Episodes

  • Episode 4 - Yoga Nidra: Activate a Deep Relaxation Response (20 min.) | NSDR | Guided Meditation
    Mar 6 2024

    #yoganidra, #guidedmeditation, #meditation, #nsdr, #relaxation, #mindfulness #nidrayoga, #nidra, #mindset , #hubermanlab, #sleep, #calm, #visualization, #recharge, #yoga, #manifestation

    This guided meditation will help you to acctivate a deep relaxation response in under 20 minutes. Begin by lying down in a comfortable yoga nidra nest, resting on your back with pillows or cushions behind your head and under your knees. Cover yourself with your favorite blanket and take a few deep breaths followed by complete sighs to settle in.

    Yoga Nidra translates into English as “yogic sleep,” yet this does not tell us all that much. Yoga Nidra refers to both a state of consciousness - one that is different from the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states - as well as different styles of guided meditations that allows us to begin to consciously gain access to this state.

    These meditations themselves are a specific sequence of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness techniques that help the body, mind, and emotions to slowly and gently become more still and silent. Participants then systematically induce profound levels of rest and relaxation within themselves that may have not even been accessible with natural physiological sleep, perhaps due to stress or chronic health conditions. As such, Yoga Nidra itself is considered a form of NSDR, non-sleep deep rest, a term coined by neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman.

    Simply follow the guidance as best as you can, and your body and mind will do the rest. The actual yoga nidra itself is roughly 20 minutes in length. Preliminary instructions will be given at the start, and the meditation itself starts around 4:30.

    If you are interested in getting your own personalized yoga nidra recording, please read and fill out the form to begin to order your own custom-tailored meditation: https://forms.gle/iXLKymayiGyNX5Xo6

    Check out the Restful Stillness YouTube channel for the latest updates and most recent meditation recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@restfulstillness2274?sub_confirmation=1

    Follow me, Stefano Campagna, on Insight Timer to continue your daily practice: https://insig.ht/sgaED3FzmEb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

    Your support and contributions will allow the channel to grow even faster and reach more people who would benefit from the practice. You are most welcome to join and make a donation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RestfulStillness

    As Gurudev Amrit Desai would say, Jai Bhagwan! (May the Spirit be Victorious! Or, victory to the Spirit!)

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    27 mins
  • Episode 3 - Yoga Nidra to Calm The Restless Mind (37 min.) | NSDR | Guided Meditation
    Feb 16 2024

    #yoganidra, #guidedmeditation, #meditation, #nsdr, #relaxation, #mindfulness #nidrayoga, #nidra, #mindset , #hubermanlab, #sleep, #calm, #visualization, #recharge, #yoga, #manifestation

    This particular yoga nidra is based on the Amrit-style of yoga nidra, and its goal is to help listeners calm the overactivity of the mind. By connecting with the breath and observing sensations in the body with nonjudgmental awareness, the mind becomes habituated to repetitive gentle stimuli and disengages from worries and anticipations. Begin by lying down in a comfortable yoga nidra nest, resting on your back with pillows or cushions behind your head and under your knees. Cover yourself with your favorite blanket and take a few deep breaths followed by complete sighs to settle in.

    Yoga Nidra translates into English as “yogic sleep,” yet this does not tell us all that much. Yoga Nidra refers to both a state of consciousness - one that is different from the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states - as well as different styles of guided meditations that allows us to begin to consciously gain access to this state. 

    These meditations themselves are a specific sequence of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness techniques that help the body, mind, and emotions to slowly and gently become more still and silent. Participants then systematically induce profound levels of rest and relaxation within themselves that may have not even been accessible with natural physiological sleep, perhaps due to stress or chronic health conditions. As such, Yoga Nidra itself is considered a form of NSDR, non-sleep deep rest, a term coined by neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman. 

    Simply follow the guidance as best as you can, and your body and mind will do the rest. The yoga nidra itself is roughly 37 minutes in length, not counting the portions with background sound and music. Preliminary instructions will be given at the start, and the meditation itself starts at 9:14.

    If you are interested in getting your own personalized  yoga nidra recording, please read and fill out the form to begin to order your own custom-tailored meditation: https://forms.gle/iXLKymayiGyNX5Xo6 

    Check out the Restful Stillness YouTube channel for the latest updates and most recent meditation recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@restfulstillness2274?sub_confirmation=1 

    Follow me, Stefano Campagna, on Insight Timer to continue your daily practice: https://insig.ht/sgaED3FzmEb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

    Your support and contributions will allow the channel to grow even faster and reach more people who would benefit from the practice. You are most welcome to join and make a donation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RestfulStillness

    As Gurudev Amrit Desai would say, Jai Bhagwan! (May the Spirit be Victorious! Or, victory to the Spirit!)

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    46 mins
  • Episode 2 - Yoga Nidra: Rapid Nervous System Reset (20 min.) | NSDR | Guided Meditation
    Feb 16 2024

    #yoganidra, #guidedmeditation, #meditation, #nsdr, #relaxation, #mindfulness #nidrayoga, #nidra, #mindset , #hubermanlab, #sleep, #calm, #visualization, #recharge, #yoga, #manifestation

    This guided meditation will help you to quickly recharge in under 20 minutes. Begin by lying down in a comfortable yoga nidra nest, resting on your back with pillows or cushions behind your head and under your knees. Cover yourself with your favorite blanket and take a few deep breaths followed by complete sighs to settle in.

    Yoga Nidra translates into English as “yogic sleep,” yet this does not tell us all that much. Yoga Nidra refers to both a state of consciousness - one that is different from the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states - as well as different styles of guided meditations that allows us to begin to consciously gain access to this state. 

    These meditations themselves are a specific sequence of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness techniques that help the body, mind, and emotions to slowly and gently become more still and silent. Participants then systematically induce profound levels of rest and relaxation within themselves that may have not even been accessible with natural physiological sleep, perhaps due to stress or chronic health conditions. As such, Yoga Nidra itself is considered a form of NSDR, non-sleep deep rest, a term coined by neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman. 

    Simply follow the guidance as best as you can, and your body and mind will do the rest. The actual yoga nidra itself is roughly 20 minutes in length. Preliminary instructions will be given at the start, and the meditation itself starts around 4:30. 

    If you are interested in getting your own personalized  yoga nidra recording, please read and fill out the form to begin to order your own custom-tailored meditation: https://forms.gle/iXLKymayiGyNX5Xo6 

    Check out the Restful Stillness YouTube channel for the latest updates and most recent meditation recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@restfulstillness2274?sub_confirmation=1 

    Follow me, Stefano Campagna, on Insight Timer to continue your daily practice: https://insig.ht/sgaED3FzmEb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

    Your support and contributions will allow the channel to grow even faster and reach more people who would benefit from the practice. You are most welcome to join and make a donation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RestfulStillness

    As Gurudev Amrit Desai would say, Jai Bhagwan! (May the Spirit be Victorious! Or, victory to the Spirit!)

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    24 mins
  • Episode 1 - Introduction to the Restful Stillness Podcast
    Feb 9 2024

    Welcome to the Restful Stillness Podcast! Here, Stefano Campagna guides you through the transformative practice of yoga nidra. In a world filled with stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights, yoga nidra offers a path to profound relaxation and inner peace. Through guided meditations and breathing techniques, Stefano invites you to experience the blissful state of consciousness that yoga nidra provides.


    In our hectic lives, we often find ourselves trapped in cycles of stress and worry, unable to break free from the demands of daily life. But with yoga nidra, we can access deep healing states and restore harmony to our minds and bodies. Stefano's gentle guidance will lead you to release tension and enter a sanctuary of deep calm that resides within you.


    Throughout the Restful Stillness Podcast, Stefano offers a variety of yoga nidra practices, including those from different lineages and his own unique creations. Each meditation is designed to help you release habitual tensions, cultivate mindfulness, and connect with your true essence. As you continue to practice yoga nidra, you'll become more resilient to distractions and disturbances, maintaining calm and equanimity in any situation.


    Yoga nidra isn't just about relaxation; it's a powerful tool for optimizing performance, enhancing focus, and envisioning your best self. Stefano shares his own journey with yoga nidra, from struggling with insomnia and anxiety to finding profound healing and restoration through the practice. Inspired by his own transformation, Stefano is dedicated to sharing the benefits of yoga nidra with others, offering a path from healing and recovery to self-fulfillment and self-actualization.


    Join Stefano on this journey of self-discovery and inner peace. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, better sleep, or a deeper connection to yourself, the Restful Stillness Podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. Tune in, relax, and embark on a journey to unlock your highest potential with yoga nidra.

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    37 mins