✨ Embracing the Light and Shadow is a deeply restful Yoga Nidra journey that invites you to honor the full spectrum of your being — not just the light, but also the quiet wisdom of shadow.

Set within the dreamlike imagery of an ancient castle, this meditation guides you through the five koshas — the physical, energetic, emotional, intuitive, and blissful layers of self.

You'll rest between firelight and moonlight, exploring dualities and discovering the stillness where they meet.

This recording was captured live during a Yoga Nidra session at The Sanctuary Thailand.

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Welcome to this special opening episode of The Blooming Spirit Podcast—a gentle invitation to connect more deeply and discover the full spectrum of what Nola Bloom offers through Blooming Spirit Journeys.

Rather than a meditation or dharma talk, this heartfelt episode weaves together the story behind Nola’s offerings, including private sessions, Yoga Nidra, feminine embodiment, sacred bodywork, and ceremony. You’ll also hear about her most recommended practice—An Embodiment Journey into the Eight Limbs of Yoga—as well as her signature skincare ritual, Luminessence Beauty Oil.

If you’ve ever been curious about working together, attending a live event on Koh Phangan, or joining The Blooming Feminine community, this is the perfect place to begin.

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🕰 Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome & what this podcast is all about

(01:15) My journey into wellness and how it began

(02:10) Private Sessions - Online and in-person

(04:15) Yoga Nidra & My Most Recommended Practice

(05:10) Healing Bodywork & Island Offerings

(05:58) Ceremony: Cacao, Dance & the Moon

(06:53) The Blooming Feminine

(07:24) Luminessence - sacred skincare

(07:58) Ways to connect & closing reflection

Cover Photo by Olivia Pina

Location: The Yoga House Cafe Koh Phangan

In this episode of The Blooming Spirit Podcast, Nola Bloom explores the sacred stillness found in the pause between breaths, thoughts, and moments.

Drawing from yogic philosophy and her own teachings, she guides us into awareness of the four parts of the breath—inhalation, exhalation, and the two quiet pauses in between.

Through a gentle dharma talk and a calming guided meditation, discover how the space between becomes a gateway to presence, integration, and inner peace.

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If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Setting a boundary can be one of the most loving things we do for ourselves—and also one of the hardest. Even when we know it’s right, the act of saying no or asking for space can stir up fear, guilt, doubt, or grief. It can feel messy.

Our voice might shake. And afterward, we’re often left questioning ourselves for doing something that goes against deeply ingrained patterns.

In this gentle and personal episode of The Blooming Spirit Podcast, Nola Bloom explores the emotional process of holding boundaries through the lens of yoga. With honesty and heart, she shares reflections from her own journey and the teachings that continue to support her in breaking old cycles.

This episode includes:

🌟 A soft storytelling reflection on people-pleasing, pattern-breaking, and the fear of speaking up

🌟 Yogic wisdom from Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), and Svadhyaya (self-study)

🌟 A grounding breath practice

🌟 Gentle self-inquiry prompts

🌟 A powerful moment from the Bhagavad Gita

🌟 Soothing affirmations for integration and emotional healing

May this episode meet you where you are, and remind you that your boundaries are sacred bridges back to yourself.

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🎵 Music by Chris Collins

Timestamps:

(0:00) – Introduction & personal share: why this episode matters

(2:35) – The fear and discomfort of setting boundaries

(3:23) – Boundaries as sacred invitations

(4:39) – Grounding into breath and body

(5:38) – Yogic teachings: Ahimsa (non-violence)

(6:27) – Satya (truth) & how it shakes things loose

(7:09) – Svadhyaya (self-study): emotional patterns & reflection

(8:40) – Calming Breathing practice

(10:25) – Guided visualization: remembering a recent boundary

(11:44) – Self-inquiry prompts

(12:55) – Bhagavad Gita reflection on dharma & courage

(14:46) – Closing affirmations & gentle integration

Feeling depleted, disconnected, or like your inner flame has gone dim? This guided meditation is here to help you reconnect with what truly lights you up.

Reviving Your Inner Spark offers a gentle, nourishing journey inward — to release the weight of burnout and rekindle your sense of joy, creativity, and purpose.

Through breath, visualization, and soothing affirmations, you'll be guided back to the warmth within you — the part that has always been there, waiting to be remembered.

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🎵 Music by Chris Collins

A mystical journey into sacred rest 🌙🌿

Welcome to The Blooming Spirit Podcast with Nola Bloom.

In this dreamlike Yoga Nidra, you’ll be guided into a moonlit forest where luminous elves, nymphs, and dryads gather around you in reverence. As you lie in stillness, they offer gentle healing with glowing hands, soothing your energy body and inviting you to surrender. 🧚‍♀️

This is a meditation for the part of you that still believes in magic…
🧚‍♀️✨

For the part of you longing to be held by something ancient, soft, and kind.

Let yourself be tended to. Let yourself be re-enchanted.
✨ Rest is not a pause—it is a portal. ✨

🎧 Press play, close your eyes, and let the forest hold you.

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🎵 Music by Chris Collins

🌕 Yoga Nidra: Full Moon Illumination 🌙

Step into the luminous glow of the full moon with this deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation.

Guided by Nola Bloom, this practice invites you to journey through the five koshas, dissolving tension, awakening inner clarity, and embracing the radiant stillness within.

✨ What to Expect:
🌙 A full-body relaxation infused with moonlight
💫 A visualization to awaken the third eye & inner wisdom
🌊 Breath flowing like gentle moonlit waves
🌿 A sacred space for release, renewal, and deep rest

Lie back, surrender, and allow the full moon’s presence to illuminate your being.

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🎵 Music by Chris Collins

In honor of International Women's Day, this guided meditation invites you to celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women everywhere.

Through visualization and affirmations, we honor the women who have paved the way for change, those who continue to uplift and inspire, and the power within ourselves to speak our truth.

This meditation is a sacred space for reflection, healing, and empowerment—encouraging you to embrace your voice, connect with the collective strength of sisterhood, and step into your power with confidence and grace.

Take a deep breath, settle into stillness, and join me on this journey of empowerment. 💜

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If you find this practice resonates with you and you'd like to deepen your meditation journey further, Nola is available for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to provide personalized guidance and support.

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In this episode of The Blooming Spirit Podcast, we step into the quiet, powerful energy of the new moon—a time for planting seeds 🌱, trusting the unseen ✨, and surrendering to what’s yet to unfold.

As I launch this podcast under its new name, I reflect on Ishvarapranidhana 🕉️, the yogic principle of surrender, and how it has shown up in my own journey—especially in the moments of uncertainty, creative doubt, and imposter syndrome.

We explore new moon rituals 🌑 to align with this energy, including:

✨ Intention setting – Planting the seeds of your desires
🌀 Surrender & Trust – Softening into the unknown
🌬️ Nadi Shodhana – A guided breathwork practice for balance

If you’ve been feeling the pull of something new but are unsure of the next step, this episode is for you. 💫

🎧 Listen now to align with the energy of the new moon, set powerful intentions, and surrender to the beauty of your unfolding.

🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.

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🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.

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🎵 Music by Chris Collins

✨ A New Chapter: The Blooming Spirit Podcast ✨

This podcast has been quietly evolving, and today, I am stepping fully into that transformation. 🌿

What began as Guided Meditations with Nola Bloom in 2021 has grown into something much deeper—a space not just for meditation but for reflection, storytelling, and expansion.

After years of guiding students, refining my voice, and sharing moments of stillness, it became clear that this offering was ready to evolve.

So, I welcome you to The Blooming Spirit Podcast—a space where meditations remain at the heart, but where we now breathe deeper into dharma talks, yoga philosophy, and the art of embodied living. This is a place for seekers, for wanderers, for those who long to root into something deeper while reaching for the light.

In this episode, I share the story behind this transition, why this name has been in my heart for so long, and what you can expect moving forward.

🌿 What’s new?
✨ Meditations, as always
✨ Dharma talks & reflections
✨ Yoga philosophy & embodiment

To honor this transition, I’m also linking my Blooming Spirit Meditation—a practice I created almost two years ago when this name first started coming into my awareness. If you’d like to experience it, you can find it here:

To those who have been with me since the beginning, thank you for growing alongside me. And to those just arriving, welcome to this unfolding.

Take a deep breath, settle in, and join me in this next chapter. 💫

🔗 Listen now & share with a fellow seeker!

🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.

🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.

🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.

💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠ 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely.

🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠

🎵 Music by Chris Collins

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