Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation where you settle into a supremely comfortable position and simply listen. It is typically done lying down, but may also be done seated.

In a Yoga Nidra session, I guide you on an inner journey using various body, breath and awareness techniques that help you release physical tension and quiet the mind so that you can descend into gradually-deeper brainwave states that support rest and restoration.

Then you spend time in the deeply-relaxed, healing state, hovering between sleep and awake, before being guided back to regular, fully awake consciousness (unless it's a session designed specifically for bedtime, which would not include guiding back to wakefulness at the end).

Many different techniques can be used to reach the state of Yoga Nidra. Rest to Restore helps you explore various techniques systematically and find ones that work especially well for you.

Of course! I hope you do. I've provided a sample Yoga Nidra session, just below these FAQs.

Absolutely. Yoga Nidra is one of the most beginner-friendly practices. If you can lie down and listen, you can do this.

And actually, many of my students who’d ‘failed’ at meditation before found this was the first one they could stick with.

I get it! You're not alone—most self-paced online programs have very low completion rates. That's why I designed this program to be simple, well-supported and do-able.

Upon sign up, you get immediate access to one intro lesson (a 20-minute video, or read the transcript) and module 1. Then the other modules (2-8) drip out week-by-week to avoid overwhelm. Each module includes a super-brief intro and:
⇨two Yoga Nidras (one short, one medium)
That's it—so it easily fits into real life.

There's only 8 modules of content, and you have a full year of access and support (so you have lots of breathing room to explore the content at your own pace). And, the Yoga Nidras and Journal+Tracker are downloadable, so you can keep those forever if you like.

Most importantly, this isn’t just a content library. You’ll have built-in accountability and support, including:
⇨weekly emails for 8 weeks, then monthly nudge emails after that
⇨weekly check-in form (optional), and
⇨direct access to me.
(And participants all seem to love colouring in the little hearts 🤍 in the Tracker after each practice!)

All of these pieces work together to help you stay engaged throughout the program.

You'll have direct access to me throughout the first 8 weeks (or the time it takes you to complete the 8 modules) via the check-in form. And, you can contact me throughout the entire year via the course platform if it’s something that everyone would benefit from, or via email if you’d rather our conversation be private.

The check-in form is optional but highly recommended. I read through these forms every week, replying to any questions and occasionally sending personalized messages to address any challenges or just to cheer you on!

You’ll have a year to move through 8 modules of content, so there’s lots of built-in breathing room. Plus the 16 Yoga Nidra practices and the Tracker+Journal are downloadable and yours to keep forever.

Rest to Restore is designed to work even in the busiest schedule.

My aim is to support you in developing the habit of practicing Yoga Nidra every day (or almost every day). Just 10 minutes a day is enough to notice real changes in energy, mood, and sleep. If you want to go deeper, you’ll have the 20-30 minute options too.

Not everyone wants to practice every day, though. You'll notice benefits even if you practice once a week. 

Yes, you could practice on your own. There is indeed a lot of free content available on YouTube and in various apps, some of it quite good. I even have a YouTube channel myself where you can learn about Yoga Nidra and listen to some sessions.

But if you’re like most people, it’s hard to stick with regular practice and make the progress you want all on your own. Initial spark fades fast. It’s not that you’re UNmotivated, it’s that you’re trying to navigate something deep and personal… without a map.  

Also, some of the free Yoga Nidra content online is NOT that great, or may even be labelled as Yoga Nidra when it’s not really that. The sound quality may be poor, and there may even be annoying or jarring interruptions from ads.  

So for most people, DIYing it often leads to inconsistent practice, confusion, and eventually falling off the habit — because developing a steady Yoga Nidra practice isn’t just about having access to Yoga Nidra recordings, it’s about having access to the right recordings at the right time, and having support to make the habit stick.

Yoga Nidra is suitable and safe for most people. However, the practice may present some risk for individuals with a history of severe trauma, anxiety or depression; if this applies to you, please check with your health professional before participating, and consider doing private sessions so that they can be customized for your unique needs.

Yoga Nidra is not recommended for individuals with mental illnesses involving psychosis or a distorted sense of reality.