The core of Yoga Nidra involves lying perfectly still while being guided through a systematic journey of the self.
Body Scan
A rapid, guided rotation of awareness through different parts of the physical body. This maps directly to the motor cortex of the brain, forcing physical relaxation.
Visualization
Guided imagery and exploring pairs of opposites (e.g., feeling heavy, then feeling light) to harmonize the two hemispheres of the brain and clear emotional blockages.