21. Yoga Nidra: Shine through the Darkness (38 mins)

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

As we approach the end of 2023, these are the shortest and darkest days of the year in the northern hemisphere. If you're feeling the need for some warmth, encouragement, and light at this time, this is the practice for you.

This practice is created to nurture the fire element to generate warmth and bring out your inner light. By traversing the layers of consciousness through yoga nidra, you can progressively quiet the analytical mind and arrive at a place of stillness and unconscious wisdom. Here your true light is found. This light has always been there and can never be extinguished, no matter how much debris has piled over it. In this practice, you are invited to begin clearing away through the cognitive and emotional debris to make space for your light to glow more radiantly.

Episode summary:

Intro

Preparation: Lie down on your back where you would like to rest

Intention Setting: Set your intention for today’s practice...

Rotation of Consciousness: A journey through the different parts of the body, promoting body awareness and relaxation.

Breath Awareness: Breathwork to generate warmth

Visualization: A series of vivid images with a focus on balancing the fire element as you move awareness through 8 energetic centers in the body

Return to your intention: Integrating the intention set earlier in the practice

Externalization: Transition back to external surroundings

Closing: The practice of yoga nidra is now complete

Outro

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Do Something Good

If your heart feels compelled to help out the impacted families and communities in Israel but you're not sure where to donate, here are a few links to vetted reliable charity resources, where your contribution will go directly to those in need.

Free mental health support for people affected by the war:

Mental Healthcare for Israel - Empowermh (causematch.com)

Equipment for medical first responders:

United Hatzalah: Israel is at War | The Chesed Fund

Donating for Israel (giveisrael.org)

May you be feel good and shine your light brightly!