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Yoga Nidra & Beyond | Ayla Nova

Yoga Nidra & Beyond | Ayla Nova

By: Yoga Nidra & Beyond
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we all discover yoga nidra/nsdr for different reasons and one truth remains, awareness is the key to remapping our mind. here, you will discover the REST you deserve and need to RESTORE your nervous system on the road to a better sleep and life. Yoga Nidra & Beyond is a space for wellbeing, mental fitness and radical self acceptance. every wednesday you are invited to join ayla nova as you reset and dive deep into your own sleep yoga/nsdr experience. every practice will be unique, even when practiced again and again.

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  • N.111 Yoga Nidra for Restful Clarity | 55 Minutes

    N.111 Yoga Nidra for Restful Clarity | 55 Minutes
    Jun 13 2025
    Journey to Deep Rest Series | The Messenger | Nova Nidra for Clarity... Because You Deserve Peace

    Find your inner peace with this calming Yoga Nidra session. Let the relaxing music and gentle guidance lead you to a state of deep meditation. Perfect for stress relief and achieving a nervous system reset.


    Some truths are not told—they are seen.
    Through stillness. Through presence.
    Your clarity begins with observation.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:12 Welcoming Words from Ayla Nova
    00:28 Preparing the Body for Deep Rest
    03:10 Nervous System Reset | Orientation
    04:40 Yoga Nidra Practice Begins


    🌬 Session Focus:
    • Balancing polairity — masculine & feminine, logic & intuition
    • Connecting with your inner Messenger
    • Restoring nervous system regulation through stillness and space
    • Deep integration during Gemini season


    This session is designed to help you hold the tension of opposites with grace—
    To allow your inner voice to lead, not in chaos, but with calm clarity.


    💫 Special thanks to this session's supporters
    Support Yoga Nidra & Beyond with a Gift of Gratitude:
    https://bio.site/aylanovanidra -or- https://www.aylanova.com


    🌀 When to Practice:
    This is a powerful practice during moments of confusion, burnout, or decision fatigue. Come back to it anytime you feel pulled in different directions and long to reconnect with your center. Especially potent during Gemini season or times of transition.


    🛌 Prepare for the Session:
    • Find a sacred, quiet space
    • Lie down with your spine aligned and heart supported
    • Allow your eyes to soften or close gently
    • Begin with a physiological sigh to reset your system


    🧘🏽‍♀️ Sankalpa (Intention) Options:
    • I AM light
    • I AM free
    • I AM expanding my horizons
    • I AM


    💭 Energetic Practices:
    • Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
    • The meeting point of logic and feeling
    • Inner awareness becomes the bridge, not the battleground


    📖 After Your Practice:
    Reflect. Write. Be Grateful.
    Share your insight in the comments.
    I read them all, and I love hearing from you.


    📅 Stay Connected:
    • Newsletter sign-up & upcoming offerings: https://novanidra.kit.com/97add45bf6
    • Join the Nova Nidra Community for free: https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about
    • Follow for daily practices and poetry: https://www.instagram.com/aylanovanidra

    Rest well.
    Be well.

    Ayla Nova


    Namaskar 🙏


    🎼 Intro Music: @cuemusicc
    🎥 Intro Video: @sshabir (Instagram)
    🎵 Meditation Soundscape: Ethereal Tranquility (Meditative Music For Sleep, Yoga, Meditation & Massage) | Pond5


    #YogaNidra #NSDR #GeminiSeason #EmbraceYourVoice #NonSleepDeepRest #NervousSystemHealing #NovaNidra #MeditationForClarity #InnerMessenger

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    56 mins
  • N.110 Yoga Nidra for Rich Restful Sleep

    N.110 Yoga Nidra for Rich Restful Sleep
    May 1 2025
    JOURNEY TO DEEP REST SERIES | Nova Nidra for Rich Restful Sleep
    Because You Deserve Rest

    This guided Yoga Nidra for Taurus invites you to awaken your senses, rest deeply, and embrace the sensuality of life. Designed with Taurus energy in mind, this NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) meditation blends ancient wisdom with modern nervous system repair. Whether you're experiencing stress, anxiety, insomnia, or simply craving stillness, this yoga nidra will guide you back to your body, your breath, and your innate richness. Use it for deep sleep, emotional healing, or reconnecting with the luxury of the present moment.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:14 Honouring Taurus Energy with Ayla Nova
    01:45 Prepare for Nova Nidra
    03:10 Deep Breaths for Rest
    04:30 Yoga Nidra Begins Now

    🌿 Session Focus:
    • Reclaiming rest as a sacred act of self-worth
    • Awakening the senses to cultivate presence
    • Grounding into the body through pleasure and stillness

    🌙 When to Practice:
    This session is ideal for anytime you crave grounding, beauty, and rest. Return often to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and the richness of the present moment.

    🌸 Preparing for the Session:
    • Surround yourself with textures, scents, and comforts you love
    • Lie down supported by cushions, blankets, or bolsters
    • Allow your breath to slow and soften

    💗 Suggested Sankalpa (Intention)
    You may choose one of these or let your own arise organically:
    • I AM whole.
    • I AM Awakened to truth.
    • I AM Open to Receiving Love.
    • I AM

    🕊 After the Practice:
    Let the essence of Taurus linger—slow down, indulge in beauty, and savour what is.
    Please share your experience in the comments below to inspire others in our growing Nova Nidra Community.

    📩 Stay Connected:
    • Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.aylanova.com
    • Explore upcoming trainings and events
    • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylanovanidra
    • Support Ayla Nova Nidra via ‘Give Thanks' on YouTube

    Thank you for being part of this sacred rest revolution. May this practice bring you closer to your inner sanctuary of pleasure, stillness, and embodied grace.

    Rest well.
    Be well,

    Ayla Nova

    🎼 Intro Music: @cuemusicc (IG)

    #taurus #yoganidra #nsdr #thesensualist #aylanova

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    49 mins
  • E.010 Saving Lives to Changing Lives | Why Firefighters Need Rest Too

    E.010 Saving Lives to Changing Lives | Why Firefighters Need Rest Too
    Apr 12 2025
    Unlock the power of deep rest and mental resilience in this heartfelt conversation with Ayla Nova and special guest Robert Nebergall, a first responder who opens up about the unseen toll of firefighting and the essential role of sleep and nervous system regulation in staying grounded on and off the job.

    Yoga Nidra to complement today's session: https://youtu.be/XRo0Ft5wJ00?si=eh_U-eQCXm8FAinW

    In this video, we explore how Yoga Nidra, mental fitness, physical fitness, and nutritional awareness can support firefighters in building lasting mental fitness—even in the face of constant adrenaline, high alert, and emotional intensity.

    🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode
    • Why sleep deprivation is a silent threat in the firefighting world.
    • How rest-based practices like Yoga Nidra restore the nervous system.
    • The difference between mental toughness vs. true mental fitness.
    • Tools for managing chronic stress and promoting long-term recovery.
    • How communities can better support the ones who serve them.

    This conversation honours the bravery of first responders while offering tangible solutions for restoring balance, reclaiming rest, and cultivating emotional resilience.

    📍 Video Chapters for Easy Navigation
    00:00 Robert Nebergall | Reclaim
    00:45 Nova Nidra Intro
    01:00 Physical and Mental Fitness
    06:17 Real Stories from the Firehall
    12:32 Reclaim Your Inner Flame
    20:30 Changing the Narrative with Deep Rest
    25:36 First Responders, NOT First Reactors
    33:13 A Message to First Responders Everywhere

    ❤️‍🔥RECLAIM with Robert Nebergall❤️‍🔥
    Join Free Community for Fire Fighters: https://www.skool.com/reclaim-your-life-3729
    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/robbienebs/
    Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@robbiereclaim?lang=en
    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimFitnessGroup/videos


    💤 Explore Yoga Nidra
    Interested in learning more about how non-sleep deep rest?
    ➡️ Join the Nova Nidra Community: https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about

    🌟 Key Takeaways for Our Firefighting Heroes
    • Sleep is not a luxury—it’s survival.
    • Mental clarity and emotional resilience begin with rest.
    • Your service matters, and so does your wellbeing.
    • You deserve access to healing tools that work with your schedule.

    💬 We’d Love to Hear From You Are you a first responder? Know someone who is?
    Share your reflections in the comments—your voice matters here.

    📌 Subscribe for More Supportive Content If this video resonated with you, hit Subscribe and tap the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss new episodes focused on rest, resilience, and real healing.

    Rest well. Be well, Ayla Nova

    ➡️ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylanovanidra/
    ➡️ Connect with the Nova Nidra Community: https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yoga-nidra-beyond-ayla-nova--5641302/support.
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    38 mins
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Going to sleep with one of these every night! Great content, great voice, great pace! Really making a difference for me… 100% recommended to add to your well-being practice 🌟

So brilliant ✨

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The sessions provided me focus on my breath, help me relax and let go all worries at bed time. She has a peaceful voice.

My every night practise

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I love these episodes.Help me relax and create a no oasis of calm to slow the mind

Fabulous

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This has helped me over the last few months to relax and sleep soundly - I’m so grateful to you - thank you

A new discovery

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