Rest takes courage. It asks you to trust that life will keep moving, even when you pause. It asks you to believe that your productivity does not measure your worth. In this community, we rest not because we’ve earned it but because we remember that rest is our birthright. This weekend, I invite you to reclaim your right to be still. To stretch across your mat, close your eyes, and let your breath unravel the week. ✨ Reflection What does it feel like to rest as a homecoming? Suggested Nidra Flame of Transformation

Just had my latest article published in Brainz Magazine ✨ It is called The Science of Softening: Yoga Nidra, Interoception & Chronic Pain Recovery. Learn how rest can actually retrain your nervous system... not by fixing or forcing, but by learning to soften from the inside out. If you’ve ever lived with stress, tension, or pain that just won’t quit… this one might land. 🪞 Read HERE Let us know what landed below.

One of our core values at Nova Nidra is Integrity. Today, we removed a member who violated our community guidelines by posting links disguised as a discussion. While we absolutely encourage thoughtful sharing and meaningful insights, this space is not for self-promotion, spam, or anything that compromises the trust we’re building together. Thank you to @Tim Gray and @Brenda F for reporting a spammer in the group and helping keep our community safe and respectful.

Today is Cat's birthday, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge this incredible woman. I truly would not be here without her. She is a soul mate in the truest sense. Before we met, we lived like ships in the night. Her name floating through circles of aviation and hospitality, but when she landed in my life… there was no turning back. Some of you may already know this story… but Cat and I officially became friends when I was diagnosed with cancer. She brought food to the hospital and my house. She started a meal train and messaged me every day while I was in treatment. In the middle of a health crisis, I didn’t imagine I’d be making new friends, but this acquaintance became my lifeline. Cat is nurturing. Endlessly loving. A natural at creating community and connection. I love her ability to whip up anything in the kitchen, and to this day, she still cooks for me... no matter where we are in life or in the world. In Yoga Nidra, Annamaya Kosha translates as the food body (the physical body), the part of us that needs nourishment and care. And that’s what Cat offers in every moment: Nourishment. Not just through meals, but through presence, humour, love, and the sacred art of showing up. Happy Birthday, my Cat. You are a gift. You always have been. I will be with her soon and have travelled over mountains to see her... My turn to prepare a meal for you. In full transparency, I'll be taking you for dinner @Cat Jones we both know that's for the best. 😂

I've always had trouble accepting gifts. I'm awkward at it, never know how to respond. There's always somebody more deserving. Having said that - THANK YOU AYLA! Such a generous offering, truly meaningful and truly appreciated! We're lucky to have your wisdom, guidance, and the community you have created. Having said that - Thank you Nova Community! Your insights, sharing and support keeps me coming back and holds me accountable. It has been a blessing these last several months. A true sense of community.