Podcasts about Nidra

Unlock the power of deep rest and mental resilience in this heartfelt conversation with Ayla Nova and special guest Robert Nebergall, a first responder who opens up about the unseen toll of firefighting and the essential role of sleep and nervous system regulation in staying grounded on and off the job.Yoga Nidra to complement today's session: https://youtu.be/XRo0Ft5wJ00?si=eh_U-eQCXm8FAinW In this video, we explore how Yoga Nidra, mental fitness, physical fitness, and nutritional awareness can support firefighters in building lasting mental fitness—even in the face of constant adrenaline, high alert, and emotional intensity.

Détendez-vous en un instant avec ce yoga Nidra au format très court ! Suivez les indications et profitez d'un repos réparateur pour reprendre votre journée plein·e d'énergie je l'espère.Séance à pratiquer encore et encore !Comment pratiquer ?   Installez-vous dans un endroit calme où vous pouvez vous allonger (idéalement) ou vous asseoir confortablement, comme pour une méditation. Activez le mode avion/silencieux et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire. AstucesMettez un réveil à la fin de l'épisode au cas où vous vous endormiez. Cela vous fera un rappel supplémentaire pour revenir à votre quotidien. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou un casque audio. Vous pouvez aussi placer votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur derrière ou proche de votre tête. Bonne séance !***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeurr.ice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

JOURNEY TO DEEP REST SERIES | The Inner Warrior | Aries 

Evadez-vous le temps de cette séance de yoga Nidra. Profitez des bienfaits d'un bain de forêt pour vous endormir de la façon la plus paisible et calme possible. Reliez-vous à l'écosystème de la forêt pour laisser les tracas de côtés et profitez d'un sommeil réparateur et profond.Episode à écouter et réécouter ! Il se peut que vous vous trouviez le sommeil avant la fin de l'épisode.Comment pratiquer ?   Allongez-vous dans votre lit en vous préparant à dormir. Activez le mode avion/silencieux, mettez votre réveil et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique, comme pour une méditation… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire.  Astuces Mettez cet épisode en lecture seule. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou en plaçant votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur près de vous ou sur votre table de nuit.   Bonne nuit. ***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeur.rice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

— “I believe that each human being has a UNIQUE GIFT to offer to the WORLD. I found mine and I made it my mission to support you to discover it, to develop it, to own it and share this gift with the world”. ~ Flora Valeria interviews Flora Bami!  She is an award-winning ICF PCC Integral Coach and Holistic Wellbeing expert, trained in happiness, mental health, mindfulness, NLP, mental fitness, yin yoga and yoga Nidra. She has over 16 years of international corporate experience in Finance, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing across big multinational organizations.  Flora is an optimist, passionate about people's growth and on a mission to have positive impact on our world. She is a motivational speaker, writer and often guest speaker on podcasts.  Her mission is to support you in reaching your potential, improving your well-being, and boosting your happiness through my ‘'from fear to love'' holistic coaching framework. To learn more about Flora Bami and her work, please visit: https://www.florabami.com/

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I welcome Kerry Hinds @fertilebodyyoga, founder of Fertile Body Yoga, who shares her inspiring fertility journey and how yoga became an essential part of her path to motherhood. Kerry opens up about her struggles with infertility, navigating IVF abroad, and ultimately conceiving naturally after stepping away from treatments. She also discusses the benefits of fertility yoga for calming the nervous system, enhancing blood flow, and creating a supportive environment for conception. In this episode, you'll learn how yoga can help balance your nervous system, why feeling safe is essential for fertility, and practical ways to integrate fertility yoga into your daily routine. This heartfelt conversation is filled with wisdom, hope, and practical tips for anyone on their fertility journey. Key Takeaways:  Kerry's personal fertility journey and challenges with IVF The pivotal moment when she conceived naturally after stepping away from treatments How fertility yoga supports the nervous system and reproductive health The importance of feeling safe and creating space within the body Practical tips on incorporating breathwork, movement, and mindfulness for fertility Guest Bio: Kerry Hinds @fertilebodyyoga is a certified E-RYT, RPYT, Relax and Renew® teacher, fertility yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner. She founded Fertile Body Yoga to support individuals on their fertility journeys. Drawing from her personal experiences with fertility challenges, including undergoing treatments and experiencing pregnancy loss, Kerry offers compassionate guidance to her students. She leads weekly fertility yoga classes and provides various mind-body support programs through the Fertile Body Yoga Virtual Studio. Kerry is also the host of the "Fringe Fertility" podcast, where she explores holistic and alternative approaches to enhancing fertility. Websites/Social Media Links: Learn more about Kerry HindsFollow Kerry Hinds on Instagram Listen to her podcast: The Fringe Fertility For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/ ---------------- Transcript: # TWF: Kerry Hinds [00:00:00] Episode number 329 of the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. My guest today is Carrie Hines. Carrie is the owner and founder of Fertile Body Yoga, a virtual yoga studio that is dedicated to supporting women navigating their fertility journey. She offers both live stream and on demand fertility yoga classes. and small group programs that embrace the complete journey physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically, spiritually, and socially. Carrie has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and has been specializing, teaching, and training almost solely fertility yoga for eight years. Her classes and offerings are informed by her own experiences with pregnancy loss, years of IVF, and eventually completing her family with two children. Carrie has supported thousands of women on their fertility journey so far and is on a mission to help women conceive and birth with yoga and community. Carrie also [00:01:00] hosts Fringe Fertility, a podcast that highlights supportive fertility practices beyond the doctor's office. **Michelle:** Welcome to the podcast. Carrie. I'm so happy to have you. **Kerry:** Thanks for having me, Michelle. I'm so happy to be here and spend some time with you today. **Michelle:** Yes. I would love for you to share your story first of all I love fertility yoga. I always suggest for my patients and my clients to do it It's something that I've personally myself have been really transformed by yoga in general. Many different types of yoga, a huge believer in it. And I also think that it's a, I call it an intelligent exercise. It's something that's been around for thousands of years and [00:02:00] really is a medicine in its own. So I would love for you to share your story and how you personally went through your own journey, but also how you combine fertility with yoga. **Kerry:** Okay. Yeah. I'll try and be a little bit concise cause I could go on and on for the, for a long time about this topic. But you know, as many listeners out there, you know, I didn't really start thinking about having kids till I was in my mid thirties. I took me a while to find the person I wanted to share my DNA with. Right. So when I did, we got married we moved to Germany and We went to Germany with the intention of this would be a good time for me to have kids. He's going to do his PhD. Germany has so many great social supports for families and so on. So we're like, Oh, it's just skim the cream off the top of that social system. And so when we got there, as often [00:03:00] happens, things don't go as planned when it comes to fertility. So we rolled into IUI. So we tried for six months, we found a clinic and. You know, we lived in old Eastern Germany, so it was hard to find English speaking doctors. So it was a very interesting time of my life. Not only was it just stressful in general dealing with what's going on and is this ever going to happen to living in another culture, another country? I didn't have a ton of support around, but then trying to navigate a new language that I was not fluent in. at all. So, I, you know, had one amazing friend there who spoke fluent, fluent German, American woman. And she's like,I will help you. And she went into those appointments with me, **Michelle:** oh **Kerry:** did all the **Michelle:** What a great friend **Kerry:** I know, I know. It was so amazing because I was so [00:04:00] lost at that time trying to figure out, like, just what's going on, but then how to say it in a different language or understand it in a different language. So for anybody who's doing this, fertility journey overseas or is here in North America It's not your mother tongue English, and you're trying to figure it out, I see you, I understand how this can add an extra level of stress to it. So we. You know, during that time, I actually went and did a yoga teacher training cause I was like, this isn't working. I want to do something for myself. So let's go get a yoga teacher training. I'd actually been teaching yoga for years before this was, so I've been teaching yoga for 20 years far before, This, you know, all these 200 hour yoga teacher trainings that, you know, you can sign up for one. No problem now. But back then it was your teacher [00:05:00] tapped you on the shoulder and said, Hey, do you want to be like, let's do this. And so that's kind of how I started yoga. But then when I was in Germany, I was like, okay, I need to, let's make this legit, right? Let's go get the training. I love it. I was teaching in Germany and so on. So that was sort of the, the main integration of the yoga into the fertility journey was just taking that bigger step to get the certification. And then, yeah, we went, we did IUIs. The first IUI was successful in that I got pregnant and, you know, 10 week ultrasound, there was no heartbeat. So we lost that baby. Yeah, and it was again, different culture, different bedside manners, different, it was just so stark. That's the word I could use for it. Shocking. It was just like, okay. The baby has no heartbeat. We're booking you in tomorrow for a DNC. Be there at 6 a. m. [00:06:00] You know, there was no time to, to, to absorb what was, to breathe, to figure out what I wanted. it was just like this snowball that was just like, okay, this has happened. You're going to do this. You're going to be better than you're going to start again. And you're going to keep trying and trying. So that's a whole other rabbit hole we could go down. But yeah, it was, it was a lot. It was a lot. And so we ended up going to do IVF, and this was, you know, 15 years ago. So things were maybe a little different than they are now. LikeICSI was just sort of a, more of a thing, right? It's Ooh, we're going to do this new cool thing. ICSI. I was like, okay. And they're like, and then there's embryo glue and we'll glue your embryo to your uterus. And it was all cutting edge at this time. And We did it. We did many cycles frozen cycles fresh cycles. Yeah, so many cycles and [00:07:00] nothing stuck, right? We had been doing IVF for two years and we kind of just paused and said, Is this, do we want to keep doing this?is this how we envision our life to be? And we wanted kids for sure, but we also wanted to start living our lives again. So that was a very pivotal moment in our journey is when we stepped away from IVF. We said, okay, we're done. I had gained weight. I wasn't feeling like myself. My body was weirdly puffy in different places and just, I was unhappy and I was emotional and I was just like, let's. Let's, let's walk away. And I remember my fertility doctor at the time, he said, you know, your chances of getting pregnant naturally are like one in a hundred million. Like you shouldn't be walking away from IVF. And I was like, you know, I'm okay. Like [00:08:00] I just, I need a break. And I walked away and a month and a half later I was pregnant. **Michelle:** Wow **Kerry:** intervention. And then nine months postpartum, I also was pregnant again by accident because we thought we had our miracle baby, right? So we were like, okay, whatever. And then I was pregnant again and through the whole journey, I was using yoga for my body, but more so for my energetic health, my mental, emotional health. So when we ended up coming back to the U S and moving to Boston, that was one of the first things I did. I did a prenatal yoga teacher training and I said, Hey, can we do fertility yoga? And she's like,I don't, I'm sure. I have no idea what it is. Tell me what it is. I'm like, either do I, but I'll get back to you. And that's sort of how the fertility yoga started. And [00:09:00] nobody was really doing it eight years ago. It was, **Michelle:** It's true **Kerry:** Like, there was nothing. There was a few people, there was a couple books out on it but I really spent a lot of time explaining. what it was that we were trying to do when we were doing like a fertility focused yoga practice. So that's kind of the story. That's the evolution. **Michelle:** Well, I love the story. I don't love that you went through the suffering through the story But I love the fact that you can it Prove with your story that when people tell you when you hear from doctors that you have one in a million chance or whatever that is, that is not necessarily the truth. That is their opinion. They say it very factually, and I think that that's where it gets very confusing for people. They say it very factually, and I'm not dismissing what doctors say because a lot of times it could be very accurate or they can, but I, I, what I don't love is Is when things are predicted because the body can be [00:10:00] so unpredictable. And it can also show so many signs that defy what it's going to do. So that's where, you know, I say just have an open mind or getting a second opinion is great. So, but I do love hearing those stories because I think when people who are going through that now and are probably listening to fertility podcasts because they want to get. Answers and hear other people's stories and when they hear stories like that it sparks some hope in their hearts So I think that that's really important **Kerry:** Yeah, I often get Students they'll ask me well what was it like right because this is what we want This is people don't want to do IVF if they don't have to and they're like, what was it? what happened and I was like, I cannot tell you I can't tell you a hundred percent that it was the yoga that I was doing or you know All the other lifestyle changes I was doing but something came [00:11:00] together You magically all together at the right time and this baby happened and if I had to choose one word for it, it would be exhale because there was this feeling that my body was no longer having to perform like it felt safe because I wasn't going in for you know, all these procedures and like they're. You know, minimally invasive, but you're still like vaginal ultrasounds and people poking around down there and all the operations that come with it. Anesthesia, all those sorts of things. And yeah, it's, it's a lot. So my body was like, whew, thank you. Thank you. Let me just be. And I think the mental piece was just like that. I wasn't going to go back to it. At least anytime soon. So my, my body was actually believing [00:12:00] me, right? And I don't think it's It's something that you can fake. It's not a time, like I had to go through those two years of IVF and pregnancy loss to get to that point. I don't think that there's we can't just kind of skip over it and be like, Oh, I'm just going to think this now and I'm going to get pregnant naturally. So it's a process. That's it. you know, everybody's journey is different and we just need to give ourselves a little bit of space sometimes to integrate what's going on and give our bodies that exhale, which is so important. Mm. **Michelle:** I love that you say that because actually exhaling longer can simulate your, parasympathetic nervous system, which is the rest and digest mode, which many times the majority of us in response to life are in the fight or flight mode. And especially when we feel unsafe. And I love that you use the word safe because when we feel unsafe, Then [00:13:00] we're really not in a creative mode. We don't create even like mentally when we're not feeling safe. **Kerry:** Yeah. **Michelle:** When we feel safe, we're able to create, we're able to let go and our body's able to create, and that's a, it's a state of growth. So I love that you talk about that. And I think that one of the commonalities between yoga and acupuncture, which actually they're related in  many ways. And because it's really about moving the energy because yoga is connected to Ayurveda. Ayurveda has Marma points and yoga is actually a branch of Ayurveda. it's part of the medicine of the physicality of the body and moving the energy. **Kerry:** Yep. **Michelle:** Qigong is sort of the yoga of Chinese medicine. So it's very related. And I think one of the biggest commonalities or one of the ways I think it really works is it's all about the nervous system. **Kerry:** 100 percent it, the nervous system. Like when I, [00:14:00] even these days I, when I'm talking to somebody, I'm like, I'm talking to a person. Yes. But I'm interacting with a nervous system. So with the words that I'm saying my body language or how I look at them, right? Like it, it all is interacting with third nervous system. So how are we working with nervous systems? And when we show up, in fertility world supporting people. For me, the huge part of fertility yoga is how do we harness this parasympathetic, I call it rest, digest and reproduce. That's what I call it, just  **Michelle:** Yeah. I love that. Yes. **Kerry:** Because what it is, it **Michelle:** Yup. **Kerry:** It's what yoga is so good at, sadly, right? Like our Western culture view of yoga has been a little focused almost exclusively on exercise and gymnastic style yoga. But [00:15:00] really traditionally, like you said, it was about the marma. It was about the energetic lines running through you and wherever you find that imbalance, you can work with the energetic field to create balance again. And as you know, the Marma points and acupuncture and pressure points are like following very similar lines and it's powerful. But it's subtle, right?  **Michelle:** Right. it's **Kerry:** explain. Yeah, like it's hard to explain exactly what's happening but it is, it's so powerful and it can really be transformative for how we, how we navigate the journey as embracing that, the quiet side, the quiet side of things. **Michelle:** Yes. And I think that the way we connect with it is through feeling. Right. Because that is ultimately how we do it, but we can't feel or pay attention to what we're feeling when we're distracted all the time by the noise of the world. So we're constantly disrupted by the [00:16:00] noise. It's very disrupting actually for our nervous system. We don't realize it because we're so used to it. You could be used to things that are really not healthy for you and listen, you know, hearing the outside noise. And the loud noises of construction, you know, the normal life, if you're living in the city, the constant sirens and honking, and, you know, those things are actually very taxing on the nervous system. And they put us in a fight or flight mode because our bodies don't really recognize them isn't in the natural world. So it stimulates a more fight and flight response. So having that counter balance with practices like yoga. In calming the nervous system. And what I love about yoga is that it includes breath, all the things that really stimulate the vagus nerve mantra sound. So you're able to tune your vibration and breath. Which is also very calming because if you exhale longer, like there's certain controlled breath [00:17:00] where you're able to control your brain through breath and even movement, somatic energy work and emotions that we can at least much more easily, like that control, but manage with our  bodies.  **Kerry:** Yeah. I couldn't say it better myself, Michelle. That was perfect. I think one thing, right, like we, we, we know that the fertility journey is stressful. We know that life is stressful. We know that we're probably living in a heightened state in our sympathetic more than we, we would like to. And yeah, the yoga piece can just. hit so many things. And one thing we need to remember is that we are created like evolutionarily are, you know, we are more attuned to the stresses, right? For survival. So the loud, the loud noises, it [00:18:00] alerts us to look around and see, Oh, is there something coming for me? Or the bright lights and things like that. Like we're just constantly Like our bodies are looking out to keep us safe all the time. And we're tuned to that, right, that our bodies are naturally tuned to go in that direction. And there's way more stimuli that will take us that way. And then with the other side, the parasympathetic, we have to work harder and more intentionally to go there. And I think that is one of the things that is the hardest is you actually need to train the system to be more fluid. It's not the stress isn't going to go away. Stress isn't going to go away, but if you are training your nervous system to float more evenly back and forth between the two and taking the time to go parasympathetic as best that you can, whether it's with the breath or [00:19:00] with yoga or going for a walk in nature or anything like that You're rebalancing, but we have to make more effort that is just the way we're, we're built. And yeah, like things that will help us be calmer are like dim lights, quietude, support. So like lying down flat. So our body doesn't have to be alert, like even sitting, we have to be alert.  So we might not fall over weight. Unless you're claustrophobic, of course so yeah, there's lots of things that we can add, and yoga does that. Restorative yoga, which is a huge piece of how I teach fertility yoga it, that is what it does. those are the things that we're embracing when we do restorative yoga.  **Michelle:** I love restorative yoga. **Kerry:** Me too.  **Michelle:** Oh, it feels so good. It really just feels so good. And you know what? I love to. I remember taking a yoga class and the teacher after we're laying in Shavasana said, allow the ground to support [00:20:00] you. And I'm like, just the thought of that changes. My experience laying down right now **Kerry:** Yes. Yes I say that too in my yoga classes or I'm like the earth is coming up to hold you and you Let the earth hold you like it's like a two way street. It's like here I am I'm here, but you need to let go into it too. Yeah, it, there's so many wonderful things about restorative yoga. I mean, it's not the only part of fertility yoga the way I teach it, but it is definitely a huge part of what I like to emphasize to help train the nervous system that like,  Oh, Oh, I remember this place of calm and safety, right? And then if we can condition it with at the beginning of every Shavasana or every restorative yoga pose, you do three big, deep breaths, long exhales. The body then starts to put it all together. and [00:21:00] say, Oh, when she takes three big, long, deep breaths, it's time to relax. It's time to release and let go. So we can, there's so much we could do to support ourselves on that level, I think. But yeah, society makes it hard. **Michelle:** Right, so it's almost like a triggering relaxation response To something that you repeat over and over again I always say likeif you do meditation and you burn a specific incense That's clean or something that I'm even in the central oil Like diffuse a specific one every single time you start to meditate you're immediately going to It's almost like pavlov's dog. You're always going to associate it with meditation time and our scent brings us Right there because it's so connected our olfactory nerve, which is really responsible for our sense of smell Is connected to our brains directly **Kerry:** Yeah. And certain smells will be more grounding and, you know, so choose your smells. wisely, I would say, you know, where like,citrus [00:22:00] and high notes are a little bit more stimulating where like the deeper tones like sandalwood and like the earthy green trees, those sorts of things can just be really calming. And then plus the volatile oils that are in evergreen trees are calming to the nervous system. **Michelle:** Yeah. It's not amazing. **Kerry:** You know, so why not put those in your diffuser like use all the tools that you can and and and then things smell good **Michelle:** Yeah.  **Kerry:** like  I just  **Michelle:** who doesn't like that? **Kerry:** Yeah Yeah, **Michelle:** That's awesome. So just take people through, likeif they've never really heard of fertility yoga, like what differentiates fertility yoga from regular yoga  or other types of yoga? **Kerry:** Whoo. So the first I would say are the people that are in the class so it is just really dedicated to holding space for those that are trying to conceive and it can be anybody from, Oh, I'm just [00:23:00] thinking about it, but I, my periods have been a little weird all my life. I just want to get in tune with my body to those who have, you know, eighth round of IVF, like really deep into the journey. So I think the community piece is really important because, People like to be seen and understood. And when we do a check in at the beginning of our classes, even though it's online and there's all these little squares and so on on the Zoom room, people, you see people nodding and oh, and like sending hearts and doing all the things. And just creating community around that as opposed to if you went to a regular yoga class and you walked up to your teacher and said, Oh, by the way, I'm doing a stim cycle right now. They're not going to know what to do with you. They're not going to know how to keep you safe, nor are they going to know how to nurture that part of the cycle. So that's the 2nd piece is. Becoming or recognizing [00:24:00] where you are in your cycle and then matching the energies of that time. So follicular phase is a little more. Woo woo, woo hoo, right? Springtime, and follicles are growing, you have more energy because of the hormones, and an ovulation, you're just like the queen bee, right? So these are the energies that we would say, okay, if you're in the follicular phase, you're gonna do this twist, and so on, and blah blah blah. And then you would say, okay, oh, you're in the luteal phase, things are a little quieter, You might be pregnant, you're in the two week wait, you're post transfer, you're stimming, like all these things, then we need to be a little quieter with the body and give the pelvic area a little bit more space. So we would work with that and do some modifications for that. So really following the cycle. So when I'm teaching, I'm constantly, Okay, if you're in the follicular phase, you're going to do this. If you're in the luteal phase, you're going to [00:25:00] do this. So not only am I keeping people safe, but I'm also like finding the nourishing pieces as well. So it's like,I'm boosting that energy and keeping you safe where you wouldn't be able to do that in a regular class. And then the movement piece. Is really just like slow flow, somatic movement, a lot of it's pelvic centered, but not always because we hold tension and all different places in our body, the chakra system, the energetic system, right? We want it flowing as well as possible for many reasons. So it's lots of ooey gooey, juicy sort of moves in and around the pelvis. So what else did I forget? Oh, and of course the yoga wisdom part of it, right? The energetics, the, the wisdom. So I teach, I'm very thematic when I teach. So I will choose a theme and it may [00:26:00] come from yoga. For example, I did a class or I'm doing a series right now. We're doing an elemental series. So it's five weeks. Perfect. Five elements. Let's do this in yoga anyway, or in Ayurveda. So I'm like, we started with earth, like, why is earth, why is grounding important in fertility, then water and fire and so on. So, yeah, just bringing a new perspective into it, like something to be like, oh, okay, I get it. I get that, I need to be grounded and feel safe for fertility to I don't want to say be boosted, but to be, to feel safe, your body, or to be working at full capacity, whatever is happening in your body, your body needs to feel safe for the fertility hormones. Whew.  **Michelle:** I'm sure there's a lot more even that you might not even realize it, you know, because when we feel safe, I [00:27:00] mean, there's so many things that our bodies naturally do. And our bodies are so intelligent. And it puts us into a growth cycle in general, like our bodies are able to regenerate and repair when it feels like it's getting rest, the proper rest. So, also uh, something that I've noticed, and I do have some patients, it's really interesting because it kind of correlates with jaw tension, but it usually correlates with hip tension. **Kerry:** Hip and pelvic floor, probably. Yeah. **Michelle:** And so that's something that I always think about with fertility yoga is really kind of like getting that area more free because it correlates to the first and second chakra. And the first chakra is really that rooted chakra, the place that we feel safe, and that holds up the second chakra, which is really where our fertility is. So in order to have that active, you know, it depends on that foundation of safety. **Kerry:** Yeah. **Michelle:** So also the blood flow, I'm [00:28:00] sure. **Kerry:** Oh, yeah. Yeah. See, there's so much. I like so many things. But yeah, so that somatic slow flow movement that's pelvic centered, of course, it's like, it's energetic, like bringing energy in and like moving energy, which is really important when we're in our lifestyle of sitting stagnant a lot of the time. And yeah, the blood flow, Like this gentle squeeze and release, right? Like it's constantly bringing in new oxygenated blood into the organs of the pelvis. And I think often in yoga, we don't think, we don't think about the organ level. when we're moving our bodies. And that's what I love about the Ayurvedic yoga. It's more okay, this is happening in your body. let's look at the liver, right? So you're doing side bends and the liver and the spleen and just incorporating more of those, organs, like the systems of the body. It's not just about. the [00:29:00] large muscle groups and releasing tension, which feels great and is lovely and good for energy and marma points and things like that. But we can also work at the organ level and the hormonal level. **Michelle:** Yeah, for sure. And do you also include pranayama? Yeah. **Kerry:** I do breath work. I don't do we're going to do half an hour pranayama every time, but I will integrate breath work or pranayama techniques. When they're suited for the theme or what we're doing with our bodies, sometimes mudra as well. So like, let's, Which is our hand gesture. Yeah. It's like a seal. **Michelle:** again, see, it relates to the meridians and the energetic connections in the body. It's like our body's like a circuit. So putting our fingers together in certain positions will actually link that circuit and, and have it continue. **Kerry:** Yeah, yeah, and [00:30:00] I was never really into mudras  for quite a while of my yoga journey like I was like Oh, yeah, let's I'm gonna stick my fingers together do whatever all the things that you know Yeah, mudra and so on that you see all the time and then someone actually sat down and we we I learned and I experimented with like slowly touching your fingers together and then like you know, do you want to increase something or decrease something, et cetera. And it was actually very profound.  And that energetic piece, I believe it, and it's now Ayurveda as well. And in yoga, energy is the thing that connects. The element that connects body and mind. Right. We're always talking about body and mind, but what is it that's, that's going on to connect those two? It's the energetic body. And pretty soon I am hoping western science will get on [00:31:00] board. It slowly **Michelle:** It is. It's really fascinating. I mean, that's a lot of Dr. Joe dispenses. He's always talking about like energy frequencies, and he talks about how we can connect and he does a lot of scientific research on it actually. So he looks at the brain waves and how they respond to certain meditations and certain energy movements. He does also breath a specific breath. And a lot of people have Kundalini awakenings. That's what it, I mean, he doesn't call it that. He talks about it more scientific and he talks about chakras. He doesn't call it chakras. He calls it energy centers. And it's basically the same thing that we've been, you know, we've been taught years ago, thousands of years ago. And ultimately, I mean, people are having Kundalini rising. They, they see this light, they feel this incredible energy just shooting through their spine from the base. It opens up cause that's where the Kundalini of people haven't really learned about that. They say that there's this [00:32:00] dormant energy at the root of your spine. That's always there, but it's sleeping. And so sometimes  doing. Yep. And when we do breath work or certain types of exercises, it can actually awaken that when that awakens, a lot of people have spontaneous healing, spontaneous remission, and it's really fascinating. So his work is also very much based on quantum physics. And if you look at a lot of the old work and teachings of ancient cultures. They describe pretty much what we're learning as quantum physics. And it ultimately comes down to the fact that we are mostly energy and much, much, much, much less matter than we really think we are. We're like 0. 0000001. It's like a million tons of zeros. And then one, that's how our matter is. And if we actually Take it like the space actually is way more in between the [00:33:00] particles in our bodies and just what we  see. So it's kind of like an illusion. It's really fascinating. So we really are vibratory beings, which is why vibration sound really impacts our bodies. I can nerd. I  **Kerry:** I, I'm going to go, I'm going  to,  **Michelle:** all day long. **Kerry:** I know me too. Well, I, well, there's two things I wanted to talk about, but first I want to talk about space and spaciousness, openness. And I often say to my students, like magic happens in the space. So when we think about the body, We need space in our body, openness, spaciousness, for our body to function, right? between the synapses, there's a little gap, right? It's tiny,  but it's there. And that we have, we need to have space, the womb, let's not forget, that is space. openness, spaciousness, [00:34:00] right? we have to have space in our digestive track and air and things like that to keep it moving. And now I'm like going off the deep end and also Ayurveda of course, right? anything that is moving in our body is the air and ether element and ether is spaciousness, it's openness. And so I often emphasize this idea you in class of creating space. When we move our pelvis, we're creating space. We're opening up, we're releasing blocked energy, if you will, or like stagnant blood, like we are getting things moving. And when things are moving, the magic happens, right? Like the space, we need that spaciousness. Oh yeah. I  **Michelle:** that.  **Kerry:** Yeah. The **Michelle:** Well, it's, it's so cool. I mean, cause, cause that's one of the things that Joe Dispenza does is he first, he almost puts you in an induction with his [00:35:00] meditations and he says space, and he wants you to focus on like this endless space. But the reason why is there's a rhyme. There's a reason for everything that he does is that when our minds focus on space, it actually creates. I don't know how to how he described it. Actually. I mean, I go to so many of his stuff, but I don't remember everything but he said that when you do that, I think it takes you almost to a different mind. Mental frequency brainwave when you start to focus on space. **Kerry:** Well, so Yoga Nidra, which we had talked about previously, but Yoga Nidra, which is like a 5, 000 year old technique that the yogis came up with it is about, it is about that. It is about slowing down your brainwave to delta wave, which is what your brainwaves would be like if you were in deep sleep. And why do we love deep sleep so much? Because that's when we heal, that's when we [00:36:00] process and calibrate and so on. Our organs are doing their cleaning up and all that and it's so important and it's definitely related to fertility that deep sleep state. And Yeah, with Yoga Nidra, we're purposefully going there, but being conscious when we're there. So it's an experience that we would never do. We would never get to that state on our, on our own naturally. Like we'd either be in deep sleep or we wouldn't be in Delta. So this is what I love about Yoga Nidra. And like you were saying, just even the concept of thinking about. Space or expansiveness or you know, you're in an airplane, you look out the window and all you see is infinite space. it never ends. It just goes on and on and on. Right. But yeah, it does, slow us down. It slows down the brainwave so we can get out of the, the gamma or the, you know what we're in right now [00:37:00] talking. **Michelle:** Yes. And it also gives you a sense of freedom. You just feel this like sense of peace and freedom from that space. Cause then you're like, ah, you know, there's just so much, and there's so many possibilities and it's open. And so for people actually who have not heard of yoga, Nidra, can you explain what it is exactly? **Kerry:** Okay. So yoga nidra, like I said, it's thousands of years old. It has so many benefits. I mean, it's so many like deep healing, but also like physical deep healing, but also mental emotional. So it takes, you know, sort of these deeply ingrained, maybe even ancestral patterns that we have, we can start to change those patterns. The body can process all of those things. It's so, it's. It's, it's the Soma we say in yoga, it's the sweet nectar. [00:38:00] It's the nectar that we want for our bodies, especially during fertility, but also to for overall health and longevity. We want to have that sweetness and that nectar in us. And what I use it for, I do a ton of Yoga Nidra in classes. It is It is a progressive deep relaxation technique. It that it has been, Huberman has taken it and called it non sleep deep rest because it's more palpable to Western mind. So it's been an eye rest and all these things. So it's yoga nidra has been taken and repackaged in many different ways for our Western minds. I love the traditional one. Of course, I'm sure you probably do too. And. Yeah, you just, you go  ## Marker **Kerry:** progressively to put your body to sleep. So you go through body parts and you relax those body parts and we can, instill or implant a message. [00:39:00] We call it sankalpa, but you can call it whatever you want. Affirmation, it's not quite the right word. Intention maybe of what deep healing you want to happen. And that's sort of implanted throughout the deep relaxation part. And then yoga nidra is actually a state. It's not the progress of getting there. So yoga nidra is when you are, your body's asleep, you're conscious. But your brain is in these sort of Delta waves and sometimes you get there, sometimes you don't, and sometimes the journey is joyful to, to get there too, right? So it's not oh, you have to get to that state to get any benefit. You're still getting all that parasympathetic work going on. The body feels safe and protected. And most people feel very blissful. afterwards, they often say, Oh, it's like hypnotic that there's like this [00:40:00] hypnosis. And my voice too, I think it's like low and like kind of slow and steady. They're like, Oh, I just hear your voice and I start to relax. Right. So it is a really powerful tool. And if I were to choose one thing, like people say, what yoga pose should I do to help my fertility? If I could choose one thing I would say do Yoga Nidra for at least 40 days straight **Michelle:** Yeah, **Kerry:** and see what happens. I think it's perfect. And I have a program, 40 days, a 40 day program where you have the option to do Yoga Nidra every day if you wanted to, or meditation. So yeah, it's, it's perfect. It's really powerful. really **Michelle:** is so cool. And I'm excited actually to have you as a guest contributor to my fertility hypnosis toolbox. Soon. I know a lot of people, listeners are probably on there, so you guys I'll be very excited. I think by the [00:41:00] time this is out, probably going to  **Kerry:** it. to you. I promise. I will do it. I feel honored  **Michelle:** have time. you have time.  **Kerry:** Yeah, I  know. But I wanted to make it, this is me. I want to make it, I don't want to just maybe take an old recording that, you know, It's, you know, been out there for a while. Like I want to make new things for you and also like, where do we need the yoga nidra the most? Like the two week wait, perfect time, um, after law. So you know, I want to theme them so that there's it hits home for what people need the most. **Michelle:** Well, I'm so grateful for that and I'm grateful for this conversation. I think this is awesome. I can nerd out on this stuff  **Kerry:** too. Me too. Me too. I **Michelle:** I think we're on the same page. **Kerry:** I am **Michelle:** fascinating.  **Kerry:** nerdy about it. And, **Michelle:** Yeah. **Kerry:** and, I mean, I know, I love what you do. All the messaging that you're sending out there to those that are on this journey, I think it's so valuable and, [00:42:00] and needed. we need more voices that are like, here, right? here, **Michelle:**  the ancient stuff, kind of like the bridging that ancient wisdom, that ancient nurturing, really connecting with nature. Cause I know that you also are a big fan of nature and being out in nature. And I think that really just kind of coming home to like our authentic authenticity of, as humans, and sort of the tribalness that, you know, coming home to really our roots and the sacredness that we have also as women. I think that that's there's so much power in that. And I think that a lot of people are thirsting for that. And that's why I nerd out on this. I say, it's you know, I could say my brain nerds out now, but I think my soul nerds **Kerry:** Mm. Oh, I love that. Yes, my soul nerds out on it. That is so good. I love that. I'm gonna use it  if I  can't  **Michelle:** said, well, Carrie, like I, we had such a great conversation also on your podcast, **Kerry:** yes  **Michelle:** guys. Yes. I highly recommend you guys [00:43:00] check out her podcasts. Fringe fertility. So it is definitely like something that I highly suggest. Cause you're going to get more of this amazing conversation on there and she has other guests on there. So yeah, very  **Kerry:** thanks for the shout out for the podcast. Thank you. Yeah. Well, it was a pleasure to be here today and sharing this conversation. I could just do it forever and ever. **Michelle:** for sure. And also before we go, how can people find you? What are the best ways? **Kerry:** sure. So yeah, I have a website Fertile Body Yoga. So it's a virtual yoga studio dedicated to fertility. So fertilebodyyoga. com. That's probably the, the lead in place to find me. I'm on Instagram as well. I'm not a huge Instagrammer though. And lately, I'm feeling like I just might need to walk away because for my mental health. But I do have an Instagram account. It is fertile body yoga there. And yeah, like I'm always doing [00:44:00] some great collaborative workshops and I have a retreat coming up at the end of April. You can cut this out if it's not the right timing, but so an in person retreat in New Hampshire at the end of April with. Two lovely co creators. So that, that's the big thing. That is huge. This has been years in the making and it's  finally  **Michelle:** That's so exciting. Well, congratulations. That's really cool. **Kerry:** Yeah. Thank you. **Michelle:** Awesome. Well, Carrie, this has been a pleasure and we really do have great conversations. I could tell you that we definitely are very aligned in a lot of the way we view the body and really view the fertility journey. And also thank you for sharing your own experience and now sharing your story. Cause I think that a lot of people will be inspired by that as well. So thank you so much. This has been amazing. Perfect.  **Kerry:** Thank you. for having me.[00:45:00] [00:46:00]     

Laissez-vous aller et trouvez le calme intérieur avec ce yoga Nidra. Cette pratique vous offre un moment de sérénité. Déconnectez-vous pendant 20 minutes et profitez d'un moment de relaxation.Séance à pratiquer encore et encore !Comment pratiquer ?   Installez-vous dans un endroit calme où vous pouvez vous allonger (idéalement) ou vous asseoir confortablement, comme pour une méditation. Activez le mode avion/silencieux et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire. AstucesMettez un réveil à la fin de l'épisode au cas où vous vous endormiez. Cela vous fera un rappel supplémentaire pour revenir à votre quotidien. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou un casque audio. Vous pouvez aussi placer votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur derrière ou proche de votre tête. Bonne séance !***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeurr.ice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Endormez-vous rapidement grâce au calme de ce yoga Nidra. Cette séance vous guide vers une relaxation physique profonde, avant de vous inviter à visualiser votre respiration sous forme de triangle pour un effet légèrement hypnotique. Grâce au yoga Nidra, préparez-vous à passer une nuit de sommeil reposante et ressourçante.Episode à écouter et réécouter ! Il se peut que vous vous trouviez le sommeil avant la fin de l'épisode.Comment pratiquer ?   Allongez-vous dans votre lit en vous préparant à dormir. Activez le mode avion/silencieux, mettez votre réveil et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique, comme pour une méditation… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire.  Astuces Mettez cet épisode en lecture seule. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou en plaçant votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur près de vous ou sur votre table de nuit.   Bonne nuit. ***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeur.rice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Détendez-vous profondément et préparez-vous à ressentir une bonne dose d'amour. Ce yoga Nidra vous guide pour faire le calme à l'intérieur, pour remettre l'amour au centre et pouvoir en diffuser pleinement autour de vous ! Séance à pratiquer encore et encore !Comment pratiquer ?   Installez-vous dans un endroit calme où vous pouvez vous allonger (idéalement) ou vous asseoir confortablement, comme pour une méditation. Activez le mode avion/silencieux et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire. AstucesMettez un réveil à la fin de l'épisode au cas où vous vous endormiez. Cela vous fera un rappel supplémentaire pour revenir à votre quotidien. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou un casque audio. Vous pouvez aussi placer votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur derrière ou proche de votre tête. Bonne séance !***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeurr.ice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Endormez-vous grâce à ce yoga Nidra très simple et efficace. Prenez conscience de vos sensations physiques, de votre respiration et ressentez une grande détente s'inviter d'elle-même dans tout votre corps. Enfin, je vous lirai le conte Isis, rusée et magicienne, pour vous aider à trouver le sommeil.Episode à écouter et réécouter ! Il se peut que vous vous trouviez le sommeil avant la fin de l'épisode.Comment pratiquer ?   Allongez-vous dans votre lit en vous préparant à dormir. Activez le mode avion/silencieux, mettez votre réveil et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique, comme pour une méditation… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire.  Astuces Mettez cet épisode en lecture seule. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou en plaçant votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur près de vous ou sur votre table de nuit.   Bonne nuit. ***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeur.rice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon. Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. *** Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereIn this calming and transformative episode, we explore the profound power of intuition—your inner compass guiding you toward authenticity and peace. Through soothing positive affirmations and mindful mantras, you'll learn how to quiet the noise of self-doubt and reconnect with your innate wisdom.Do you ever second-guess your gut feelings or overlook the subtle whispers of your inner voice? This episode is designed to help you build trust in your intuition so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence. By fostering a deeper connection with yourself, you'll learn to embrace the innate guidance that's always been within you.Whether you're facing a tough decision or simply seeking to feel more aligned with your inner self, this episode will help you tune in, trust, and thrive. Take this time to honor the wisdom living inside of you.Press play, take a deep breath, and let's begin your journey back to your intuition.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereAre you ready to welcome more positivity and vibrant energy into your life? This deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation is designed to help you align your mind, body, and spirit with feelings of abundance, gratitude, and radiant energy.In this episode, you'll be guided into a state of deep relaxation where your subconscious can release negativity and make space for joy, opportunity, and vitality. Through intentional visualization and affirmations, you'll tap into life's infinite potential and open yourself to attract exactly what you need.What you'll experience:A gentle journey to dissolve stress and tension.Positive affirmations to focus your intention and shift your mindset.A visualization practice that cultivates positivity and amplifies your energy flow.Commit to this calming yet vibrant practice, and let it help you manifest the life you deserve.End your day or begin anew with this powerful moment of self-care. You are a magnet for all that is good.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereIn this calming and transformative episode, we explore the profound power of intuition—your inner compass guiding you toward authenticity and peace. Through soothing guided meditation and mindful reflection, you'll learn how to quiet the noise of self-doubt and reconnect with your innate wisdom.Do you ever second-guess your gut feelings or overlook the subtle whispers of your inner voice? This episode is designed to help you build trust in your intuition so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence. By fostering a deeper connection with yourself, you'll learn to embrace the innate guidance that's always been within you.What to Expect:Gentle breathwork to calm the mind and bodyA guided visualization to uncover your intuitive centerTools and tips to strengthen your trust in your divine inner guidanceWhether you're facing a tough decision or simply seeking to feel more aligned with your inner self, this episode will help you tune in, trust, and thrive. Take this time to honor the wisdom living inside of you.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereAre you ready to step into a brighter, more confident version of yourself? In this transformative episode, we're diving deep into a guided meditation designed to help you release limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. These subconscious stories often whisper to us that we're “not enough” or that success, happiness, and abundance are out of reach. But today, we're rewriting those narratives.Through soothing visualizations and empowering affirmations, you'll be gently guided to acknowledge what no longer serves you, let it go with grace, and replace it with a renewed sense of positivity and self-belief. This meditation is your chance to reset, envision the future you desire, and truly believe in your ability to create it.Whether you're navigating self-doubt, seeking clarity, or simply looking to boost your mindset, this journey is here to remind you: you are more powerful than you think, and every step forward is worth celebrating.Take 20 peaceful minutes to connect with your inner strength, quiet your mind, and awaken the possibilities of a more expansive, hopeful future.Let's break the chains of fear and step into a life filled with limitless potential together.Press play, take a deep breath, and start your journey toward freedom and optimism now.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereIn this soothing episode, embark on a guided Yoga Nidra meditation designed to help you gently release self-doubt and anxiety associated with shyness. Through deep relaxation and mindful visualization, you'll discover how to connect with your inner confidence and foster a sense of ease in social settings. Whether you're looking for peace of mind or a boost in self-assurance, this session offers a nurturing space to grow.Find your calm, embrace your true self, and step into the world with quiet courage.No prior meditation or yoga experience needed—just find a quiet spot, lie down, and let the transformation begin.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android here

Are you ready to become a Nidra/NSDR Guide? Join Ayla Nova's Yoga Nidra Teacher Training to deepen your practice and expand your teaching skills. Imagine releasing years of stress, breaking free from old patterns, and uncovering a version of yourself you've only dreamed of. The Peace in Rest Program is your pathway to achieving this. This unique experience combines Nova Nidra for Living (personal transformation) with Nova Nidra for Leading (heart-led empowerment). Whether you're here to heal, grow, or guide others, this program equips you with tools to master Yoga Nidra/NSDR, a proven practice that blends ancient wisdom with modern science. Here's what you'll gain: The tools to release stress and anxiety while building resilienceBetter sleep, deeper rest, and more energy for what mattersA clear path to discovering your authentic self and voiceA supportive community to grow and thrive withPeace in Rest Program | Lifetime peace beings with a journey beyond ENROLL TODAY: https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teachertrainingWATCH HERE:  https://youtu.be/AX1w22z4L4wINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aylanovanidra/Let the Nova Nidra journey begin—your transformation starts now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yoga-nidra-beyond-ayla-nova--5641302/support.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereEver feel like your shyness has its own personality—one that shows up at the worst possible times? Maybe it's at a party where you suddenly develop a deep fascination with the snack table, or during a meeting when speaking feels as impossible as flying. Sound familiar? Don't worry—you're not alone, and this episode is here to help you gently kick that shy inner voice to the curb.In this heart-to-heart episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of guided meditation and positive visualization to tackle shyness head-on. It's not about “fixing” yourself (you're already amazing, FYI), but about rewiring how you feel and see yourself in a way that's empowering, confident, and oh-so-liberating.We'll explore:The sneaky ways shyness can hold you back and why it's not actually a life sentence (good news, right?).How guided meditation can create a calm, safe space to rebuild your inner world—no awkward small talk required.The science behind positive visualization—and how imagining yourself as the confident, radiant you can actually make it happen.Oh, and because we like to keep things real around here, get ready for plenty of laughs, personal stories, and one very relatable meditation blooper that may or may not involve a cat interrupting a Zen moment.By the end of the episode, you'll feel inspired, supported, and ready to plant the seeds of confidence in your everyday life. So, grab a cozy blanket, light a candle (or just flop on your couch with a hot beverage—you do you), and tune in for a reflective yet uplifting journey to rediscover your inner badass.You're not just overcoming shyness; you're stepping into a whole new energy. Let's make it happen together!

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereEver feel like you're putting on a show just to get through the day? It's exhausting, right? In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to live as your authentic self—no filters, no “just smile and nod,” no pretending you're fine when you're really not.We'll reflect on why so many of us end up wearing masks in the first place, from seeking approval to fearing rejection (been there, done that!).But here's the juicy part: when you let go of those masks? When you stop living for others and start showing up as YOU?The possibilities—freedom, joy, REAL connections—are absolutely endless.That sounds cheesy, but trust us, it's the good kind.Join us as we swap stories, untangle the challenges, and explore how to embrace your quirks, your truth, and yes, even the messy stuff. You'll walk away laughing, reflecting, and (hopefully) ready to kick your “What will people think?” worries to the curb.Let's get real, together.Because you deserve to live a life that feels like it's truly yours.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereReady to free your mind from the invisible weight of judgment—both for yourself and others? This positive affirmations session gently guides you into a space of self-acceptance, understanding, and emotional release, so you can stop holding yourself and the world to impossible standards.Are You Trapped in a Cycle of Judgment?Do you catch yourself being your own worst critic, always focusing on what you should have done or said?Do thoughts like, “Why can't they just get it right?” or “I wouldn't have done it that way” sneak into your daily conversations?Are you tired of the inner tension that comes with frustration or shame when things (or people) don't meet your expectations?Holding onto judgment can feel like dragging around invisible chains. It builds walls where bridges could be, leaves you disconnected from loved ones, and turns us into strangers even to ourselves. But here's the good news: You can let that burden go.There Is Peace in Letting GoReleasing judgment isn't about “letting people off the hook” or pretending hard feelings don't exist. It's about offering your mind the gift of compassion—learning to forgive, unravel expectations, and live without the constant strain of overanalysis. And that starts inside of you.With this meditation, I'll lead you through a transformative journey designed to help you:Let go of self-criticism and harsh inner narratives.Release resentment toward others—whether big or small, recent or deeply rooted.Cultivate self-compassion by understanding that imperfection is simply being human.Create space in your heart to accept others exactly as they are (without feeling like you're condoning their behavior).What Can You Expect?As you listen to these positive affirmations, guided imagery and gentle affirmations will guide you to shed layers of judgment, guilt, and frustration. You'll begin to notice a shift immediately—in your thoughts, in your tone, and even in how your shoulders feel when processing conflict.Short Term:Right away, you'll feel a sense of relief—a lightness that comes from releasing the instant judgments you may not even know you're making. People will stop feeling like “projects to fix” (including you), and life will start feeling brighter.Long Term:Over time, letting go of judgment will become second nature. You'll approach situations (and yourself!) with better understanding, embracing calm over criticism, decency over drama, and connection over conflict. Life begins to feel kinder when we remember we're all doing our best.

At the command of Brahma (the creator), Indra, the ruler of gods, goes to Lanka with Nidra and offers a heavenly menu in the form of milk boiled with rice and sugar to Sita. Note: There is one Sarga associated with the 56th Sarga titled Prakshiptasarga which talks about Indra going to Lanka to help Mother Seetha by giving her the divine kheer/payasam so that she doesn't have to partake food at Lanka. The Mulashlokas are missing in the recordings of this episode. So we are posting only the translation of that event.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereWhat if the voice inside your head was your greatest cheerleader instead of your harshest critic?In this powerful and soothing episode, we dive into the art of rewriting the narrative you tell yourself—a journey to transform your inner dialogue into one of self-love, encouragement, and kindness. Don't worry, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.Through calming breaths, gentle affirmations, and visualization exercises, this meditation will help you quiet the harsh judgments and plant seeds of positivity in their place. Imagine replacing phrases like "I'm not good enough" with "I am capable, worthy, and enough just as I am."Go ahead, try it on for size.Feels lighter, doesn't it?This is your reminder that you're not broken—you're human. And that inner voice? It wants to evolve, to root for you, to be a source of comfort rather than criticism. Together, we'll invite it to do just that.Find a quiet space, settle into stillness, and let me guide you on this intimate, empowering journey to reclaim the way you speak to yourself.The first step to changing your world is changing how you speak to yourself. Let's start today.

On rest as our birthright and the vital importance of remembering to pause. (0:00) - Rest and relaxation with a focus on honoring ancestral heritage and claiming birthright to rest. (5:09) - Rest and self-care, with a focus on yoga nidra and inner peace. (13:06) - Rest and self-care with a meditation course and 21-day program. Born in the Caribbean Dominican Republic and living now in Mianjin/Brisbane, Australia, Rocío is dedicated to finding inner resources of ease. Offering Restorative Yoga, Meditation and Nidra for almost 10 years, building bridges with community and world, Rocío is a woman of color, devoted to honoring the space her ancestors missed to pause. Claiming rest today, she nurtures the lineage before her. She encourages us to "Think less. Feel more." https://rociomarte.com

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereWhat if the voice inside your head was your greatest cheerleader instead of your harshest critic?In this powerful and soothing episode, we dive into the art of rewriting the narrative you tell yourself—a journey to transform your inner dialogue into one of self-love, encouragement, and kindness. Don't worry, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.Through calming breaths, gentle affirmations, and visualization exercises, this meditation will help you quiet the harsh judgments and plant seeds of positivity in their place. Imagine replacing phrases like "I'm not good enough" with "I am capable, worthy, and enough just as I am." Go ahead, try it on for size. Feels lighter, doesn't it?This is your reminder that you're not broken—you're human. And that inner voice? It wants to evolve, to root for you, to be a source of comfort rather than criticism. Together, we'll invite it to do just that.Find a quiet space, settle into stillness, and let me guide you on this intimate, empowering journey to reclaim the way you speak to yourself.The first step to changing your world is changing how you speak to yourself. Let's start today.

This 20 minute mini yoga nidra practice is designed to be a power nap for your body and mind. Use this practice as a quick reset and respite from the day, or use it to fall asleep. More Mindful in Minutes Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm Books Order Meditation For The Modern Family You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal **Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here** Join MIM on Patreon here Order Meditation For The Modern Family Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereSometimes, the world feels heavy.Tonight, let's set it all down.In this special episode, we'll walk hand in hand through a warm, nurturing practice of loving-kindness meditation—a gentle journey designed to open your heart, soothe your soul, and remind you that love flows both inward and out into the world.Picture this: You're wrapped in a cocoon of calming whispers and tranquil guidance, as I lead you through soft, intentional breaths. Together, we'll plant seeds of compassion—first for yourself (yes, you deserve it, darling), then for those you love, and, finally, for the wider world that craves your light.This isn't about perfection or "doing it right." It's simply about being. Breathing. Feeling warmth bubble up from within and spill out like sunlight after a storm.So come as you are—all your messy, beautiful, raw pieces—and let's sit in this moment together. With every beat of your heart, we'll send ripples of love further than you can imagine.No prior meditation experience is needed—just a willingness to be kind to yourself.Take a deep breath. Let's begin.

Unlock the profound connection between your mind, body, and inner wisdom through the transformative practices of somatics and yoga nidra. In this video, we explore how somatic experiencing and the koshas (the five layers of being) can help you recover from burnout, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover the wisdom that resides within your body.Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7UeRXQEL_QY

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereIf you've got a to-do list that's starting to look more like a novel, this Yoga Nidra meditation is here to help you hit the mental refresh button.In this soothing yet power-packed session, we'll guide you into a dreamy state of deep relaxation. But don't get too comfy—we're sneaking in some clever rewiring for your brain! You'll learn to gently untangle that inner “I'll do it later” voice and replace it with calm, focused energy to tackle whatever you've been avoiding. Spoiler: Yes, this involves addressing why Netflix has such a hold on you.Think of this as the ultimate pause-break for your mind: rejuvenating, reflective, and filled with "aha!" moments that'll leave you ready to reclaim your day (or week... or life).So, grab your favorite blanket, find your comfiest spot, and let procrastination melt away—one intentional breath at a time. Your future self will thank you.

⬇️ DAY TEN | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Inner Light | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRUnlock the power of your inner self and discover a deeper sense of calm and clarity with Yoga Nidra. This ancient practice combines deep relaxation, meditation, and visualization to help you tap into your inner light and unlock your full potential. In this session, you will be guided through a transformative Yoga Nidra experience, allowing you to quiet the mind, relax the body, and connect with your inner self. Discover your inner light and shine brighter than ever before.Become a member of the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:37 Prepare01:33  Physiological Sigh02:25  The Practice Begins Now

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereEmbark on a serene and empowering journey in this episode, as we guide you through a magical forest designed to awaken your inner strength and ignite your ability to heal from within. This immersive guided meditation will help you reconnect with nature's wisdom, ground yourself in its calming embrace, and unlock the tools needed to transform your life.Let the rhythmic sounds of rustling leaves, chirping birds, and a gentle breeze transport you to a lush forest, where every step you take is filled with intention and self-discovery. As you explore, you'll be guided to release the weight of past burdens, plant seeds of self-love, and cultivate the courage to grow into the version of yourself you've always envisioned.This meditation is perfect for anyone seeking:Emotional and spiritual healingGreater clarity and peace of mindA transformational shift in mindset and energyBy the end of this journey, you'll leave the forest empowered, renewed, and ready to embrace your limitless potential. Find a quiet space, take a deep breath, and allow this sacred journey to lead you toward profound healing and transformation.Close your eyes, step into the woods, and remember: the power to heal and transform lies within you.

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereReady to free your mind from the invisible weight of judgment—both for yourself and others? This meditation session gently guides you into a space of self-acceptance, understanding, and emotional release, so you can stop holding yourself and the world to impossible standards.Are You Trapped in a Cycle of Judgment?Do you catch yourself being your own worst critic, always focusing on what you should have done or said?Do thoughts like, “Why can't they just get it right?” or “I wouldn't have done it that way” sneak into your daily conversations?Are you tired of the inner tension that comes with frustration or shame when things (or people) don't meet your expectations?Holding onto judgment can feel like dragging around invisible chains. It builds walls where bridges could be, leaves you disconnected from loved ones, and turns us into strangers even to ourselves. But here's the good news: You can let that burden go.There Is Peace in Letting GoReleasing judgment isn't about “letting people off the hook” or pretending hard feelings don't exist. It's about offering your mind the gift of compassion—learning to forgive, unravel expectations, and live without the constant strain of overanalysis. And that starts inside of you.With this meditation, I'll lead you through a transformative journey designed to help you:Let go of self-criticism and harsh inner narratives.Release resentment toward others—whether big or small, recent or deeply rooted.Cultivate self-compassion by understanding that imperfection is simply being human.Create space in your heart to accept others exactly as they are (without feeling like you're condoning their behavior).What Can You Expect?As you listen to this meditation, guided imagery and gentle affirmations will guide you to shed layers of judgment, guilt, and frustration. You'll begin to notice a shift immediately—in your thoughts, in your tone, and even in how your shoulders feel when processing conflict.Short Term:Right away, you'll feel a sense of relief—a lightness that comes from releasing the instant judgments you may not even know you're making. People will stop feeling like “projects to fix” (including you), and life will start feeling brighter.Long Term:Over time, letting go of judgment will become second nature. You'll approach situations (and yourself!) with better understanding, embracing calm over criticism, decency over drama, and connection over conflict. Life begins to feel kinder when we remember we're all doing our best.

⬇️ DAY NINE | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Mental Clarity | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRFeeling foggy? Try this yoga nidra practice to clear your mind and restore mental clarity. NSDR is a powerful tool to help you feel rested and rejuvenated!Become a member of the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction 00:55 Prepare 01:50 Physiological Sigh 02:25 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY EIGHT | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Emotional Rest | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin us for Day Eight of our Emotional Reset with Yoga Nidra series. This session is all about rest and restoration, perfect for those looking to improve their mental health and manage trauma or PTSD. Tune in and experience the benefits of this powerful practice.Become a member of the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:41 Prepare01:35  Physiological Sigh02:15 The Practice Begins Now

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever.Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereAre you ready to step into a brighter, more confident version of yourself? In this transformative episode, we're diving deep into a guided meditation designed to help you release limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. These subconscious stories often whisper to us that we're “not enough” or that success, happiness, and abundance are out of reach.But today, we're rewriting those narratives.Through soothing visualizations and empowering affirmations, you'll be gently guided to acknowledge what no longer serves you, let it go with grace, and replace it with a renewed sense of positivity and self-belief.This meditation is your chance to reset, envision the future you desire, and truly believe in your ability to create it.Whether you're navigating self-doubt, seeking clarity, or simply looking to boost your mindset, this journey is here to remind you: you are more powerful than you think, and every step forward is worth celebrating.Take 20 peaceful minutes to connect with your inner strength, quiet your mind, and awaken the possibilities of a more expansive, hopeful future. Let's break the chains of fear and step into a life filled with limitless potential together.Press play, take a deep breath, and start your journey toward freedom and optimism now.

⬇️ DAY SEVEN | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Access Joy | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:44 Prepare01:50 Physiological Sigh02:44 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY SIX | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Self Love Through Deep Reflection in 20 Minutes | Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:33 Prepare01:33  Physiological Sigh02:15 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY FIVE | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Balance | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:30 Prepare01:15 Physiological Sigh01:50 The Practice Begins Now

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever..Download for iPhone here.And for Android hereAre you searching for clarity, purpose, or a deeper connection to your life's journey? In this episode, embark on a soothing guided Yoga Nidra meditation designed to help you uncover the roadmap to your soul's calling.Allow yourself to completely relax as you're guided into a deep state of rest and self-awareness. Through this practice, you'll gently explore the core of your subconscious, releasing doubts and uncovering the wisdom within. Whether you're at a crossroads or simply seeking more alignment with your life's purpose, this meditation offers a beacon of clarity and inspiration.What to Expect:A calming and comforting space for total relaxationTechniques to dissolve mental clutter and tap into your inner knowingGuided visualization to help you reconnect with your authentic self and your unique life path

⬇️ DAY FOUR | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Complete Calm | 20 Minute | Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:40 Prepare01:40 Physiological Sigh02:15 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY THREE | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Complete Calm | 20 Minute Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:33 Prepare01:33 Physiological Sigh02:05 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY TWO | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Mental Stillness | 20 Minute Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:35 Prepare01:30 Physiological Sigh02:10 The Practice Begins Now

⬇️ DAY ONE | Rest & Restore Series | Learn More ⬇️Deep Inner Peace | 20 Minute Yoga Nidra/NSDRJoin the Nova Nidra Community Today by signing up for the newsletter at www.aylanova.comHere, you will connect with a like-minded, supportive community that values deep rest.00:12 Introduction00:33 Prepare01:40 Physiological Sigh02:25 The Practice Begins Now

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever..Download for iPhone here.And for Android here In a world that often rushes by, where the hustle can drown out the whispers of our inner selves, The Beauty Within invites you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the magic that surrounds you. This unique guided meditation is designed open your mind to your inner beauty and develop your sense of self-love. As you immerse yourself in this dynamic experience, you'll learn to harness the power of mindfulness while embracing the rhythm of your active life. With each soothing prompt, the narrative gently beckons you to open your eyes and heart to the beauty that exists within and around you. It's a celebration of the everyday wonders that often go unnoticed, from the soft rustle of leaves to the warm smile of a stranger.Perfect for busy souls seeking a moment of peace, The Beauty Within encourages you to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the world, nurturing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Let the uplifting words guide you to a place where tranquility meets vitality, reminding you that beauty is not just seen but felt.Unlock the vibrancy of your existence and embrace the beauty within—because every step you take can be a step towards serenity.

Welcome to the 108th session of Yoga Nidra & Beyond. Today's session offers a sacred journey into the liminal space between wakefulness and dreaming, where unity and completeness touch the soul.108 is revered across many traditions, embodying the infinite cycle of existence. To celebrate this moment, I, Ayla Nova, would like to extend a special invitation to you!Starting December 12th, join us for the '10-day Rest & Restore | Nova Nidra Series. Designed to soothe your nervous system in just 20 minutes a day, this series culminates with a live Winter Solstice session. Embrace the potent energy of the darkest night in the northern hemisphere and align your heart's deepest desires. Sign up for this transformative experience and connect with the Nova Nidra Community by joining the Newsletter at https://www.aylanova.com00:12 Welcome01:20 SPECIAL GIFT 2:40 Prepare for the Practice4:55 The Practice Begins Now

Discover the power within you and start manifesting your dreams today with Believe! The perfect blend of manifestation and meditation that could transform your life forever..Download for iPhone here.And for Android here

Join Ayla Nova in a profound dialogue with Krishna-Trevor Oswalt, the visionary artist behind East Forest. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the transformative power of his project, "Music for Mushrooms," and explore how his unique soundscapes foster deep introspection and healing.East Forest combines elements of ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and avant-pop to create a sonic journey that guides listeners through their inner landscapes, promoting mindfulness and spiritual awakening. This discussion not only highlights the impact of his latest work but also the broader implications it has for mental health, community, and personal growth.00:12 Introduction01:40 Short Yoga Nidra08:20 Welcome East Forest58:00 Share & Experience the Film 

Drift off to sleep with soft music and gentle guidance through this Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is like a mental massage, smoothing out the activity of thoughts and helping you to get the rest that you need.Support the showListen on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/elkejohnsonSubscribe @Restful Medicine on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWbsKjfzIbDRM8PeZfwqww/videos?view=0Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560351875075Elke is a certified 500 hr Yoga Teacher focusing on Grief Yoga (R), Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Yoga Nidra (Transformational Sleep). A very big and special thank you to my teacher, Ally Boothroyd. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMrEhPz-kPE or visit her website for her yoga teacher training, workshops, and retreats https://www.sarovarayoga.ca. It should be noted that some people can be distressed by meditation and mindfulness and therefore this might not be appropriate for everyone and is not a treatment for any disorder and is not a substitute for professional care.Make a donation at https://www.patreon.com/restfulmedicine Thank you for meditating with me. ElkeOm Shanti Shanti Shanti - Peace Peace Peace

Ep 120 Description:  “When you know what you stand for, then you can know what you don't stand for, and you can start to make those boundaries to be more on a rested path than off a rested path.” —Karen Brody   Rest is not merely a luxury, but a vital necessity for our well-being. When we prioritize rest, we open ourselves up to profound personal growth and the possibility of profound transformation. Discover how the power of rest can unlock new levels of resilience, creativity, and connection within ourselves in this week's episode. Karen Brody is the author of the acclaimed book "Daring to Rest" and the founder of the  Daring to Rest method, a groundbreaking approach that has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power through the practice of yoga Nidra meditation. As a respected voice in the realm of maternal wellness, Brody's insights and expertise have inspired a global community to prioritize rest and self-care. Listen in as Karen shares her transformative birth experiences, her journey from community organizer to playwright, the importance of rest in postpartum recovery and everyday life, what yoga Nidra is and its benefits, and her free monthly "Yes to Rest" gatherings and a 40-day daring to rest program to encourage women to prioritize rest for their well-being and that of their families.     Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471      Episode Highlights: 04:29 Meet Karen 10:36 Transition to Advocacy 17:31 The Role of Rest and Yoga Nidra 29:54 Tips for Practicing Yoga Nidra 33:21 DARE to Rest  

Today's podcast is a yoga nidra practice, which is a meditation done lying down. Yoga nidra is very helpful at helping you relax or fall asleep. The meditation is about 20 minutes long and can be done on a yoga mat, on a couch or in bed. If you need to get up after the practice, you might want to set an alarm so you don't fall asleep for too long!Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.You can find out more about Peter on linktr.ee/peterferkoNamaste!