NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

When the mind feels foggy or weighed down, this guided Yoga Nidra rain meditation offers space to clear the clouds and reconnect with inner light. Rooted in Jewish mindfulness and the rhythms of the rainy season, this practice invites gentle rest, emotional release, and renewal of faith.

As you lie down and follow the layers of your consciousness, allow yourself to let go of stress, plant new possibilities within your mind, and receive the abundant blessings of the rainy season. The ambient background of rain invites you to wash away tension and relax into healing rest. 

This soothing practice is ideal for moments of overwhelm, seasonal sadness, mental fog, fatigue, or when you simply need to begin again. 

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease resting on your back or in the posture of your choice.

Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a relaxing body scan focusing on each part of your body to shift further into a state of deep healing rest. 

Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being and encode throughout your body.

Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state. Reconnect with your surroundings to integrate the practice into your daily life and embrace the essence of this season. 

Background Music:  "Light Rain Ambient" by Sounds for You from Pixabay

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YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

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Email: [email protected] 

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 May you be peaceful and safe! 

#yoga nidra #rain meditation #emotional healing #Jewish mindfulness #deep rest #mental clarity #calm #guided relaxation #stress relief #rainy day meditation

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This gentle Yoga Nidra practice is created for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, inviting you to rest within the temporary shelter of your own being, release fears, and cultivate trust and healing.

This episode includes guided breathwork, a body scan mapped to Sukkot symbols, visualization of a personal shelter, exploration of contrasting feelings, and the setting and reaffirmation of a personal intention (kavana). Suitable for rest, reflection, and spiritual restoration during the holiday season. 

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease, ready to embark on this journey of introspection and spiritual awareness. 

Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a comprehensive body scan in the spirit of this season by focusing on each part of your body to rotate your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest. 

Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being and encode throughout your body.

Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state. Reconnect with your surroundings to integrate the practice into your daily life and embrace the essence of this season. 

Background Music:  Soft Ambient Modular Meditation by Nature's Eye from Pixabay

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Instagram: @Ruthie Ayzenberg

Email: [email protected] 

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

In this episode, I'm honored to speak with David Crowe, a seasoned acupuncturist and herbalist, about how deep rest practices like yoga nidra, body-based meditation, and botanical medicine work together to retrain the nervous system and support lasting healing.

We deep dive into the practice of yoga nidra and discuss practical integration—simple herb-and-mindfulness routines for home—cautions around entheogens and trauma, and resources for continuing practice and study.

David's bio:

David Crow, L.Ac., graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984; he is a California state licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He has been a clinician, consultant, researcher and educator for over 40 years, and is an expert in Chinese, Tibetan, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine.

David is a passionate medical researcher and educator of state-of-the-art herbal medicine, and an authority on the safe uses of herbs and essential oils. He avoids the popular trends of market-driven internet medicine and relies instead on documented research and traditional ethnobotanical wisdom and methods.

As an esteemed leader in the herbal and aromatherapy industry for more than 30 years, David has established unique access to the highest quality sources of products for his patients.

Here is where to find David:

Website:

https://www.crowconsultations.com

Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback! 

Feel free to reach out! 

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Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy

Email: [email protected] 

Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This soothing meditation is designed to awaken compassion within yourself and for the world around you during the Elul and Tishrei in the Jewish calendar. This healing rest journey is specifically created for the days leading up to the high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  This session invites you to lie down in a comfortable space and connect deeply with your breath, encouraging relaxation and introspection.

Drawing inspiration from Rabbi Avraham Joshua Heschel's teachings, this practice encourages you to release judgment and embrace a state of compassionate witnessing.

Throughout the practice, you'll journey through the five gateways of consciousness, culminating in a transcendent experience of unity in the field of compassion. This episode offers a chance to plant an intention-- a special kavanah-- and let it resonate deeply within you. 

Listen in and allow yourself to be enveloped in the warmth of compassion.

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease, ready to embark on this journey of introspection and spiritual awareness. 

Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan by focusing on each part of your body to rotate your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest. 

Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being and guide you towards spiritual elevation and self-realization.

Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state, bringing with you the tranquility and insights gained from this practice. Reconnect with your surroundings to integrate the peace and clarity into your daily life and embrace the essence of this season. 

Background Music:  "The Inner Calling" from Music of Wisdom by Narek Mirzaei

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Instagram: @Ruthie Ayzenberg

Email: [email protected] 

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

In this episode, we meet with mind science researcher and interfaith minister Ravinder Taylor to explore the meeting point between science and spirituality. Drawing from decades of work in hypnosis, subconscious reprogramming, and research-based mind training, Ravinder shares insights on how practices like Yoga Nidra and hypnosis can access deep states of awareness for healing and transformation. She discusses the role of subconscious beliefs, the power of affirmations, the placebo effect, and her own recovery from rheumatoid arthritis. This conversation offers both practical tools and philosophical reflections for anyone seeking personal growth, self-empowerment, and a deeper connection to truth.

Ravinder's bio:

For the past 30+ years, Ravinder has been researching and analyzing self-help modalities. She has utilized her learning in thousands of interactions with individuals seeking guidance for breaking through blocks to success in their lives. Many have praised her insights and reported great success when following her recommendations. Ravinder is president of Progressive Awareness Research, Inc., and the co-author of over 200 personal motivation audio programs and two books, Motivational Nudges to Empower Your Life and Peripheral Perception via Subliminal Stimuli. Her latest book, Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment, draws upon over 200 independent scientific studies to create a self-help curriculum that has been lauded by professors at prestigious universities. Ravinder is a frequent guest on radio and podcast shows, including George Noory's Coast to Coast AM that has a weekly audience of nearly 3 million. Ravinder has a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology (University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and is an ordained interdenominational minister. She has also completed a three-year training course in hypnotherapy at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in the U.K.

Here is where to find Ravinder:

Website: https://ravindertaylor.com/

Mind Training: https://www.innertalk-store.com/

Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback! 

Feel free to reach out! 

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Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy

Email: [email protected] 

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

If your mind is too busy, or you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, ruminating, or restless--this short soothing nidra meditation is for you. Likewise, if the inside of your head feels tense or needs some care and calming, you're in the right place.  In this soothing practice you are guided in gingerly wrapping your brain with gentleness and nurturance. 

This meditation also has a light kabbalistic overlay with a focus on the upper energetic centers (sefirot) of Keter (Crown), Chochma (Insight), and Bina (Understanding) in the head. 

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease.

Body Scan: Fall into relaxation with a guided body scan 

Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state and integrate the practice 

Background Music: Mind Relaxation by Light Music, Pixabay

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Email: [email protected] 

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

#Brainwrapping

#YogaNidra

#JewishMeditation

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

In this episode, we sit down with resonant and multifaceted sound healer, Lani Levi of Jerusalem to explore the intersection of sound healing and Yoga Nidra.  This episode dives into how sound healing can help us navigate through uncertain times by facilitating deeper self-exploration and emotional release. Lani shares her personal path and the unique ways in which she combines sound healing with other modalities to create a space of rest, digest, and profound release.

The discussion also explores intriguing questions around sound and its resonant power on the nervous system, and how different frequencies can regulate and reset our bodies. We explore the connection between sound healing and Yoga Nidra, discussing brain wave states and how sound can penetrate deeply to promote restful states of the unconscious mind.

 Lani also treats us to a powerful inner sound healing somatic exercise that integrates sound and body awareness, as a tool to manage anxiety and tension. You are invited to join this journey of inner peace, gaining insights into how sound can become a powerful ally in the quest for self-understanding and holistic well-being.

Lani's Bio:

Lani Levi is a multifaceted creative and helper, blending her talents as a graphic designer, painter, singer-songwriter, sound healer, and transformational coach. With a deep passion for art and music, Lani crafts visual and auditory experiences that inspire, uplift, ground, and encourage deeper self-exploration. As we navigate uncertain and unstable times, Lani believes this is an opportunity to dive deeper, discovering what we are genuinely seeking as humans; through our pain and disconnection, we come to a deeper yearning for something new. Through her work, she guides others on transformative journeys, helping them connect with their true selves, embrace their unique path, and enter into a space of prayer. Lani emphasizes the need for spaces where we can show up as we are, with all that we are carrying, and allow our bodies to release the intense energy. Whether it's through her soulful melodies or sound bathing sessions, Lani's mission is to empower others to meet themselves wherever they truly are and bring compassion, love, and prayer to their lives.

Here is where to find Lani:

Instagram: @Levitemusic

Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback! 

Feel free to reach out! 

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Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy

Email: [email protected] 

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This episode is part of the Jewish Calendar Series and is created for the month of Av.  This month focuses on rectifying the sense of hearing and invites you to descend into the healing darkness where you can listen deeply to connect with the resonance of your soul. 

Through practicing Yoga Nidra, you take a pause from all the sensory input channels except for sound so you can focus on the space within. This practice of Yoga Nidra guides you in the exploration of sound as you journey through the layers of consciousness from the body, breath, and mind to your deeper understanding and soul consciousness. Instead of a traditional verbal visualization, this practice contains a non-verbal sound visualization sequence to support deepest listening beyond that which words can express, while you are held in a state of relaxation. 

Please note that this practice may bring out unexpected emotions or memories. This is completely normal, and you are encouraged to welcome all that shows up with curiosity and compassionate witnessing. If this is not the right time for you to elicit emotions, then a milder practice may be better suited for the time being. 

Prepare for a transformative experience as you receive the gift of rest in the stillness of your soul. Allow your body and mind to relax deeply as you sail through sounds and silence and hear your soul's whispers.

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease.

Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan by listening to each part of your body as you transition into a state of deeper relaxation.

Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state and integrate the practice 

Background Music from Pixabay:

Binaural Flotation Meditation by Nature's Eye

Music for Sleep, Song of the Sea by Astria Lyrioth

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Email: [email protected] 

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

#Tishab'Av

#3weeksmeditation

#NadaYoga

#SoundHealing

#YogaNidra

#JewishMeditation

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

In this episode, we welcome the soulful and mystical Jenna Zadaka, a pioneer in Jewish yoga and women's embodiment and empowerment. Jenna, the creator of Breath and Soul, shares her unique practice that blends yoga, mysticism, and somatic wisdom into a sacred path toward transformation for women awakening to their bodies, roots, and radiance.

Diving into the theme of "Jewish yoga and healing," Jenna shares her journey of integrating yoga with Jewish spirituality, moving from a focus solely on spiritual ascent to embracing the necessary union of body and soul, a concept core to both yoga and Kabbalah.

The conversation delves deep into the symbolism of the Tree of Life and its dynamic with the chakra system, addressing how Jewish spirituality can be enriched through accessible embodied practices. Jenna emphasizes the importance of understanding the female perspective in Kabbalah, and how this often-muted voice can illuminate a profound path in spiritual and personal healing.

Listeners will also hear about the significance of rest and the role of the feminine aspect of the Tree of Life, Malchut, in achieving a balance of spiritual and physical harmony. Ruthie and Jenna explore how individuals can find divine presence in the mundane details of life, leading to a more holistic and integrated spirituality.

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that combines rich spiritual insights with practical teachings. Whether you're familiar with Jewish spirituality or new to the blending of these worlds, this episode offers valuable perspectives and inspiring wisdom.

Jenna's Bio:

Jenna Zadaka is an embodiment practitioner, trauma-informed somatic coach, educator in Jewish Mysticism and Mindfulness, author, and ceremonialist. She engages the pathways of somatics and spirituality for embodied wholeness. As a celebrated teacher of Kabbalah, Yoga, and Mindfulness, Jenna humbly draws wisdom from her root-teachers and ancestors. Connect with her embodied teachings on Instagram @breathandsoul_Jenna and through her website, awethenticroots.com.

Here is where to find Jenna:

Instagram: @breathandsoul_Jenna 

Website: awethenticroots.com

Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback! 

Feel free to reach out! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy

Email: [email protected] 

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...

This Nidra journey is rooted in the mystical energy of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a time traditionally associated with the rectification of sight—not just physical seeing, but the sacred act of inner vision. In this practice, you’ll be gently guided through the inner landscape of your body, breath, and memory using color, imagery, and kavanah/sankalpa (intention).

Tammuz is a month of destruction and burning, but also one of re-alignment—where our ability to truly see can begin again from the inside out.

This traditionally structured Yoga Nidra meditation focuses on inner sight and offers a color and memory visualization to support your exploration of your mind and heart. This practice is designed to help you relax, heal, and reconnect with your wholeness. 

Episode Summary:

Here’s what you can expect:

Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported completely at ease.

Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth.

Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan by focusing on each part of your body to rotate your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest. 

Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state and integrate the practice 

Background Music: Mind Relaxation by LightMusic, Pixabay

Subscribe to Na’aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.

Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy! 

Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg

YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga

Email: [email protected] 

Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW

 May you be peaceful and safe! 

DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods.