Discover how to drift gently into nourishing sleep with this calming Yoga Nidra practice designed to help your body, mind, and nervous system deeply restore.

In this guided Yoga Nidra session, Christina Zipperlen invites you into a state of conscious relaxation, often called Yogic Sleep. You’ll be led into stillness, softening, and surrender, allowing sleep to come naturally. This practice creates a safe, nurturing container where your body and mind can rest, your nervous system can reset, and your spirit can reconnect to its essence.

No prior experience is needed, only a quiet space where you can lie down and let go. Christina reminds us: “You are exactly where you need to be.”

Key Takeaways

 * Yoga Nidra offers a bridge between wakefulness and sleep, creating space for deep rest and healing.

 * Intentions (Sankalpa) can be planted in this receptive state, supporting transformation and peace.

 * The practice allows you to safely release tension, connect inward, and let go of what no longer serves you.

 * Sleep, if it arrives during the meditation, is not a failure—it is welcomed as part of the process.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Yoga Nidra

01:05 – Preparing your body and space for rest

05:02 – Gentle tension and release sequence

10:30 – Setting your Sankalpa (intention)

16:18 – Guided breathwork and relaxation

19:12 – Awareness through the body practice

24:53 – Visualization: safe, serene landscapes

29:05 – Trusting the process and letting go

31:31 – Closing guidance into restful sleep

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This podcast is hosted by Christina Zipperlen, a teacher, writer, and founder of Ananda Soul [https://anandasoul.com/], a heart-led jewelry brand and community devoted to beauty, healing, and intention. Her work bridges spiritual practice and intentional living, guiding others to cultivate inner peace and soulful alignment.

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52: Yoga Nidra for Sleep: A Guided Journey Into Deep Rest

What if coming of age wasn’t just for the child, but a sacred shift for the parent, too?

In this heartfelt continuation, Christina and ritualist Day Schildkret explore how ritual can support us through the challenges of parenting, puberty, and personal transformation. From nightly hand-cleansing practices to memory book ceremonies, they offer meaningful ways to honor change with clarity, creativity, and compassion.

For anyone navigating family transitions or seeking new ways to mark life’s thresholds, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the sacred in everyday life.

Enjoy 10% off Ananda Soul’s ritual-inspired jewelry with code PENDULUM10 at checkout.

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at



https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/rituals-for-puberty-parenting-and-personal-healing



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51: Rituals for Puberty, Parenting, and Personal Healing with Day Schildkret

What if grief wasn’t something to move through quickly, but a sacred space to honor, feel, and be transformed by?

In this episode, I’m joined by ritualist Day Schildkret to explore the healing power of ritual in times of loss, change, and uncertainty. From marking transitions to creating sacred moments in everyday life, they invite us to slow down, remember, and reconnect with what matters most.

For anyone navigating a life shift or holding space for someone who is, this episode offers meaning, comfort, and a path to deeper presence.

Enjoy 10% off Ananda Soul’s ritual-inspired jewelry with code PENDULUM10 at checkout.

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/rituals-for-change-grief-and-everyday-meaning-with-day-schildkret

 

Connect with Day Schildkret

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50: Embracing the In Between: Rituals for Change, Grief, and Everyday Meaning w/ Day Schildkret

When doubt, fear, or overwhelm arise, this guided affirmation practice offers a gentle return to what has always been true. Before words. Before stories.

Rooted in the wisdom of early imprints, those first cellular questions: Am I safe? Do I belong?—this practice invites you to soften. To come home to yourself.

Let the affirmations support your nervous system, unwind old patterns, and gently reconnect you with the quiet truth that you matter, just as you are.

Come as you are. Breathe. Receive.

For more soul-nourishing practices, explore our free Affirmation Quiz [http://this?%20https://anandasoul.com/pages/affirmation-quiz]or join our next Virtual Moon Gathering. [https://anandasoul.com/pages/moon-gathering]

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/affirmations-for-safety-and-self-worth

 

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49: Rewiring the Early Imprints- Affirmations for Safety, Belonging & Self-Worth

When life feels like the world is moving too fast, this guided yoga nidra practice is a soft invitation to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your body’s inner wisdom. Whether you're in transition, healing, or simply craving stillness, allow this gentle journey to ground you in presence and offer the deep restoration your soul is calling for.

You’ll move through grounding breathwork, gentle reflection, and soothing visualization, ending in quiet spaciousness for intuitive insight. There’s no right way to experience this—just come as you are.

For more soul-nourishing practices, join our Virtual Moon Gatherings [https://anandasoul.com/pages/moon-gathering], a sacred space for reflection and connection under the Full Moon.

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/yoga-nidra-for-deep-rest-and-trusting-your-bodys-wisdom [https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/yoga-nidra-for-deep-reest-and-trusting-your-bodys-wisdom]

This episode features binaural beats set to a theta brainwave frequency, designed to support deep relaxation and meditative states.

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48: Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest and Trusting Your Body's Wisdom

What if postpartum wasn’t about “bouncing back” but about becoming someone new?

In this tender follow-up conversation, Christina and midwife Lianne Schwartz explore the sacred transformation that unfolds after birth. From emotional waves and identity shifts to breastfeeding truths and the power of rest, they honor postpartum as a time of deep healing and rebirth—for both mother and family.

For anyone walking the path of new motherhood or supporting someone who is, this episode offers gentle wisdom, validation, and care.

Let it be a reminder: you are not alone, and this season deserves to be met with tenderness and truth.

Enjoy 15% off Christina’s new jewelry collection, Unbroken Light, with code UNBROKEN15 at checkout.

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/postpartum-rebirth-path-of-healing-and-identity-with-lianne-schwartz

 

Related Episode

46: Spirit Babies, Conscious Birth & Healing with Lianne Schwartz [https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/spirit-babies-conscious-birth-and-healing-with-lianne-schwartz]

 

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Website [https://anandasoul.com/]

New Collection: Unbroken Light [https://anandasoul.com/collections/unbroken-light]

Join the Moon Gathering [https://anandasoul.com/pages/moon-gathering]

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47: Postpartum Rebirth: The Path of Healing & Identity with Lianne Schwartz

Christina often touches on the spiritual and emotional layers of motherhood, and in this episode, she and midwife Lianne Schwartz explore the unseen bond between mother and child—long before birth.

From spirit baby connection to ancestral healing, they discuss the emotional truths of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Together, they offer guidance for transforming fear, honoring trauma, and trusting the innate wisdom of the body.

Through Lianne’s nearly 30 years of experience as an intuitive healer and midwife, this conversation invites you to a deeper understanding of birth as a sacred threshold and a portal for profound healing and transformation.

As a special gift, enjoy 15% off the Artemis Collection from Ananda Soul—a symbol of strength and sacred femininity. Use code ARTEMIS15 at checkout.

Be sure to come back next week as we continue this journey into the sacred postpartum space—where the mother is also reborn.

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/Spirit-Babies-Conscious-Birth-and-Healing-with-Lianne-Schwartz

 

Connect with Lianne Schwartz

Website [http://www.lianneschwartz.com]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/conscious_birth_community/]

Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lianne.schwartz]

 

Connect with Ananda Soul

Website [https://anandasoul.com/]

Artemis Collection [https://anandasoul.com/collections/artemis]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/anandasoulcreations/] for Ananda Soul

YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@anandasoul5206]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sensitivematters/] for Sensitive Matters

 

46: Spirit Babies, Conscious Birth & Healing with Lianne Schwartz

Inspired by Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, this meditation invites you to pause, breathe, and embrace deep stillness. Perfect for life’s transitions—whether stepping into a new season, a new year, or a new chapter within yourself—this practice helps you release the past like falling rain and plant seeds for clarity, renewal, and peace.

Find a cozy spot, let go of distractions, and allow yourself to be guided into deep relaxation. If you feel called, take a moment to journal afterward, capturing the insights and serenity you’ve cultivated.

For more soul-nourishing practices, join our free Virtual Moon Gatherings [https://anandasoul.com/pages/moon-gathering], a sacred space for reflection and connection under the Full Moon.

 

This meditation blends the sacred vibration of OM with theta-frequency binaural beats (4–8 Hz) to guide you into deep relaxation and renewal. Let these frequencies quiet the mind, release the past, and create space for clarity, peace, and new beginnings.

 

See the full show notes and resources mentioned at

https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast/theta-meditation-for-renewal-inspired-by-Nyepis-sacred-stillness

[https://anandasoul.com/blogs/sensitive-matters-podcast//theta-meditation-for-renewal-inspired-by-Nyepis-sacred-stillness]

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Theta Meditation for Renewal: Inspired by Nyepi's Sacred Stillness

Thank you for choosing a piece from our Unbroken Light collection [https://anandasoul.com/collections/unbroken-light], inspired by the wisdom of Goddess Akhilanda—She Who Is Never Not Broken.

As a heartfelt gift, we invite you to pause, breathe, and receive an exclusive guided meditation.

The Goddess Akhilanda teaches us that transformation is not something to fear but to embrace. The cracks in our lives are not flaws—they are openings for light to enter.

This meditation is a gentle companion in times of change, guiding you back to your inner radiance and reminding you of your wholeness. Let this sacred practice bring you comfort, clarity, and empowerment as you step into your next chapter.

44: Trusting the Journey : A Meditation on Courage, Resilience and the Strength of Vulnerability

A new episode of our Sensitive Matters Podcast is live and together with this week’s guest Fio Gede Parma. Christina takes us onto an exciting journey of witchcraft, spirituality, and our profound connection to nature.  

In this conversation, Christina and Fio discuss the importance of acknowledging indigenous lands and the cultural significance of witchcraft, particularly in relation to marginalized voices. Fio shares insights into their personal practices and the role of nature in witchcraft, emphasizing the sacredness of emotions and the present moment.

Their exchange explores Fio’s deep connection to Bali, exploring the cultural and spiritual significance of their heritage. They discusses the role of tarot as a tool for meditation and insight, emphasizing its historical roots and practical applications. The conversation shifts to a collective tarot reading, offering guidance for the future, highlighting the importance of gratitude and friendship in navigating challenges. Fio also shares their literary works and upcoming projects, inviting listeners to explore the realms of magic and spirituality.

We truly hope you enjoy this sparkly and magical episode. Listen and share with us your key take aways of this episode! And if you like, leave us a review and your feedback below!  

On witchcraft and the mystical world of Tarot with Fio Gede Parma

Sensitive Matters is a podcast that features gentle conversations on sensitive, important matters such as mental health, conscious consumerism, sexuality, spirituality, ethical business, and more. The conversations are hosted by Christina Zipperlen a highly sensitive person, the founder & designer of the Bali-based jewelry brand Ananda Soul, psychology student, and mental health & LGBTQAI+ advocate. Join her as she brings other empaths, perceptive people, creatives, unique projects, and sensitive matters into the spotlight for these insightful conversations recorded from her home in Bali.

Christina Zipperlen

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