Shady Kriya: Breath, Meditation, Nidra: Recent Episodes
Manju Sadarangani
A curated selection of pranayams, meditations, and nidras to reset, recharge & rebel.
Hosted by Manju Sadarangani, a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, who connects deeply with the feminist, spiritual and historical foundations of yoga. Manju's yoga practice is grounded in a desire for equity, justice, emotional and mental well-being. She brings her spirit of play, body positivity and radical self-love to her Kundalini & Nidra classes.
A calming meditation connecting with the element of Prithvi (earth), Apas (water), Agni (fire), Vayu (wind/air), and Akash (space/ether). Excellent for beginners cultivating a meditation practice.
A gentle Nidra practice to effortlessly transition from fall to winter. Give yourself permission to ease into the season of rest and rejuvenation.
A calming meditation, using scents. You will need four different fragrances, going from subtle to strong for this experience.
A gentle nidra to synchronize with the rhythms of nature, allowing yourself to shift beautifully into autumn - the season of letting go.
Derived from the Hatha Yoga Pradapika, this traditional meditation is practiced with an object to focus your attention. You may wish to use a candle or diya, although any object can be used to guide your focus.
A soothing, calming meditation using the sense of touch to quiet the mind and get the endorphins flowing.
Walk, while tapping into your senses to center yourself. Ideal for those of us with sedentary lives, and those who find sitting still for meditation challenging. This 21-Minute meditation is a lovely way to recharge and cultivate a walking practice.
Take a few moments during a busy day to experience gratitude. In positive psychology research, gratitude is associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
A great Nidra to do after a workout or yoga session, or as a stand-alone practice to balance the brain.
A meditative introduction to the body's seven energetic points, the chakras. This centering, calming exploration of the chakras allows us to recharge and connect with the body.
Centering, simple alternate nostril breathing. This simple pranayama can be done anytime, anyplace. All you need is your breath.
A short 'Shaking Leaf in the Rain' meditation.
Immensely grounding, great for when you are anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, or when you have spent too much time staring at a screen. 10 minutes of this meditation allows a gentle return to the body, centered and responsive. Especially helpful when you feel disconnected from your physical body.
A simple mindfulness meditation practice. You will need a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and a quiet space to breathe.
Energizing 30-minute yoga nidra. There is no wrong way to practice nidra - get comfortable, recline, lie down, and follow the guiding voice.