yoga nidra facilitator
wise heart
Join Sam Fillingham and her community for an evolutionary wellness experience straight from the comfort of your home. We help you find deep rest, inner peace, and work through trauma-based stresses.
my mission
About sam
Sam is a passionate yoga nidra teacher who offers both online and in- person classes to people and workplaces as a way for her to share her peace and to help others find theirs.
what i offer
Classes
Join me on a journey to experience ultimate relaxation through yoga nidra, allowing you to unwind, rejuvenate and find freedom to come home to yourself.
online and in-person
where we meet
Onlinevia Zoom- Monday: 9:30 am- Thursday: 10:00 am- Thursday: 8:00 pm£10 per session or block booking 5 for £45In-PersonThe Yoga Den
27 Lightwood Road
Buxton
SK17 7BJ- Every Friday
7:30pm-8:30pm£10 Per session, block bookings with a discount availableBooking is essential
What You Can expect
What we do
Get comfortable on your yoga mats/at home and let Sam lead you through the precious gift of deep relaxation, utilising the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra.Suitable for beginners and accessible to all.
gateway to your peace
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation and relaxation practice that is often referred to as "yogic sleep." It is a systematic and structured form of meditation that induces deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. The practice is derived from ancient yogic traditions and is designed to promote a state of conscious relaxation, which allows the practitioner to access the deeper layers of the mind and subconscious.Here's how Yoga Nidra typically works:1. Set Intention: The session starts with the practitioner setting a specific intention or sankalpa, which is a positive affirmation or resolution that they want to manifest in their life.2. Physical Relaxation: The practitioner is guided through a systematic relaxation process that often involves focusing on each part of the body, releasing tension, and letting go of physical stress.3. Breath Awareness: Attention is brought to the breath, helping to relax and calm the mind further. Deep, slow breathing is encouraged.4. Mental and Emotional Relaxation: The practitioner is guided through various stages that may include visualizations, body scans, and awareness of thoughts and emotions. This helps in reducing mental chatter and promoting emotional well-being.5. Sankalpa Reinforcement: The initial intention (sankalpa) is revisited at the end of the practice, which is believed to help reinforce and program the subconscious mind with the desired outcome.6. Awakening: The session ends with a gradual return to full awareness. The practitioner is brought back to a state of wakefulness, often feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.Yoga Nidra is practiced in a comfortable lying-down position, making it accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. It is used for stress reduction, relaxation, improving sleep, and as a tool for personal growth and self-awareness. Regular practice of Yoga Nidra can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and foster a sense of inner peace and well-being.
