoga studios. In Portugal, Yoga Nidra is taught at yoga studios, wellness centres and retreats in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra and the Algarve. The practice is particularly suited to people with sleep disorders, chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, chronic pain and PTSD. It requires no physical flexibility or prior yoga experience — simply lie down and listen. Yoga Nidra is used clinically by hospitals, rehabilitation centres and the US military (Richard Miller's iRest protocol) for post-traumatic stress treatment.
Guided deep relaxation between waking and sleep (hypnagogic state)
30 minutes equals 2-3 hours of restorative sleep
Lying-down practice requiring no physical effort or flexibility
Scientifically proven reduction of stress, anxiety and insomnia
Activation of alpha and theta brainwaves (deep relaxation)
iRest protocol used clinically for PTSD
Strengthening of Sankalpa (deep positive intention)
Improved sleep quality and recovery
Indicative pricing
CHF 80–120 / session (varies by practitioner)
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Yoga Nidra, literally 'yogic sleep' in Sanskrit, is a deep relaxation and guided meditation practice that induces a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping — a hypnagogic state where the body is completely relaxed while the mind remains lucid and receptive. Codified in the 1960s by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga in India, Yoga Nidra draws its roots from ancient Tantric traditions (Nyasa) and yogic psychology. A typical session lasts 20 to 45 minutes, lying in Savasana (corpse pose), guided by the instructor's voice through a precise sequence: intention setting (Sankalpa), rotation of consciousness through the body, visualisation, breath observation and awareness of opposite sensations (hot/cold, heavy/light). Recent neuroscience studies have shown that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra can equal 2-3 hours of sleep in terms of physiological recovery, with measurable increases in alpha and theta brainwaves. In Switzerland, certified instructors offer individual and group sessions across Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern and many yoga studios. In Portugal, Yoga Nidra is taught at yoga studios, wellness centres and retreats in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra and the Algarve. The practice is particularly suited to people with sleep disorders, chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, chronic pain and PTSD. It requires no physical flexibility or prior yoga experience — simply lie down and listen. Yoga Nidra is used clinically by hospitals, rehabilitation centres and the US military (Richard Miller's iRest protocol) for post-traumatic stress treatment.
Guided deep relaxation between waking and sleep (hypnagogic state)
30 minutes equals 2-3 hours of restorative sleep
Lying-down practice requiring no physical effort or flexibility
Scientifically proven reduction of stress, anxiety and insomnia
Activation of alpha and theta brainwaves (deep relaxation)
iRest protocol used clinically for PTSD
Strengthening of Sankalpa (deep positive intention)
Improved sleep quality and recovery
Indicative pricing
CHF 80–120 / session (varies by practitioner)
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