Show #327 – Finding A Practice Of Mindfulness, Yoga, And Yoga Nidra That Fits With Kelly Smith

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New music for the show, by LIOR.

We have a new tune for our show to welcome the new year! An old friend of mine from uni happens to be one of Australia’s finest artists, Lior, and as I love supporting local artists and it’s been brilliant having Melanie Horsnell’s music on the show the past couple of years, for 2023/24 it will be Lior. You will hear excerpts from his track “Caught Up” – go check it out on iTunes or Spotify if you want to hear the whole song or album, Scattered Reflections. Co-written with Cameron Deyell, it’s a great song and I love the reflective energy of it – perfect for the show, right? Enjoy. Lior is always touring, so do check out his website. It is wonderful to hear him sing live, trust me.

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And on this week’s show!

This week we’re talking Yoga, Yoga Nidra, being open to something helpful instead of suspicious, medication, and more, and my guest is Kelly Smith. Kelly is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of “Mindful In Minutes” to which over 100,000 people tune in each week from around the world. Kelly believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power. Kelly specializes in the non-physical limbs of yoga and is best known for her master trainings in meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga Nidra and her international retreats.

If you’re someone who knows that a little ‘slow’ in your life is required but you just can’t quite make it happen, I’m hoping this week’s show helps you access and prioritise it.

Questions I asked Kelly:

What drew you to Yoga and Meditation in your life?
What do you see as being the benefits people experience over time developing a mindfulness practice?
To the person in trauma, grief, a turbulent life period etc for who the stillness is too much, I love your approach to achievable mindfulness on your terms and with your needs – what would you say to those who say “I just can’t do meditation/yoga… it’s too quiet/still/confronting/slow?
How does restorative yoga differ from other yoga practices?
As I read your bio initially, I was intrigued by “your specialty in non-physical limbs of yoga” and I resisted asking you till our chat today – talk me through what that means?
You feel particularly passionate about Yoga Nidra – Can you define yoga Nidra for our listeners who haven’t yet heard of this practice?
How did you first come across this practice? Do you still remember your first session?
When we first connected, you said that yoga Nidra is a practice you use to guide you back to your true self. Can you speak to that for us?
Who would you most recommend yoga Nidra to?
What is the best first step for someone who wants to try yoga Nidra?
Where can we connect to your work?

About Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful In Minutes (100k weekly listens) and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power. Kelly specializes in the non-physical limbs of yoga and is best known for her master trainings in meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga Nidra and her international retreats.

Instagram: @yogaforyouonline

Facebook: @yogaforyouonline

Spotify Yoga Nidra Playlist

Mindful in Minutes Podcast

Kelly’s website HERE.

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