Effortless Yoga Nidra
Your quickstart guide to meditation for better sleep, stress relief, and life-changing personal transformation
Yes! I want this for only $47.
You’ve tried to meditate before and it didn’t go so well.
You feel so much better when you meditate, but you’ve struggled to create a consistent practice.
After downloading that meditation app, you’ve routinely declared, “Today’s the day!”
But right now your practice is, well… sporadic.
You’re frustrated because you know the benefits — more calm and peace on the daily — but:
You have trouble meditating when it’s just you by yourself.
You’re worried about “doing it right.”
It feels like you need the stars to align to make time for it.
Your thoughts make inner peace nearly impossible.
But you’re determined to develop a regular meditation habit. Not just for peace of mind, but because you want to change your life.
What if I told you that you weren't the problem?
When I first tried meditation, I thought I was totally “bad” at it, that I “couldn’t meditate,” and it “wasn’t for me.”
I got so discouraged by my intrusive negative thoughts that I abandoned the practice for years.
Even though there’s a mountain of scientific evidence to the contrary, my fear of failure convinced me that meditation just doesn’t work for me.
If I could go back to younger Caren today, I’d toss my arm around her shoulders and say, “You’ll never believe what you’re going to grow up to be! A meditation teacher.”
Hi, I’m Caren Baginski, a certified yoga nidra teacher, yoga therapist, and the author of the award-winning book Restorative Yoga: Relax. Restore. Re-energize.
So what changed for me?
I learned the practice of yoga nidra meditation.
Known as "yogic sleep," yoga nidra is one of the best kept secrets for stress relief and life-changing personal transformation in our busy modern lives.
If you’re not familiar with yoga nidra, here’s a brief overview:
You lie on your back with the support of blankets and pillows.
You’re guided by a teacher to systematically relax your body and mind while remaining conscious and awake.
By doing so, you access the deepest state of relaxation and peace to release stress… effortlessly.
In my first session, without any prior experience, I felt more peaceful and relaxed than I had in YEARS. And the best part?
The whole time I was lying down and doing nothing.
I had to know how this worked, so I became certified to teach yoga nidra. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle.
After practicing 19 yoga nidra meditations over the span of two weeks I experienced one of THE BIGGEST breakthroughs of my entire life.
You see, I have this rarely known — but not rare — condition called misophonia.
Basically, certain sounds like crunching carrots and slurping tea trigger my sensitive nervous system to involuntarily freak out with emotions like fear, anger, and anxiety.
Um… you can imagine how well this goes over at meal time.
I learned that I had to control my environment or it would control me. You better believe that I got really good at controlling things in my life.
Turns out? That doesn’t work when you want to be in a loving relationship. Or have a successful career. Or feel like you’re not doomed to unconscious habits and patterns for the rest of your life.
In 2017, I resolved to overcome misophonia because it was ruining my marriage.
That’s how I found myself in a yoga nidra teacher training.
One evening, my partner was eating a crunchy salad (the worst!) and I suddenly broke down in tears.
For the first time since childhood, my nervous system and brain didn’t react to the crunching sounds.
I experienced NOT ONE moment of rage or anxiety or needing to leave the room.
It was like misophonia didn’t exist.
My only regret was that I wish I would have found yoga nidra sooner.
By now you’re probably wondering, how did this happen?
First, I’ll share what I didn’t do:
I didn’t sit upright in a Lotus Pose with aches and pains in my back and hips.
I didn’t “let thoughts go as they arise” (a common meditation cue.)
I didn’t meditate at the exact same time or every single day; I let meditation fit into my schedule.
If you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet that you and I have a lot in common.
You want to calm your busy, distracted mind and need an accountability buddy to keep you on track.
You want a meditation practice that’s easy on the body and a joy to do.
You know you have what it takes to transform old habits and patterns that aren’t serving you anymore.
I HAVE GREAT NEWS.
Like I said before, you’re not the problem when it comes to meditation.
You just haven’t found the method that works for you yet.
Imagine what it would feel like to have…
Better and deeper sleep (even after just one meditation session!)
A reliable method to release daily stress and tension through doing less, not more
Decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression, and stronger immunity
Increased creativity, self-esteem, and self-confidence
After guiding countless meditation classes and helping my clients transform their lives, I realized that yoga nidra should no longer remain one of yoga’s best-kept secrets for deep relaxation and life-changing transformation.
INTRODUCING
Effortless Yoga Nidra is your quickstart guide to meditation for better sleep, stress relief, and life-changing personal transformation.
In five video lessons that take less than 75 minutes to complete, you'll learn exactly how yoga nidra transforms the mind-body and receive step-by-step instructions to begin right away.
“Yoga nidra with Caren is my go-to practice every week and I cannot envision my life without it. It instills so much relaxation and focus that helps me to separate the unimportant from the important. I've made huge personal shifts in a short amount of time.”
— Karla T.
Here's what you get the moment you join:
Lesson 1: What is Yoga Nidra?
A brief history of yoga nidra's ancient roots and modern method
What happens during yoga nidra that literally changes your brain and makes big life shifts possible
Overview of the many benefits of yoga nidra meditation from 13 scientific studies and papers
Lesson 2: How to Set Up for Yoga Nidra
Step-by-step setup of how to support your body for optimal comfort using what you have at home
Lesson 3: Asana Preparation for Yoga Nidra
Soothe your body with this gentle physical yoga asana practice that's meant for all levels of yoga pose experience
While not required before you meditate, my students love this video because it helps them rest in stillness easier
Lesson 4: When to Practice & What to Expect
Best practices for where and when to practice yoga nidra, including an easy rule of thumb for how often and when to practice
What to expect from your sessions and answers to frequently asked questions like, "What if I fall asleep?"
Lesson 5: Yoga Nidra Audio Practice
This 40-minute, high-quality guided audio will become your best friend when it comes to releasing stress and experiencing deep relaxation
Just press play and enter into the state of yoga nidra over and over again
And not only that, but I have two bonuses for you!
20-Minute Yoga Nidra Meditation — perfect for days when you have less time for a longer practice
Nidra Mudra for Deep Sleep — a simple and powerful hand gesture that you can use in bed to fall asleep faster and stay asleep
Get lifetime access to all course materials on your phone, computer, or tablet. Internet connection required.
“At night I had trouble falling asleep because my mind would run wild. Meditating with Caren helped me to settle down before bed and sleep better. That is just what I needed! It is also helping me to clear my mind and start to really think about what I want to change in my life.”
— Shaniqua Holmes
With Effortless Yoga Nidra you will
SAY GOODBYE TO:
Feeling guilty that you should meditate today (because you did!)
Recorded meditations that aren’t led by a certified yoga nidra teacher or have poor audio quality
One-size-fits-all “just let go of your thoughts” meditation cues that aren’t helpful
SAY HELLO TO:
A simple, non-overwhelming guide to start practicing the day you sign up
Effortless meditation that allows you to lie down in comfort and relax
Deep rest and greater well-being in all levels of your life: mind, body, and spirit (if that resonates)
What makes my approach to yoga nidra meditation different?
Yoga nidra is a transmission between teacher and student. When embarking on a deep journey like with yoga nidra meditation, it’s very important to be guided by a teacher who has studied it well and stays in the practice. I am a certified yoga therapist and have completed 105 hours of yoga nidra training in 2017 and 2021, as well as countless hours of continual personal practice.
Would you seek help from a personal trainer or mental health therapist if they weren’t certified in their profession? Many free yoga nidra tracks on YouTube or other meditation apps don’t share the credentials behind the person guiding the practice. This can make for ineffective meditation sessions or guidance that may trigger trauma. My 800-hour yoga therapy training has prepared me to address struggles such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, grief, cancer diagnoses, and more.
I take an esoteric approach that’s informed by modern living. My guidance stays true to yoga philosophy and also the latest neuroscience. I’ve studied with Jeremy Wolf, a respected yoga nidra teacher who has taken trainings from all the major yoga nidra lineages. I do not follow one particular lineage but am inspired by all. A deep bow of gratitude to all the teachers and realized beings who have passed along the knowledge of yoga nidra to us.
“Meditating with Caren helped me set aside productive time for myself, and made me feel like I was taking a positive step forward, at a time when it was really needed. Caren has the perfect voice to help you feel relaxed and cared for, and I enjoyed feeling like I was spending time with a friend every day.”
— Nicole Rummer
Effortless Yoga Nidra
$47
5 easy-to-follow video lessons
BONUS #1 20-Minute Yoga Nidra Meditation
BONUS #2 Nidra Mudra for Deep Sleep
Instant access for one-time payment
FAQs
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Yes! This course is perfect for complete beginners and those who may have meditated before but are brand new to yoga nidra meditation. If you’re seeking a seeking holistic and simple method for stress relief and relaxation, this course is for you.
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Nope. The beauty of yoga nidra meditation is that anyone can do it, no matter your background, abilities, or spiritual beliefs. You don’t need to be “flexible” or able-bodied to practice. Any body and every body is welcome.
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You will receive a unique login to the course website where you can view the video and audio lessons. The course may be accessed via computer, tablet, or smartphone. An internet connection is required.
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I have more than 1,000 hours of certification in yoga therapy, vinyasa yoga, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga. I began my studentship in 2007, became certified to teach yoga in 2009, and began teaching full time in 2015. In 2020, I became a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
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I do not offer refunds for any of my courses or services. Thank you for respecting this policy.
“Caren has a fantastic, soothing voice which lulls you into a deeper place. Her meditations are the perfect remedy to a stressed-out day, calmed me down and helped me find peace with my inner me.”
— Georgie Fowle
Before you go…
If you’ve read this far, I invite you to take a moment to pause.
Breathe in deeply… then exhale
What’s your gut saying?
I’ve helped hundreds of people embody deep rest and shift their lives through the practice of yoga nidra. It’s the #1 meditation technique I recommend to everyone who says they “can’t meditate.”
It works, if you let it work on you.
So if you’re seeking better sleep, stress relief, and want to manifest a different way of living and being every day, I invite you to trust your gut and sign up.
What are you waiting for?
