Live online Yoga Nidra with Rajat Kumar Agrawal
Deep rest for a mind that won't switch off.
Lie down, close your eyes and follow a calm, guiding voice. In 30 minutes, Yoga Nidra takes your body into deep rest while your mind stays gently aware. No experience needed.
Rajat Kumar Agrawal · Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher
Rated 4.8+ on Insight Timer
6:00 AM in India
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Why you still feel tired
You sleep, but you never really rest.
Stress keeps the nervous system on alert, even in bed. The body lies down, the mind keeps working, and the tiredness is still there in the morning.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- I'm exhausted, but my mind won't switch off at night.
- I sleep eight hours and still wake up tired.
- I've tried meditation apps, but I can't sit still.
- I carry the stress in my jaw, shoulders and chest.
- Even on holiday, I can't properly relax.
This isn't a lack of discipline. Your nervous system has simply never been shown how to rest. That is exactly what Yoga Nidra does.
What is Yoga Nidra?
Not sleep. Not meditation. Something in between.
Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep", is an ancient guided practice. You lie down and follow a voice that moves your attention through the body, the breath and simple images. Neuroscientists now describe this state as NSDR: Non-Sleep Deep Rest.
| Aspect | Sleep | Sitting meditation | Yoga Nidra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Lying down | Sitting upright | Lying down |
| Effort needed | None | Focus and discipline | None. You just listen |
| Awareness | Lost | Fully awake | Gently aware, deeply rested |
| Guidance | None | Often self-guided | Guided live, step by step |
| With a busy mind | Keeps you awake | Hard to quieten | Made for it |
Research is still developing. A 2002 brain-imaging study (Kjaer et al.) recorded increased dopamine release during Yoga Nidra, and early trials suggest it may help with stress and sleep quality. Taught here as a practical, non-religious method of rest.
How a session works
Thirty minutes. Five calm stages.
You don't have to do anything except lie down and listen. Each stage takes you a little deeper, then gently brings you back.
- 0–3 min
Settle
Lie on your back. A few slow breaths tell your body it's safe to slow down.
- 3–5 min
Intention
A short, positive thought (Sankalpa), repeated silently three times.
- 5–15 min
Body awareness
Attention moves around the body, part by part, and the mind quietens.
- 15–25 min
Deep rest
Breath and calm images: a sunrise, an ocean, a quiet path. The deepest part.
- 25–30 min
Return
Your intention once more, then slowly back to the room, clear and light.
"You cannot do Yoga Nidra wrong. You can only do it."
Rajat Kumar AgrawalWhen we meet
Live every day at 6:00 AM India time.
One 30-minute session, at the same time every day. Here is what that means where you are. Clocks change for daylight saving, so these times update automatically.
Your local time6:00 AMIndia time
- India IST6:00 AMEvery morning
- United Kingdom London12:30 AMLate night
- US East New York8:30 PMThe evening before
- US Central Chicago7:30 PMThe evening before
- US West Los Angeles5:30 PMThe evening before
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How the trial works
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Rajat Kumar Agrawal
Yoga Nidra Teacher · Transformation Coach
- Based in
- Noida, India
- Teaches
- Live online, worldwide
- Languages
- English, Hindi
Meet your guide
"I came to Yoga Nidra because nothing else let me rest."
For years, I was the person lying awake at 2am with a racing mind, then waking up after eight hours still exhausted. I didn't come to Yoga Nidra looking for something spiritual. I came because I needed something that actually worked.
In my very first guided session, something in my body let go that years of effort had never reached. That was when I understood that rest isn't something you force. It's something you return to.
That discovery shaped everything I teach. I don't motivate from the outside or hand you ready-made answers. I guide you inward, to your inner strength, your intuition and that quiet knowing we often call the gut. When the answer comes from within, you trust it. You don't have to push yourself toward your goals, because you are already moving in the right direction.
Today, I guide this practice live for people across the US, UK, Europe and India.
Not motivation from outside. Direction from within.
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Discovering the path and practice of yoga nidra changed my life for good. So glad more and more people are spreading this knowledge to help people find the way back to our inner wisdom of how to relax and get our birthright rest. Namaste!
I love this🙏 I found you today, after the beautiful, amazing calm your meditation brought to my heart..I am now following you and starting to listen to your tracks. I already enjoyed my first of this beautiful 9 day meditation 💗🔥💗💗🤍 Thank you Thank you Thank you 🙏🙏
Very clear and purposeful. Thank you for creating these stepping stones for connecting with the spirit of Navratri.
Very informative talk. I found it validates my own experience with yoga nidra.
Thank you, this was truly enlightening during these Navratri days🙏
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FAQ
Questions before you start.
Still unsure? Ask Rajat directly. He reads every message himself.
Ask on WhatsAppHow is Yoga Nidra different from meditation or sleep?
You don't need to concentrate or sit still. You lie down and follow the voice. Unlike sleep, a gentle thread of awareness stays with you, which is why it feels so restoring.
My mind is too busy to meditate. Will this work for me?
That's exactly who it helps. There's nothing to achieve. The guided structure settles the mind for you.
Do I need experience or anything special?
No. A quiet place to lie down (a mat, rug or your bed) is enough. A light blanket and headphones make it more comfortable.
When are the live sessions?
Every day at 6:00 AM India time, which is 6:00 AM where you are. In the UK that is just after midnight, and in the US it is the evening before (around 8:30 PM in New York and 5:30 PM in Los Angeles, depending on daylight saving). Each session lasts about 30 minutes.
What if I fall asleep?
That's completely fine. It usually means your body needed the rest. With practice, most people stay in the calm space between waking and sleep.
Is it religious?
No. It comes from the yogic tradition but is taught as a practical method of rest, with the science alongside. No beliefs are required.
Why live, when there are free videos online?
A recording can't answer your questions. Live, you're guided in real time and you can talk to Rajat about what you notice.
How do I pay the ₹11 in India?
After you reserve, tap Pay ₹11. It opens a secure Razorpay page where you can pay with any UPI app (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), a card or netbanking. Outside India the trial week is free, so there is nothing to pay.
What happens after the 7 days?
If you'd like to continue, Rajat will share the simple monthly and yearly membership options. If not, there's nothing to cancel.
Is it safe for everyone?
It's gentle and done lying down, so it suits most adults. If you have a medical or mental health condition, please check with your doctor first and let Rajat know. Yoga Nidra is a wellness practice, not medical treatment. Read the disclaimer.
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