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- A13- Full Moon Waterfall of Clarity- Journey through a lush, moonlit jungle along a peaceful river to a magnificent waterfall shimmering beneath the full moon. As the flowing water becomes a symbol of renewal, you're invited to soften mental clutter, reflect on your intentions, and reconnect with your own inner guidance. Discover a smooth, moonlit stone representing resilience and quiet wisdom before settling into a comfortable resting place beside the river. Through breath awareness, body sensing, and luminous guided imagery, this practice offers space for deep rest, reflection, and clarity without the pressure to have every answer. 60 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

•  A45- Autumn Path of Release- Journey along a peaceful autumn path where changing leaves, cool air, and trees in different stages of release offer a reflection on the natural rhythm of letting go. As leaves loosen from their branches and drift gently toward the earth, consider where your own energy continues to flow and what may be ready to receive a little less of you. The trees remind us that release is not giving up, but part of a natural cycle of conserving energy, turning inward, and preparing for rest. This practice supports nervous system regulation, self-reflection, and trusting your own timing, with no need to release anything before you are ready. 50 minutes

• A47- Lavender Farm of Deep Exhale- Journey through a peaceful lavender farm in the early evening, where rows of soft purple flowers, warm earth, gentle breezes, and the quiet hum of bees accompany the gradual transition from afternoon into evening. As the light softens, the air cools, and the activity of the farm begins to quiet, settle onto a bench overlooking the fields and allow yourself to slow down with the landscape around you. The changing evening offers a reflection on moving from effort into ease and allowing the pace of the day to gradually settle, without needing to force yourself to relax or finish everything first. This practice supports deep rest, nervous system regulation, and the transition from doing into being, offering a gentle reminder that you do not have to carry the pace of the day into the evening. 45 minutes

• A48- Rainy Conservatory of Quiet Contentment- Journey into a peaceful conservatory on a rainy day, where lush greenery, delicate flowers, warm air, and the gentle rhythm of rain against the glass create a sheltered space for rest and reflection. As you wander among the plants and settle into the quiet warmth of the conservatory, notice the simple beauty of life unfolding around you, each plant growing and resting in its own time, without needing to become anything other than what it is. The conservatory offers a reflection on quiet contentment, finding comfort in the present moment without needing to change, improve, or reach for something more. This practice supports deep rest, nervous system regulation, and a gentle sense of inner ease, inviting you to appreciate what is here and discover that contentment does not require everything in life to be perfect. 50 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

  • Drift Off to Sleep | Release the Stress of the Day- When the day has left your mind busy and your body holding tension, this gentle sleep meditation offers a peaceful place to unwind and settle into rest. Through natural breath awareness, gradual body relaxation, and soothing guided imagery, you are invited to release the stress of the day as you imagine resting beside a quiet lake at sunset. As the colors of the sky deepen into twilight and stars begin to shimmer across the water, the body softens little by little, allowing the mind to grow quieter without effort. Rather than trying to force sleep, you are invited to rest in comfort, trusting that sleep can find you in its own gentle time. As the guidance fades, soft music continues to cradle you in rest. 60 minutes

  • NEW RELEASE- Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep | A Cozy Rainy Cottage- When your body is ready for sleep but your mind hasn't quite settled, this gentle Yoga Nidra meditation invites you to slow down and welcome rest. Through body awareness, natural breathing, and soothing guided imagery, journey to a cozy cottage nestled among the trees on a quiet, rainy evening. Step inside the welcoming warmth, listen to the soft patter of rain against the windows, and settle beneath comfortable blankets as the world outside grows quiet. With nowhere else to be and nothing more to do, allow yourself to soften into the comfort of this peaceful retreat. Rather than trying to force sleep, you are invited to rest without effort, trusting that sleep may arrive in its own gentle time. As the guidance fades, the soothing sound of rain continues, allowing you to drift naturally into sleep. 60 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

  • Burnout Recovery Meditation | Yoga Nidra When You're Running on Empty- Step away from the pressure to keep going with this deeply restful Yoga Nidra created for times when you've been carrying too much for too long. Journey along a quiet country road as evening begins to fall, eventually arriving at a cozy cottage welcoming weary travelers for the night. Set down the bag you've been carrying, rest beside a warm fire, enjoy a comforting meal prepared for you, and settle into a peaceful room where nothing more is expected of you. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and soothing guided imagery, this practice invites you to experience what it feels like to be supported instead of always being the one doing the holding. The responsibilities waiting for you haven't disappeared, but you don't have to pick everything back up all at once. A gentle reminder that you don't have to reach complete depletion before you are allowed to stop and rest. 35 minutes

  • Yoga Nidra for Inner Light | A Candle-Making Journey- Step into a warm, welcoming candle-making workshop where soft light, gentle fragrances, and the simple act of creating a candle offer an invitation to reconnect with the quiet light within you. Choose a vessel, explore fragrances, prepare the wax, and sit beside your candle’s gentle flame as you reflect on the different ways we experience our own inner light. Some days, that light may feel bright and familiar, while other days it may be quieter or harder to sense. This practice supports nervous system regulation, self-acceptance, and inner trust, reminding you that your light does not need to shine brightly every moment or be shared with others to remain a meaningful part of who you are. 45 minutes

  • NEW RELEASE- Full Moon Yoga Nidra for Intuition | Moon Garden- Journey into a peaceful garden beneath the light of a full moon, where winding stone pathways, fragrant jasmine blossoms, and soft silver moonlight invite you to slow down and listen inward. As you wander through the garden, you'll discover branching pathways and follow the direction that naturally draws your attention, before settling beside a tranquil reflecting pool illuminated by the moon above. The changing reflection on the water offers a gentle reminder that our understanding may shift, and we don't need complete certainty to trust ourselves. This practice explores the relationship between self-doubt and self-trust, inviting you to reconnect with your inner wisdom, honor your own experience, and allow clarity to unfold without forcing answers. Through deep rest, breath awareness, and guided imagery, discover that you don't need to see the entire path ahead to begin trusting your next step. 50 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.