0 sats \ 2 replies \ @AG OP 15 Jul \ parent \ on: What's the best Yoga book you'd recommend to a beginner? BooksAndArticles
Wow, that's impressive, thanks for the suggestions. I'm definitely willing to practice more than reading, and I want to have some solid base to learn and not just watching some random video. I also assume that getting an instructor or joining some classes drastically helps, but living in a remote area it's definitely not that accessible or available as I'd wish.
So where and how did you start? What make you decide between yoga nidra, tai chi, or yoga? Cannot either realize the difference between these three... 😅
No problem!
I'm an athlete so for most of my life I've been training but it wasn't until recently that I really began diving into optimizing my recovery and rest, and that's where I came across yoga nidra as a protocol for rest. Sleep is paramount for optimal recovery but sometimes we either don't get enough sleep or need more rest in addition to our sleep, which is where I've found yoga nidra fits right in.
So in comparison to yoga and tai chi, yoga nidra emphasizes complete rest and relaxation where the other two are more activity and movement oriented.
If you feel like you need more rest or relaxation I encourage you to give it a try! Super easy, just lie down, get comfortable, and let the instructor guide you!