There's an Off-Switch for Stress. Here's How to Build It | Kelly Boys

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<p dir="ltr">The simple practice and surprising benefits of yoga nidra, a guided lying-down meditation. Plus: parts work, core beliefs, and the blind spot effect.<br /> <br /> This episode originally aired in December 2022. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.kellyboys.org/">Kelly Boys</a> is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of <a href= "https://www.kellyboys.org/the-book">The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What Kelly means by the blind spot effect</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Setting intentions</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.<br /> <br /></a> Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>! <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>