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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#yoga nidra #rain meditation #emotional healing #Jewish mindfulness #deep rest #mental clarity #calm #guided relaxation #stress relief #sleep meditation

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.

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

In this episode, I'm honored to speak with Uri Kelman, a meditation teacher and guide. Uri, originally from LA and now living in Israel, shares how meditation and breathwork became his lifeline during a difficult divorce and how those practices helped him reconnect to himself, his spirituality, and his sense of joy. In our conversation, we discuss meditation for beginners, mindfulness, the chakras and the kabbalistic sefirot, spirituality, healing and living intuitively. Whether you’ve ever felt lost, anxious, or stuck in the middle of a life shift or simply curious to learn more about meditation, this episode is for you.

Uri's bio:

Uri Kelman is a meditation guide, spiritual practitioner, and father of four who weaves together wisdom from Buddhism, Taoism, Kabbalah, and Jewish tradition. His work is rooted in presence, emotional honesty, and the practice of opening the heart. Uri draws from his own journey of healing, including meditation, breathwork, and reflective practice, to support others in reconnecting with gratitude and clarity. He believes that spirituality is not about escaping life, but about learning to meet each moment with awareness and compassion. Through guided practices and heartfelt reflections, Uri invites others to slow down, release what no longer serves them, and trust the natural unfolding of life. His teachings are grounded, relatable, and shaped by a deep respect for both ancient traditions and modern experiences of growth, love, and loss.

Here is where to find Uri:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/urikelman/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/urikelman

Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/f0TwBuQERXb

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@urikelman

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Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This Yoga Nidra practice is centered on aromatherapy, a full body scan, and a short kavana (intention) to move you between wakefulness and sleep. The episode emphasizes preparing a quiet, comfortable space, engaging with meaningful scents, and sensing the "spaces between" the body to invite deep rest and renewal.

Rooted in the month of Cheshvan’s theme of stillness, the practice offers simple integration ideas—journaling, pausing throughout the day, and noticing aromas—and closes with guided return steps and resources to continue your practice.

To prepare for this practice, choose a pleasant and meaningful aroma to interact with throughout. You may diffuse essential oil, burn incense or herbs, light a scented candle, use a scented eye pillow, or anything else you enjoy.

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

• Preparation: Set up your space before practicing with all the props you need, such as a blanket and pillow. Choose an aroma to bring with you to this practice. You may diffuse essential oil, burn incense or herbs, light a scented candle, use a scented eye pillow, or have nearby something pleasant and meaningful that you can smell. 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 aroma-guided breathing.
• Visualization: Rest in deep awareness experiencing guided imagery connected to the sense of smell and its memory associations

• Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it permeate and encode throughout your body.

• Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state. Reconnect with your surroundings and receive ideas to integrate this practice into your daily life.

Background Music: "A Meditation Flying in a Dream" by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy!

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Instagram: @Ruthie Ayzenberg

Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

May you be peaceful and safe!

#yoga nidra #jewishmeditation #cheshvan #emotional healing #Jewish mindfulness #deep rest #mentalclarity #calm #guided relaxation #stressrelief #essentialoils #aromatherapy

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.