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Falling Awake

Falling Awake

Written by: Michelle Mathias
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 Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation done lying down. It is deeply relaxing. It features a body scan and guided visualization. Yoga Nidra means "Yogic Sleep", it is where the physical body is deeply resting (as if asleep) but the mind is still aware. It can be helpful if you are experiencing stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, reduced inflammation in the body. It can help to soothe the nervous system, as well as enabling you to tap into your intuition and creativity. DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY! Subscribe to my blog: https://fallingawake.substack.comMichelle Mathias Spirituality
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  • Yoga Nidra for Morning Wake Up

    Yoga Nidra for Morning Wake Up
    Dec 14 2022

    Yoga Nidra isn’t just to help you fall asleep! It can be a great way to start your day, resting in the liminal space between being asleep and being fully awake. This practice brings some spaciousness and energy to your morning. Listen as soon as you wake up in the morning.
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    25 mins
  • Yoga Nidra: Compassion for Self and Others (with two Buddhist compassion practices)

    Yoga Nidra: Compassion for Self and Others (with two Buddhist compassion practices)
    Nov 8 2022

    This yoga nidra practice helps us cultivate compassion, for ourselves and others. This is often a challenge, as we find ourselves listening to our inner critics and speaking harshly to ourselves. The practice incorporates two different Buddhist compassion practices: Tonglen, which is a breath-based practice where we breathe in the suffering of ourselves and others, and breathe out compassion and healing; and the metta bhavana, where we cultivate compassion for a good friend, ourselves, and all beings.
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    33 mins
  • Yoga Nidra for Sleep - Gratitude

    Yoga Nidra for Sleep - Gratitude
    Sep 10 2022

    This soothing yoga nidra practice was designed to help you relax before drifting off to sleep. It features self-compassion and gratitude for the body, and some gentle breathwork to help you settle.
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    22 mins
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