Protect Your Peace Podcast

Exploring Yoga Nidra with Matthew Lyons

In today’s episode I’m in conversation with Matthew Lyons about yoga nidra. We connect about what to expect during a yoga nidra class, our experiences teaching more subtle styles of practice, and learning to find comfort in silence. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter]. Enjoying the podcast? Leave me a tip at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support]. Connect more with Matthew and find his teaching schedule at www.matthewdlyons.com [http://www.matthewdlyons.com/] and on Instagram @matthewdlyons [//www.instagram.com/matthewdlyons]. Mentioned In This Episode: * Matthew's Blog Post "I Demoted Myself" [https://www.matthewdlyons.com/blog/2015/07/11/i-demoted-myself] * Tracee Stanley [//www.traceeyoga.com] * Chanti Tacoronte-Perez [//www.yantrawisdom.com] * Uma Dinsmore Tuli [//www.umadinsmoretuli.com] * Pema Chodren [//www.pemachodronfoundation.org] * Judith Hanson Lasater [https://www.judithhansonlasater.com] * Jeremy Wolf [https://jeremywolfyoga.com] * Jennifer Reis [https://jenniferreisyoga.com] * “Fire” by Judy Brown [https://www.judysorumbrown.com/blog/breathing-space] * The Nap Ministry [https://thenapministry.wordpress.com] * Mark Nepo [https://marknepo.com] * Bo Forbes [//www.boforbes.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protectyourpeacepod/message

What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 3

In today’s episode I finish sharing about the learning curves of restorative yoga. You’ll learn a bit more about centering comfort in practice as well as the so very normal experience of “the now what” once you settle into your rest nest. Want access to on demand restorative yoga classes? Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter]. Enjoy this episode? Drop some money in the tip jar at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support] and/or share it with a friend! Mentioned In This Episode: Alexis Pauline Gumbs [https://www.alexispauline.com], Judith Lasater [//www.judithhansonlasater.com], Trisha Hersey of The Nap Ministry [https://thenapministry.wordpress.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protectyourpeacepod/message

What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 2

In part two of the exploration of restorative yoga I’m talking about props and learning the center comfort. Whether you practice restorative yoga or not there is plenty to spark curiosity and support your continued exploration of rest. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter] to access guided restorative yoga practices and more. Enjoy this episode? Drop some money in the CashApp or Venmo tip jar at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support]! Mentioned In This Episode: Judith Lasater [//www.judithhansonlasater.com] and Gracie M. Jurkowski [https://www.dasatemhaus.com] Have a question, story or curiosity to share for the Q&A episode this season? Send me an email or leave me a voice note! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protectyourpeacepod/message

What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 1

In today’s episode we dig into the practice of restorative yoga. Learn about what to expect during practice and how the principles within this style can support your relationship with rest beyond the postures themselves. Want access to on demand audio and video rest practices? Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter]. Enjoy this episode? Leave me a tip at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support [http://www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support]! Mentioned In This Episode: Jake Ernst [//www.mswjake.com], Judith Lasater [https://www.judithhansonlasater.com], Gracie M. Jurkowski [https://www.dasatemhaus.com], Trisha Hersey (The Nap Ministry) [https://thenapministry.wordpress.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protectyourpeacepod/message

Bonus Episode: A Guided Practice

This special bonus episode is for the times when you want some guidance in slowing down and moving towards relaxation. This collection of practices can be explored sequentially all together as a 60 minute practice or individually as stand alone practices.  Timestamps for Spotify:  04:11 Orienting  08:31 Journaling  13:44 Breath (Pranayama)  31:53 Restorative Yoga  Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter to access audio and video rest practices. Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protectyourpeacepod/message