author of radiant rest and the luminous self and yoga nidra teacher, tracee stanley, explores the profound significance of deep rest and its transformative power on our lives, the differences between sleep and intentional rest, the importance of creating a sanctuary for ourselves, the modern struggles of perpetual exhaustion, the hurdles to genuine relaxation, and how rest can reconnect us with our inner wisdom, support healing, and empower us to show up more fully in our lives. this conversation will change your perception of rest and show how essential rest is not just to nourishing our body but to caring for our world.

this is one of those conversations that can alter you forever.

in this episode we explore:

• the concept of deep, intentional rest beyond mere sleep

• the societal perceptions that undermine the value of rest

• the notion that many of us are collectively exhausted and often unsure how to genuinely rest  

• the challenges of overcoming ingrained feelings of unworthiness, shame, and the pull towards constant productivity

• the significance of sacred practices, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the transformative potential of truly embracing rest.

• the importance of stepping into one’s power through rest and

• exploring the true teachers of deep rest, the goddess, and the state of consciousness

00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome

00:14 Exploring the Power of Deep Rest

01:59 The Challenge of Rest and Worthiness

02:47 Intentional Rest and Overcoming Shame

07:45 Rest as a Path to Clarity and Power

11:21 Creating a Rest Practice

22:21 The Sacredness of Rest

29:09 The Goddess and Deep Rest

54:09 The State of Consciousness as a True Teacher

55:29 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

you can learn more about tracee stanley, daphne cohn and listen to all past episodes at daphnecohn.com

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