Sometimes the hardest part of practice is simply making the space for it. Even 10 minutes of rest can shift your whole nervous system. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need silence, candles, or the “right” moment. All you need is a willingness to pause. This weekend, when will you create that space for yourself? Drop your time BELOW. Speaking it aloud here makes it easier to honour, and you might inspire someone else to take their pause too. This is an old recording, but still a lovely go-to: 10-Minute Yoga Nidra

Today is Cat's birthday, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge this incredible woman. I truly would not be here without her. She is a soul mate in the truest sense. Before we met, we lived like ships in the night. Her name floating through circles of aviation and hospitality, but when she landed in my life… there was no turning back. Some of you may already know this story… but Cat and I officially became friends when I was diagnosed with cancer. She brought food to the hospital and my house. She started a meal train and messaged me every day while I was in treatment. In the middle of a health crisis, I didn’t imagine I’d be making new friends, but this acquaintance became my lifeline. Cat is nurturing. Endlessly loving. A natural at creating community and connection. I love her ability to whip up anything in the kitchen, and to this day, she still cooks for me... no matter where we are in life or in the world. In Yoga Nidra, Annamaya Kosha translates as the food body (the physical body), the part of us that needs nourishment and care. And that’s what Cat offers in every moment: Nourishment. Not just through meals, but through presence, humour, love, and the sacred art of showing up. Happy Birthday, my Cat. You are a gift. You always have been. I will be with her soon and have travelled over mountains to see her... My turn to prepare a meal for you. In full transparency, I'll be taking you for dinner @Cat Jones we both know that's for the best. 😂

In my last Yoga Nidra, something new and kind of beautiful happened for me. As we moved into the Anamaya Kosha and the rotation of consciousness I started visualizing my body like a page I was slowly coloring in. ✍️ Without ever lifting the pencil, I just kept shading. Gently, completely, letting the color spill past the edges of my skin. I was aware that I was NOT staying within the 'lines' or feeling confined by the boundaries of my body. It reminded me of pratyahara—that moment in practice where the senses start turning inward---when the inward and outward blend together. During rotation of consciousness, we usually think of attention jumping from one point to another--elbow, wrist, little finger… But this time, it felt like I was slowly filling myself in with awareness. Shading in every part. Messy, playful and FUN! I know we've touched on this before as a community, but since our practice is ever-evolving, I would love to know: 🌀How do you visualize the body during rotation of consciousness? 🌀What does pratyahara feel like to you---if you've ever felt it? 🌀Would love to hear what comes up. Maybe your image or metaphor is the doorway someone else has been waiting for 💭 And a very warm WELCOME to all the new faces in here---so glad you’ve landed with us 🌀💗 • @Jenny M • @Darla Clapham • @Marie Allainguillaume • @Sylvia Leinwather • @Amy Rosenthal • @Marije Sanders • @Cindy Mahler • @Kimberly Rose • @Shanna Allen • @Rosie Carden • @Nassima Rothacker • @Siobhan Armstrong • @Sarah Aynesworth • @Nathalie Vendrys • @Candice Ferreira • @Linda Rawlins •

Good time zone everyone! I am a little curious if anyone here is familiar with the concept of body-doubling. It is commonly attributed with ADHD, as a method of encouraging/motivating someone to get the thing done! I've been struggling to do my Yoga Nidra sessions. Including just passing out instead of being mindful and setting up the session. For context: I have complex sleep apnea and when I sleep without my mask, it actually does more harm then good and I wake up feeling downtrodden. Has anyone here ever considered doing body-doubling with a community member to motivate them to do it as well? I'd be interested to hear peoples thoughts.

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