On-Demand Yoga Nidra
Class Library

​Available Class Library: 

*Make sure to check out classes before they are archived to make space for new offerings*

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Classes vary from 30-60 minutes. Once you select your desired class, you will have unlimited access to the class link for 7 days.

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My favorite time to listen to the recording is in bed as I drift off to sleep or if I wake during the night. You can also enjoy the recording as part of a seated meditation practice with the intention of staying awake and connected to the present moment.

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• FEATURED FAVORITE- A27- Café of Unhurried Presence- Step into a warm, softly lit café where gentle background sounds, the scent of coffee, and slow, steady movement create a space for grounded awareness within everyday life. In this familiar setting, you are invited to soften the sense of urgency and rest in presence without needing to withdraw from the world. As you sit, observe, and simply be, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on ease, belonging, and the ability to move throughout life at a more natural pace. This practice supports nervous system regulation within daily activity and a return to steady, unhurried awareness that stays with you beyond the practice. 45 minutes

• A35- Standing In Your Light- Journey into a peaceful summer meadow where tall grasses sway gently in the breeze, wildflowers bloom beneath an open sky, and warm sunlight moves across the landscape as clouds drift naturally overhead. Along a gentle hilltop beneath a large tree, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on remembering the light that has always existed within you. As moments of brightness and cloudiness pass across the meadow, you are invited to notice that the sun never leaves the sky- it remains steady, warm, and present even when temporarily hidden from view. Surrounded by openness, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of the season, the nervous system is invited to soften as pressure, striving, and the need to become anything more begin to ease. Rather than forcing positivity or shining brighter, this practice creates space to reconnect with the steadiness that already exists within you. This journey supports self-trust, gentle renewal, nervous system regulation, and the quiet reminder that even when life feels cloudy, your light remains. 45 minutes

• A36- Zen Garden of Still Awareness- Journey into a peaceful Zen garden where smooth stones rest among carefully raked sand, bamboo sways gently in the breeze, and a still pond reflects the open sky while colorful koi glide peacefully beneath the surface. As the quiet rhythm of the garden unfolds, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on the awareness that remains present through every thought, emotion, and moment of daily life. Rather than striving to quiet the mind or create perfect stillness, you are invited to rest in the spacious awareness that has been here all along. Surrounded by the simplicity and gentle beauty of the garden, the nervous system is invited to soften as effort, overthinking, and the pressure to always be doing begin to ease. This practice supports mindful presence, inner peace, nervous system regulation, and the quiet reminder that stillness is not the absence of movement, but the presence of peaceful awareness within it. 45 minutes

• A37- Tropical Island of Ease- Journey to a peaceful tropical island where warm white sand meets crystal-clear turquoise water, palm trees sway gently in the ocean breeze, and soft waves rise and fall along the shoreline beneath an endless sky. Resting beneath the shade of a single palm tree, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on remembering the gentle rhythm that already exists within you. As the tide arrives and quietly returns, you are invited to soften out of constant striving, carrying, and over-efforting, allowing the body and mind to rediscover a more natural sense of ease. Surrounded by the warmth of the sun, the fragrance of tropical blossoms, and the timeless rhythm of the sea, the nervous system is invited to settle as tension, urgency, and the feeling of always needing to do more begin to melt away. This practice is a quiet reminder that ease is not something we earn after everything is finished, but something we can return to one breath, one pause, and one gentle moment at a time. 50 minutes

• A38- Hot Air Balloon of Perspective- Journey through a peaceful morning landscape as a hot air balloon gently rises above rolling hills, winding rivers, quiet forests, patchwork fields, and charming countryside below. As you drift effortlessly through the open sky, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on the power of perspective and the spacious awareness that emerges when we gently step back from the details of daily life. While the landscape below remains unchanged, you are invited to experience how everything begins to feel more connected, reminding you that clarity does not always come from pushing harder or searching for immediate answers. Surrounded by the warmth of the morning sun, the quiet rhythm of the breeze, and the expansive beauty of the sky, the nervous system is invited to soften as overthinking, urgency, and the pressure to figure everything out begin to settle. This practice supports clarity, openness, nervous system regulation, and the quiet reminder that sometimes nothing in our circumstances needs to change... only the perspective from which we are viewing them. 45 minutes

• A39- Animal Sanctuary of Belonging- Journey into a peaceful animal sanctuary where gentle companions rest beneath old trees, open meadows sway in the breeze, and quiet woodland paths invite you to slow your pace. As you spend time among animals who simply exist according to their own nature, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on belonging without needing to earn it. Rather than striving to accomplish more, meet expectations, or prove your worth, you are invited to rest in the simple truth that you already have a place. Surrounded by the quiet rhythm of the sanctuary, the nervous system is invited to soften as self-judgment, perfectionism, and the pressure to always be doing begin to ease. This practice supports self-acceptance, nervous system regulation, emotional restoration, and the gentle reminder that, just as every living thing belongs in nature, you too belong... exactly as you are. 45 minutes

• A40- Ocean Tide of Flow- Journey to a peaceful stretch of coastline where gentle waves arrive and return beneath an open sky, seabirds drift overhead, and the steady rhythm of the tide creates space to slow down and breathe. As you rest beside the ocean, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on the quiet current that continues moving beneath the surface of our lives. Rather than forcing, controlling, or trying to figure out every next step, you are invited to soften your grip and experience what it feels like to allow yourself to be supported. Surrounded by the soothing rhythm of the sea, the body and mind are invited to settle as effort, urgency, and the pressure to hold everything together begin to ease. This practice is a gentle reminder that movement does not always require force... sometimes, when we soften enough to stop fighting the current, we discover there is already something carrying us forward. 50 minutes

• A42- Mountain Rest Point- Journey to a quiet mountain resting place where cool pine-scented air, soft morning light, and steady earth beneath your feet create a space of grounded support and gentle re-entry. Along a peaceful mountain path overlooking wide valleys and distant peaks, this guided meditation becomes an invitation to pause without falling behind… to rest without needing to earn it. As you settle beside sun-warmed stones and open sky, the nervous system is invited to soften out of over-efforting and reconnect with a quieter sense of steadiness within. The mountain remains unmoving beneath changing weather and passing seasons, offering a reflection on stability, support, and returning to yourself after periods of expansion, stress, or emotional overwhelm. This practice supports grounding, nervous system regulation, and the quiet remembrance that steadiness remains available even when life feels uncertain. 45 minutes.

• A43- Garden of Steady Growth- Journey through a peaceful cottage garden with winding stone pathways, climbing roses, fragrant lavender, and blossoming fruit trees. Beneath a fruit tree, reflect on trusting your season of growth. Shoots, buds, flowers, and ripe fruit symbolize every stage belonging; sun, bees, and butterflies accompany the softening of striving, comparison, and rush. This practice supports self-trust, patience, and nervous-system regulation, reminding us that growth unfolds beneath the surface, one gentle day at a time. 45 minutes.

• A44- Kitchen of Nourishment- Journey into a warm, welcoming kitchen where everything has already been prepared for you, inviting you to step away from caring, doing, and tending to what everyone else needs. Surrounded by the comforting warmth of home, nourishing food, and the peaceful garden beyond, this guided meditation becomes an invitation to receive rather than continually pour your energy outward. As you wander into the garden, sunlight, water, rich soil, and growing things offer a reflection on the natural rhythm of replenishment. Nothing in the garden apologizes for what it needs in order to grow. It simply receives what sustains it. This practice supports deep rest, nervous system regulation, and emotional replenishment, offering a gentle reminder that you do not have to wait until you are running on empty to nourish yourself. 45 minutes

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Extended & Premium Practices (Available for Insight Timer Plus members or through a Shine with Sara class pass)

• Wake Up At Night & Can’t Fall Asleep | Deep Sleep Meditation- Return to rest inside a quiet winter cabin where soft firelight flickers against wooden walls, snow falls gently beyond the windows, and a moonlit lake rests peacefully beneath the night sky. Created for middle-of-the-night wake ups and an overactive mind, this extended guided sleep meditation offers a spacious environment for the nervous system to gradually soften out of alertness and back into deep rest. Through soothing floating imagery, mental activity begins to quiet while the body unwinds layer by layer into warmth, stillness, and ease. Thoughts are allowed to drift naturally like snow settling across the lake, without needing to be followed or solved. This longer practice creates space to move beyond surface relaxation into deeper nervous system restoration where nothing needs to be managed, monitored, or figured out. There is nowhere else to be tonight… only an invitation to soften, drift, and allow sleep to return naturally in its own time. 60 minutes

• Yoga Nidra for Mental Clarity | Quiet Focus & Stillness- Journey into an ancient crystal cave where shimmering formations reflect soft light through quiet stone chambers deep beneath the earth. Surrounded by stillness, spaciousness, and the gentle glow of crystal, this extended guided meditation invites the mind to soften out of mental clutter, overthinking, and constant processing. Through breath awareness, an extended body scan, and immersive crystal cave imagery, distractions begin to settle while awareness becomes more spacious and calm focus naturally begins to emerge. Rather than searching for answers or forcing clarity to appear, this practice creates space for the nervous system to regulate and for perspective to gently return in its own time. This journey supports mental clarity, focused awareness, nervous system restoration, and the quiet reminder that clarity often arises when we create enough space to notice what is already here. 45 minutes

•  Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation | Nervous System Reset & Ease- Journey to a peaceful tropical island where warm white sand meets crystal-clear turquoise water, palm trees sway gently in the ocean breeze, and soft waves rise and fall beneath an endless sky. Resting beneath the shade of a single palm tree, this extended guided meditation invites the body to soften out of constant effort and the mind to settle into a slower, more natural rhythm. Through breath awareness, an extended body scan, and immersive tropical imagery, tension gradually melts away while the nervous system remembers what it feels like to simply be supported. Rather than believing ease must be earned after everything is finished, this practice offers the quiet reminder that ease is always available… one breath, one wave, and one gentle pause at a time. This journey supports deep relaxation, nervous system restoration, emotional balance, and reconnecting with the effortless rhythm that has been within you all along. 60 minutes

• Yoga Nidra for Belonging | Gentle Acceptance & Simply Being- Journey to a peaceful summer meadow where warm sunlight filters through the trees, wildflowers sway gently in the breeze, and a quiet sense of welcome surrounds you. This extended guided meditation invites you to soften the feeling that you need to change, perform, or become something different in order to belong. Through breath awareness, an extended body scan, and immersive nature imagery, the body gradually settles while the mind is invited to release self-judgment and the pressure to fit into expectations. Rather than searching for belonging outside yourself, this practice creates space to experience acceptance, connection, and the quiet freedom of simply being as you are. This journey supports self-acceptance, emotional ease, nervous system restoration, and reconnecting with the reminder that you do not have to earn your place… you are already worthy of belonging. 45 minutes

• Yoga Nidra for Letting Go | Flow, Trust, & Gentle Release- Journey to a peaceful coastline where warm sunlight meets the open sea, gentle waves move steadily toward the shore, and the horizon stretches endlessly ahead. This extended guided meditation invites you to soften your relationship with effort, uncertainty, and the things you may be trying to hold too tightly. Through breath awareness, an extended body scan, and immersive ocean imagery, the body gradually releases tension while the nervous system settles into a slower rhythm. As the waves arrive and return, you are invited to explore the natural rhythm of holding and releasing… knowing when to act and when to allow. Rather than forcing yourself to let go, this practice creates space to trust that release can happen gently, in its own time. This journey supports emotional release, nervous system regulation, trust, surrender, and reconnecting with the natural flow that exists within you. 50 minutes

• Yoga Nidra for People Pleasers | Rest without Guilt- Journey into a quiet sanctuary within a warm and comforting home… a private space where you can close the door, settle into softness, and temporarily set down the responsibilities, expectations, and needs of others you've been carrying. This extended guided meditation invites you to explore what it feels like to rest without needing to earn it through productivity, usefulness, or caring for everyone else first. Through breath awareness, an extended body scan, emotional exploration, and soothing sanctuary imagery, the body gradually softens while the nervous system receives permission to pause. As you move between the experiences of giving and receiving… doing and simply being… you are invited to remember that caring for yourself does not mean caring less for others. You can have needs, receive support, and rest without guilt. This journey supports self-compassion, healthy boundaries, nervous system restoration, and reconnecting with the quiet truth that you are enough without having to do anything to prove it. 30 minutes

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Freebies available on Insight Timer or YouTube (no need to use a class pass to enjoy these offerings):

• Deep Sleep & Insomnia Meditations

  • Floating Back to Sleep- This gentle guided meditation is designed for those moments when you wake during the night and want to return to rest without pressure- using calming breath awareness, a soothing body scan, and soft floating imagery to quiet the nervous system and ease mental activity. Release concern about the clock, let go of the day that has passed and what tomorrow may bring, and allow yourself to settle into peaceful restoration. 60 minutes

  • Winter Train Sleep Meditation for Insomnia | Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest- Settle into a peaceful winter journey as a gentle train ride through snowy mountains becomes an invitation to soften, unwind, and drift naturally toward sleep. The steady rhythm of the rails and the quiet mountain landscape support nervous system relaxation, quiet mental chatter, and allow you to release the day. There is nothing to manage and no effort required- simply allow yourself to be carried as sleep arrives naturally. 55 minutes

  • Overactive Mind Sleep Meditation | Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest & Nervous System Reset- Let the day gently fade as this quiet evening journey helps calm an overactive mind and invite deep rest. Walking along a peaceful twilight path toward a warm cottage sanctuary, the pace of the day slows, and mental noise begins to soften. Responsibilities loosen their grip, the nervous system unwinds, and the body settles into ease. There is nothing left to solve tonight- simply settle in and allow sleep to arrive in its own time. 30 minutes.

  • Sleep Meditation for Overthinking | Quiet the Mind & Fall Back Asleep- When the body is ready for rest, but the mind continues to think, this gentle nighttime practice offers a way to settle without pressure. As awareness shifts to the breath and the body, mental activity begins to soften, creating space for rest to return naturally. Thoughts are allowed to move without needing to engage, and the nervous system gradually unwinds. There is nothing to solve and nowhere to go tonight- simply rest, supported, as sleep comes in its own time. 25 minutes

  • Sleep Meditation for Letting Go of the Day | Quiet the Mind- As the day comes to a close, the mind can continue holding conversations, responsibilities, emotions, and unfinished thoughts long after the body is ready to rest. This gentle nighttime meditation offers space to slowly soften the weight of the day through calming breath awareness, gradual relaxation, and peaceful winter imagery. Rather than forcing sleep or trying to quiet the mind, you are invited to rest alongside whatever is present, allowing the nervous system to settle naturally. Like snow falling softly outside a warm cabin window, the body unwinds little by little, creating space for deep rest to return in its own time. 30 minutes

  • Body Scan for Overthinking at Night | Sleep Meditation- When nighttime thoughts feel difficult to turn off, this gentle sleep meditation offers a space to soften out of mental activity and settle into rest without pressure or effort. Through calming breath awareness, progressive muscle relaxation, and a slow, detailed body scan, the body is invited to release the weight of the day layer by layer as areas quietly holding tension begin to soften. Rather than trying to stop thoughts or force sleep to happen, lingering to-do lists, unanswered questions, and mental chatter are gently invited to be placed aside for the night. Soft nighttime imagery and reassuring reminders create space for the nervous system to unwind, allowing rest to return naturally in its own time. 30 minutes

• Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest & Relaxation

  • Overactive Mind Meditation for Mental Overload | Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest & Reset- Step into a quiet forest sanctuary where you are invited to gently set down the weight you’ve been carrying. Beside a steady tree, responsibilities, mental lists, and quiet pressures can be placed down and held by the earth. Nothing needs to be solved or managed here. The nervous system softens, the body settles, and the mind is given space to rest. There is nothing to carry in this moment- simply pause, set it down, and allow yourself to be supported. 30 minutes

  • Yoga Nidra for Self-Compassion | Emotional Healing & Support- Step into a peaceful meadow where a warm, steady fire offers a space to soften self-judgment and gently set down what you’ve been carrying. Through breath awareness, body sensing, and heart-centered visualization, this practice invites emotional release without pressure, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to quiet. As you rest beside the fire, a sense of warmth, compassion, and inner steadiness begins to emerge. This meditation is a reminder that nothing needs to be fixed… only gently held. 45 minutes

  • Stress Relief Meditation | Yoga Nidra to Calm the Body & Quiet the Mind- Enter a peaceful Zen garden where smooth stone pathways, carefully raked sand, quiet bamboo, and the gentle rhythm of a flowing fountain invite you to step away from the pressure of daily life. As the simplicity of the garden surrounds you, the body begins to soften, the breath steadies, and the nervous system naturally settles. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and calming visualization, stress gradually melts away, creating space to release tension without needing to solve, manage, or carry anything for a little while. This practice offers a gentle reminder that peace is not something you have to earn. It becomes available each time you pause, breathe, and allow yourself to simply be. 30 minutes

  • Letting Go of Control Meditation | Yoga Nidra for Trust, Ease & Surrender- Journey to a peaceful summer meadow where wildflowers sway gently in the breeze beneath the shelter of a great oak tree. As clouds drift effortlessly overhead, butterflies float from blossom to blossom, and delicate dandelion seeds are carried wherever the wind is meant to take them, this guided meditation becomes a gentle reflection on trust. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and soothing meadow imagery, the body softens, the nervous system settles, and the constant need to manage every outcome begins to loosen. Rather than asking you to stop caring or stop planning, this practice invites you to release what is no longer yours to carry and remember that life often unfolds with its own quiet wisdom. This journey supports surrender, emotional ease, nervous system regulation, and trusting that not everything needs to be controlled to unfold exactly as it is meant to. 30 minutes

  • Sunday Scaries | Yoga Nidra to Reset Before the Week Begins- Ease the mental and emotional tension that can arise as the weekend comes to an end and the week ahead begins to take up space in your mind. Settle into a cozy evening sanctuary where you can gently set down tomorrow's responsibilities, unfinished thoughts, and the pressure to be ready for everything that awaits. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and soothing imagery, this practice invites the nervous system to shift out of anticipation and into rest. As you settle into the warmth of a quiet evening, you are reminded that tomorrow does not need to be lived tonight. There is nothing you need to solve, organize, or prepare for in this moment. Simply rest, breathe, and allow yourself to arrive fully in the present before the new week begins. Perfect for Sunday evenings, anticipatory anxiety, overthinking, and creating a calm transition into the week ahead. 30 minutes

• Short Meditations & Daily Practices

  • Guided Meditation to support a 5 minute Daily Journaling Practice- this meditation leads you in setting up your journaling space and includes breathing exercises to focus and center yourself, a brief body scan to anchor into your body and become aware of your inner wisdom, and affirmations to release judgment, expectations, and outcomes. 

  • 15-Min Daily Stillness | Steady Awareness Meditation- This grounding daily meditation is designed to strengthen concentration and cultivate the qualities of steady awareness that support deeper meditative absorption. Through simple breath focus and subtle mantra guidance, attention gradually gathers and stabilizes without strain. Release the pull of scattered thinking, settle into calm clarity, and allow moments of quiet presence to unfold naturally.

  • Yoga Nidra for Focus & Energy Reset | Calm Mind, Recharge- When your mind feels scattered and your energy feels depleted, this shorter Yoga Nidra offers a gentle opportunity to pause and reset. Journey to a peaceful forest bench beside a flowing stream where sunlight filters through the trees and the natural world moves at an unhurried pace. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and grounding forest imagery, mental clutter begins to soften while steady energy gradually returns. Rather than pushing through an afternoon slump or reaching for more stimulation, this practice creates space to reconnect with focus, spacious awareness, and the energy that already exists within you. Perfect for midday resets, mental fatigue, brain fog, and moments when you need to step away and recharge. 15 minutes

  • Quick Calm Now | Grounding Yoga Nidra for Stress & Overwhelm- When stress and overwhelm begin to build, this shorter Yoga Nidra offers a gentle opportunity to pause, ground, and reconnect with a sense of calm. Journey to a peaceful riverside where you can settle beneath the shelter of a tree, wrapped in a soft blanket as golden sunlight reflects across the flowing water. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and soothing riverside imagery, the mind begins to quiet while the body settles into a greater sense of ease. Rather than pushing through the moment or trying to solve everything at once, this practice creates space to simply pause and be supported. Perfect for moments of stress, overwhelm, mental clutter, or whenever you need a quick grounding reset. 25 minutes

• Chair Yoga & Gentle Movement

  • 45 min Chair Yoga with Relaxing Body Scan- this class is intended to provide accessible, gentle movement, stretching, breath awareness, and relaxation techniques to foster strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Class ends with an extended body scan to allow you to sink into deeper relaxation and pairs well with a yoga nidra guided meditation.