The Healing Catalyst

140. Biohack Your Sleep: How Shavasana and Ayurvedic Rest Practices Restore Balance with Indu Arora


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 This week on our “Summer Send-Off Series”, we’re diving into the restorative power of sleep with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist, Indu Arora. As life gets busier, it’s crucial to revisit how we rest and rejuvenate.

In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Indu explore the difference between rest and sleep, uncovering how different stages of sleep correlate with meditation Discover how the practice of Shavasana offers the opportunity to “undo” and “unlearn,” creating space for emotions to surface and consciously letting go through breath and sensory reduction.  Indu also shares expert tips on when and how to practice Shavasana, including five simple steps to make the most of this powerful practice.

Whether you’re seeking to enhance your daily wellness routine or deepen your understanding of rest, this episode is packed with insights to help you rejuvenate and restore balance in your life.


Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • How Shavasana can transform your health by consciously pausing.
  • Ayurvedic perspectives on rest vs. sleep.
  • The power of unlearning how to undo. 
  • Understanding the connection between sleep stages, meditation, and healing.
  • 5 Tips on how adding Shavasana to your daily routine can improve your health.
  • Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath.


Connect with Indu Arora:

  • Website: www.yogsadhna.com
  • Instagram: @induaroraofficial
  • Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
  • Past Episodes with Indu: Episode #47 | Episode # 113




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