Podcasts about Yoga nidra

J'ai pénsé ce yoga nidra comme une belle relaxation du corps vers la terre, notre point de soutien, notre ancrage. Dans ce glissement du corps vers le bas, nous pouvons aussi faire glisser nos pensées, nos résistances, nos limites, nos peurs...tout ce qui est suspendu, on lui ouvre une direction vers la terre au dessous. De là, notre corps devient un canal d'énergie libre, nous ressentons ces élans de vie de l'enfance innocente...la joie émerge, le désir...Voilà, belle relaxation à vousavec coeur Fabienne 

Endormez-vous paisiblement grâce à ce yoga Nidra. Accueillez vos ressentis de la journée et laissez grandir une sensation de paix intérieure. Faites-vous bercer par la lecture du conte Le Héron, de La Fontaine, et commencez votre nuit pleinement détendu.e.Episode à écouter et à réécouter ! Il se peut que vous vous endormiez 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… 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.

Doe. Geen. Detox.Tenminste… niet als je denkt dat detoxen betekent dat je zo min mogelijk moet eten, drie dagen op groene sapjes moet leven of ondertussen gewoon keihard blijft werken, sporten en doorgaan.Want eerlijk? Dan kun je het wat ons betreft beter laten.In deze aflevering draaien we het daarom eens om. We geven je 10 redenen om vooral NIET te detoxen én leggen uit wanneer een detox volgens Ayurveda juist wél ontzettend fijn kan zijn.Waarom het seizoen ertoe doet. Waarom een detox veel verder gaat dan alleen voeding. Wat Agni en Ama ermee te maken hebben. Waarom je jezelf nooit hoeft te straffen voor die wijntjes, ijsjes of etentjes van de zomer. En waarom je hoofd soms net zo hard behoefte heeft aan minder input als je buik.Want een Ayurvedische detox gaat voor ons niet over uithongeren, compenseren of je lichaam ‘schoonspoelen'.Het gaat juist over tijdelijk minder toevoegen.Aan je buik. Aan je hoofd. Aan je agenda.Zodat je weer kunt voelen: hoe gaat het eigenlijk met mijn energie? Mijn buik? Mijn slaap? Mijn hoofd? Mijn ritme?En voel jij na de zomer: mijn ritme is zoek, mijn hoofd is druk, mijn buik rommelt en ik wil gewoon weer even terug naar de basis?Dan hebben we iets heel leuks voor je.Op 30 september start onze 11-daagse Alles over Ayurveda Herfst Detox. Met warme Ayurvedische voeding, heerlijke recepten, yoga, pranayama, meditatie, Yoga Nidra, begeleiding én een hele groep die met je meedoet.Geen straf. Geen honger. Geen perfectie.Wel even terug naar eenvoud, energie en ritme.

Living with chronic pain can make it difficult to truly rest. Even when the body slows down, the nervous system may remain on high alert—watching, anticipating, and responding.In this episode, Deb and Lindsay are joined by Debra Hart, Level 1 iRest® Meditation Teacher, to explore iRest, a guided meditation practice designed to support deep rest, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation.Deb shares how iRest grew from the practice of Yoga Nidra and how it is being used with people experiencing chronic pain, stress, sleep difficulties, trauma, and other challenges. We talk about what actually happens during an iRest practice, why body sensing and choice are important, and how practices like iRest can complement—not replace—conventional approaches to pain care.We also explore an important theme of this season: there is rarely one tool that works for everyone. Building a personal toolbox and discovering what helps your body feel safer, calmer, and better supported can be an important part of living well with persistent pain.Resources:https://www.healwithcfte.org/researchhttps://shop.irest.org/pages/about-irestiREST Meditation event registrationFollow Us:Website: LessStressinLife.com/podcast/Stay tuned for more conversations to empower you to live well, manage stress, and build a thriving, healthy life!

Your body is ready for sleep, but your mind keeps replaying the day?  This guided Yoga Nidra meditation is perfect for when you finally lie down and want your system to power off gently, without forcing anything or “doing it right.” All you need to do is get comfortable, soften your eyes, and breathe.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Reposez-vous pleinement avec cette pratique de yoga Nidra spacieuse. En prenant conscience de la localisation des chakras dans le corps, vous dynamisez ces centres énergétiques et ressentez tout votre corps. Cette pratique est très accessible, même si vous n'y connaissez rien aux chakras !Comment pratiquer ?   Installez-vous dans un endroit calme où vous pouvez vous allonger ou vous asseoir confortablement. 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 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 lesretraites de yogasur 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.

Our smartphones offer extraordinary benefits, yet many of us sense they have become more than useful tools. Psychotherapist Shannon Algeo explores how attachment theory sheds new light on our relationship with technology and offers compassionate practices for reclaiming our attention, creativity, and human connection.Shannon Algeo is an American and Irish writer, psychotherapist, researcher, poet, and Yoga Nidra teacher based in California. Shannon is on the faculty of the Esalen Institute and the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, where he leads digital liberation workshops and offline retreats that help participants reclaim their attention, creativity, and relationships in an increasingly digitized world. Named one of Wanderlust's "35 Under 35 in Wellness to Watch," Shannon has spoken at the United Nations and the Museum of Contemporary Art. His work integrates attachment theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, poetry, and depth psychology to help people cultivate greater presence, resilience, and authentic human connection in the digital age. He is the author of:Trust Your Truth: Heal Self-Doubt, Awaken to Your Soul's Purpose, and Live Your Badass Life ( New Harbinger Publications 2021)The Power in Your Hands: Liberate Yourself from Attachment to Technology (Broadleaf Books, 2026)Interview Date: 6/5/2026 Tags: Shannon Algeo, technology addiction, smartphone addiction, attachment theory, digital wellbeing, digital liberation, attention, creativity, neuroscience, relationships, secure attachment, parenting, nature, mindfulness, social media, presence, inner child, Mary Main, Dr. Daniel Siegel, Anne Lamott, Mark Coleman, David J. Wallin, Paul Hewson, Mary Oliver, Nikki Myers, Marianne Williamson, Seane Corn, Victor Ochen, John Bowlby, Psychology, Personal Transformation, Technology, Relationships, Parenting, Community

Le Yoga Nidra est souvent présenté comme un sommeil yogique. Pourtant, contrairement à ce que l'on pourrait croire, son objectif n'est pas de s'endormir.Dans cet épisode, je reçois Stéphanie Allerme pour explorer cette pratique fascinante : ses origines, ses effets sur le cerveau et le système nerveux, ce qui la distingue de la méditation ou de l'hypnose, et les nombreuses idées reçues qui l'entourent.Nous parlons également de sa propre approche, le Yoga Nidra Énergétique & Sounds®, qui mêle Yoga Nidra traditionnel, transe légère et travail énergétique. Une conversation passionnante pour mieux comprendre ce qui se passe réellement lorsque l'on s'abandonne à cet étrange état entre veille et sommeil.Pour en savoir plus sur Stéphanie :https://www.stephanieallerme.fr/https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.allermemail de contact pour toutes infos et faire un appel découverte de 30 minutes offert : stephanieallerme@gmail.comSon espace de transformations, THE SPACE, qui propose déjà 9 séances de yoga Nidra Energetique & Sounds à acheter comme des soins énergétiques & dispos à vie, sur des thématiques comme le déblocages des shemas répétitifs inconscients, développer une intuition forte, trouver sa voie, débloquer ses croyances limitantes ….L'espace est enrichit régulièrement de nouvelles séances / soins : https://www.stephanieallerme.fr/thespace CODE PROMO: HELEN50 offre 50% de réduction !En savoir plus sur les formations d'Helen ?Fondations du Yin : débute le 28 Septembre 2026Yin et l'intelligence du corps : débute le 16 Novembre 2026Pratiquer en ligne avec Helen et découvrir les 1000 facettes du Yin ?Découvrir le Temple des RêveursRetrouve Helen sur instagram :https://www.instagram.com/lnwatkins/https://www.instagram.com/temple.des.reveursHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Et si notre intuition dépendait avant tout de l'énergie dont nous disposons ?Dans cet épisode, j'explore le lien étroit entre notre vitalité, notre créativité et notre capacité à entendre ce qui se passe en nous. Car lorsque nous sommes épuisés, préoccupés ou déconnectés de nos besoins, il devient difficile de percevoir les élans, les signes et les choix qui pourraient pourtant nous guider.Je vous parle des cinq piliers qui soutiennent notre énergie, mais aussi du Swadharma : cette voie singulière qui nous invite à reconnaître nos qualités profondes, à répondre à l'appel de notre âme et à contribuer au monde depuis un endroit qui nous ressemble vraiment.Un épisode pour apprendre à devenir votre propre guide, faire des choix plus alignés et laisser davantage de place à votre intuition.INFOS

Mánudagur 14. september Laxeldishneyksli, skólinn og PISA, Ísland Trumps og jóga Jódís Skúladóttir fyrrum þingmaður og sveitarstjórnarfulltrúi á Austurlandi gagnrýnir suma fyrrverandi félaga í VG harðlega í tengslum við áform um laxeldi á Seyðisfirði. Björn Þorláks ræðir við Jódísi. Anna Kristín Sigurðardóttir prófessor á menntavísindasviði ræðir við Gunnar Smára um stöðuna á grunnskólanum í ljósi PISA. Stjórnskipuleg, söguleg, þjóðréttarleg og leikjafræðileg álitamál verða til umfjöllunar vegna áhuga Trump á að Ísland verði eitt af fylkjum Bandaríkjanna. Gísli Tryggvason lögmaður ræðir við Björn Þorláks. Skúli Sigurðsson jógakennari er giftur inn í eina merkilegustu jógafjölskyldu heims. Eiginkona Skúla, dr. Kamini Desai, er merkilegur frumkvöðull sem starfar víða um heim og hefur kennt hundruðum Íslendinga Yoga Nidra. Skúli segir frá einstakri ástarsögu þeirra Kamini í samtali við Ásdísi Olsen.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3139: This is a bonus episode from our sister podcast, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest, narrated by Dan. It is a heart-centered Yoga Nidra practice, set to music, that guides you into deep rest while gently rebuilding your sense of self-worth. We wanted to share it here because self-worth is the quiet groundwork under every relationship you have. Follow NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to human connection when speech, memory, and cognitive faculties begin to fade?In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with colleague Denyse LeFever, MBA, C-IAYT, a certified yoga therapist specializing in healthy aging, cancer support, and cognitive longevity.Denyse recently authored the chapter "Connecting With Those Who Forget" in the newly released The Caregiver's Advocate (Volume 3). In her writing and in this conversation, Denyse shares a raw, intimate look at navigating caregiving from two distinct vantage points: first as a daughter witnessing her brilliant father's decline from Alzheimer's, and years later as a wife sitting bedside in the ICU as her husband emerged from an extended bypass coma with acute post-operative delirium ("pumphead syndrome").Together, Michele and Denyse explore how the philosophical frameworks of yoga therapy—specifically the Panchamaya Kosha model—allow us to recognize that the true self (Anandamaya Kosha) remains whole even when the thinking mind (Manomaya/Vijnanamaya) is impaired. Denyse breaks down the neuroscience behind evidenced-based practices like Kirtan Kriya, and restorative  tools like Yoga Nidra that offer support for caregivers navigating chronic stress and burnout.What We Discuss in This Episode:Navigating the Unthinkable in the ICU: Denyse recounts the moment her husband, Pierce, opened his eyes after a three-week medically induced coma following open-heart surgery, and what it meant to face the cognitive fallout of post-perfusion syndrome ("pumphead").“He's Still There!” — The Koshas & Cognitive Decline: Why friends questioned her visits to her non-verbal father with Alzheimer's, and how yoga philosophy teaches us to connect beneath language and intellect through non-verbal presence, tactile contact, and music.The Clinical Science of Kirtan Kriya (Sa Ta Na Ma): Denyse's work with the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF), explaining how the 12-minute combination of tongue-to-palate reflex points, fingertip mudras, and sound vibration enhances cerebral blood flow and telomerase activity.Meeting Clients Where They Are: Simple modifications to traditional practices for clients with religious hesitation or cognitive fatigue.Caregiver Stress & Burnout: Addressing the hidden reality of caregiver PTSD, the physical cost of putting one's life on hold, and how Yoga Nidra offers true physiological reset when sleep feels impossible.The 60-Second Reset: A simple, accessible pranayama tool ("Blow Out the Candles") that any caregiver can use during acute moments of stress or sundowning.Resources & Links Mentioned:Denyse's Website & Classes: Lavender Om Wellness (Explore Denyse's guided Kirtan Kriya, restorative practices, and Yoga Nidra recordings)Book: The Caregiver's Advocate (Volume 3) — featuring Denyse's chapter: "Connecting With Those Who Forget: Yoga for Stress Relief and Better Brain Health"Research Partner: Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation (ARPF) — Access clinical studies on Kirtan Kriya and the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's PreventionSupport the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga TherapyEmail us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.comWebsiteInstagramFacebook

This 13-minute guided meditation invites you to let go of the effort to fall asleep and reconnect with your body's natural ability to rest. Through gentle body awareness, breath observation and subtle inner relaxation, this practice helps you release the tension of the day and create space for deeper rest.In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj guides you through a gentle meditation and Yoga Nidra practice for sleep, designed to help you settle into rest at the end of the day or gently return to sleep if you wake during the night.The meditation begins by letting go of the pressure to fall asleep and reconnecting with the body's natural ability to rest. Through slow attention to the body, the breath and the sensations of relaxation, the practice gradually moves you away from the activity of the day and towards stillness.As the meditation continues, attention is brought gently through different parts of the body, from the head and face to the shoulders, arms, chest, abdomen, hips and feet. There is no need to force relaxation or follow every word. Thoughts can come and go naturally, just like the breath.Episode HighlightsGuided Meditation For SleepYoga Nidra & Deep RestReconnecting With Natural RhythmsBody & Breath AwarenessLetting Go Of ThoughtsReleasing Daily TensionCreating Space For RestAllowing The Body To RestA Gentle Practice For The NightThis meditation is intended to be listened to when you are ready to rest. It should not be listened to while driving or doing anything that requires your full attention.Allow yourself to lie down comfortably, let your body settle and give yourself permission to do nothing more for the night.About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istFree Ayurvedic consultation for those who are economically challenged: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: The content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

Trouvez le sommeil rapidement grâce à ce yoga Nidra. Faites-vous bercer par l'histoire de Iemanja, la déesse de la mer qui veille sur les peuples africains et sud-américains. Détendez-vous profondément et voguez en direction de vos rêves.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.

Yoga Nidra for healing and better sleep: a guided practice to meet what you have been carrying with honesty instead of blame, and let the body soften into rest.

⚠️ Le jeûne n'est pas une pratique anodine et ne convient pas à tout le monde. Cet épisode raconte mon expérience personnelle et ne remplace évidemment pas un avis médical.J'ai fait un jeûne très récemment, c'est le deuxième que je fais et c'est toujours une expérience qui nourrit énormément ma pratique de yoga dans sa dimension spirituelle. C'est une expérience qui demande beaucoup de force mentale, de courage et d'observation de ses ressentis. La detox qui a lieu d'un point de vue physiologique s'accompagne aussi d'un reset émotionnel qui est soutenu par une intention précise, celle de fermer un chapitre, de laisser mourir ce qui ne me sert plus. Le livre qui m'a accompagné pendant mes jeûnes hydriques : Votre jeûne holistique, Alaine et Sylvie Huot

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4145: A bonus episode from our sister show, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Dan guides a Yoga Nidra style session built to release physical tension and quiet a busy mind, so the body can reach deep rest without falling asleep. This version includes background music. Listen and subscribe to NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4145: A bonus episode from our sister show, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Dan guides a Yoga Nidra style session built to release physical tension and quiet a busy mind, so the body can reach deep rest without falling asleep. This version includes background music. Listen and subscribe to NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4145: A bonus episode from our sister show, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Dan guides a Yoga Nidra style session built to release physical tension and quiet a busy mind, so the body can reach deep rest without falling asleep. This version includes background music. Listen and subscribe to NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover your Yoga Nidra practice to settle the body and mind. This session is an invitation to find deep rest exactly where you are.

In this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy Wheeler welcomes yoga therapist, meditation teacher, and breathwork facilitator Laurie Angress for a thoughtful conversation about conscious connected breathwork and its potential to serve as a portal into deeper self-awareness, healing, and connection.Laurie shares her personal journey into breathwork, including how curiosity led her to explore a practice that initially felt unfamiliar, despite decades of experience in yoga, meditation, and yoga therapy. What she discovered was a powerful yet accessible approach that helped her access emotional release, profound stillness, and deeper layers of inner knowing.Together, Amy and Laurie explore:What it means to think of breath as a "portal"The relationship between breath, presence, and self-discoveryHow conscious connected breathwork differs from traditional prāṇāyāma practicesThe role of curiosity, beginner's mind, and willingness in transformational practicesLaurie's experience training with Seven Directions BreathworkWhy trauma-sensitive facilitation and nervous system awareness are essential in breathwork settingsThe importance of agency, choice, and pacing during intense inner experiencesEmotional release, embodiment, and the wisdom that can emerge through breathMusic as a supportive element in the breathwork journeyThe distinction between ethical breathwork facilitation and cathartic group experiencesHow breathwork may support the integration of plant medicine experiencesThe intersection of breathwork, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and contemplative practicePresence as the ultimate goal—not fixing, changing, or seeking a particular outcomeLaurie also shares a deeply personal story about a breathwork session that occurred just hours before the passing of her aunt. The experience became a powerful reflection on love, grief, support, and the mystery of human connection.Throughout the conversation, Amy and Laurie emphasize that conscious connected breathwork is not about chasing extraordinary experiences. Rather, it is about creating a safe and intentional space where individuals can meet themselves more fully, cultivate presence, and reconnect with what matters most.Whether you are a yoga therapist, meditation practitioner, healthcare provider, or simply someone curious about the healing potential of breath, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate exploration of how breath can become a bridge between the seen and unseen, the conscious and unconscious, and the ordinary and sacred dimensions of life.About Laurie AngressLaurie Angress is a Certified Yoga Therapist, meditation teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, and Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator. Her work integrates nervous system awareness, mindfulness, embodiment practices, and breathwork to support healing, self-discovery, and connection. Laurie is passionate about creating trauma-sensitive spaces that honor the unique experience of each individual while inviting greater presence, compassion, and inner wisdom.www.MindfulYogaTherapy.net@illuminated_breath on IGKey Takeaway"The breath is always available to us. Sometimes it helps us relax. Sometimes it helps us release. Sometimes it helps us remember who we are." Contact Amy Wheeler:www.TheOptimalState.com Our Book is Coming Summer 2026! "Application of Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health" by Wheeler & Sullivan Optimal State Mobile App for iPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optimal-state/id1604424804 The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-therapy-hour-with-amy-wheeler/id1564687158 School of Integrative Health at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification

Divorce grief can harden you in ways you don't always notice.You brace more.You anticipate more.You hold tighter.You get really good at pushing through.Sometimes that hardness was necessary. It helped you survive what was happening.But eventually, the armor that protected you can start making it harder to feel safe enough to soften again.This week's Cocoon VIP is a gentle yoga practice followed by Yoga Nidra designed around that exact idea: softening what divorce and grief have hardened in you.During the Nidra, you'll work with the image of a rock resting in a flowing river. The water doesn't force the rock to change. It simply keeps moving around it, slowly softening the sharp edges and carrying away what is ready to go.Old stories.Old identities.The weight of past relationships.The ways you learned to protect yourself that may not fit anymore.There's nothing here you need to figure out or fix.You'll move your body, settle your nervous system, and then give yourself space to notice what happens when you stop gripping quite so hard.Grab your mat, a blanket, pillows, warm socks, and anything else that helps your body feel supported.Then come let the river do some of the work.Support the showYou can't think your way into healing

September has always felt like a season of beginning again.This month, I'm inviting you back to the mat with two beloved traditions, both completely free.First, join me for Free Day of Yoga on September 7, a day when yoga teachers and studios across Austin open their doors, and Zoom rooms, to welcome everyone onto the mat. I'll be teaching five classes throughout the day, from in-person Monday Morning Yoga in Southwest Austin, to Chakra Yoga + Labyrinth Tracing, a 30-Minute Flow, and an evening practice to Rest and Restore.Then comes one of my favorite September traditions: Back to the Mat.For one full week, you're invited to explore my entire Online Yoga Membership, including live classes and a library filled with practices for every mood, season, and body. Whether you're craving Yoga Nidra, a challenging flow, contemplative yoga, chakra practices, or simply a reason to return to a regular rhythm, there may be something waiting for you.No pressure. No perfect attendance required.Just an invitation to show up, move, breathe, and see how you feel.Bring a friend. Try a class you've never taken before. Make a day of Free Day of Yoga, then give yourself a whole week to settle back into the rhythm of practice.Free Day of Yoga, September 7See my full schedule and register: https://www.jessgoulding.com/fdoyBack to the MatEnjoy a free week inside my Online Yoga Membership: https://www.jessgoulding.com/backtothematI hope to see you somewhere along the way, on the mat, in the Zoom room, or tracing a labyrinth from wherever you are in the world.And stay tuned, my next interview episode features labyrinth creator and builder Lars Howlett, and I can't wait to share it with you.Much love,Jessica

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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3518: This bonus episode comes from our sister show, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Peaceful Mind is a guided yoga nidra session, presented here in the version with music, designed to settle the body into deep rest without falling asleep. It is a practice many listeners fold into their healthy habits for recovery, stress relief, and better sleep. Listen to the full show here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3518: This bonus episode comes from our sister show, NSDR - Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Peaceful Mind is a guided yoga nidra session, presented here in the version with music, designed to settle the body into deep rest without falling asleep. It is a practice many listeners fold into their healthy habits for recovery, stress relief, and better sleep. Listen to the full show here: https://pod.link/1746217225 Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yoga Nidra for burnout and nervous system regulation: a guided practice to put down what has become too heavy to carry and let the body remember how to rest.This Full Moon practice is an invitation to recognize what has reached completion. The cycles you've moved through, the weight you've been holding, the emotions asking to be felt. There is nothing here to solve. Through a rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, and a kaleidoscope journey of mind, heart and soul, you're welcome to soften the harshness you may have brought into your own thoughts and simply witness what is here.If you've been pushing beyond your capacity, this is a place to rest. You may drift to sleep — you'll still receive many of the benefits.✨ Sankalpa suggestions for this practice*For Complete Rest:* I am rested. I am whole. I am enough.*For Dissolution:* I soften. I release. I surrender.*For Integration:* I am present. I am complete. I am home.00:12 Honouring the Need for Deep Rest03:58 Exploring the Five States of Rest07:19 The Practice Begins Now11:51 Awakening Your Sankalpa

Being seen can feel deeply vulnerable for highly sensitive people.Whether you are sharing an honest thought, setting a boundary, expressing a need, sharing something creative, or letting more of your true self be known, visibility can bring up anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, and fear of judgment.In this episode we explore why visibility can feel so activating for highly sensitive people, because being seen often touches old fears of rejection, criticism, misunderstanding, or not feeling safe to be fully yourself.You'll learn the difference between exposure and supported visibility, and why self-expression does not have to mean pushing past your limits or overwhelming your nervous system.This episode offers a grounded approach to visibility as a nervous system stretch - something you can practice in small, supported ways rather than forcing yourself into the biggest, scariest version of being seen.You'll explore questions like:What am I protecting myself from?Is this fear trying to protect me from real danger, or from the vulnerability of being known?What is one small, supported way I could let more of myself be seen?What would help my nervous system feel supported before, during, or after that step?If you are a highly sensitive person, empath, introvert, deep feeler, creative person, or someone who struggles with visibility anxiety, fear of judgment, people-pleasing, self-expression, over-explaining, or hiding your true self, this episode will help you understand your fear with compassion and begin practicing small moments of honest expression.You do not have to become fearless in order to be brave.Inside Rooted Resilience, we practice this kind of supported growth in gentle, practical ways.Rooted Resilience is my monthly membership for highly sensitive people who want nervous system support, emotional resilience, mindfulness practices, and tools they can actually use in daily life.It is a space to learn how to come back to yourself in real moments: when you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally stretched, afraid to speak honestly, or unsure how to honor your sensitivity without making your life smaller.You can learn more about Rooted Resilience here:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceYou may also enjoy these Insight Timer practices:Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset & Deep Rest:https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-nervous-system-reset-deep-rest_1You Are Already Enough: A Deep Reset For Self-Worth https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/you-are-already-enough-a-deep-reset-for-self-worth New to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy sits down with Danielle Burke, a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor, to explore what happens when traditional talk therapy meets embodied practice.Danielle shares her journey from mental health counseling into integrative wellness, where she now blends yoga therapy, somatic awareness, and lived experience to support clients in reconnecting with themselves. Together, they explore what it means to feel “stuck in your story,” how breath and body awareness interrupt that pattern, and why self-awareness is not just insight—but a skill that must be practiced.This conversation offers a steady and honest look at anxiety, burnout, overgiving, and the quiet work of learning to trust yourself again. Through the lens of the yamas and niyamas, Danielle brings forward a practical framework for navigating uncertainty, building inner stability, and reducing unnecessary suffering.Key Themes Explored1. When Talk Therapy Isn't EnoughDanielle reflects on her work as a licensed counselor and the moment she recognized something was missing—clients could process their experiences cognitively, but often remained disconnected from their bodies. Yoga therapy offered a way to integrate both.2. The Body as the Entry PointClients often arrive stuck in patterns of thinking, or unable to access their thoughts at all due to overwhelm. Danielle highlights a simple but profound observation: many people stop breathing when recounting difficult experiences. Reconnecting to breath becomes the doorway back to regulation and presence. 3. Self-Awareness as a Practice, Not a TraitAwareness is not assumed—it is cultivated. Through consistent practice, clients begin to recognize their internal states, expand their capacity for choice, and shift from automatic reaction toward intentional response.4. Working with Anxiety Without Trying to Eliminate ItRather than attempting to “fix” anxiety, Danielle reframes the work:Can you recognize it?Can you stay with it?Can you also notice what else is present?This introduces the possibility of holding multiple truths at once, rather than being defined by a single state.5. The Yamas and Niyamas as a Regulatory FrameworkEthical principles such as ahiṃsā (non-harming/kindness) and svādhyāya (self-study) become practical tools for daily living. They support clients in discerning how they want to show up—for themselves and in relationship with others.6. Caregivers, Overachievers, and the Cost of Self-AbandonmentDanielle's primary clients are often women who have spent years supporting others while losing connection to their own needs. The work becomes one of reclaiming worth, voice, and internal alignment.7. Letting Go of Control (Īśvara Praṇidhāna in Practice)Through simple, real-life moments—like dogs barking during a podcast—Danielle illustrates how acceptance reduces suffering. The shift is subtle but powerful:From “this shouldn't be happening” → to “this is happening, and I can still be here.”8. Change Requires Doing Something DifferentInsight alone is not enough. Sustainable change comes through practice, patience, and a willingness to step outside familiar patterns—even when those patterns are uncomfortable.What a Session with Danielle Looks LikeSessions are adaptive and client-centered, typically including:Reflective conversation and active listeningGentle inquiry and pattern recognitionBreath awareness and regulation practicesMovement or physical practice (when appropriate)Yoga Nidra or guided meditationPersonalized tools such as journaling prompts or recorded practicesThe process remains grounded in yoga philosophy while accessible to clients regardless of their familiarity with yoga.Notable Reflections“Awareness gives us choice. And choice gives us power.” “The only way to change is to do something different.” “We can hold more than one experience at the same time.” About Danielle BurkeDanielle Burke is a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience in mental health. She now works through an integrative wellness model, combining yoga therapy, somatic practices, and psychological insight to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, their values, and their sense of self.Based in interior Alaska, Danielle works with clients both in person and online.Connect with Danielle BurkeWebsite: www.inlightandlovewellness.comInstagram: @inlightandloveytLinkedIn: Danielle BurkeClosing ReflectionThis conversation invites a steady reconsideration of how we relate to ourselves. Not through force or perfection, but through awareness, practice, and a willingness to meet what is here—one moment at a time.

"Work-life balance isn't a thing... it's about work-life harmony." In a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with Ayla Nova, founder of Yoga Nidra & Beyond and creator of The Peace in Rest Program. From navigating life-altering health crises and traumatic brain injuries to guiding listeners worldwide toward restorative sleep and mental clarity, Ayla breaks down the science, psychology, and spiritual practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). She shares key lessons on managing internal tension, unlearning limiting beliefs, and using intentional stillness to unlock human intuition and creative genius.   10 Memorable Quotes: "Surrender to something bigger than yourself, lean into discipline to do positive work for our world, and you'll have the power to make the world a better place tomorrow." — Chris Schembra "Discipline is a ring on the door... when you show up for yourself in that way, then the opportunities start knocking." — Ayla Nova "We get so busy in the doing that we forget that the answer is being." — Ayla Nova "Yoga Nidra is true surrender, but it's also a practice for integrating your reality so that you can bring it out into the world when you're complete." — Ayla Nova "The present moment is flawless." — Ayla Nova "When you're being honest with yourself, where do you feel the tension in your body? And what would be the opposite of that experience?" — Ayla Nova "If AI helps you stand and run fast, and meditation helps you sit with your thoughts, Yoga Nidra is done laying down on the floor." — Chris Schembra "A leader's act of self-care means to be regulated from a capacity standpoint yourself so that then you can pour that capacity positively into others." — Chris Schembra "Learning is not differentiated... the hard thing that requires discipline is the unlearning part that comes from surrender." — Chris Schembra "Gratitude doesn't change your circumstances; it changes your capacity to carry them." — Chris Schembra 10 Key Takeaways: The Healing Power of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): How Ayla used Yoga Nidra to heal and rebuild her life through severe health crises, loss of mobility, and a traumatic brain injury. Navigating the Tension of Opposites: Learning to hold space for contrasting internal states—such as uncertainty and trust—to discover a grounded middle path. Unlocking Intuition over Artificial Logic: Accessing Vijnanamaya Kosha (the inner wisdom body) through intentional rest to make creative decisions from intuition rather than forced analytical logic. Shifting from Reactive to Responsive Leadership: Regulating the nervous system to cultivate essential leadership traits: discernment, patience, clarity, and acceptance. Broadening the Cognitive Periphery: Stepping back from narrow, task-oriented focus to view broader data points, connect disparate ideas, and make wiser long-term strategic choices. The Metaphor of the Ground and Surrender: Using Savasana (corpse pose) to quiet the ego, let go of performative busyness, and reconnect with fundamental human truth. Reallocating Time with "Einstein Time": Overcoming the illusion of calendar scarcity by being fully present in current moments, effectively creating expansive time elsewhere. Integrative Mental Health Practices: Moving beyond passive escapism and digital input to engage in conscious rest that processes stored emotional tension. The Power of "Unlearning": Recognizing that modern growth requires unlearning old mental models through stillness before relearning new frameworks. Daily Discipline as Self-Trust: Embracing consistency and structured self-care routines to build deep internal trust and model integrity for others. About our Guest: Ayla Nova is a trauma-informed Yoga Nidra guide, teacher trainer, and the founder of Yoga Nidra & Beyond, a global platform for Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) that reaches listeners each week through her podcast, YouTube channel, and the Nova Nidra Community. Her work centers on the conviction that awareness is the key to remapping the mind and that deep rest is the doorway to nervous-system regulation, emotional healing, and radical self-acceptance. Through her signature Peace in Rest Program and 2026 Teacher Training, she certifies the next generation of Yoga Nidra guides. Ayla began her yoga journey in 2011 and earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2015 at Shri Kali Ashram in Goa, India, followed by trainings in Ashtanga and Kaula Tantra. In 2018, when diagnosed with a rare form of biphenotypic leukemia, she turned inward, making Yoga Nidra her therapy. She trained with the School of Sankalpa and in Integrative Restoration (iRest) with certified yoga therapist Barbara Eastham, and she is a lifetime Vedic Meditation practitioner. Today, Ayla lives and teaches in Calgary, Alberta, where her sessions are known for their trauma-sensitive framing, seasonal and archetypal themes, and sanctuary-like voice, guided by her refrain: rest well, be well.

Kamini Desai, PhD, is an internationally recognized authority on Yoga Nidra and yogic psychology. A teacher and author with more than 30 years of experience, she is the co-founder of I AM Yoga Nidra®, founder of I AM Yoga Therapy®, and author of Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep. She is also the creator of the I AM Being app, bringing evidence-informed practices of deep relaxation, meditation, and self-awareness to a contemporary audience. In 2012, she was honored with the title Yogeshwari, recognizing her mastery of yoga and her ability to make its deeper teachings accessible to the modern world.Kamini's Website: click here!Support the show

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New Moon Yoga Nidra for Trust & Manifestation | a deeply restful guided practice to calm the nervous system and meet the version of you who already became.The new moon offers a night without reflected light, and in that darkness, the stars become easier to see. In this Yoga Nidra, you're invited to rest beyond who you are becoming and sense the one who crossed the threshold: the future you who learned what you are still learning, and who looks back at this moment with knowing.Together we move through the koshas, settling the physical body, breath, beliefs and emotions, before a gentle visualization where you may recognize the qualities of your future self already alive within you. You're welcome to drift into sleep and still receive the benefits of this practice.✨ Curious what state of rest you're moving through right now? Take the free Five States of Rest Quiz: https://www.novanidra.com/quiz00:12 Welcome from Ayla02:15 Settling the Body & New Moon Intention02:40 New Moon Message05:15 Take a Breath05:55 Yoga Nidra Begins Now

Inspired by the extraordinary way a young swallow drops from its nest into flight, Ashley explores what it means to meet the present moment before certainty arrives.Through a childhood trust fall that ended on the kitchen floor, her struggle to surrender to the flow of dancing, Ram Dass's invitation to Be Here Now and Alan Watts's unforgettable falling cat, this episode asks whether trust is really about knowing we will be caught - or remaining soft enough to respond when we don't yet know what will hold us.For neurodivergent minds accustomed to analysing the past, rehearsing the future and consciously predicting the next move, presence can feel far less peaceful than wellness culture often suggests. But perhaps presence is not the absence of uncertainty. Perhaps it is the moment uncertainty becomes usable.This week's Microdosing Meaning practice invites you to walk in on yourself worrying, ruminating or simply wandering through the ongoing stream of thought - and then walk in on the moment itself. What might become available when you meet it through awe, curiosity and play?The episode closes with a gentle Yoga Nidra for cultivating trust: a loving homage to one of Ashley's favourite Yoga Nidra teachers, Ally Boothroyd. Settle into the support beneath you, follow the swallow into open air and take a trust fall into the medicine of presence itself.Ashley's eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching programme begins on 15 September 2026 and is limited to ten people. Find out more at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

Ryan Soave is a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience helping people navigate trauma, addiction, and the survival patterns that quietly run their lives. His clinical approach integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with body-based practices like breathwork and yoga nidra, all built around one central idea: we often confuse discomfort with threat, and learning to tolerate discomfort is the first step to real change. He was featured on the Huberman Lab podcast, where Dr. Andrew Huberman called him “the person you call when lifebreaks down.” Ryan lives in Delray Beach, Florida, with his wife, three children, and their dog.Ryan's websiteRyan's e-mail: ryansoave@gmail.comSupport the show

Sensitivity is not fragility, and nervous system healing does not mean avoiding everything uncomfortable.In this episode we explore how highly sensitive people can honor their nervous systems while still living brave, meaningful, expressive lives.If you are a highly sensitive person, you may have wondered: Is this discomfort a sign that something is wrong for me, or is my nervous system asking for more support as I stretch toward something that matters?This episode offers a compassionate and practical framework for understanding the difference between discomfort that signals danger, discomfort that comes with growth, and overwhelm that means you need more support.You'll learn the difference between:Comfort Zone: familiar, manageable, and supportive for rest and recoveryCapacity Zone: stretching, uncomfortable, meaningful, and workable with supportOverwhelm Zone: too much, too fast, or too unsupportedThis episode is especially supportive if you are a highly sensitive person, empath, deep feeler, or sensitive soul who struggles with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, visibility, or fear of doing hard things.You'll explore questions like:Am I activated and still connected to myself?Do I still have access to choice?Is this discomfort connected to something meaningful?Can I make this more manageable?What support would change this?You do not have to choose between honoring your nervous system and living a life that stretches you. You can rest, prepare, ask for support, go slowly, say no when something is truly too much, and say yes when something meaningful is asking you to grow.Inside Rooted Resilience, we practice this kind of supported growth in practical ways.Rooted Resilience is my monthly membership for highly sensitive people who want nervous system support, emotional resilience, mindfulness practices, and tools they can actually use in daily life.It is a space to learn how to come back to yourself in real moments: when you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally stretched, afraid to speak honestly, or unsure how to honor your sensitivity without making your life smaller.You can learn more about Rooted Resilience here:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceYou may also enjoy these Insight Timer practices:Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset & Deep Rest: https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-nervous-system-reset-deep-rest_1Yoga Nidra for Burnout Recovery: https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-highly-sensitive-people-burnout-recoveryNew to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

Inspired by the extraordinary way a young swallow drops from its nest into flight, Ashley explores what it means to meet the present moment before certainty arrives.Through a childhood trust fall that ended on the kitchen floor, her struggle to surrender to the flow of dancing, Ram Dass's invitation to Be Here Now and Alan Watts's unforgettable falling cat, this episode asks whether trust is really about knowing we will be caught - or remaining soft enough to respond when we don't yet know what will hold us.For neurodivergent minds accustomed to analysing the past, rehearsing the future and consciously predicting the next move, presence can feel far less peaceful than wellness culture often suggests. But perhaps presence is not the absence of uncertainty. Perhaps it is the moment uncertainty becomes usable.This week's Microdosing Meaning practice invites you to walk in on yourself worrying, ruminating or simply wandering through the ongoing stream of thought - and then walk in on the moment itself. What might become available when you meet it through awe, curiosity and play?The episode closes with a gentle Yoga Nidra for cultivating trust: a loving homage to one of Ashley's favourite Yoga Nidra teachers, Ally Boothroyd. Settle into the support beneath you, follow the swallow into open air and take a trust fall into the medicine of presence itself.Ashley's eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching programme begins on 15 September 2026 and is limited to ten people. Find out more at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

Your sleep is not “just sleep.When nights get choppy, it is easy to blame stress, age, or bad luck. I see something else again and again: small, fixable habits that keep people stuck in a tired and wired loop, then they wonder why they wake up at 3 a.m. with a brain that will not shut off.I walk you through 3 specific, practical sleep protocols I use personally and with clients to improve sleep quality fast.Yoga Nidra (also called NSDR), a simple brain dump journaling practice, finally, we get concrete about nutrition for sleep: what to eat for dinner to sleep through the night like a baby.If you struggle with insomnia, racing thoughts at bedtime, frequent wake-ups, or early morning waking, this is a one-week experiment I'd recommend. Listen, try the three-step routine tonight, then share this with a friend who needs better sleep and leave a review so more people can find the tools.What is the biggest thing ruining your sleep right now?Yoga Nidra: https://youtu.be/M0u9GST_j3s?si=W_gIDXa-auRwSGwCText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Full Moon Yoga Nidra

A 20-minute guided Yoga Nidra and NSDR practice designed to help your body enter deep rest while a small thread of awareness remains awake.This is the longer version of the Idiot Mystic NSDR meditation. The extra time allows for a slower full-body rotation, a second wave through the body, a short visualization, and a simple personal resolve at the beginning and end of the practice.You do not need to fall asleep, clear your mind, or reach a special state. Lie down, get comfortable, and let the guidance do most of the work.This session includes:• Full guided body scan• Yoga Nidra awareness rotation• Non-sleep deep rest• Breath awareness• Calming visualization• Personal resolve or intention• Binaural sound bath

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this short, episode you are guided through a gentle Yoga Nidra hearing meditation created to connect with the energy of the Jewish month of Av. The theme of this month is listening—learning to truly hear ourselves, one another, and the earth beneath the chatter of the mind. The practice moves from external listening to internal awareness of listening to your harmonic heart, followed by planting a heartfelt intention.  What to expect: a brief, grounding guided meditation focused on embodied listening, gradual inward attention, and a simple intention-setting ritual. Key points include body relaxation, breath awareness, progressive listening from far to near and a heart-centered intention.    Episode Summary: Here's what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you're fully supported completely at ease.  Progressive Hearing: Gradually transition from distant external sounds to close and inner sounds of your breath and heart.  Intention/Prayer/Manifestation: Allow an intention, prayer, or manifestation that resonates with your heart and soul to arise for you from this practice.  Background Music: Deep Binaural Meditation from Pixabay   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.   Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy!  Website: www.mentalfitnesstherapy.org YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW    May you be peaceful and safe!  DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods.    #Stressrelease #YogaNidra #JewishMeditation #HeartCenterHealing  

When the world feels heavy, highly sensitive people often feel it in their bodies. The news, collective uncertainty, conflict, grief, and emotional intensity around us can activate the nervous system, even when nothing particularly stressful is happening directly in our personal lives.In this practice episode you'll be guided through a grounding nervous system practice for sensitive people, empaths, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world.This practice will help you return to your body, feel the support of the ground, soften bracing, create a gentle emotional boundary, and remember that you can care deeply without carrying everything inside your nervous system.You'll be guided through breath awareness, orienting, body-based grounding, compassionate self-talk, and a soft living boundary visualization to support emotional steadiness, anxiety relief, and self-trust.This episode is especially supportive if you are a highly sensitive person struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, news stress, collective stress, uncertainty, or the feeling that your mind is trying to solve more than it can hold.You do not need all the answers in order to return home to yourself.In this episode, you'll practice:Grounding your body when the world feels heavySupporting your nervous system during collective stressFeeling without absorbing everythingCreating a soft emotional boundaryStaying present when certainty is not availableComing home to yourself one breath at a timeIf this practice supports you, save it and return to it whenever you feel overwhelmed, heavy-hearted, or disconnected from yourself.You may also enjoy these Insight Timer practices:Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset & Deep Rest:https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-nervous-system-reset-deep-rest_1Yoga Nidra for Burnout Recovery:https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-highly-sensitive-people-burnout-recoveryNew to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPsPractice Music by Chris Collins.

When you're ready to loosen your grip, press play. Tonight's practice is an invitation to experience deep rest without needing to fall asleep.Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—guides you to relax your body while your mind remains gently aware. Through breath awareness, rotation of consciousness, visualization, and quiet reflection, you'll be invited to loosen your grip on the thoughts that keep you awake and reconnect with a deeper sense of calm.Whether you're carrying stress, replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, or simply feeling exhausted, this practice offers your nervous system a chance to reset.Find a comfortable place to lie down, get cozy, and simply listen. Send us Fan MailWe Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor th...

A cancer diagnosis doesn't end when treatment does. For many patients, the hardest part starts after chemo or radiation, when the immune system is depleted, digestion is disrupted, and no one is offering a roadmap for what comes next.In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Brett Aldrich, Ayurveda Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner, and founder of Seed the Spirit, to explore how a 5,000-year-old healing system fits alongside modern cancer care. Brett breaks down the five elements that shape your unique constitution, how Ayurveda defines disease long before a diagnosis appears, and why the doshas offer a completely different lens for understanding cancer itself. The conversation moves into practical tools you can actually use, marma point massage, Yoga Nidra, and breathwork, all designed to rebuild the immune and digestive systems while supporting emotional recovery. If you or someone you love is in treatment, in remission, or years past a diagnosis and still searching for what comes next, this episode offers grounded, non-prescriptive tools to work with, not against, your medical care.Key Takeaways:0:00 Introduction0:19 What Ayurvedic medicine actually is: the five elements and your constitution4:49 How Ayurveda defines disease before it becomes a diagnosis9:32 Reading the body through pulse, tongue, and skin15:44 How cancer is understood in Ayurveda through the three doshas22:44 Rebuilding immune strength with marma point massage and touch26:39 Yoga Nidra and visualization as tools for healing29:07 Breathwork: the simplest place to startSchedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902Resources:Seed the Spirit - https://seedthespirit.com/workshops-classes/ Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Physician and Author - https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Peace isn't something you have to chase. It's something you can return to.So much of our day is spent replaying the past or worrying about what's next that we forget the only place peace actually exists—the present moment.In this guided meditation, you'll slow down your breath, quiet the constant conversation in your mind, and reconnect with where you are right now. There is nothing to solve. Nothing to fix. Just this breath. Just this moment.Allow yourself to relax, let your thoughts drift by like passing clouds, and discover that calm has been within you all along.When life pulls you everywhere but the present moment, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

Color has the power to influence the way we feel—and when paired with intentional breathing, it can become a powerful tool for calming the mind and reconnecting with yourself.In this guided meditation, you'll journey through the colors of the rainbow, using each breath to explore the qualities traditionally associated. From the grounding energy of red to the peaceful connection of violet, you'll be invited to release tension, restore balance, and cultivate a greater sense of calm.Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply need a few moments to reset, this practice offers a gentle space to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.When you need to breathe a little easier, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

Hey, Heal Squad! Welcome back to another What Worked This Week! This week, Maria is sharing some of the simplest wellness habits that made the biggest difference—and none of them are about fixing a problem. Instead, they're all about preventing them. First up: protein. After chatting with an upcoming Heal Squad guest, Maria made one small change to her breakfast by dramatically increasing her protein intake—and the results were almost immediate. More energy, steadier blood sugar, and feeling better throughout the day. She also shares an important tip about iron absorption that completely changed her routine. Then it's all about making life a little easier. Maria shares some of her favorite digital hacks, including two iPhone features that could be lifesaving in an emergency, a hidden YouTube setting that's perfect for Yoga Nidra and meditation, and a few simple tech tricks that save time and reduce stress.Plus, Maria shares a personal milestone she's incredibly proud of: at 48 years old, she finally learned how to swim!! Hear what inspired her to take the leap and why she believes everyone should learn basic water safety. Whether you're looking for more energy, less stress, or practical ways to make everyday life a little easier, this episode is packed with simple habits your future self will thank you for. Enjoy! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Shop This Week's Finds including AG1, Portable Fan: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos Emergency SOS setup: https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/emergency-call-text-iphone-apple-watch-ips4f0cd709b/web Apple Medical ID setup: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105072 YouTube Sleep Timer Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FtaSfHwwjoo ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Yoga Nidra for Sleep, Grief & Anxiety | NSDR to calm insomnia, racing thoughts, and a broken heart.This 52-minute Yoga Nidra is for insomnia, for waking in the dark and not settling back down, and for the stress and dread that hits before you're even out of bed. It's for grief... a breakup, a divorce, losing someone you loved... and for the anxiety that won't let go. Guided by Ayla Nova, this Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice moves through breath, body, and heart to calm your nervous system and guide you back toward rest.This is a space to soothe the heart and quiet the mind. Calm has two doors: sometimes you return through one small action, sometimes by letting things unfold in their own time. You only need to rest... the door will show itself.If this practice carries you back to sleep, that's the deepest wish behind it.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Tonight, you don't need to try to fall asleep. Just let yourself be guided into deep relaxation, one breath and one softened muscle at a time. This 3-hour Yoga Nidra sleep meditation is designed to help your body fully unwind, quiet mental chatter, calm the nervous system, and gently carry you into restful, healing sleep. Love,

You already know sleep matters. What you don't know is why you keep waking up at 2 AM, why your tracker is probably lying to you, and why the rules you've been following may not be meant for you. Dr. Michael Breus is one of the world's leading sleep doctors - not just a sleep expert, but a clinical psychologist who actually treats patients and pressure-tests every theory in real life. The difference matters. The rule saying you need a pitch-black, 65-degree room with no TV and no partner? He sleeps with two French bulldogs and a big screen on. His point isn't that sleep hygiene doesn't matter. It's that it has to work for your actual life. One thing that might reshape how you think about your body: every human on earth wakes up between 1 and 3 AM. It's biology. Your core body temperature drops to prevent hypothermia, and your body briefly surfaces. Most people roll over and go back to sleep. If you don't, the fix isn't pills - it's understanding what's happening and using tools like 4-7-8 breathing to lower your heart rate below 60 and let sleep return naturally. Your chronotype - lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin - is genetic. It shifts across your lifetime. Forcing a wolf to be a lion doesn't make them a better performer; it makes them worse. The biggest unlock, according to Dr. Breus, isn't more sleep. It's doing the right things at the right time for your specific biology. Dr. Breus has a five-step daily framework he gives every patient. It's specific, it's sequenced, and most people are violating at least three of the steps without knowing it. Dr. Breus's books: Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep Take The Chronotype Quiz! Dr. Breus on Instagram Dr. Breus on LinkedIn In this episode you will: Learn the five-step framework Dr. Breus uses with CEOs, elite athletes, and patients to dramatically improve sleep quality without medication Discover the 4-7-8 breathing technique developed by Dr. Andrew Weil and how it lowers your heart rate to unlock sleep when your mind won't stop Understand chronotype science - whether you're a lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin - and how aligning your schedule to your biology changes everything from performance to sex drive Uncover the truth about sleep trackers, melatonin supplements, and why eight hours is not the universal target you've been sold Master the Napa Latte protocol and non-sleep deep rest (Yoga Nidra) as emergency recovery tools when life disrupts your sleep For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1930 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Andrew Huberman Dr. Baland Jalal Shawn Stevenson TOPICS chronotype, circadian rhythm, sleep drive, adenosine, 4-7-8 breathing, Yoga Nidra, non-sleep deep rest, Napa Latte protocol, melatonin, chrono longevity, sleep anxiety, Dr. Michael Breus Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.