Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a powerful meditation technique producing a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “going-to-sleep” stage. The body becomes completely relaxed and you become systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. Yoga Nidra is among the deepest possible states of relaxation, while still maintaining full consciousness. The practice has been found to reduce tension and anxiety while promoting deep rest and relaxation that isn’t found in an average meditation practice.