One Heart One Mind Bonus Episode: Yoga Nidra with Kelly Boys
May 25, 2022
In this enlightening conversation, Kelly Boys, mindfulness trainer and author of The Blind Spot Effect, shares her transformative journey from anxiety to finding solace in Yoga Nidra. She delves into how this ancient practice, rooted in Kashmir Shaivism, has profoundly impacted her life and others'. Listeners are treated to a brief guided meditation, fostering deep relaxation and emotional safety. Kelly’s insights on mindfulness and nervous system regulation illuminate pathways to self-trust and resilience.
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From Crisis To Practice
- Kelly Boyce discovered mindfulness after severe anxiety and a difficult divorce, which led her to yoga nidra and meditation.
- A single yoga nidra session felt transformative and propelled her deeper into practice.
A Decade Rooted In Yoga Nidra
- Kelly practiced yoga nidra daily for years, using it as her primary meditation training for about a decade.
- She trained with Richard Miller on iRest and taught in that lineage while later moving into mindfulness work.
Resetting The Nervous System
- Repeated relaxation practices reset the nervous system and reveal a baseline sense of safety and presence.
- Kelly says embodiment becomes accessible and the mind naturally quiets when the body learns it's safe.
