Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This is a very simple practice to do before bed, in bed, or even in the middle of the night, as needed. It is designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to move the body into a state of restfulness and ease. It will help to ground you and counteract the effects of mental/energetic patterns that can keep us awake. We will be cultivating relaxation and calmness from within.
The most potent technique in this practice is sitali/sitkari breathing: the cooling pranayam. This has been practiced for several thousand years as an effective tool to calm the mind/emotions, and to help our internal energies return to a state that is free of turmoil. This is very effective for balancing vata and pitta doshas.
Make sure you practice with a very light effort and release any/all feelings of tension or stress. Wishing you the best and most restorative sleep!
Thank you for practicing with me :)
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This is a very simple practice to do before bed, in bed, or even in the middle of the night, as needed. It is designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to move the body into a state of restfulness and ease. It will help to ground you and counteract the effects of mental/energetic patterns that can keep us awake. We will be cultivating relaxation and calmness from within.
The most potent technique in this practice is sitali/sitkari breathing: the cooling pranayam. This has been practiced for several thousand years as an effective tool to calm the mind/emotions, and to help our internal energies return to a state that is free of turmoil. This is very effective for balancing vata and pitta doshas.
Make sure you practice with a very light effort and release any/all feelings of tension or stress. Wishing you the best and most restorative sleep!
Thank you for practicing with me :)
**Want to learn the REAL yogic techniques that lead to a state of deep meditation? My new online course has been designed specifically to teach you the best techniques to use for an entire lifetime. These are the exact techniques I still use every day, after more than 20 years of practice and study! If you've ever wanted to learn a systematic progression of techniques, this course is for you!**
johndennery.thinkific.com/courses/meditatelikeayogi
instagram.com/enlightenedgardener
instagram.com/johndennery
enlightenedgardener.com
Camera and Audio Gear:
A7c - amzn.to/3vm0vYV
35 1.8 - amzn.to/3vaQZrd
Rode Wireless Go - amzn.to/2REb8Yj
Waka UV Filter - amzn.to/3fCdQFx
Joby Gorillapod 3k - amzn.to/3bF9zAb
Zomei Tripod - amzn.to/3f7TyVt
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