Again I have to say how I love the profound teachings of yoga nidra. I have feared the heart chakra session all day. Because I have so many scars, open wounds, even fear of love because of death and loss. And yet, within minutes, I felt the gentle acceptance and allowing of opposite emotions existing side by side in peace. And new beginnings. My heart remains open to persuasion! What a surprise to this crusty, old, battle scarred warrior! I left this session skipping in a field, pulling off petals from a flower: “I love me. I love me so. I love you. I love you so!” YES. MORE PLEASE.

Today’s YN was a gentler ride for me. I have spent my life following my own authority and only recently, during the last few years, has life given me heavy lessons that broke my compass of inner direction and boundaries. Instead I questioned myself and my actions. I curtailed my ways to instead please others. This has led me to isolate from family, friends and the collective to get perspective again. Today I realized that my self inquiry and separation has been good AND successful. Yes I am not only ALLOWED but very comfortable taking up space! It is of course in my own Private Idaho (thanks B52’s circa 1980’s) but that cell of sun is getting bigger and stronger. Today’s practice helped me see that I am good, have a sense of self and will one day be gloriously tanned by my own bright, hot sun!

@Kevin P it seems we have some similar chakra moves. Very cool. 😎☄️❤️

@Ayla Nova it is seriously one of the most profound concepts I have ever heard. Thank you so much for your transmission of truth!

@Kevin P I loved what you said. Thank you for diving deep like I did and acknowledging such an amazing integration: snowy creek tears of self-acceptance. Thank you! 🙏

Yoga nidra is so profound for me because I absolutely fear getting in touch with my different body parts. There are awarenesses that I am asked to do ( “now feel the top of your foot, now the toes”) and I feel the deepest of fears. It is becoming better but oh so enlightening to get in touch with the fact that sometimes after practice I am dealing with a chill in my spine and stomach. Like someone is watching me. Then I realize: I am watching me! I am getting better and better being here now. On earth. In my body. Because of this practice. Earth is not so foreign to me. This first chakra practice felt nice, calming.and comforting. This is a win. Yes still a star seed. But one who acknowledges the here of now and am not so terrified to ground in my roots. Self identity: better. Day 1: 5 stars.

As a post menopausal woman I related to so much of what you write and appreciate your wisdom: keep returning to this first chakra teaching.

Gabrielle here. I live in Oregon, USA. Deeply grateful to be with such lovely, kind and safe seekers. I bow to Ayla for gathering us through her soft, persistent wisdom. “No mud, no lotus.” Thich Nhat Hanh