81. Hannukah Yoga Nidra Sleep on Long Winter Nights: Descent into Hidden Light (2 hours)

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This is an extended Yoga Nidra practice created to support your restfulness on long winter nights. In the spirit of Hannukah and the month of Kislev, this Yoga Nidra practice gently guides you to relax into the stillness of darkness, where you can find your soul's hidden light. Whether you are struggling insomnia, a busy mind, or simply want to transition to sleep from a state of mindful relaxation, this practice is here to accompany you. An hour of guided relaxation is followed by an hour of ambient delta-wave music to support your descent into safe, restorative sleep.

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 set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

• Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a relaxing body scan focusing on each part of your body to shift further into a state of deep healing rest.

• Breath Awareness: Deepen your restful state through conscious contact with the energetic layer of your breath.
• Experience Polarities: Train your body and mind to contain opposite experiences at the same time
• Visualization: Rest in deep awareness experiencing therapeutic guided imagery in the theme of the season

• 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 and embrace the essence of this season.

Background Music: Deep Sleep Induction Pink Noise Delta Waves, by Nature's Eye from Pixabay

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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.