Restorative Yoga Nidra is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. This state of consciousness is different from meditation, in which concentration on a single focus is required.

In Yoga Nidra the practitioner remains in a state of light withdrawal of the five senses, with four senses withdrawn, only hearing connecting you to the guided meditation. It is among the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. Yoga Nidra results in conscious awareness of the deep sleep state. It also allows our nervous system to rest and digest in the parasympathetic state.