Yoga Nidra Classes in Madrid

Enter profound relaxation to quiet your mind.

Experience the profound transformation of "conscious sleep" through this ancient meditation technique. Journey from gentle movement into the depths of Yoga Nidra, where deep relaxation meets full awareness, creating a powerful practice for releasing tension and expanding consciousness.

What are Yoga Nidra Classes Like?

Yoga Nidra classes in our Yoga Studio begin with gentle Vinyasa-style movements to prepare your body and mind, then transitions into the depths of Yoga Nidra, known as "conscious sleep." Yoga Nidra is a traditional and transformative meditation technique developed by the renowned yoga masters Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Sivananda.

In this practice, deep relaxation is achieved by reaching a state of sleep with full awareness—a paradoxical state where the body rests completely while the mind remains conscious and alert. This technique quiets the mind not to suppress it, but to expand and awaken it to deeper levels of consciousness and self-awareness.

The practice systematically guides you through different layers of consciousness, allowing you to:

Release Physical Tensions held in muscles and tissues

Clear Emotional Blockages that may be limiting your well-being

Quiet Mental Chatter that creates stress and anxiety

Access Deeper States of Awareness beyond ordinary consciousness

Integrate Body and Mind for holistic healing

Some of the profound benefits of this practice include improved quality of rest and enhanced concentration ability, release of physical, emotional, and mental tensions, strengthened connection between mind and body, natural flow of emotions and thoughts, and development of memory and creativity.

Your Nidra Yoga Teacher

Séverine - Multi-Certified Yoga & Holistic Health Practitioner

Séverine teaches in multiple languages (the specific languages will be confirmed based on her current offerings).

Born and raised in France, Séverine moved to Madrid in 2010 and began her yoga journey while practicing Vinyasa Yoga during her extensive travels across Latin America and Europe as a former events producer. This international experience enriched her understanding of diverse healing traditions and cultural approaches to wellness.

Making a conscious professional shift from event production to yoga instruction, Séverine dedicated herself to teaching and continuously deepening her practice and knowledge. Her comprehensive training includes certifications in Ashtanga & Vinyasa Flow, specialized Yoga Nidra instruction, and Holistic Health coaching.

Beyond yoga, Séverine is also a skilled Traditional Thai Massage practitioner with a deep interest in ancient healing systems such as Ayurveda. This multifaceted background allows her to approach wellness from multiple angles, integrating Eastern wisdom with Western understanding.

Through her unique combination of Yoga, art, and transpersonal healing techniques for spiritual and personal development, Séverine creates classes that are soft yet powerful, designed to facilitate a deep dive within oneself. Her approach honors both the gentleness needed for deep relaxation and the transformative power required for genuine inner work.

 FAQs about Nidra Yoga Practice

  • Yoga Nidra creates a unique state where your body enters deep relaxation similar to sleep, while your mind remains fully aware and conscious. This paradoxical state allows you to access deeper layers of consciousness and release tensions that are often unreachable in normal waking states. It's not about falling asleep, but about maintaining awareness while experiencing profound rest.

  • No previous yoga experience is necessary. While the class begins with gentle Vinyasa movements, the main practice involves lying down in a comfortable position while being guided through the meditation. The physical requirements are minimal, making it accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities.

  • Yoga Nidra systematically addresses tension on multiple levels—physical, emotional, and mental. By accessing the state between waking and sleeping, you can release deeply held tensions that may not be accessible through regular relaxation techniques. The practice helps rewire stress patterns and promotes natural healing responses in the body.

  • You can cancel up to 2 hours before class begins. If you cancel after this time, class credits do not transfer or refund. This policy ensures respect for both your practice commitment and the instructor's preparation time.