This episode is a personal note from me.

There are few practices I feel as passionately about as Yoga Nidra. This isn't a guided practice—it's an opportunity for me to share why this ancient modality has become such an important part of my life, my teaching, and the heart of Release Reset.

Over the years, I've witnessed people arrive carrying stress, grief, trauma, and exhaustion, only to leave with a profound sense of peace they didn't know was possible. Many describe feeling deeply connected—to themselves, to others, and to something greater than words can explain. Others speak of letting go of the identities they've carried for years, experiencing a deep inner stillness, and remembering a part of themselves that had been there all along.

Yoga Nidra continues to humble and inspire me. It reminds me that healing isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about allowing ourselves to rest deeply enough to uncover the wisdom, clarity, and wholeness that already exist within us.

This episode is my invitation into that journey. In future episodes, we'll explore the philosophy, science, and transformative possibilities of Yoga Nidra together. I can't wait to share this path with you.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

Join me for one of my first live Yoga Nidra community sessions.

In this relaxed, unscripted conversation, I answer questions, share reflections on Yoga Nidra and healing, and close with a guided Yoga Nidra practice. It's a candid glimpse into the conversations we have as a community and an opportunity to experience both discussion and practice in one episode.

Whether you're curious about Yoga Nidra or simply looking for a moment to pause and reset, I hope this episode leaves you feeling more grounded, present, and connected.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

Slow down, soften, and settle into this gentle Yoga Nidra practice.

This is one of the softer, more gentle Yoga Nidra sessions in the Personal Shaman library, offering an unhurried pace and a quiet invitation to simply rest.

Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and calming visualization, you'll be guided into a state of conscious rest where your nervous system can unwind and your body can release the tension it has been carrying.

Whether you're ending your day, taking a mindful pause, or simply longing for a moment of stillness, this practice creates space to rest deeply without expectation or effort.

Find a comfortable place where you can lie down without interruption, allow yourself to settle in, and simply receive the practice.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

Have you ever wondered where Yoga Nidra fits within the larger tradition of yoga?

In this educational episode, I use the simple analogy of an apple tree to explain the yoga system in a way that's easy to understand. Imagine the entire tree as the path of yoga. One of its branches is Raja Yoga, and growing from that branch are eight apples—the Eight Limbs of Yoga. To make our pie, we only need one apple. That apple represents Yoga Nidra and the role it plays within the larger practice.

Rather than diving into complicated philosophy, this story offers an approachable way to understand how Yoga Nidra fits into the broader yoga tradition and why its roots matter.

Whether you're new to Yoga Nidra or looking to deepen your understanding, I hope this analogy gives you a fresh perspective on a practice that has transformed my own life.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

This episode is a personal story—one I still find difficult to put into words.

Years ago, I had an experience that forever changed the way I understand presence, identity, and connection. As I sat quietly with my family, something unexpected happened. I knew exactly where I was, yet my family later shared that they couldn't see me. As the rain began to fall, I experienced it as though it were moving through me rather than onto me. In that moment, my sense of self dissolved into something I can only describe as becoming no thing.

I don't expect this story to fit neatly into explanation. I simply share it as I experienced it and reflect on how it reshaped my understanding of awareness, belonging, and our connection to something far greater than ourselves.

This episode is a personal reflection from my own journey—one that continues to influence the way I teach, live, and understand healing.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

Experience Yoga Nidra in harmony with the natural world.

Recorded outdoors on my front porch during a quiet morning, this shorter guided Yoga Nidra practice invites you to rest alongside birdsong, gentle wind chimes, and the natural rhythm of the breeze. Rather than removing the sounds of nature, I've chosen to let them become part of the experience—an invitation to soften, breathe, and reconnect with the world around you.

As one of the first guided Yoga Nidra sessions I ever recorded, this practice has remained especially meaningful to me. I created it one month before walking the Camino de Santiago, and it became my nightly companion throughout the pilgrimage. Returning to this practice each evening gave me a familiar place to rest, reflect, and reconnect after each day on the trail.

Whether you're lying down or comfortably seated, simply allow yourself to settle in and receive the practice.

Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.

This episode is a personal note from me.

There are few practices I feel as passionately about as Yoga Nidra. This isn't a guided practice—it's an opportunity for me to share why this ancient modality has become such an important part of my life, my teaching, and the heart of Release Reset.

Over the years, I've witnessed people arrive carrying stress, grief, trauma, and exhaustion, only to leave with a profound sense of peace they didn't know was possible. Many describe feeling deeply connected—to themselves, to others, and to something greater than words can explain. Others speak of experiencing a deep sense of freedom, letting go of who they thought they had to be, and simply resting in the experience of being.

Yoga Nidra continues to humble and inspire me. It reminds me that healing isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about creating the space to simply be. In that stillness, I've watched people rediscover hope, clarity, and a profound sense of connection—to themselves, to others, and to life itself.

This episode is my invitation into that journey. In future episodes, I'll share the philosophy, science, personal experiences, and transformative possibilities of Yoga Nidra. I can't wait to explore them with you.

To learn more about Release Reset, upcoming classes, retreats, the Personal Shaman podcast, and additional healing resources, visit ReleaseReset.com.