A Summary of Episode 129 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar: This month on Outside the Studio, Tessa and Kelly discuss the practice of yoga nidra and its benefits. They explore different types of yoga nidra and how it can be used for cognition, healing, transformation, and setting intentions (sankalpa). They also address the question of whether it's okay to use yoga nidra to fall asleep and how to handle snoring during a yoga nidra practice. Kelly shares about her two books, 'Meditation for the Modern Family' and 'You Are Not Your Thoughts,' which provide guided meditation practices for different ages and focus on anxiety. Kelly shares her perspective on the importance of humor and self-acceptance in difficult times, and how yoga nidra has been a nourishing practice for her. Key Takeaways: 1. Balancing motherhood, work, and self-care can be challenging, and it's important to prioritize self-care and set boundaries. 2. Teachers often teach what they need to learn themselves, and it's okay to have struggles and imperfections. Practice, whether it's yoga or meditation, helps us acquire tools to navigate real-life challenges. 3. Yoga nidra is an accessible entry into building a meditation practice because it can be done lying down and focuses on relaxation and comfort. Timestamps (00:00:00) Introduction and Unique Names (00:03:12) The Power of Vulnerable Teachers and Mentors (00:06:26) Applying Personal Practices to Everyday Life (00:09:07) Taking Ownership of Growth and Learning (00:15:00) Catching Up with Kelly Smith (00:17:24) Balancing Motherhood, Work, and Self-Care (00:23:15) The Role of Practice in Navigating Life's Challenges (00:29:47) The Nourishing Power of Yoga Nidra (00:43:47) Exploring the Benefits of Yoga Nidra (00:45:10) Different Types of Yoga Nidra and Their Focus (00:46:59) Using Yoga Nidra to Fall Asleep and Addressing Basic Needs (00:48:28) Creating a Comfortable Setup for Yoga Nidra (00:59:04) Understanding Sankalpa and Its Importance (01:04:49) The Power of Repetition in Sankalpa (01:09:28) Kelly's Books: 'Meditation for the Modern Family' and 'You Are Not Your Thoughts' Connect with Kelly Smith Website https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyouonline/ Podcast https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/podcast Books https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/coming-soon-02 Connect with Tessa Tovar: ◦ Website: https://tessatovar.com/ ◦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ ◦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/ ◦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl ◦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw ◦ Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588