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Yoga Nidra Meditative Relaxation
Take some deeply nourishing time to connect within during this guided Yoga Nidra meditative relaxation practice. These 30 minutes of self-care can be done seated or lying down, eyes open or closed.
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Why not ...
- try it daily for a week and notice what happens
- commit to 3 times a week for a month and see what happens
- share it with a friend who could use some down time
- introduce your children to it and see what they think
Through complete relaxation we live in the solid present, overcome our fears … of the future, and welcome life’s demands with strength and courage.
—Swami Vishnudevananda
Molly Birkholm is a Sivananda Yoga teacher, iRest Yoga Nidra and meditation teacher trainer, and trauma educator. She is the co-founder of Warriors at Ease and has helped pioneer evidence-based trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation programs for PTSD in the military and other communities affected by trauma, including human trafficking survivors and homeless communities.
Also a professional speaker, consultant, and writer, Molly’s stress management programs, resilience training, and trauma treatment programs are used by leaders and top organizations around the world, including the US Department of Defense, McKinsey & Company, and the Young Presidents’ Organization. Molly teaches yoga-based trainings and retreats around the world, as well as online on The Great Courses and as the host of the Women’s Empowerment Initiative on Yoga International.
