Yoga Nidra - Meditation & Relaxation

Home
>
Blog
>
Relaxation
>
Yoga Nidra – Meditation & Guided Relaxation

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

October 26, 2014

In this article:

A guide for practicing Yoga Nidra, an ancient form of guided meditation to achieve deep relaxation and touch a place of stillness, peace and insight within.

Yoga Nidra “Unwind” is a complete 16 min. training script that can help you relax deeply and touch a place of deep stillness, peace and insight within.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of guided meditation that has been proven effective to reduce stress, tension, anxiety, sleeplessness and many other psychological disorders.

Yoga Nidra induces the mind to transition from the waking state, through the “hypnogogic” state (between waking and dream), into a dream and deep sleep states. This transition, however, is not done unconsciously. Using the tool of Yoga Nidra the transition is done with full consciousness and allows the practitioner to access layers of the subconscious mind will clarity and mindfulness. This allows for the release of many negative patterns in the mind to unravel and ultimately dissolve.

Yoga Nidra is deeply nourishing and essential practice to help us slow down and unwind in the often fast-paced modern world.

About the author

Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.