Are you feeling a little burned out and looking for a way to recharge? Over the last few months I've been researching the science and practice of napping and have been blown away by the effectiveness of an ancient yogic tradition of conscious sleep called Yoga Nidra.  At the most basic level Yoga Nidra practice involves listening to a guided meditation as you gently let yourself relax into sleep. But you won't actually fall asleep. Instead, so long as you can pay attention to the guided queues you will move through various sleep stages while remaining aware of what is happening around you.  It will bring you to a very deep and relaxed state where you can allow your body to process whatever intention you want to set. 

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