{"podcast":{"title":"Yoga Medicine","slug":"yoga-medicine-4454020","podcast_index_feed_id":4454020,"rss_url":"https://yogamedicine.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://YogaMedicine.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/d/8/a5d825074b82906740be95ea3302a6a1/Yoga_Medicine_Show_Art_1400.jpg","author":"Tiffany Cruikshank","episode_count":172,"summary":"This show was created to educate and empower yoga students and teachers to use yoga therapeutically to optimize experiences, communities and resilience. Our methods are based on a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and the integration of modern science and research with traditional practices and experience. We believe research is just as precious as experience and we believe in the human potential for change and greatness. Our goal is to help you learn the owners manual of your unique body/mind and so we offer this as a free resource to anyone interested in optimizing their health and wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE TO YOGA MEDICINE ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3aWW3XO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://YogaMedicine.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyCruikshankYoga INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_medicine TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoga_medicine LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/yoga-medicine PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/tiffanyyoga","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:18:40.843274+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020"},"episode":{"title":"Two Yoga Nidra \"Rules\" Worth Breaking: Bonus Short","slug":"two-yoga-nidra-rules-worth-breaking-bonus-short","published_at":"2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020/two-yoga-nidra-rules-worth-breaking-bonus-short","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020","url":"https://yogamedicine.com/nidra-rules-worth-breaking/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/yogamedicine/160_-_Two_Yoga_Nidra_Rules_Worth_Breaking_-_Yoga_Medicine.mp3?dest-id=3094661","summary":"Some aspects of yoga practice feel more mysterious and opaque than others, which can make them intimidating to teach and practice. For many, Yoga Nidra is one such technique. In this short excerpt from the previous episode, Yoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar, Caroline shares two perceived Yoga Nidra \"rules\" that are well worth breaking to open up its benefits to a wider range of students. You can also join Caroline and Dr. Katja Bartsch from March 30 to dive deep into the what, why, and how of Yoga Nidra in their upcoming 20-hour Yoga Nidra Online Teacher Training. — Show Notes: Does Yoga Nidra have to follow a prescribed sequence? [2:19] The one essential component of Yoga Nidra [5:32] Does Yoga Nidra have to be practiced in Savasana? [6:50] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Listen to the full Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episode 136: Yoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar Connect with Caroline Wybar: Facebook | Instagram | Caroline Wybar Yoga | YMO Guest Teacher — Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-160 . Learn more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com . To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.","meta_description":"Some aspects of yoga practice feel more mysterious and opaque than others, which can make them intimidating to teach and practice. For many, Yoga Nidra is…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":611,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/yoga-medicine-4454020/episodes/two-yoga-nidra-rules-worth-breaking-bonus-short/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020/two-yoga-nidra-rules-worth-breaking-bonus-short.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}