Absolutely! This program is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Whether you're new to meditation or have tried other practices before, Yoga Nidra offers a gentle yet powerful way to relax and restore your mind and body.

It's normal for some people to need a few sessions to fully relax into meditation and experience the benefits. The important thing is to keep an open mind and give yourself time to adjust. This is a new experience, just like riding a bike. Each session builds comfortability with the practice, and soon you'll find it easier to let go and enjoy the experience.

Not at all! Once we get started all you need to do is lie there and follow my voice. There is nothing to do. In fact, I encourage you not to move once you find your comfort zone.

While you want to try to remain awake through the entire session, if you fall asleep you will still hear my voice even if you aren't consciously aware of it. You may have just needed the power nap. The good news is that you will still receive the benefits!

My meditations are different from the traditional meditations in a few of ways.  

First, they are passive, meaning that ideally you won't be doing anything but following my voice and staying mentally awake.  

Second, even though we are going to be isolated, chanting, murmuring and other incantations can be off putting to some (not to mention your family and coworkers). Any time we do have a vocal component, which is rarely, I will note it in the lesson. You are also welcome to simply listen and try it when you're in a better space.  

Finally, I avoid the "woo" to make this a really doable meditation. Your mind is busy enough and the last thing you need to do is to focus on a word or phrase. I will only use a few sanskrit words and when I do I will tell you how those correlate to today's world.

You can try this meditation sitting as well, just make sure that you are in a relaxing posture. I don't recommend sitting in an office chair, especially if it has points that push back against you. Specifically in the lower back, pelvis and hamstring areas. Extending the legs can sometimes alleviate this.

Another thing to consider is your neck and head. Most office chairs offer no support for those areas of the body. If you find that you are fighting to find comfort in your neck and head, it may be best to lay down next time. Reclining chairs are an excellent compromise!

The first thing you can try is a pillow or rolled up blanket behind the knees. This will help most of the time for things like low back issues. However if it is a more severe problem or you just don't feel comfortable you can roll over onto one side in the fetal position.

Yoga Nidra can be practiced at any time that fits your schedule. Some people prefer to do it before bed to enhance their relaxing into sleep, while others find it beneficial during the day to recharge. Experiment to find what works best for you and your lifestyle.