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Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
Ruthie Ayzenberg
77 episodes
2 weeks ago
Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra audio journeys for deep rest and restoration by Ruthie Ayzenberg. Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative practice where your body is in a state of deep sleep, while your mind remains awake. This state creates the conditions for nervous system repair and natural healing for the body and mind opening the doors to increased calmness, clarity, creativity, hormonal and metabolic benefits, and emotional resolution. All you have to do is listen to the guided audio and try to stay awake. Keep in mind that this podcast is created with deference to both Yogic teachings and Torah compliance to the best of my knowledge. *Yoga *Yoga Nidra *Meditation *Healing *Mental Health *Spirituality *Jewish *NDSR Non-Sleep Deep Rest *Health *Mindfulness *Therapy *Sleep *Guided meditation *Relaxation support *Consciousness *Body Scan
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Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra audio journeys for deep rest and restoration by Ruthie Ayzenberg. Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative practice where your body is in a state of deep sleep, while your mind remains awake. This state creates the conditions for nervous system repair and natural healing for the body and mind opening the doors to increased calmness, clarity, creativity, hormonal and metabolic benefits, and emotional resolution. All you have to do is listen to the guided audio and try to stay awake. Keep in mind that this podcast is created with deference to both Yogic teachings and Torah compliance to the best of my knowledge. *Yoga *Yoga Nidra *Meditation *Healing *Mental Health *Spirituality *Jewish *NDSR Non-Sleep Deep Rest *Health *Mindfulness *Therapy *Sleep *Guided meditation *Relaxation support *Consciousness *Body Scan
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Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
77. Yoga Nidra Rain Meditation for a Better Day: Clearing the Cloudy Mind (38 mins)
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.  Breath Awareness: Deepen your restful state through conscious contact with the energetic layer of your breath.  Experience Polarities: Train your body and mind to contain opposite feelings at the same time Visualization:  Rest in deep awareness experiencing therapeutic guided imagery in the theme of the season 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   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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW    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. 
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2 weeks ago
38 minutes

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
76. Sukkot Yoga Nidra for Divine Trust: Rest in the Shelter of Impermanence (51 min)
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.  Experience Polarities: Train your body and mind to contain opposite feelings at the same time Visualization:  Rest in deep awareness experiencing guided imagery 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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. 
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
75. Herbs, Plant Intelligence & Yoga Nidra Healing with David Crow (69 mins)
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 was one of the first Westerners to train and be licensed in Chinese medicine, and one of the few to study Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine in traditional internships in Nepal and India; he was also one of the first medical pioneers to use essential oils and aromatherapy in clinical practice, and to integrate these diverse modalities into comprehensive treatments.David has operated several clinics, including a practice in Kathmandu serving the Tibetan and Nepalese communities as well as international travelers, and practices in California in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Monterey, and in Ashland, Oregon. David currently serves people from all over the world through his telemedicine practice. 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.David works in numerous herbal cultivation projects, including as the co-founder of The Learning Garden at Venice High School in Los Angeles, one of the first and oldest school gardens in the country. 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!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW  May you be peaceful and safe!   
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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
74. Elul Tishrei Yoga Nidra for Compassion: Through Five Gates (50 min)
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.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork to connect with your compassionate heart Visualization:  Rest in deep awareness experiencing vivid guided imagery 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
73. The Science & Spirituality of Mind Training: Conversation with Ravinder Taylor (67 mins)
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!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe!   
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
72. Yoga Nidra Brain Wrapping to Quiet the Mind (17 mins)
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  Brainwrapping: Show some TLC for your brain by wrapping it in a cocoon of warm light 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. 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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
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2 months ago
17 minutes 45 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
71. Sound Healing & Yoga Nidra: Conversation with Lani Levi (65 mins)
  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!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe!   
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 56 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
70. Av Yoga Nidra for Hearing Deeply: Healing Sound Visualization & Emotional Attunement (47 mins)
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. Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork to while focusing on the sound of your breath Polarities: Train your mind to respond rather than react by practicing holding space for yourself as you hear sounds evoking opposite experiences. Observe how these opposite sounds affect your body. Visualization: Experience a non-verbal sound healing visualization sequenced to move you into a deeper state of consciousness.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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
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3 months ago
47 minutes 44 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
69. Yoga & Jewish Mysticism: Conversation with Jenna Zadaka (47 mins)
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: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe!   
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3 months ago
47 minutes 45 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
68. Tammuz Yoga Nidra for Seeing Within: Color Visualization & Memory (35 mins)
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.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork to connect with the resonant colors within you Polarities: Train your mind to respond rather than react by practicing holding space for yourself with opposite experiences Visualization: Experience a meaningful color and memory visualization Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being. 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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4 months ago
35 minutes 53 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
67. Unearthing Your Light in the Dark: Conversation with Diana Esther (64 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this enlightening episode we chat with the extraordinary Diana Esther Berschader. Diana shares her compelling life story from her upbringing in Soviet Russia to her miraculous spiritual awakening. She dives deep into the transformative experiences that shaped her path and unveils the secrets to discovering one's true purpose. Amidst the conversation, Diana speaks about overcoming life's pressures, embracing inner whispers, and the immense power of meditation and love. Her journey reveals that beneath life's challenges lies an opportunity for transformation, akin to a diamond emerging in brilliance from the rough.   Diana's Bio: Diana Esther is an author, poet, speaker, transformational coach and an inspirational teacher she delivers the most profound knowledge of enlightenment in her unique loving, simple and intuitive way. Her love for life and miraculous recovery from lymphatic cancer, as well as an extraordinary triumph over numerous life challenges,made her an expert in her field, teaching by example and out of her own personal experience, helping her clients to transform their lives, experiencing greater wellbeing. She is a true seeker of the truth of life, unlocking the doors of wisdom and knowledge and turning the key to more happiness and joy. Like a diamond that was shaped and molded under a massive amount of pressure and exposed to the high temperatures of the inner crust of mother earth, she was shaped and polished by the forces of life and her divine destiny. Like a diamond, it took her many years of learning and experimenting, transforming and molding herself, developing trust and perseverance, melting away limitations and crushing all the barriers, that were in the way of her own brilliant light. Her journey took her across continents and made her a true soul doctor, and transformational coach, helping others to connect to the light within, finding their life purpose and developing stronger health, inner peace, balance, harmony, wellbeing, trust and perseverance on the journey to becoming flawless and brilliant.   Episode Summary: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:31 Diana's Early Life in Soviet Russia 06:37 Spiritual Awakening and Inner Trust 11:43 The Power of the Heart and Mind 23:53 Meditation and Everyday Mindfulness 34:05 The Diamond Within: A Metaphor for Self 35:47 The Power of Free Will 36:08 The Diamond's Story 38:07 Embracing Imperfections 40:28 Unique Fingerprints 41:14 The Value of Inclusions 43:43 Consciousness and Evolution 47:40 Poetry of the Soul 52:41 Handling Pressure 56:56 Meditation for Balance 01:02:55 Final Thoughts and Offerings   Here is where to find Diana Esther: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diana.Esther.BerschaderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondwithin/Website:    https://www.thediamondwithin.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-esther-the-diamond-within/   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: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe!   
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 23 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
66. Yoga Nidra Survival Mode Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty (31 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   It's a chaotic time in many regions of the world and for many lives. If you've been going through survival mode, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried, scared, stressed, or tired, this soothing practice is for you.  This Yoga Nidra journey is designed to support you in times of uncertainty, doubt, and instability. Embrace stillness and comfort as you navigate the present moment, feeling held and supported. In this meditation, you are led on a journey inward, exploring the realm between sleep and wakefulness, and uncovering the strength within curiosity and intention.  Relax and immerse yourself in this transformative experience, reconnecting with your breath and body. Whether at the end of a hectic day or during a quiet moment, find your inner compass and allow yourself the gift of deep rest.   Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a relaxing body scan Polarities: Explore how you interact with opposite experiences within the landscape of your body and mind Visualization:  Explore your deeper consciousness through a guided visualization from a state of deep relaxation. Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you planted earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music: Misty Mountains 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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4 months ago
31 minutes 42 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
65. Healing Ancestral Trauma & Karmic Debts: A Conversation with Edit B. Kiss(64 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, I sit down with Edit B Kiss, an energy healer and transformational coach, to explore deep trauma healing, karmic patterns, and spiritual growth. We dive into the power of Reiki, Karma Yoga, and 8th Chakra meditation to release ancestral trauma and break free from repetitive life patterns. Edit shares her insights on how healing karmic debts can lead to profound personal transformation, and we also touch on the role of Yoga Nidra in deep energetic shifts. If you're interested in holistic healing, past-life influences, and clearing emotional blockages, this conversation is for you!   Edit recounts her personal experiences with panic attacks, which propelled her into the realm of Reiki and holistic healing, highlighting the life-changing impact these practices had on her well-being and family life. She explains how Reiki offers immediate relief by balancing chakras, while family constellation therapy goes deeper to resolve ancestral trauma, reshaping one's emotional and relational dynamics. The conversation delves into the intricacies of Karma Yoga healing, emphasizing mindfulness and the importance of conscious thoughts, emotions, and actions to break karmic cycles. Edit also introduces the power of the eighth chakra and samadhi meditation, which facilitate access to the unconscious mind and promote profound healing and transformation. Tune in to explore Edit’s holistic approach to healing and learn how to harness the power of meditation, ancestral healing, and chakra alignment for personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Edit's bio: Edit B Kiss is a holistic therapist, success habit coach, #1 bestselling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. Edit originally was a petroleum engineer, working in the petroleum industry for 15 years before being a life-coach full time. During those years she trained to become a Reiki Master, a Sekhem Healer and a Karma Yogi.   Episode Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction – Learn about Edit B Kiss’s journey into healing and transformational coaching.[04:42] Ancestral Trauma & Karmic Debts – How trauma is passed down through generations and how we can break free from inherited patterns.[12:24] Reiki & Energy Healing – Exploring how Reiki and other energetic modalities can help release emotional and physical blockages.[18:45] Karma Yoga & Spiritual Growth – Understanding karmic cycles, how they shape our experiences, and how to work with them for healing.[25:10] The 8th Chakra & Higher Consciousness – Diving into the concept of the 8th chakra and how it connects to spiritual evolution and healing.[33:20] Yoga Nidra & Deep Healing – Discussing how Yoga Nidra can support trauma release and facilitate subconscious transformation.[40:05] Final Reflections & Where to Find Edit – Edit shares her closing thoughts, plus how listeners can connect with her and her work.   Here is where to find Edit B. Kiss: https://editbkiss.com https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/editbkiss/ https://www.facebook.com/bkissedit https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess Link to Edit's book: https://a.co/d/6PeXQXZ   Edit's Free masterclass: https://elevate.editbkiss.com/5-series-masterclass Edit's YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUDMWsbjovv4C2Q5AvyoN0CqdX1D5its9&si=6B7JC3NWL5OG-4no   Edit's Skool community: https://www.skool.com/release-with-ease   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: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe!   
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5 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 12 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
64. Yoga Nidra to Integrate 10 Sefirot: Kabbalistic Meditation #8 (52 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you will be guided through a deep rest practice that integrates the pathways of the Kabbalistic energy centers (the sefirot). These mystical elements reveal how divine energy flows into and through you, facilitating a deeper connection with your soul's authentic expression in the world. Settle into a comfortable position and embark on a meditative experience, embracing stillness and awareness while exploring the unique potential of each energy center. Harness the energies of loving kindness, inner strength, balance, and more through guided breathing and visualization techniques. This soothing Yoga Nidra practice supports the nurturing of intentions and promotes integration of spiritual insights into daily life.   Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan that integrates all the sefirot, mapping them onto your body as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork in connection with the colorful energies of the sefirot Polarities: Explore how you metabolize opposite experiences through brining awareness to dualities based on the sefirot.  Visualization:  Integrate each sefira energy on a deeper level through guided visualization in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you planted earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music: Life is Beautiful by IamThatIam, 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: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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5 months ago
52 minutes 13 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
63. Yoga Nidra for Embodied Manifestation (Malkhut): Kabbalistic Meditation #7 (35 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this soothing episode, we explore the final emanation on the Tree of Life, Malkchut, associated with the Divine Feminine/Shekhina and the concept of embodied manifestation of sacred sovereignty. In this episode of Na'aleh Yoga, you’re invited into the sacred stillness of Malkhut, the final sefirah on the Tree of Life. As the vessel that receives all divine flow, Malkhut teaches the transformative power of receptivity, rest, and embodied presence. Through this guided Yoga Nidra practice, you’ll explore how grounding into your physical body connects you to your personal and cosmic sovereignty and abundance. Let this be your Shabbat of the soul, where there’s nothing left to strive for, only the spaciousness to receive.    Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan designed to reflect the essence of Malkhut as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork embodying the energy of Malkhut Visualization:  Connect with the receiving energy of Malkhut through a healing guided visualization in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you planted earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music:  Meditation: Peace-love-healing-432hz-music-prayer-aura-good-vibes by Denis Pavlov, 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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5 months ago
35 minutes 34 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
62. Yoga Nidra for Grounding & Stability (Yesod): Kabbalistic Meditation #6 (32 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This yoga nidra explores the Kabbalistic emanation of Yesod, a spiritual bridge connecting the seen and unseen. Yesod serves as a meeting place where the energies of higher sefirot (emanations) of lovingkindness, inner strength, balance, endurance, and gratitude converge from abstract origins into physical form. This practice invites you to align your thoughts, feelings, and actions, allowing you to trust in the unseen and create from a place of clarity and connection. As you delve into this meditative practice, you are encouraged to let go of efforts and agendas, thereby weaving your experiences into a state of wholeness. By entering the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, cognitive restraints ease and deeper awareness unfolds, providing a fertile ground for healing and creativity.  By fostering a deep sense of grounding and presence through progressive relaxation, breath awareness, body scanning, and vivid visualization, this Jewish-rooted Yoga Nidra practice serves to cultivate your inner strength and potential.   Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan anchored in the theme of Hod as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork embodying the essence of Yesod Visualization:  Experience the grounding of Yesod through a therapeutic guided visualization in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music:  Deep Meditation by Grand Project 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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6 months ago
32 minutes 45 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
61. Yoga Nidra for Soft Glow & Gratitude (Hod): Kabbalistic Meditation #5 (31 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This illuminating Yoga Nidra practice, guides you through the Kabbalistic Sefirah of Hod, inviting you into the heart of divine humility, receptivity, and splendor.   As you let go of efforts and enter into the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, experience the gentle orchestration of calm, helping loosen cognitive bounds, raising your energetic vibration, and opening the doorways to healing and bringing out the soft radiant glow from within you.   Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan anchored in the theme of Hod as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork focusing on Left Nostril circular breathing on the theme of Hod Visualization:  Experience the concepts of Hod through vivid and imagery metaphor in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Smoothly transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music:  Sleep AM PM Meditation Relaxing Guitar, by BFCMusic 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This yoga nidra explores the Kabbalistic emanation of Yesod, a spiritual bridge connecting the seen and unseen. Yesod serves as a meeting place where the energies of higher sefirot (emanations) of lovingkindness, inner strength, balance, endurance, and gratitude converge from abstract origins into physical form. This practice invites you to align your thoughts, feelings, and actions, allowing you to trust in the unseen and create from a place of clarity and connection. As you delve into this meditative practice, you are encouraged to let go of efforts and agendas, thereby weaving your experiences into a state of wholeness. By entering the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, cognitive restraints ease and deeper awareness unfolds, providing a fertile ground for healing and creativity.  By fostering a deep sense of grounding and presence through progressive relaxation, breath awareness, body scanning, and vivid visualization, this Jewish-rooted Yoga Nidra practice serves to cultivate your inner strength and potential.   Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan anchored in the theme of Hod as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork embodying the essence of Yesod Visualization:  Experience the grounding of Yesod through a therapeutic guided visualization in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music:  Deep Meditation by Grand Project from Pixabay  
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6 months ago
31 minutes 12 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
60. Yoga Nidra for Confidence & Purpose (Netzach): Kabbalistic Meditation #4 (31 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you are guided on a transformative journey into the Kabbalistic sefira of Netzach, the emanation of endurance, confidence, and eternity.  As the fourth of the seven lower divine emanations, Netzach represents the soul's relentless progression towards realization, transforming inspiration into flame. Through the practice of yoga nidra, you are invited to align with the eternal rhythm flowing within you, using breath and awareness to relax your body, mind, and soul and awaken the chords of confidence already within you.  This episode not only deepens your embodied understanding of Netzach, but also empowers you to harness your own resilience and vitality, providing a sense of cosmic eternity and the assurance that confidence resides within. Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan anchored in the theme of Netzach as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork focusing on Right Nostril circular breathing  Polarities: Explore how you respond to contrasting experiences and train your body and mind to respond consciously rather than reactively.  Central Symbol:  Experience the concepts of Netzach through vivid metaphor in a state of the deepest rest.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Smoothly transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music: Music of Wisdom, Our Peaceful Ocean 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  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.   
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6 months ago
31 minutes 33 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
59. Yoga Nidra for Balance & Harmonious Healing (Tiferet): Kabbalistic Meditation #3 (35 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   This practice focuses on the third sefirah-- emanation based on Kabbalistic teachings-- Tiferet.  Radiating from the heart center, Tiferet described as the heart of the tree of life and offers a space where compassion thrives within boundaries, creating harmony instead of conflict. This episode invites you to find stillness and alignment as you explore the convergence of dualities within your mind and body. During this Yoga Nidra session, you will journey inward, discovering the balance between awareness and rest, agency and surrender.    Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. 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, body, and soul. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a thorough body scan in the theme of Tiferet by focusing on integrating the right and left sides of the body as you transition your consciousness into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork focusing on alternate nostril breathing to integrate the Right and Left sides of the subtle body. Polarities: Explore how you respond to contrasting experiences and train your body and mind to respond consciously rather than reactively.  Visualization:  Experience rapid visualization focused on the concepts of Tiferet through vivid metaphor.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Smoothly transition back to your ordinary waking state. Background Music: Binaural Flotation 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 Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com     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.   
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6 months ago
35 minutes 18 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
58. Yoga Nidra for Inner Strength & Boundaries (Gevurah): Kabbalistic Sefirot Meditation #2 (31 mins)
NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, delve into a Yoga Nidra practice dedicated to the exploration of Gevurah, second of the lower seven sefirot, energetic emanations from Kabbalistic teachings. This practice is created to explore your inner strength, boundaries, and give direction to the energetic flow within you. As you settle into a space of stillness, you are guided to cultivate a sense of grounding, calm, and clarity as you traverse through the sheaths of consciousness from the body to the breath, mind, and soul.    Episode Summary: Here’s what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you’re fully supported and at ease, ready to embark on this journey of introspection. 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.  Breath Awareness: Practice guided breathwork to connect with the sefirah of Gevurah-discipline and restraint Visualization:  Experiencing a powerful visualization exploring the concepts of boundaries through creative colorful metaphor.  Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it resonate deeply into your being. Externalization: Smoothly transition back to your ordinary waking state, bringing with you the tranquility and love 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 from Pixabay: Zen Walk from Amurich   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: naalehyoga@gmail.com     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.   
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6 months ago
31 minutes 52 seconds

Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra audio journeys for deep rest and restoration by Ruthie Ayzenberg. Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind... Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative practice where your body is in a state of deep sleep, while your mind remains awake. This state creates the conditions for nervous system repair and natural healing for the body and mind opening the doors to increased calmness, clarity, creativity, hormonal and metabolic benefits, and emotional resolution. All you have to do is listen to the guided audio and try to stay awake. Keep in mind that this podcast is created with deference to both Yogic teachings and Torah compliance to the best of my knowledge. *Yoga *Yoga Nidra *Meditation *Healing *Mental Health *Spirituality *Jewish *NDSR Non-Sleep Deep Rest *Health *Mindfulness *Therapy *Sleep *Guided meditation *Relaxation support *Consciousness *Body Scan