87. Drishti: A Dharma Talk & Meditation On Focused Attention

88. Yoga Nidra: The Healing Power Of Surrender

Yoga Nidra: The Healing Power of Surrender Surrender is not about giving up. It is about softening unnecessary effort and allowing ourselves to be held by the present moment. In this deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, you'll be guided into a state of conscious relaxation where the body can rest, the nervous system can unwind, and the mind can gently settle. Through breath awareness and soothing imagery, you'll be invited to release tension, cultivate trust, and reconnect with a deeper sense of inner peace. ✨ This Yoga Nidra is part of my 3-day Insight Timer course, The Wisdom of Rest [https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/the-wisdom-of-rest], exploring awareness, surrender, and restoration through meditation and Yoga Nidra practices. 🔗 Learn more here [https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/the-wisdom-of-rest] 🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/]—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey. 🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/] for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations. 🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions]to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm. 💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely. 🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit] #YogaNidra #GuidedMeditation #DeepRest #HealingPowerOfSurrender #YogaPhilosophy #IshvaraPranidhana #NervousSystemHealing #StressRelief #Relaxation #InnerPeace

88. Gentle Yin Yoga for Hips & Lower Back

Take a gentle pause and unwind with this calming 25 minute Yin Yoga practice designed to release tension in the hips and lower back. Through long-held, supported postures and slow, mindful breathing, you'll create space in the body while inviting the nervous system to soften and settle. You'll need a bolster, 2–3 yoga blocks, and a quiet space where you can fully relax. This class is suitable for all levels and is a beautiful way to ease stiffness, restore mobility, and reconnect with yourself through stillness and breath. 🎵 Music by Chris Collins 🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/]—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey. 🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/] for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations. 🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions]to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm. 💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely. 🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom]

87. Drishti: A Dharma Talk & Meditation On Focused Attention

A guided dharma talk and meditation exploring Drishti, the yogic practice of focused attention.In this practice, we explore how Drishti supports balance, concentration, non-reactivity, and clarity of mind, both on and off the mat. Rooted in the Yoga Sutras and the teachings of dharana, this session includes both open-eye and closed-eye Drishti practices to help steady attention and calm the fluctuations of the mind.A grounding and insightful practice for yogis wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga as a practice of the mind. Music by Chris Collins 🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast. If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/]—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey. 🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/] for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations. 🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions]to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm. 💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely. 🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit] #DrishtiMeditation #Trataka #FocusedAwareness #MeditationPractice #MindfulnessMeditation #YogaPhilosophy #ConcentrationMeditation #InnerStillness #GuidedMeditation #TheBloomingSpiritPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom]

86. Ocean Breath: An Ujjayi Breath Meditation

Ocean Breath is a guided meditation and dharma talk exploring Ujjayi Pranayama, one of the foundational breathing practices of yoga. Known as Ocean Breath or Victorious Breath, Ujjayi creates a soft, rhythmic sound that helps anchor the mind in the present moment. In the yogic tradition, breath is considered a bridge between body, mind, and spirit, and Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, teaches us how to work consciously with this powerful tool. In this 30-minute practice, you'll learn the foundations of Ujjayi breathing, explore its role within yoga philosophy, and experience how the breath can support focus, mindfulness, and inner steadiness both on and off the mat. If you enjoy this meditation, you may also wish to explore my meditation on Drishti (Yogic Gaze) [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EBxAEoOyaHBjPBlR0WBxv?si=a351922cfac54de6], which explores the practice of focused attention, as well as my course, An Embodiment Journey into the Eight Limbs of Yoga [https://insig.ht/gUPbj3oJQ3b], where we dive deeper into the philosophy and practices that support a meaningful yoga journey both on and off the mat. 🎵 Music by Chris Collins 🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/]—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey. 🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/] for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations. 🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions]to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm. 💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely. 🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit] #Meditation #GuidedMeditation #Pranayama #UjjayiBreath #OceanBreath #YogaPhilosophy #YogaMeditation #Mindfulness #Breathwork #DharmaTalk #EightLimbsOfYoga #BloomingSpirit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom]

85. Yoga Nidra: New Moon Manifestation

🌑 Yoga Nidra: New Moon Manifestation 🌙 This 35-minute Yoga Nidra invites you into the quiet, fertile energy of the New Moon — a time of beginnings, intention, and inner listening. Through a guided body scan, heart-centered awareness, and gentle breathwork, you are led into a space of deep stillness where your sankalpa can take root and begin to unfold naturally. This practice supports intention setting, trust, and alignment with your inner rhythm. The final 25 minutes include soft ambient music, allowing you to rest deeply or drift into sleep within the calm of the new moon night. A beautiful meditation for new moon rituals, planting seeds of intention, nervous system reset, and deep, restorative rest. 🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/]—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey. 🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/] for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations. 🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions]to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm. 💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely. 🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit] 🎵 Music by Chris Collins ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom] #newmoonmeditation #yoganidra #sleepmeditation #moonritual #relaxation #meditation #thebloomingspiritpodcast #nolabloom