Best Ruthie Ayzenberg Podcasts (2025)

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63. Yoga Nidra for Embodied Manifestation (Malkhut): Kabbalistic Meditation #7 (35 mins) 35:34

6d ago35:34

35:34

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this soothing episode, we explore the final emanation on the Tree of Life, Malkchut, associated with the Divine Feminine/Shekhina and the concept of embodied manifestation of sacred sovereignty. In this episode of Na'aleh Yoga, you’re invited into the sacred stillness …

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62. Yoga Nidra for Grounding & Stability (Yesod): Kabbalistic Meditation #6 (32 mins) 32:45

12d ago32:45

32:45

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This yoga nidra explores the Kabbalistic emanation of Yesod, a spiritual bridge connecting the seen and unseen. Yesod serves as a meeting place where the energies of higher sefirot (emanations) of lovingkindness, inner strength, balance, endurance, and gratitude converge …

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61. Yoga Nidra for Soft Glow & Gratitude (Hod): Kabbalistic Meditation #5 (31 mins) 31:12

19d ago31:12

31:12

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This illuminating Yoga Nidra practice, guides you through the Kabbalistic Sefirah of Hod, inviting you into the heart of divine humility, receptivity, and splendor. As you let go of efforts and enter into the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, experience the gentl…

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60. Yoga Nidra for Confidence & Purpose (Netzach): Kabbalistic Meditation #4 (31 mins) 31:33

27d ago31:33

31:33

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you are guided on a transformative journey into the Kabbalistic sefira of Netzach, the emanation of endurance, confidence, and eternity. As the fourth of the seven lower divine emanations, Netzach represents the soul's relentless progression towards reali…

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59. Yoga Nidra for Balance & Harmonious Healing (Tiferet): Kabbalistic Meditation #3 (35 mins) 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This practice focuses on the third sefirah-- emanation based on Kabbalistic teachings-- Tiferet. Radiating from the heart center, Tiferet described as the heart of the tree of life and offers a space where compassion thrives within boundaries, creating harmony instead of …

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58. Yoga Nidra for Inner Strength & Boundaries (Gevurah): Kabbalistic Sefirot Meditation #2 (31 mins) 31:52

1M ago31:52

31:52

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, delve into a Yoga Nidra practice dedicated to the exploration of Gevurah, second of the lower seven sefirot, energetic emanations from Kabbalistic teachings. This practice is created to explore your inner strength, boundaries, and give direction to the en…

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57. Yoga Nidra for Lovingkindness-Chesed: Kabbalistic Sefirot Meditation #1 (30 mins) 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This transformative Yoga Nidra journey activates the Kabbalistic emanation of Lovingkindness--the Sefirah of Chesed--to nurture your mind, body, and soul, exploring the depths of inner peace and emotional resilience. As you connect with the Kabbalistic teachings on the ab…

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56. Embodied Kabbalah & Yoga Nidra: A Conversation with Rav Benji Elson (70 mins) 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Rav Benji Elson, whose work bridges Kabbalistic wisdom, nature-based spirituality, psychological healing, and personal transformation. Rav Benji is the author of Dance of the Omer, a book exploring the mystical journey of…

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55. Ancient Yoga + Modern Science: Conversation with Sulappagari Suman (68 mins) 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this jam-packed enlightening episode, Ruthie welcomes Sulappagari Suman, founder of Aadyantha Academy, an internationally recognized yoga teacher and therapist from India, to explore the profound depths of yoga. Together, they unravel yoga not only as a spiritual p…

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54. Yoga Nidra Sleep Meditation for Kids: The Magic Ship (13 mins) 13:42

3M ago13:42

13:42

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake This relaxing Yoga Nidra episode is created for children to practice mindfulness in a fun, creative, relaxing way. Yoga Nidra can help kids with sleep, stress reduction, ADHD, mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and more. It helps restore every system in the …

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53. Kabbalistic Body Scan: Meditation with Hebrew Letters (6 mins) 6:48

3M ago6:48

6:48

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this short guided meditation, you are invited to explore the sacred Hebrew letters as an embodied experience. In Jewish tradition, these letters are considered the building blocks of creation, each carrying deep spiritual significance. More than just symbols, they reso…

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52. Trauma-Informed Yoga Nidra for Ancestral Healing: Nourishing Roots (47 mins) 47:29

3M ago47:29

47:29

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This ancestral healing Yoga Nidra practice is created in the spirit of the month of Shevat on the Jewish calendar. This is a time for hidden growth and drawing strength from roots beneath the surface, as the trees prepare to bloom in the spring. Designed for emotional hea…

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51. Crafting Optimal Sleep: A Conversation with Evalee Gertz (48 mins) 48:30

4M ago48:30

48:30

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, we learn from the inspiring Evalee Gertz—Hatha yoga teacher, professional dancer, artist, entrepreneur, sleep mask designer, and founder of Sia Silk. Evalee shares her journey of transformation through yoga, creativity, and travel, and her passion fo…

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50. Yoga Nidra Minimal Cues: Spacious Silence (Voice only, advanced practice) (45 mins) 45:00

4M ago45:00

45:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This is a traditional Yoga Nidra practice is created to honor your inner experience as you journey through the 5 sheaths of consciousness. Designed for those who have some prior experience with yoga nidra, this intermediate/advanced session focuses on minimal verbal cues,…

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49. The Power of Silence: A Conversation with Andrea Longini (37mins) 37:26

4M ago37:26

37:26

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... When is silence hurtful? When is it helpful? How do you know the difference? In this episode, join Ruthie Ayzenberg in a meaningful conversation with the delightful Andrea Longini, communications professional and M.A. in Rhetoric, as they explore the transformative p…

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48. Yoga Nidra Microdose: Stress Release (5 mins) 5:45

5M ago5:45

5:45

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Sometimes you might not have the luxury of a whole hour to practice Yoga Nidra...Sometimes not even 10 minutes.... Remember that any amount of Yoga Nidra time is better than zero. And when it comes to Yoga Nidra, a little bit can go a long way. This super short practice i…

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47. Yoga Nidra for Warmth & Peaceful Sleep (50 mins) 51:09

5M ago51:09

51:09

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Whether you're seeking physical or emotional warmth, you are invited to go on a soothing Yoga Nidra journey for deep rest and warmth, creating a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation of the body, mind, and soul. Prepare yourself with comfort items like a pillow or bla…

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46. Yoga Nidra for Winter Sleep: Trust and Deep Dreams (28 mins) 28:51

6M ago28:51

28:51

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This guided Yoga Nidra session is designed for those seeking to align with the natural stillness of the winter season, offering a serene journey towards tranquility and introspective dreaming. Prepare your space with cozy props as you journey through a calming practice to…

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45. Yoga Nidra Meditation with Sacred Hebrew Letters (32 mins) 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice is created to tap into spiritual healing potential through the ancient sacred letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This session invites you on a journey to explore the layers of consciousness through the mystery and beauty of these l…

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44. Yoga Nidra for Optimal Relaxation: Cosmic Nap (23 min) 23:46

6M ago23:46

23:46

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This Yoga Nidra practice guides you to the bridge between sleep and dreaming, where deep healing and relaxation occur. Yoga Nidra is a comprehensive, non-invasive, accessible method for achieving complete relaxation for the whole body. When the body is relaxed, the mind c…

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43. The Healing Power of Yoga Nidra: A Conversation with Ayla Nova (42mins) 42:10

7M ago42:10

42:10

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, I'm super excited to be talking with the radiant Yoga Nidra teacher--Ayla Nova. In our conversation, we dive deep into the transformative power of Yoga Nidra, a practice that has profoundly impacted both our lives. Ayla Nova has been practicing yoga …

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42. Yoga Nidra for Forgiveness: Clearing the Slate (47 mins) 47:54:00

8M ago47:54:00

47:54:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... With Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, being around the corner, this episode is dedicated to forgiveness and clearing the slate from all that you no longer need. You are invited to lie down in a comfortable space, aligning your body for optimal relaxation, setting …

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41. Yoga Nidra for Rosh Hashanah: Field of Compassion (30 mins) 30:25

8M ago30:25

30:25

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you are guided through a soothing Yoga Nidra practice designed to activate and nurture compassion within yourself. As we approach the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, this episode is especially poignant, focusing on evoking compassion …

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40. Elul Yoga Nidra Meditation: Spiritual Recalibration (46 mins) 46:00

9M ago46:00

46:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Welcome to this week’s Yoga Nidra practice, designed specifically for the month of Elul. As we enter this sacred time of self-reflection and spiritual realignment, you’re invited to embark on a journey of deep inner connection and renewal. In this episode, you’ll be guide…

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39. Yoga Nidra Sankalpa/Kavanah Exploration: Awakening Your Resolve (30 mins) 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This practice guides you into an extended alpha brainwave state of complete relaxation, from which your guiding resolve can begin to awaken. Your resolve is called Sanklpa in Sanskrit or Kavanah in Hebrew. Sankalpa is a combination of two words: san =truth + kalpa = …

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38. Tisha b'Av Yoga Nidra for Reconnection: The Embodied Temple (35 mins) 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This week's Yoga Nidra practice is dedicated to the first 9 days of Av and the day of Tisha b'Av, a time for reflection, accountability, hope, and renewal. The 9th of Av is a day for the commemoration of the ancient Temple, the Beit Hamikdash, of which today only the…

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37. Yoga Nidra for Clarity: Invisible Eye Activation (35 mins) 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Feeling unsure, confused, or stressed and want to find more clarity in your life? In this episode, you are invited to join a calming Yoga Nidra practice focused on third eye activation for clarity--your invisible eye of wisdom and intuition. We are now in the month o…

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36. Short Yoga Nidra for Stress Release: Relaxation Oasis (20 mins) 20:38

11M ago20:38

20:38

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Today I have for you a short practice for you to recharge your energies. It's a small oasis of rest amidst the struggles of life. Whether you're using this practice to restore in the middle of the day or relax at night, allow yourself to draw strength from it and wat…

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35. Yoga Nidra for Peace: On the Wings of Cosmic Light (24 mins) 24:45

11M ago24:45

24:45

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Today's short Yoga Nidra practice is a relaxing journey towards inner peace. When you are at peace from within, you can send out peaceful vibes to your relationships, community, and the whole world. So if you're struggling with conflicts or want to feel more glowy & …

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34. Prana Nidra Healing Breath: Air-Heat-Light Helix (37mins) 37:15

12M ago37:15

37:15

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... We are now in the Jewish month of Iyyar, which is a time for healing. Today's Yoga Nidra practice is designed for embodied healing through following your breath, generating warmth, and connecting to the inexhaustible reservoir of light within your field of deeper con…

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33. Yoga Nidra: Full Moon Immersion for Abundance & Radiance (31 mins) 31:00

1y ago31:00

31:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Sometimes our energy levels and moods fluctuate like the ebbs and flows of the tide. And the phases of the moon. If you're feeling the need for an energetic recharge from a state of deep relaxation, this episode is for you. This Yoga Nidra practice is inspired by a f…

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32. Yoga Nidra for Freedom: Into the Desert of Becoming (40 mins) 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This practice is created in the spirit of Pesach/Passover, a Jewish holiday that symbolizes liberation, renewal, release, and the journey from bondage to ultimate freedom. We all have our personal shackles--whether it's negative thinking, unhealthy consumption, overw…

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31. New Moon Yoga Nidra: Nurture Your Hopes & Dreams (40 mins) 40:52

1y ago40:52

40:52

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This Yoga Nidra episode welcomes the new moon of the month of Nisan in the Hebrew lunar calendar, which carries the energy of nurturing beginnings and growth. In connecting this new moon phase, we concentrate on nurturing your hopes and dreams through intention setti…

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30. Yoga Nidra for Joy: Integrating Polarities (45 min) 45:04

1y ago45:04

45:04

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In a state of confusion and suffering, it may be difficult to feel joy. Psychologists teach us that the most difficult emotion to have is --not anger, or fear, or sadness--its actually joy. Joy is the most difficult emotion. Why??? Because something will always rain …

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29. Yoga Nidra for Heart Center Healing: Deep Rest Meditation (33 min) 33:26

1y ago33:26

33:26

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... When the heart is open, the soul can shine. The practice of Yoga Nidra invites you to go beyond the surface level analytical brain to the subterranean centers of deeper innate intelligence, accessing a space of healing between the realms of sleep and wakefulness. In …

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28. The Art & Science of Rest: A Conversation with Malky Rosenfeld (30 mins) 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode are joined by Yoga Teacher and Health Coach Malky Rosenfeld to discuss ......yoga nidra (how did you guess??) More specifically our conversation focused on the details of why rest is important and the practicalities of how to get the necessary rest in…

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27. Yoga Nidra for Vibrant Aliveness: Ocean Depths Dance (42 mins) 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

42:11

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... If you are needing some time to rest and recharge your energies, to feel more vibrantly alive, this practice is for you. When you close your eyes and turn your awareness inward without external distractions, you can learn about who you really are outside your worldly…

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26. Yoga Nidra & Creative Transformation: A Conversation with Rachel Dick (35 mins) 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, we are joined by the radiant nurse coach Rachel Dick, RN, HWNC-BC for a dynamic conversation sharing our personal Yoga Nidra stories and exploring how Yoga Nidra and writing can be used as complimentary tools for unlocking creativity and your authent…

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25. Yoga Nidra for Safety: Inner Resource Palace (40 mins) 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... Feeling safe is an inside job. By guiding you into a state of deep relaxation between sleep and wakefulness, this Yoga Nidra practice takes you on an immersive journey toward inner safety and benevolent resourcing. You will be guided through body scanning, breathing …

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24. Yoga Nidra for Re-connection: Healing Tree Meditation (33 mins) 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This week's earthy journey is designed for reconnection with yourself, promoting deep relaxation and healing from within. Drawing inspiration from the upcoming holiday of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year of the trees, we'll embark on a journey that mirrors the transit…

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23. Yoga Nidra for Nighttime: Doorway to Dreamy Sleep (14 mins) 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake (or fall asleep) When the body and mind can truly relax and let go of tension, healing begins to happen. This short nighttime practice is created to guide you from the distractions of the day into the mindful state between sleep and wakefulness, prep…

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22. Yoga Nidra for Focus: Mind-Body Mandala Meditation (40 mins) 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake In a world filled with distraction, finding moments of genuine presence becomes a compass for navigating the ebb and flow of modern life. In this episode, you are invited you to explore your mindscape through the imagery of a mandala. As a visual rep…

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21. Yoga Nidra: Shine through the Darkness (38 mins) 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

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 …

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20. Short Yoga Nidra: Rest & Relaxation Capsule (12 mins) 12:31

1+ y ago12:31

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake Some days you might not have the time for a long yoga nidra practice. On busy days, when you're more likely to have stress and be short on time, any amount of yoga nidra time is a tonic on the nervous system. This short 12-minute practice is perfect …

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19. Yoga Nidra Live Class from Israel: A Time to Breathe (40 mins) 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

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Na'aleh Yoga Podcast: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close your eyes and stay awake... This episode brings you into a live yoga nidra group practice that took place in Israel last week. Many people in the region (and outside of it) have been affected by the war. This practice intended to provide a break from all the stress a…

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18. Yoga Nidra + Brainspotting: Gaze Healing (45 mins) 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

Na'aleh Yoga Podcast: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close your eyes and stay awake... This is a special episode, we integrate elements of Brainspotting into the traditional Yoga Nidra practice, exploring the profound connections between inner experiences, gaze awareness, and the natural healing capacities of the brain. Weav…

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17. Yoga Nidra for Insomnia: Deep Sleep Island (58 mins) 58:17

1+ y ago58:17

58:17

Na'aleh Yoga Podcast: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close your eyes and stay awake... (or fall asleep for this episode) During times of unrest, sleep may be elusive. If you would like to relax and drift off to sleep, this guided journey is for you. By slowly brining your awareness inward and moving through the layers of con…

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16. Yoga Nidra for Kids (of all ages): Journey to Dreamland (21 mins) 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

21:29

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake When children have a hard time falling asleep, this soothing yoga nidra journey can help. No matter how old you are, this short journey is filled with creative imagery and simple language to help kids relax and drift off to dreamland. Listeners of all…

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15. Yoga Nidra: Healing Infusion for Difficult Times (40 mins) 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake In these times of global uncertainty, this episode is dedicated to anyone grappling with anxiety, fear, and challenges--whether it's the current world events or personal struggles that life presents. Through reconnecting with yourself in these moment…

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14. Yoga Nidra: Gift of Gratitude (50 mins) 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ By Ruthie Ayzenberg Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake Sometimes we get preoccupied with what we don't have and forget to give thanks for all the blessings we do have. The Jewish sage Ben Zoma says: "Who is wealthy? He who is happy with his portion." (Pirkei Avot 3:5). This meditative practice is all abo…

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