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The Ancient Roots: From Tantra To Yoga Nidra

The Science Of Conscious Sleep

The Subtle Body And The Koshas

Sankalpa: The Science Of Intention

The Spiritual Heart Of Nidra: Awareness Without Object

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Yoga Nidra is often described as “yogic sleep,” but its truth is far more profound. In this five-day journey, Mark Rowland guides you through the honest story of how this ancient meditative practice evolved-from the mystical rituals of early tantra, through its scientific study in modern psychology, to the lived spirituality that restores our wholeness today. Combining philosophy, science, and deep guided practice, this course reveals Yoga Nidra not just as relaxation, but as a bridge between consciousness and the infinite.

An exploration of the roots, research, and awakening behind conscious rest.

Beyond Sleep: The Science, History, And Spiritual Heart Of Yoga Nidra

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Welcome and thank you for listening. I'm Mark Rowland and this five-day course will explore Yoga Nidra as a doorway into the nature of consciousness itself. Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep, yet the practice was never about falling asleep, rather than awakening within rest, discovering the awareness that remains steady beneath all states of mind. Across these five days we will journey through its history, its scientific understanding and its spiritual heart. We will trace its roots from ancient tantric ritual and Upanishadic philosophy through modern neuroscience and psychology and finally into direct lived experience. Each day includes two parts, a reflective teaching that brings clarity and context, followed by a guided Yoga Nidra meditation where you can experience these truths in your own body. You will learn a language of the koshas, the layers of self, how intention works in the liminal state and how awareness itself becomes a teacher. Hopefully by the end of this course you won't just understand Yoga Nidra, you'll feel its original purpose, resting as pure awareness, awake within the great dream of life. So join me for the next five days and let's explore.