Yoga Nidra, also known as Yogic Sleep or Sleep of the Yogis, is a term which refers to a state of deep conscious sleep. While meditation is performed in a waking state, Yoga Nidra allows the individual to leave the waking state, moving past the dreaming state, and finally entering a deep sleep while still remaining conscious or awake. The individual will appear to be asleep to the outside world though they are fully awake and aware of what is going on.

     瑜伽休息术，也称为瑜伽睡眠，是一种深度的有意识的睡眠状态。冥想实在清醒状态下进行，而休息术则令人脱离醒着的状态，走入一种梦境，并最终进入深度睡眠的阶段。但这一切都是在有意识的状态下进行。在外界看来是睡眠状，而实际却是完全警醒，对于外界的正在发生，了如指掌。

     Yoga Nidra induces a physical, emotional and mental relaxed state. It is often used by Yogis to purify the Samskaras (Imprints left on your Subconscious Mind ) and establish harmony and well-being throughout the entire system. It can also be beneficial by mentally and physically preparing an individual before seeking deeper levels of consciousness and awareness through meditation.

     瑜伽休息术包括身体、情感和精神三方面的松弛。瑜伽士们经常借助休息术来净化业力（潜意识的残存），建立和谐和整个机体的安康。同时，对于想要探寻深层意识，或通过冥想自醒的练习者亦很有帮助。

Namaste All,

Manu