Podcasts about Yoga nidra

Endormez-vous bercé·e par les flots grâce à ce yoga Nidra. Laissez-vous guider dans une visualisation sous-marine et découvrez peut-être ce qui se cache au fond de votre subconscient. Comme un poisson qui nage avec le courant, voguez en toute détente vers votre nuit de 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.

Välkommen till PausHär kommer en skön meditation med Karin Björkegren Jones – en stund för dig att stanna upp, andas och landa i dig själv. Oavsett hur dagen har varit får du här möjlighet att släppa taget om stress, krav och måsten för en stund och istället fylla på med lugn, närvaro och ny energi.Låt Karins trygga guidning hjälpa dig att hitta tillbaka till andetaget, kroppen och det där viktiga mellanrummet där återhämtning får ta plats. Du kan lyssna sittande, liggande eller precis där du befinner dig.Ge dig själv några minuter av vila. Du förtjänar det.Välkommen till din paus.#meditation #återhämtning #mindfulness #avslappning #paus #karinbjörkegrenjonesNu kan lyssna på Paus utan reklam på Patreon:https://patreon.com/PoddenPaus?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Het afgelopen jaar heb ik me helemaal mogen onderdompelen in de wereld van Yoga Nidrā. Met twee trainingen die ik zelf gevolgd hebt én drie teacher trainingen die ik heb mogen delen met 28 studenten, heb ik echt een ware reis mogen maken met deze magische Yogavorm. Hoog tijd dus, om te reflecteren op alles wat ik het afgelopen jaar heb geleerd (en heb afgeleerd) over Yoga Nidra, hoe mijn blik op deze Yogavorm is veranderd, en waar ik naar toe aan het groeien ben!  In deze aflevering ga ik dieper in op:  Wat het met je mag doen wanneer je jezelf 'vastbijt' in één onderwerp Hoe ik de leer van mijn basis in de Satyananda methode, en mijn zwart/wit denken, langzaam aan het loslaten ben en ik ruimdenkender ben geworden Hoe ik leerde om Yoga Nidra in te zetten om tot rust te komen  Mijn ervaringen als student bij de opleidingen van Esther (Pure Energy Yoga) en Uma Dinsmore-Tuli  Mijn ervaringen als docente bij de Yoga Nidra Teacher Training 'Een Stevige Basis' die ik zelf drie keer heb mogen geven het afgelopen jaar  Al mijn plannen als het gaat om mijn aanbod in Yoga Nidra en momenten van rust nog breder te kunnen delen met jou en meer…  Schrijf je in voor de wachtlijst voor mijn aankomende Yoga Nidra retreat (voorjaar 2027) Alle aankomende workshops en meer fijn aanbod binnen de Yoga Nidra, vanuit Yoga Puur  In de serie 'Yoga Nidra: Wat je niet leert in de les' neem ik je mee in de wereld van Yoga Nidra en gaan we de diepte in over thema's zoals het doceren van Yoga Nidra, de Yoga Nidra traditie en het trauma bewust doceren van Yoga Nidra.  Met veel liefde deel ik, Sanne Bogers, vanuit mijn fijne Yogaschool in Breda, de Yoga Nidra Teacher Training 'Een Stevige Basis'. Klik verder voor actuele data, inschrijven en/of meer informatie over de wachtlijst. Je vindt hier alle informatie over de Yoga Nidra Teacher Training.  Geïnspireerd? Laat het ons weten! Schrijf een review, tag ons in jouw Pure Yoga moment op Instagram en wordt deel van onze online magazine community. Je kunt nu ook een reactie achterlaten op de podcast via Youtube en Spotify. Namasté! > Vind Sanne & Yoga Puur Breda op: - Instagram (@yoga_puur_breda) - Youtube (@yogapuurbreda) - Insight Timer (Sanne Bogers) - Nieuwsbrief (abonneer je hier) - Website (yogapuurbreda.nl) 

Highly sensitive people often find it difficult to let go of conversations, criticism, conflict, disappointment, mistakes, or emotionally intense experiences. Even when the situation is technically over, your mind may keep replaying what happened, and your nervous system may still feel activated.If you've ever wondered why you can't “just get over it,” this episode will help you understand what may actually be happening beneath the surface.For highly sensitive people, letting go is not simply a mental decision. Because sensitive nervous systems process deeply, emotionally significant experiences may stay active in the body and mind long after they've ended. What looks like overthinking, rumination, or holding on may actually be your nervous system trying to find resolution, safety, or completion.In this episode, we explore why highly sensitive people stay engaged with experiences longer than they want to, why unfinished emotional loops can keep the nervous system activated, and what your body may need in order to truly move forward.You'll learn:• why “just let it go” is rarely helpful advice for highly sensitive people• how deep processing affects emotional recovery• why the nervous system can stay engaged after a stressful experience is over• how unfinished loops contribute to overthinking and rumination• why stress cycles need completion• what helps sensitive nervous systems feel supported, settled, and safe enough to releaseThis episode is especially supportive if you struggle with overthinking, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, rumination, people-pleasing, nervous system dysregulation, or feeling like you stay affected by things longer than other people seem to.If you'd like a supportive space to practice nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and self-trust in community, I'd love to invite you to explore my Rooted Resilience Membership Circle.Rooted Resilience is a gentle membership community for highly sensitive people who want to calm anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and come home to themselves through live gatherings, guided practices, and ongoing support.Learn more 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 Highly Sensitive People: 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

In dieser Folge erwartet dich eine geführte Yoga Nidra Praxis - eine tiefe Form der Entspannung, die Körper und Nervensystem dabei unterstützt, zur Ruhe zu kommen

In dieser Folge erwartet dich eine geführte Yoga Nidra Praxis - eine tiefe Form der Entspannung, die Körper und Nervensystem dabei unterstützt, zur Ruhe zu kommen

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:...

Offrez-vous une véritable pause au cœur de votre journée. Ce yoga Nidra vous guide vers un repos profond, un relâchement total du corps et de l'esprit. Dans cet espace de calme, vous explorez l'art de vous hâter lentement : suivre le rythme de vos activités, mais avec souffle, conscience et une tranquillité intérieure préservée. Une invitation à avancer sans agitation.Séance à pratiquer encore et encore !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.  AstucesÉventuellement, mettez 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 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.

What if the most healing thing you could do today wasn't another journal prompt, podcast episode, or breakthrough conversation?What if it was rest?In this special Dear Divorce Diary VIP episode, we're sharing one of the most requested practices from our Myrtle Beach retreats: a guided Yoga Nidra experience designed to help your nervous system soften, settle, and remember what safety feels like.This isn't yoga.You don't need flexibility.You don't need experience.You don't even need to stay awake.Yoga Nidra is often called "yogic sleep," a deeply restorative practice that guides you into the space between waking and sleeping, where the body can release tension and the mind can finally stop working so hard.Through grounding imagery, nervous system regulation, intention setting, and a gentle body scan, you'll be invited to let go of the roles, responsibilities, worries, and stories you've been carrying—and reconnect with yourself underneath it all.So grab a blanket, get comfortable, and give yourself permission to receive.Because healing isn't always something you do.Sometimes it's something you allow.Take a breath.We'll meet you there.Support the show✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨

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:...

What happens when exhaustion becomes your normal? In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with kinesiologist, yoga and meditation teacher Ilana Kosakiewicz, whose own experience with chronic fatigue and autoimmune illness forced her to stop - and ultimately transformed her life.Together they explore:The early whispers of burnout we often ignoreWhy so many women have normalised exhaustionThe difference between rest and recoveryHow “white space” resets the nervous systemMicro‑moments of rest that actually workThe power of Yoga Nidra and non‑sleep deep restHow slowing down helps us show up better for the people we loveThis conversation is a gentle reminder that rest isn’t indulgent - it’s essential.Connect with Ilana Kosakiewicz: Website: https://ilanak.com.au/ Instagram & Facebook: IlanaK.Kinesiology LinkedIn: Alana Kazakovich Podcast: The Energy Shift Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

What if managing autoimmune disease isn't just about suppressing symptoms? In this episode of Autoimmune Rehab, we explore the Ayurvedic approach to autoimmune health and why many people continue to struggle despite trying countless diets, supplements, and medications. Our guest explains how Ayurveda views the root causes of chronic inflammation, digestive dysfunction, immune imbalance, stress, and toxin buildup—and how restoring balance may support the body's natural healing processes. We discuss the role of nutrition, daily routines, sleep, stress management, herbs, and individualized care in creating a sustainable path toward better health. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with an autoimmune condition for years, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what may be keeping you stuck and practical ways to support your body's healing journey. In this episode, you'll learn: Why conventional approaches may not address the underlying imbalances How Ayurveda explains autoimmune disease The connection between digestion, inflammation, and immune function Simple Ayurvedic practices you can begin incorporating today How to determine whether an Ayurvedic approach might complement your current treatment plan Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan. Brett Aldrich is the founder of Seed the Spirit, an Ayurvedic Healthcare Counselor and Breathwork Practitioner whose life and work have been devoted to service, healing, and empowerment. Her professional journey began in crisis support—helping survivors of domestic violence, guiding families through loss, and advocating for victims of crime—before she shifted her focus to raising her three children. She later worked in special education, supporting children with developmental needs, while deepening her training in holistic health. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Brett also holds advanced training in Ayurveda of the Mind, Ayurvedic herbology for women's reproductive health, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, trauma-sensitive yoga, and has trained in Spiraldance Breathwork. Now affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, she offers a compassionate, integrative approach to wellness, helping clients create lasting transformation through simple, sustainable practices. Check out her website at http://seedthespirit.com  Email me brett.seedthespirit@gmail.com with the code to get 20% off.  Summer2026.  It is good until September 1st.   Follow my Substack for additional resources, recipes, and more. http://autoimmunerehab.substack.com Autoimmune Wellness Consultation https://tidycal.com/annalaurabrown/autoimmune-wellness-consultation My youtube channel with videos of this podcast and more. https://youtube.com/c/annalaurabrownhealthcoach Autoimmune Healing Journal- Use this journal for tracking, writing down your thoughts and optimizing your autoimmune healing journey. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3T87QVN  

Yoga Nidra ~ Sound Garden for Healing The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 160 ~ ~ scroll down to play   Find a greater collection of Yoga Nidra practices inside the Juno app.   ~ Yoga Nidra, often translated as "yogic sleep" or "sleep with awareness," is a  guided, restorative meditation technique. It brings you into a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, allowing your nervous system to transition from a "fight-or-flight" state into deep, restorative relaxation. In this sacred healing garden, experience your 'sankalpa' or heartfelt intention for this practice, the sound garden itself, the traditional rotation of awareness, the breath as it becomes music, the healing fountain, the singing flowers, the tree of resonance, the temple bell and resting in spaciousness, golden healing light ~ all to support your healing journey. 

How often do you offer yourself the same kindness you so freely give to everyone else?This guided meditation is a gentle reminder that self-compassion isn't something you earn—it's something you practice. Through mindful breathing, learn to soften your self-critic and release your attachment to perfection. Give yourself a few moments to reconnect with the part of you that deserves patience, understanding, and care.Whether you're carrying guilt, grief, disappointment, or simply feeling like you're not enough today, this meditation offers a quiet space to return to yourself with kindness.Become a brave place for yourself. When you've forgotten how to be gentle with yourself, 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:...

Courage isn't the absence of fear—it's choosing to move forward even when fear riding shotgun beside you.This guided meditation is for the moments when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or just plain hard. Whether you're facing a difficult conversation or simply trying to make it through today, this practice will help you reconnect with the quiet strength that's already within you.Take a few minutes to breathe, soften, and remember: courage doesn't have to be loud to change your life.When fear is telling you to stay small, 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:...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Swami Atma Muktananda Saraswati, the long-time resident teacher and manager of Rocklyn Ashram, where we'll be gathering for my upcoming October Returning Retreat.Swamiji has spent more than 40 years living, teaching, and serving at the ashram, and in this conversation we explore the traditional Satyananda Yoga system, the role of Yoga Nidra in creating deep relaxation, the history of the ashram, and what life in an ashram is actually like. We also talk about community, practice, and why stepping away from the pace of everyday life can create space for something quite profound to happen.After spending time out at the ashram recently, I've become even more excited for our retreat. There's something very special about the place — the warmth of the people, the beautiful bush setting, the simplicity of the rhythm, and the feeling that you can put down all of the usual “doing” for a while and simply arrive as a student and practitioner. If you've been craving more depth in your practice, more spaciousness, or simply a few days away from holding everything together, I genuinely think this experience is going to be incredibly special.A quick reminder too: the super early bird pricing for the retreat ends this Sunday, so if you've been considering joining us, now is a really lovely time to book in.Enjoy the conversation.Check out all the Returning Retreat details here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/returningSupport the show on Patreon. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

This is a Yoga Nidra soundscape designed to guide you into deep release through the element of Earth. Infused with the Schumann resonance at 7.83 Hz — often called the “heartbeat of the Earth” — the practice supports your nervous system in finding its natural rhythm and coherence. Woven together with gentle nature sounds, this journey becomes a full-body sensory experience: grounding, nourishing, and reminding you that you are always held by the Earth.CREATE O SPACE — my multidimensional monthly membership for women living and leading from the inside out. A living vault of +70 practices and activations, live practices, monthly reflection, integration and visioning sessions, seasonal experiences and themes, embodied and applied metaphysics (human design and astrology).Your first 7 days are free.→ ⁠⁠join the membership⁠⁠INCOMPARABLE, THE CREATION COCOON — a 4-month creation group mentorship to build your incomparable life and world, from the inside out and in a way that is unmistakably you.The waitlist is open, and there is one scholarship seat available.→ ⁠⁠join the waitlist⁠⁠CONNECT WITH NINAIG: ⁠⁠@its_ninachin⁠⁠Website: youralignedspace.comTelegram: ⁠⁠The Channel

About this episode: Dreams have the potential to become a powerful compass for Manifestors, helping us stay connected to our inner urges, intuition and the subtle guidance that often gets lost in the noise of everyday life. In this Community Contribution episode, join our guest Joanna Kowalewska as she explores dreamwork through the lens of Manifestor energy, sharing how our dreams can help us recognise what is truly aligned, what drains our energy, and what is waiting to emerge through us. Drawing from her work with dreams, Yoga Nidra and liminal states, we also explore the relationship between the subconscious mind, rest, creativity and authentic self-direction. This is an invitation to deepen your relationship with your inner world and discover how listening to your dreams can strengthen trust in your own inner authority, creative path and unique way of moving through life. About Joanna: Emotional Manifestor 4/6 - Dreamworker, Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Facilitator, Podcast Host Joanna Kowalewska is a dreamworker, Yoga Nidra and sound healing facilitator, and host of the podcast “Dreaming the Light.” Through dreams, deep rest, and sound, she helps people reconnect with their inner authority, navigate life transitions, and access deeper states of awareness and intuition. Connect with Joanna: https://www.bluelotusqueendom.com/ IG: @bluelotusqueendom Podcast: Dreaming the Lighthttps://dreamingthelight.buzzsprout.com -- Start Here: If you're unsure where you are in your Manifestor journey, begin with our quiz: Where Are You in Your Manifestor Journey? Discover whether you're in a Discovering, Healing, or Leading phase — and the resources that support your current season as a Manifestor.

Highly sensitive people often struggle with overthinking because their nervous system is wired to notice more, process deeply, and anticipate potential problems. When anxiety, uncertainty, or fear arise, the mind can easily become caught in loops of analyzing, replaying, and trying to find certainty.In this episode, we explore why sensitive minds overthink, what your brain is actually trying to accomplish when it gets stuck in those mental loops, and how mindfulness can help you return to the present moment when fear pulls you into the past or the future.Drawing from nervous system awareness, mindfulness practice, and Buddhist teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, this episode offers a more compassionate way of understanding overthinking.You'll learn:why overthinking is often fear trying to create safetyhow highly sensitive people become vulnerable to mental loopsthe Buddhist teaching of the Second Arrow and how it relates to anxiety and overthinkingwhy the mind mistakes certainty for safetyhow mindfulness helps us return to the present momentIf you'd like a supportive space to practice these kinds of nervous system tools more regularly, I'd love to invite you to explore my Rooted Resilience Membership Circle.Rooted Resilience is my membership community for highly sensitive people who want support calming anxiety, regulating their nervous systems, and building greater resilience and self-trust. We explore many of the same themes discussed on the podcast through live gatherings, guided practices, and community support.Learn more here:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceIf anxiety and overthinking are recurring challenges for you, my short course Anxiety Relief: Training Your Nervous System for Safety offers simple, practical tools to help your body respond differently to fear, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm.Learn more here:https://yogiranger.com/anxiety-relief-courseYou 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 Highly Sensitive People: 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

Can we impact the flow of Reiki?  And what is involved in Reiki for end-of-life care?In this episode of Reiki from the Farm, I sit down with Reiki practitioner, teacher, and Michelle to explore marma points—the ancient energetic gateways from the Ayurvedic tradition that may help direct and enhance the flow of Reiki.We discuss how working with marma points can support grounding, intuition, emotional healing, and a deeper connection to the energy.We also explore Michelle's work as an end-of-life caregiver–things like presence, compassion, touch, and the sacred role Reiki can play at the end of life. And what can the dying teach us about living, healing, and what truly matters?______Pam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, businesswoman, and Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) with the International Center for Reiki Training.Get in Touch with Pam:pam@reikifromthefarm.comwww.reikifromthefarm.com______Michele Denis has been teaching and studying Reiki since 1996. In 2008 she opened the Westcoast Reiki Centre in Vancouver BC  out of a desire to provide ongoing support and continuing education for Reiki practitioners. She has been a regular presenter at Omega Institute's Wisdom of Reiki Conference since its inception. Prior to that, starting in 2002, she was a Summer staff teacher and part of the Core Mediation faculty. In 2010 she returned to a previous love of Vedic studies and trained in Yoga Therapy. She was part of Semperviva's Yoga College teacher training programme where she developed and taught their Yoga Nidra programme. She also created and taught Body/Mind Integration in the Vancouver School of Yoga Therapy.Today she lives on a gulf island with her husband and dog. They spend their time singing, gardening and watching birds.Get in Touch with Michele:medenis@icloud.comA special thanks goes out to Music from Pixabay for the intro music and to Nate Miller for the meditation music. Register for our newsletter! InstagramFacebookYoutube pam@reikifromthefarm.com

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,

Some seasons of life don't come with clear answers.Maybe you're waiting on news or facing a tough decision. Maybe everything feels uncertain and your mind won't stop trying to solve tomorrow before today is even over.This meditation is an invitation to loosen your grip on needing to know. You don't have to have all the answers tonight. You don't have to make every decision today. For just a few minutes, allow yourself to rest in the space between what has been and what comes next, trusting that clarity can arrive in its own time.When you don't know what's next, 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:...

Episode 92 - Unlock the Secret to Better Sleep - Discover Yoga Nidra! Explore the science of sleep with guest Ruthie Ayzenberg, as he delve into sleep challenges, yoga nidra and therapeutic practices for better rest.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in overthinking, this Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) meditation is for you.This is the binaural beats version. In this guided Yoga Nidra-inspired practice, you'll be gently guided into a state of deep physical relaxation while remaining awake and aware. As your body relaxes and your nervous system begins to settle, you'll be invited to move beyond mental noise and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, awareness, and inner peace.This meditation combines:✓ NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)✓ Deep body relaxation✓ Nervous system regulation✓ Mindfulness and present-moment awareness✓ Healing through awareness✓ Quietening the mind✓ Expanded awareness and possibilityMany people report feeling calmer, clearer, more focused, and deeply restored after practising NSDR. With regular practice, you may find it easier to manage stress, reduce mental fatigue, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with the wisdom that exists beneath the noise of the mind.This meditation is ideal if you are:• Struggling with overthinking• Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed• Recovering from mental or physical fatigue• Looking to improve focus and clarity• Exploring mindfulness, meditation, or awakening• Seeking a deeper sense of trust, peace, and presenceRemember:The goal is not to stop thinking.The goal is to stop allowing thinking to dominate your life.The quieter the mind becomes, the more possibilities and potential emerge.Enjoy the practice.— Paul Sheppard--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Newsletter, contact and community link herePaul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Tired, worn out, carrying too much in your body and in your mind? Pause and make space for this gentle guided yoga nidra meditation rooted in Matthew 11:28–30, where the weary are invited into real rest. Start by settling into a comfortable reclined position, closing your eyes, and letting this passage set the tone for a calm, grounded peace that doesn't depend on perfect circumstances.For more on the theme Freely and Lightly, see page 144 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.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!

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   This all-night Yoga Nidra practice is designed to guide you into deep, nourishing rest. The first hour ushers you into deep relaxation through a soothing guided yoga nidra meditation, followed by soothing sleep music for 6 hours of optimal rest to extend you practice. Whether you fall asleep or not, this practice is created to slow down your brainwaves and progressively guide you into complete physical and mental relaxation, so you can get up in the morning restored and refreshed.  May your night be truly wholesome and may your deep rest supply you with the restoration and energy for healthy, balanced day tomorrow.    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 resting on your back or in the posture of your choice. Intention Setting: You will be guided to recall your intention (Sankalpa/kavanah). Your intention is a simple statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your resolve and deepest truth. Body Scan: Experience a relaxing body scan focusing on each part of your body to shift further into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Connect to your energetic and emotion body through conscious contact with the layer of your breath.  Visualization:  Rest in deep awareness as you are guided to engage with the deeper layers of your subconscious mind through vivid imagery.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being and encode throughout your body. Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state. Reconnect with your surroundings to integrate the practice into your daily life. Background Music:   Wisdom of Sound, Our Peaceful Ocean by Narek Mirazaei   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: @Ruthie Ayzenberg Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Join WhatsApp group: This is a silent group for updates on new yoga nidra practices and events.  https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW    May you be peaceful and safe!  #yoga nidra #guidedmeditation #emotional healing #Jewish mindfulness #deep rest #journeypreparation #calm #guided relaxation #stress relief #sleep meditation #medicinejourney #psychedelicpreparation 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.   

Tonight marks the completion of our first week together. Over the past six days, we've explored awareness, letting go, acceptance, trust, compassion, and balance. These aren't simply ideas to understand—they are experiences to embody. In tonight's meditation, we'll reflect on the journey you've already taken and explore the theme of embodiment: allowing wisdom to move from the mind into the body and heart. You'll discover why neuroscience suggests lasting change happens through repetition and experience rather than insight alone, learn an ancient teaching about living wisdom rather than collecting it, and hear a relatable story about someone who spent years searching for peace before realizing it had been within them all along. As your body relaxes and your thoughts settle, you'll be invited to stop striving for growth and simply become the calm you've been practicing. Perfect for: Overthinking at bedtime Anxiety and mental restlessness Reflecting on personal growth Deep relaxation and restorative sleep Ending the week with peace and gratitude   A DAILY MESSAGE FOR YOUR HEART Dear Friend, Tonight marks one week of showing up for yourself. Before anything else, I hope you'll pause for a moment and acknowledge that. So often we focus on how far we still have to go that we forget to honor how far we've already come. Over the past week, you've practiced awareness, letting go, acceptance, trust, compassion, and balance. Maybe some nights felt easier than others. Maybe your mind still wandered. Maybe sleep didn't come as quickly as you hoped. That's okay. Growth rarely happens in dramatic moments. More often, it happens quietly—in the small choices we make again and again. The choice to return to our breath. The choice to be gentle with ourselves. The choice to keep showing up. Tonight isn't about learning something new. It's about recognizing what is already growing within you. You don't need to become someone different to find peace. You simply need to trust what you're already becoming. I'm grateful you've shared this journey with me. And I'm so glad you're here. With love, Mary This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

I invite you to consider the gentle middle path between effort and surrender. Many of us carry the weight of unfinished tasks, unanswered questions, and endless mental to-do lists into bed. But sleep does not arrive through more effort. It arrives when we allow ourselves to rest in balance. In this episode, you'll discover a fascinating insight from neuroscience about the brain's nighttime processing systems, learn an ancient wisdom teaching about the importance of rhythm and moderation, and hear a relatable story about someone learning that not every problem needs to be solved before sleep. As your body softens and your mind quiets, you'll be guided into a peaceful state where balance replaces striving, allowing sleep to come naturally. Perfect for: Racing thoughts at bedtime Anxiety and overthinking Difficulty letting go of unfinished tasks Deep relaxation and restful sleep A DAILY MESSAGE FOR YOUR HEART Dear Friend, As we arrive at Day 6 of our journey together, I want to remind you of something important: You do not have to carry everything. So many of us believe that if we think a little harder, plan a little better, or stay awake a little longer, we'll finally find peace. But peace isn't found by doing more. Sometimes it's found by allowing ourselves to stop. Tonight's theme is balance. Balance isn't having everything figured out. It's knowing when to set things down and trust that tomorrow is another day. If your heart feels heavy tonight, give yourself permission to release the pressure to solve every problem before sleep. The unfinished tasks can wait. The unanswered questions can wait. You have done enough for today. You deserve rest, not because everything is complete, but because you are human. As you listen tonight, may you find the balance between effort and surrender, between doing and simply being. I'm so glad you're here. With love, Mary This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Some vacations require plane tickets. This one just requires pressing play.Have you ever noticed that everything feels a little softer under moonlight?This guided visualization invites you to step away from the noise, the responsibilities, and the running commentary inside your head for a few minutes. Beneath the glow of a full moon, you'll be guided into a place of deep relaxation and quiet reflection.For the moments when life feels a little too loud and your soul could use a midnight swim, 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.You 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/@yogachanged...

Place a hand over your heart. It's time to be gentle with yourself as you turn in for the evening. Visualize a soft green or rose-colored light, and respond to worried thoughts with warmth instead of criticism. You'll also hear an approachable explanation of self-compassion, ancient yogic wisdom connected to the heart center, and a relatable story about setting down the need to remain constantly on watch. Tonight's practice is not about forcing the mind to become silent. It is about reassuring the part of you that has been working so hard to protect you. Let this meditation help you soften emotional tension, feel more supported within yourself, and prepare for peaceful rest. Tonight's reflection question: What might my overthinking be trying to protect me from, and what reassurance does that part of me need tonight? Daily Message for Your Heart "I want to remind you that you are not doing anything wrong because your mind feels busy. Sometimes overthinking is simply a tired part of you trying to feel safe. Tonight, meet that part with kindness instead of criticism. Place a hand over your heart and gently say: "I am here with you. You do not have to keep watch. We can rest now." You do not need every answer tonight. You are doing the best you can, and you are worthy of rest exactly as you are." This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Ever notice how your mind can be everywhere except where you are?This guided meditation is an invitation to step away from the planning, the replaying, the worrying, and the endless mental to-do list. Through simple breath awareness, you'll practice returning to the present moment and reconnecting with a sense of steadiness.No special skills required. No perfect meditation posture. Just you, your breath, and a few minutes to remember where your feet are.For the moments when life feels a little scattered, 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.You 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/@yogachanged...

Midweek Milestone Note: Look at how far you have come since Day 1. In just a few short days, you have actively retrained your nervous system to step out of survival mode and find its footing. Hitting the middle of the week is often when external demands peak, making tonight's practice the perfect opportunity to witness your own growth and resilience. You are doing an incredible job sticking with this commitment to your inner peace—keep going. Are you arriving at bedtime feeling completely depleted, over-stimulated, or emotionally exhausted from absorbing the stress of your environment?  Tonight, our developmental arc is Protect. In this session, we explore the somatic neuroscience of energy conservation and sensory overload—revealing how high-stress days create subconscious tension loops in the lower abdomen that block deep sleep. Tonight, we introduce a high-performance physical seal: the Shakti Mudra. By closing specific nerve circuits in your fingers and directing your focus to your core, you actively signal your nervous system to drop its armor, halt cortisol production, and build an unshakeable boundary around your sleep. Turn down the volume of the world, lock your protective seal, and drop into deep, restorative rest. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Porous Nervous System: The biological reason why high-achievers absorb environmental anxiety and hit a wall of nighttime sensory burnout. The Shakti Mudra Protocol: Step-by-step instructions on how to use this hand seal to soothe the pelvic plexus and trigger a parasympathetic shift. Somatic Shielding: A guided bedtime integration to help you stop over-functioning for the world and reclaim your absolute sovereignty over the night. A Message for Your Heart "I know how deeply you care for everything and everyone in your orbit. You are constantly holding up a massive vision, managing complex timelines, and anchoring the spaces you occupy. Because your heart is so big, it is incredibly easy to let the chaotic energy of the outside world bleed into your personal sanctuary when the lights go out. Tonight, I want to remind you that protecting your peace is not selfish—it is an act of supreme inner sovereignty. You cannot serve from an empty well, and you do not have to be a sponge for the stress of the world to be successful. By holding the Shakti Mudra tonight, you are safely sealing your borders and declaring that your rest is non-negotiable. Step back into your own power. You are doing an extraordinary job." This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Most of us would never speak to a friend the way we sometimes speak to ourselves.This guided loving-kindness meditation is an opportunity to soften your inner dialogue and reconnect with compassion—for yourself, the people you love, and even the people who occasionally make you want to mute the group chat forever.Together, we'll practice extending wishes of health, peace, safety, and love outward from the heart.For the moments when you could use a little more grace and a little less self-criticism, 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.You 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/@yogachanged...

If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in overthinking, this Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) meditation is for you. This is the no music version.  In this guided Yoga Nidra-inspired practice, you'll be gently guided into a state of deep physical relaxation while remaining awake and aware. As your body relaxes and your nervous system begins to settle, you'll be invited to move beyond mental noise and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, awareness, and inner peace. This meditation combines: ✓ NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) ✓ Deep body relaxation ✓ Nervous system regulation ✓ Mindfulness and present-moment awareness ✓ Healing through awareness ✓ Quietening the mind ✓ Expanded awareness and possibility Many people report feeling calmer, clearer, more focused, and deeply restored after practising NSDR. With regular practice, you may find it easier to manage stress, reduce mental fatigue, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with the wisdom that exists beneath the noise of the mind. This meditation is ideal if you are: • Struggling with overthinking • Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed • Recovering from mental or physical fatigue • Looking to improve focus and clarity • Exploring mindfulness, meditation, or awakening • Seeking a deeper sense of trust, peace, and presence Remember: The goal is not to stop thinking. The goal is to stop allowing thinking to dominate your life. The quieter the mind becomes, the more possibilities and potential emerge. Enjoy the practice. — Paul Sheppard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter, contact and community link here Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. 

Are you lying awake with an overactive mind, feeling completely untethered by the stress and demands of your week? Tonight, our developmental arc is Ground. In this session, we break down the clinical neurobiology of somatic grounding—exploring how high-velocity lifestyles trap our breathing patterns in the upper chest, sending a continuous loop of false danger signals directly to the brain stem. Tonight, we deploy a highly effective, immediate physical intervention: the 4-6 Grounding Breath for 10 continuous rounds. By precisely extending your exhalations, you actively engage the vagal brake to slow your pulse, clear adrenaline, and anchor your awareness deep into the physical mattress beneath you. Turn down the volume of the world, settle into your body, and drop effortlessly into deep, unshakeable sleep. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Upper-Chest Danger Loop: How shallow, rapid breathing keeps your body stuck in a sympathetic adrenaline loop even when you are physically exhausted. The Mechanics of the Vagal Brake: The exact science of how a 4-second inhale paired with a 6-second exhale floods your system with calming neurotransmitters. The 10-Round Somatic Anchor: A guided bedtime breathwork progression to lower your internal center of gravity, dissolve muscle bracing, and stop nighttime overthinking. A Message for Your Heart "The noise and acceleration of a busy week can pull you out of your own center. When you are steering a major vision and managing endless logistics, it can feel like your mind is spinning a thousand miles an hour even when the lights go out. Tonight, I want to remind you that you are the deep-rooted tree, not the leaves swirling in the wind. You do not have to carry today's burdens into tomorrow's dreams. By dedicating these ten rounds of breath to your own grounding, you are claiming your sovereignty over the night. You are telling the world: 'I am here, I am safe, and I am choosing to rest.' Let the heavy weight of your own body remind you of your absolute resilience tonight. You are doing an extraordinary job." This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.comResources Mentioned:vipyoga-noco.comDNAngelsDNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

If anxiety burned calories, some of us would never need another workout.This guided meditation is designed for the moments when your mind is racing, your shoulders are creeping toward your ears, and your nervous system feels like it's working overtime. Through simple breathing, gentle movement, and calming reminders, you'll be invited to slow down and reconnect with the present moment.For the moments when your brain has opened 97 tabs and forgotten where the music is coming from, 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.You 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/@yogachanged...

Turn off the screen, let your shoulders sink into the mattress, and claim your absolute right to nighttime peace. Are you struggling to fall asleep because your mind refuses to shut down? Do you lie awake scrolling through tomorrow's to-do lists, rewriting emails, or cycling through background anxiety? Welcome to Day 2 of our master sleep series, Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking. Tonight, our developmental arc is Rest. In this session, we dive into the neuro-somatic science of nighttime hyper-arousal—exploring exactly why a high-velocity lifestyle keeps your brain locked in a frantic "fight-or-flight" loop even when you are physically exhausted. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Neurobiology of a Racing Mind: Why managing a heavy daily workload causes nocturnal hyper-arousal, making it impossible to transition into deep sleep. The River of Peace Visualization: A highly effective somatic tool to help you decouple from persistent thoughts and watch mental clutter drift away naturally. A Daily Message for Your Heart You may be constantly balancing an incredible mountain of moving parts, steering a large vision, and anchoring the spaces you occupy. Because you carry so much responsibility, your mind naturally wants to keep working overtime, treating your pillow like a boardroom. Tonight, I want to remind you that your productivity is done for the day, and your worth is not measured by how much you carry. You do not have to finish tomorrow's tasks tonight to deserve an absolute sanctuary of rest. You are allowed to take your hands completely off the wheel. Let the affirmation 'At night, I release the day and return to peace' act as a soft, protective shield around your spirit as you sleep. The world can wait. You are safe to let go now. You are doing an extraordinary job." This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Quiet a busy mind and gently release the day with this guided sleep meditation for overthinking. In Day 1 of this seven-day sleep meditation series, you'll begin with the emotional theme of release. Through a calming river visualization, you'll practice noticing thoughts without becoming caught in them, allowing worries, unfinished tasks, and mental tension to drift away. This soothing bedtime meditation also explores the ancient yogic principle of aparigraha, or non-grasping, along with the idea that clarity can emerge when we stop trying to solve everything at once. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. Let this meditation help you slow down, soften your grip on the day, and prepare your body and mind for peaceful rest. Tonight's reflection question: What thought, responsibility, or unanswered question am I willing to set down for tonight? Daily Message for Your Heart: "You do not have to carry every thought to its conclusion tonight. You do not have to solve tomorrow before it arrives, replay what has already happened, or hold yourself responsible for every possible outcome. Some things become clearer when you stop reaching for an answer. Some feelings soften when you give them space. And some burdens become lighter when you allow yourself to set them down, even temporarily. Releasing does not mean that you no longer care. It means you trust yourself enough to pause. You can return to what matters tomorrow with a rested mind, a steadier body, and a more open heart. For tonight, let unfinished things remain unfinished." This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, 3521-3527 SLEEP MEDITATIONS TO STOP OVERTHINKING.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley continues the From Mask to Map series with an exploration of taking things literally - and why this familiar neurodivergent trait deserves far more nuance, compassion, and understanding.Ashley introduces the idea of "Neurodivergent Nuance": the missing translation layer that helps us understand why everyday advice, social rituals, reassurance, and cultural shorthand can land very differently in a precise nervous system.Through personal stories - from childhood swimming tests and tonsil surgery, to hip replacement recovery, eye contact, greetings, and the hidden meanings behind common phrases - this episode explores what happens when vague language is received with unusual sincerity.You'll hear about:* why “try your hardest” can become a full-body command* how reassurance can feel destabilising when taken as a concrete prediction* why “how are you?” is often a social ritual rather than a literal question* the neurodivergent nuance of eye contact, advice culture, and reading between the lines* how literal thinking can be both difficult and deeply beautiful* why needing clearer language is not a flawThis episode also includes a Yoga Nidra practice exploring the body as both literal and symbolic - and a guided image of the bridge between words and meaning.A gentle reminder that you are not the error in the translation. You are learning how to read the world in a language that includes you.If this work resonates and you're interested in Ashley's September group coaching cohort, you can email [integrativeiom@gmail.com] to register your interest.Our Sponsors:

In this poignant session, we explore the profound journey of processing loss, offering a space for emotional healing and grief support. This practice is dedicated to providing comfort during times of grief, helping you find deep rest and calm amidst life's most challenging moments. It acknowledges the sensitive topic of end of life, guiding you gently towards inner peace. You live the practice before you ever lead it.Enroll Today | https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teachNova Nidra Community | https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about

Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast I speak with Sierra Smits, about healing, health, and holistic and naturopathic modalities. In this episode Sierra and I talk about:Sierras health journeyJourney as a naturopath Natural detoxification processes Working with anger  Energy, elements and astrology Gut health and mental health Yoga Nidra & presence SleepThird SpaceDestiny ReadingGloci Where you can find Sierra:InstagramWebsiteWhere you can find Rochelle:Mastery Monday NewsletterSubstackYouTube InstagramWebsiteEmail: info@rochellechristiane.comUse code ROCHELLE and get 40% off Support the showWhere you can find Rochelle:Instagram, TikTok, Website, YouTubeEmail: info@rochellechristiane.com

Ah Bedtime...It's amazing what your mind can accomplish the moment your head hits the pillow.All day long, you couldn't remember why you walked into the kitchen. And now, suddenly at bedtime, your mind remembers an email you forgot to send, a conversation from six years ago, and three things you should probably do tomorrow.If that sounds familiar, this meditation is for you.This guided bedtime meditation is an opportunity to slow things down, turn down the volume on the mental chatter, and loosen your grip on the day. You don't need to solve tomorrow's problems tonight. You don't need to replay today's events one more time.Instead, draw your attention back to your breath, your body, and this present moment as you prepare for rest.For the moments when your body is ready for sleep but your mind has scheduled a staff meeting, 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.You 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/@yogachanged...

Are you hiding from your emotions? In this episode, I talk with Federica Torri about giving yourself permission to feel and:Embracing your sensitivity and understanding the deeper role of the traitWhy it's important to freely express yourself and how to find your way back to your inner worldHow to let go of the “shoulds” and be more of your authentic selfFederica is a high sensation seeking HSP who has struggled her whole life with the feeling of not belonging, and always feeling "too much". Originally from Italy where she trained as a PhD biotech neuroscientist, Federica moved to the US to embark in a 10+ year career in software biotech where she experienced a deep burnout. After an endometriosis diagnosis she pivoted her career towards women's health patient advocacy and coaching, to then a Trauma Informed Yoga teacher and Reiki Practitioner. Federica founded Tender Flower Yoga in 2024 as a sanctuary for sensitive hearts to find a place to rest in Gentle Yoga, Healing Mudras, and Yoga Nidra. People say she has the gift to tuck people in, and make them feel welcome and cared for.   Keep in touch with Federica:Website: www.tenderfloweryoga.comThe Sovereign Sensitive Blueprint: https://www.tenderfloweryoga.com/blueprintMiniBloom Kit: https://www.tenderfloweryoga.com/get-minibloomkitInner Bloom Circle mailing list: www.tenderfloweryoga.com/inner-bloom-circle-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenderfloweryogaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TenderFlowerYogaResources Mentioned:Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing by Olga Mecking: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780358395317For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.  Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.  

Heal your body and mind with this full yoga nidra practice with the sankulpa of becoming more whole everyday. This practice will allow you to completely unwind and release while you focus on allow your body to naturally heal and balance itself. Yoga Nidra TT Summer Cohort is open for enrollment ⁠⁠get all the details here⁠⁠ and save 20% off through May 31st with code NIDRA75 Find Your Meditation Match- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the quiz here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

**This episode will come down on May 31st*** This is a recording of a live workshop that Kelly ran on May 28th for yoga teachers, wellness professionals and curious individuals about what you need to know about teaching yoga nidra. In this workshop Kelly dives into what yoga nidra is, what it is not, how it is different than any other style of yoga you may already be teaching, and realistic expectations on what you can do and earn as a yoga nidra teacher. Join yoga nidra teacher training and save $75 with code NIDRA75 Sign Up Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Heal Squad! SO many beautiful, unexpected, emotional, magical things happened this week and we cannot wait to tell you all about them. First up… we're finally breaking down everything that happened at our very first Heal Squad Day of Reset,  and let's just say, the last-minute pivots ended up becoming the biggest miracles of the day. We get into the emotional moments from the event, including the powerful Yoga Nidra and ecstatic dance sessions that had people crying, releasing emotions, reconnecting with joy, and honestly just letting YEARS of heaviness leave their bodies. Maria also opens up about the unexpected messages she received during meditation and the huge lesson she learned about finally leaving the guilt behind and taking care of herself too.. And yes, somehow Maria's self-driving Tesla also became part of the nervous system healing journey.  Then we shift into some very real health revelations. Maria shares how removing dairy and inflammatory foods from her diet completely changed her body…reducing inflammation, bloating, puffiness…even cellulite. She gets super honest about the symptoms she thought were “normal” and what finally helped her start feeling like herself again. Oh! And somehow we also spiral into a hilarious but life-changing conversation about flossers… because apparently we've all been flossing wrong this whole time. Basically, this episode feels like one giant catch-up session … full of breakthroughs, laughs, nervous system resets..basically the reminders we all probably need this week. 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: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos 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.

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.

The simple practice and surprising benefits of yoga nidra, a guided lying-down meditation. Plus: parts work, core beliefs, and the blind spot effect. This episode originally aired in December 2022.  Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You.  Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings.  In this episode we talk about: The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons  Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments What Kelly means by the blind spot effect Setting intentions Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris