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Andala Wellness Journal

Calm reflections, practical rituals, and thoughtful guides—written to help you rest, recover, and grow in health.

Start where you are. Each article is a small step toward gentler, deeper health.

SSR → Sleep, Stress, and Recovery practices to restore balance.
Nutrition → Science and bio-individuality meet in simple, seasonal eating.
Deep Health → The six dimensions of health — physical to existential.
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Yoga Nidra Origins — From Mythic Rest to Modern Science

Key Takeaways

  • Yoga Nidra has deep roots in yogic texts, Tantra, and Upanishadic philosophy, long before its modern therapeutic revival.

  • The ancient concept of Yogic Sleep was associated with divine rest, cosmic balance, and the doorway to transcendental consciousness (Turiya).

  • Swami Satyananda Saraswati systematised Yoga Nidra in the 20th century, making it widely teachable and therapeutically accessible.

  • Modern science now studies Yoga Nidra through the lens of brainwaves, neuroplasticity, trauma recovery, and stress regulation.

  • Yoga Nidra bridges the sacred and the secular: it is as much about spiritual awakening as it is about nervous system healing.

  • Understanding its lineage helps us honour the tradition while applying it effectively in modern life.

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