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Yoga Nidra & Beyond | Ayla Nova

Yoga Nidra & Beyond | Ayla Nova

By: Yoga Nidra & Beyond
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we all discover yoga nidra/nsdr for different reasons and one truth remains, awareness is the key to remapping our mind. here, you will discover the REST you deserve and need to RESTORE your nervous system on the road to a better sleep and life. Yoga Nidra & Beyond is a space for wellbeing, mental fitness and radical self acceptance. every wednesday you are invited to join ayla nova as you reset and dive deep into your own sleep yoga/nsdr experience. every practice will be unique, even when practiced again and again.

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Episodes
  • N.012 A Journey Beyond | A Message From Ayla Nova

    N.012 A Journey Beyond | A Message From Ayla Nova
    Jun 4 2026
    In this poignant session, we explore the profound journey of processing loss, offering a space for emotional healing and grief support.


    This practice is dedicated to providing comfort during times of grief, helping you find deep rest and calm amidst life's most challenging moments.


    It acknowledges the sensitive topic of end of life, guiding you gently towards inner peace.
    You live the practice before you ever lead it.


    Enroll Today | https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teach
    Nova Nidra Community | https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about


    🌙 What you'll hear in this video:
    Why most Yoga Nidra trainings miss the most important part
    The shadow work practice that changed my life during cancer treatment
    What the Nova Nidra Teacher Training actually is (and who it's for)
    How to know if you're ready — even if you're not sure you want to teach


    0:00 Why I'm telling you this now
    1:07 What people find when they go looking for a training
    1:43 My cancer diagnosis and what Yoga Nidra actually did
    6:36 What the Nova Nidra Training is really built around
    9:52 The real reasons people hesitate (and what I'd say to each one)
    11:03 Where to start if you're not ready to apply yet


    Nova Nidra Teacher Training is a 100-hour, Yoga Alliance-eligible program for those ready to go beyond technique into genuine transformation.


    Enroll Today | https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teach
    Nova Nidra Community | https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about


    #YogaNidra #YogaNidraTeacherTraining #NervousSystemHealing #SomaticHealing #TraumaInformedYoga #RestAndRestore #YogaTeacherTraining #ShadowWork #DarkNightOfTheSoul #ConsciousRest #HealingJourney #YogaPhilosophy #MindBodyHealing #YogaNidraOnline #CertifiedYogaTeacher


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    13 mins
  • N.122 Yoga Nidra for Releasing Anger and Resentment

    N.122 Yoga Nidra for Releasing Anger and Resentment
    May 13 2026
    Yoga Nidra for sacred rage | NSDR for anger, emotional release, nervous system regulation, stress relief, and deep rest.


    Reset your nervous system with this 50-minute Yoga Nidra for Sacred Rage with Ayla Nova. This guided Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice is designed to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deep inner restoration through conscious rest, breath awareness, tension and release, and somatic meditation.


    Whether you are holding anger, frustration, grief, resentment, burnout, or emotional overwhelm within the body, this practice offers a grounded space to meet those experiences with awareness rather than suppression. Through Yoga Nidra, NSDR, chakra awareness, and guided visualization, we explore how sacred rage can become insight, clarity, boundaries, and inner power.


    This session includes tension and release techniques to help discharge held activation within the body while creating space for grace, reflection, and deep restoration.


    Free Nova Nidra Community
    https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about


    Nova Nidra Teacher Training
    APPLY TODAY | https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teach


    00:12 Ayla Nova’s Welcoming Words
    02:35 Preparing for the Practice
    03:05 Tension & Release Practice
    04:44 Yoga Nidra for Sacred Rage Begins


    ✦ What to expect:
    — Guided body scan for deep relaxation
    — Tension and release for stored activation
    — NSDR for nervous system regulation
    — Chakra-based awareness for emotional processing
    — Breath awareness and somatic meditation
    — Guided visualization for insight and reflection
    — 50 minutes of conscious rest and restoration


    ✧☽ Mental Emotional Body:
    Rage & Grace


    ✧☽ After the Practice:
    Take a moment to notice what feels more honest, softened, or clear within you. Share your reflections below. Your awareness may support someone else in their own process.


    ✧☽ Thank you to all YouTube & Podcast Supporters

    https://bio.site/aylanovanidra


    Perfect for emotional release, stress relief, nervous system healing, burnout recovery, anxiety, boundary work, and deep rest.


    #YogaNidra #SacredRage #NSDR #EmotionalRelease #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticHealing #GuidedMeditation #StressRelief #DeepRest #AylaNova

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    50 mins
  • N.121 Yoga Nidra for Vagus Nerve Reset | 35 Minutes

    N.121 Yoga Nidra for Vagus Nerve Reset | 35 Minutes
    Apr 29 2026
    Reset your nervous system with this 35-minute Vagus Nerve Yoga Nidra practice with Ayla Nova. This guided Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) session is designed to activate the vagus nerve, calm the mind, and bring your body into deep relaxation... without falling asleep(unless you want to).

    Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or just need to decompress, this practice combines Yoga Nidra and somatic body scan techniques to support nervous system healing and restore your natural rest-and-digest state.

    00:12 Ayla Nova's Welcoming Words
    02:00 Preparing for the Practice
    03:33 Somatic Orientation
    05:18 Vagus Nerve Activation NSDR

    ✦ What to expect:
    — Guided body scan for deep relaxation
    — Vagus nerve activation & gentle breath awareness
    — Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) as popularized by Andrew Huberman
    — 35 minutes of nervous system reset

    Free Nova Nidra Community | https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about
    Nova Nidra Teacher Training Waitlist | https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teach

    ✧☽ Mental Emotional Body:
    Ease & Effort

    ✧☽ After the Practice:
    Take a moment to notice what feels more coherent. Share your reflections below. Your awareness may support someone else in their own process.

    ✧☽ Thank you to all YouTube Supporters
    https://bio.site/aylanovanidra

    Perfect for stress relief, insomnia support, anxiety, or simply unwinding after a long day. No experience necessary.

    🌿 Lie down, close your eyes, and let yourself reset.

    #YogaNidra #NervousSystemReset #NSDR #VagusNerve #StressRelief #NonSleepDeepRest #GuidedMeditation #AylaNova

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    36 mins
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I love these episodes.Help me relax and create a no oasis of calm to slow the mind

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A wonderful resource for Yoga Nidra. There are a variety of sessions to suit how one is feeling and all are equally beneficial in making one feel more centred, relaxed and at peace. Thank you.

Beautifully Soothing

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The sessions provided me focus on my breath, help me relax and let go all worries at bed time. She has a peaceful voice.

My every night practise

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This has helped me over the last few months to relax and sleep soundly - I’m so grateful to you - thank you

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Going to sleep with one of these every night! Great content, great voice, great pace! Really making a difference for me… 100% recommended to add to your well-being practice 🌟

So brilliant ✨

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