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On-Demand Yoga Nidra
Class Library

New Here? Enjoy a complimentary guided rest practice- created with you in mind

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​Available Class Library: 

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

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

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.

  • FROM THE ARCHIVES- A02- Sunflower Field of Confidence- Journey into a vast sunflower field where golden blooms sway beneath an open sky and naturally turn toward the warmth of the sun. Inspired by the solar plexus chakra, this guided meditation explores self-confidence, self-trust, releasing control, and the quiet remembrance that you are already enough. As sunlight, gentle breeze, and expansive open space surround you, layers of pressure and self-doubt begin to soften while the nervous system settles into grounded ease and steady inner confidence. This practice invites you to reconnect with your own inner light and trust the natural unfolding of your path. 45 minutes

  • A21- The Reef of Renewal- Journey beneath calm turquoise waters to the Great Barrier Reef, where coral communities quietly adapt, restore, rebuild, and thrive through change while marine life moves in harmony with the currents. Floating in this vibrant underwater world, you cultivate resilience and reconnect with your own natural rhythm of renewal, balance, and strength. 45 minutes

  • A22- Crystal Cave of Inner Clarity- Journey inward to an ancient crystal cave where shimmering formations and gentle light create a sanctuary for stillness, reflection, and inner wisdom. This guided meditation invites mental clarity, intuitive insight, and a renewed sense of calm presence as you reconnect with the quiet knowing that already exists within you. 55 minutes

  • A23- Pottery Studio of Creative Inspiration- Step into a peaceful pottery studio where warm light, earthy clay, and quiet rhythmic flow invite you into presence and gentle self-expression. As your hands shape the clay at the wheel, this guided meditation becomes an exploration of patience, imagination, and trust in natural unfolding. Allow perfectionism and pressure to soften while inspiration, playfulness, and grounded calm emerge- reconnecting you with the steady source of inspiration that already lives within you. 45 minutes

  • A24- Greenhouse of Balanced Renewal- Journey to a peaceful greenhouse garden where warm light, fertile soil, and tender new sprouts reflect the quiet renewal of early spring. Inspired by the Spring Equinox, this guided meditation invites you to explore balance, growth, and the natural unfolding of new possibilities. As sunlight filters through glass and life begins to emerge from the soil, you are reminded that meaningful change often begins slowly and unseen. Rest in this nurturing environment as the nervous system softens, the mind grows quiet, and a steady sense of renewal begins to take root within you. 45 minutes

  • A25- Butterfly Garden of Becoming- Step into a peaceful butterfly garden where soft sunlight, blooming flowers, and delicate wings in motion create a sanctuary for gentle transformation. As butterflies drift effortlessly from blossom to blossom, this gentle meditation becomes a reflection on the natural process of change- unfolding gradually, often unseen at first. Inspired by the quiet metamorphosis within the cocoon, you are invited to soften effort, release pressure, and trust the process of becoming. Rest in this calm, protected space as the nervous system settles, the mind grows quiet, and a sense of lightness and renewal begins to emerge from within. 45 minutes

  • A26- Desert of Quiet Simplicity- Journey into a vast, peaceful desert where open skies, warm light, and wind-shaped sand create a landscape of stillness and spacious awareness. In this uncluttered environment, nothing unnecessary remains, inviting the mind to quiet and the body to soften naturally. As the sun lowers over the horizon and the rhythm of the day begins to settle, you are guided to gently release what is no longer needed and reconnect with a sense of grounded ease. This guided meditation supports nervous system regulation, mental clarity through simplicity, and a return to steady presence- reminding you that sometimes less allows for more. 50 minutes.

  • 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

  • A28- Glass Studio of Gentle Transformation- Step into a warm, softly lit glassblowing studio where heat, breath, and steady hands work together to shape something new. In this glowing, fire-lit space, transformation unfolds not through force, but through patience, timing, and care. As molten glass is gently formed through breath and movement, this guided meditation becomes a reflection on working with intensity rather than resisting it. Pressure softens, effort eases, and the nervous system settles into a steady rhythm of focused calm. This practice invites you to remain soft within change… allowing something new to take shape naturally, without needing to push or rush the process. 45 minutes.

  • A49- Tea House of Quiet Presence- Enter a quiet tea house nestled within a peaceful garden where smooth stone paths, a gently flowing koi pond, and soft natural light create a space of stillness and simplicity. As you cross a wooden bridge and enter this calm, uncluttered environment, you are invited to set aside the need to do, manage, or figure anything out. Seated on a cushion beside a low table, the quiet rhythm of a tea pouring ceremony unfolds with slow, intentional movement. Steam rises softly, water flows, and each moment stands complete on its own. This guided meditation becomes a reflection on presence without effort, where the nervous system settles, the mind grows quiet, and a steady sense of ease emerges. This practice supports deep rest, grounded awareness, and a return to the quiet steadiness that remains available within you. 45 minutes

  • A30- Held by the Meadow Bonfire- Return to the quiet meadow at dusk where a softly glowing bonfire flickers beneath an open sky and the surrounding field rests in stillness. As you settle beside the warmth of the fire, this meditation invites you into a space of emotional support, self-compassion, and deep restoration. The steady crackle of the fire, gentle night air, and peaceful rhythm of the meadow create an environment where nothing needs to be carried alone and nothing needs to be forced to heal. Throughout the practice, layers of tension, pressure, and emotional exhaustion are gradually invited to soften, allowing the nervous system to unwind into a state of grounded safety and rest. This journey supports emotional release, inner steadiness, and the quiet remembrance that compassion can exist even in the midst of what feels heavy. 45 minutes

  • A31- Lakeside Letting Go- Journey to a quiet moonlit lake where soft ripples move across the water, stars reflect gently on the surface, and a small wooden dock extends into the stillness of the night. Beside the shoreline, a rowboat drifts softly with the natural rhythm of the lake, offering a quiet reflection on loosening the grip of what has been mentally and emotionally carried for too long. As cool night air, shimmering moonlight, and the steady movement of water surround you, this guided meditation becomes a space for spacious awareness and gentle release without force. Thoughts, tension, and inner pressure are invited to soften and drift naturally, allowing the nervous system to settle into openness, ease, and calm. This practice supports emotional spaciousness, nervous system regulation, and the quiet reminder that not everything needs to be held so tightly. 45 minutes

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

  • Overactive Mind Yoga Nidra- Deep Sleep | Nervous System Reset- Allow the evening to unfold into quiet stillness as this extended sleep meditation gently supports an overactive mind in softening toward rest. Journey along a relaxing moonlit path and relax inside a comforting, warm cottage as the pace of the day gradually dissolves and mental activity begins to quiet. With unhurried guidance, the body is invited to release layer by layer- tension easing, breath deepening, and the nervous system settling into a steady rhythm of restoration. This longer practice creates space to move beyond surface relaxation into deeper, more sustained rest where the weight of responsibilities, mental loops, and subtle pressure can fully unwind. There is nothing left to tend to tonight… only an open invitation to rest, restore, and allow sleep to arrive naturally. 60 minutes

  • Yoga Nidra for Burnout Recovery | Deep Rest & Reset- Journey beneath calm turquoise waters to the Great Barrier Reef, where life moves in steady, unhurried rhythm and restoration unfolds naturally over time. In this extended guided meditation, you are invited to step out of constant doing and into a state of supported ease as the body softens layer by layer. Floating through this peaceful underwater world, mental load begins to lighten, quiet urgency fades, and the nervous system settles into a more balanced, regulated state. Without pressure to push or keep going, this practice creates space for deep, uninterrupted rest where exhaustion can ease and recovery can begin. There is nothing to hold together here… only an invitation to rest, restore, and gently return to yourself. 55 minutes

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

  • Deep Sleep & Insomnia Meditations

    • 8-Hour Body Scan for Insomnia (Extended Guided Sleep Meditation)- This restful guided meditation gently leads attention through the body, inviting you to release tension and settle the nervous system. Even if sleep feels far away, you are invited to rest, breathe, and be supported just as you are, allowing sleep to arrive naturally.

    • 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

  • Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest & Relaxation

    • A13- Full Moon Waterfall of Clarity- Allow the cleansing water illuminated by the full moon to wash over you as you travel through the jungle to a spectacular waterfall. The shimmering water fills you with clarity, connects you with your inner guide, and fosters the manifestation of your deepest intentions. 60 minutes

    • A18- Sauna Recovery- Where Strength Rebuilds- Step into a quiet spa designed for intentional recovery, which is necessary for strong, resilient, healthy athletes. As you rest in the warmth of the sauna, soothing heat will help muscles soften as you allow your mind to let go of effort. This post-training practice is a performance tool to support physical repair, nervous system balance, and the subtle integration that facilitates deep recovery- allowing your body to restore and adapt after effort. 45 minutes 

    • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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