Advanced leg-behind-head posture

Sleeping Yogi

Yoga Nidrasana योगनिद्रासन

高级约 do not attempt without direct instruction发音:yoh-guh nee-DRAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

Yoga Nidrasana, also called Sleeping Yogi, is an advanced supine leg-behind-head posture and is distinct from guided Yoga Nidra relaxation. It can stress the hips, knees, and neck; this page provides no entry steps and recommends direct qualified instruction.

Sleeping Yogi (Yoga Nidrasana) 的线条插图
梵文名称Yoga Nidrasana
练习类型Advanced leg-behind-head posture
建议级别高级
在舒适的范围内练习本指南仅供一般教育参考,不构成针对个人的医疗建议。如果感到剧烈疼痛、麻木、头晕或呼吸困难,请立即停止。

What is Sleeping Yogi?

Yoga Nidrasana is a demanding supine posture associated with placing the legs behind the head. It is not the same as a guided Yoga Nidra relaxation practice.

How should this pose be approached?

Do not attempt it using written steps alone. Learn the exact form, preparation, and exit directly from a qualified teacher.

  • Never pull the legs behind the head or bear weight through the neck.
  • Stop for pain, numbness, tingling, or breathing restriction.
  • Choose a neutral supine rest instead of forcing the shape.
  • Do not treat this posture as necessary for Yoga Nidra meditation.

What is a gentler alternative?

Rest in Savasana or practice a guided Yoga Nidra session without extreme joint positioning.

Common question: Is Yoga Nidrasana the same as Yoga Nidra?

No. Yoga Nidra is a relaxation practice; Yoga Nidrasana is an advanced physical posture.

参考文献与扩展阅读

这些参考文献提供一般背景信息。它们并不验证本页中的每一项要领,也不能替代合格教师的指导。

  1. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.