Protect Your Peace Podcast

Najee Robbins

A podcast exploring rest, yoga and the praxis of self and community care. Hosted by Najee Robbins; a yoga teacher, educator and former birth doula based in Michigan. Learn more at www.protectyourpeace.yoga and find me on Instagram @protectyourpeace.

Episodes

  1. 08/23/2022

    Exploring Yoga Nidra with Matthew Lyons

    In today’s episode I’m in conversation with Matthew Lyons about yoga nidra. We connect about what to expect during a yoga nidra class, our experiences teaching more subtle styles of practice, and learning to find comfort in silence. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter. Enjoying the podcast? Leave me a tip at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support. Connect more with Matthew and find his teaching schedule at www.matthewdlyons.com and on Instagram @matthewdlyons. Mentioned In This Episode: Matthew's Blog Post "I Demoted Myself" Tracee Stanley  Chanti Tacoronte-Perez  Uma Dinsmore Tuli  Pema Chodren  Judith Hanson Lasater  Jeremy Wolf  Jennifer Reis  “Fire” by Judy Brown  The Nap Ministry Mark Nepo  Bo Forbes

    1h 36m

  2. 07/13/2022

    What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 3

    In today’s episode I finish sharing about the learning curves of restorative yoga. You’ll learn a bit more about centering comfort in practice as well as the so very normal experience of “the now what” once you settle into your rest nest. Want access to on demand restorative yoga classes? Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter. Enjoy this episode? Drop some money in the tip jar at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support and/or share it with a friend! Mentioned In This Episode: Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Judith Lasater, Trisha Hersey of The Nap Ministry

    1h 6m

  3. 07/06/2022

    What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 2

    In part two of the exploration of restorative yoga I’m talking about props and learning the center comfort. Whether you practice restorative yoga or not there is plenty to spark curiosity and support your continued exploration of rest. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter to access guided restorative yoga practices and more. Enjoy this episode? Drop some money in the CashApp or Venmo tip jar at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support! Mentioned In This Episode: Judith Lasater and Gracie M. Jurkowski  Have a question, story or curiosity to share for the Q&A episode this season? Send me an email or leave me a voice note!

    51 min

  4. 06/01/2022

    What Is Restorative Yoga? Part 1

    In today’s episode we dig into the practice of restorative yoga. Learn about what to expect during practice and how the principles within this style can support your relationship with rest beyond the postures themselves. Want access to on demand audio and video rest practices? Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter. Enjoy this episode? Leave me a tip at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support! Mentioned In This Episode: Jake Ernst, Judith Lasater, Gracie M. Jurkowski, Trisha Hersey (The Nap Ministry)

    43 min
  5. Bonus Episode: A Guided Practice

    11/21/2021 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: A Guided Practice

    This special bonus episode is for the times when you want some guidance in slowing down and moving towards relaxation. This collection of practices can be explored sequentially all together as a 60 minute practice or individually as stand alone practices.  Timestamps for Spotify:  04:11 Orienting  08:31 Journaling  13:44 Breath (Pranayama)  31:53 Restorative Yoga  Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter to access audio and video rest practices. Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support.

    58 min

  6. 10/14/2021

    Rest Requires Practice

    In today’s episode I’ll continue to share about why rest matters and the importance of letting our rest practices change over time. We’ll dig into the connection between rest and boundaries, community care, and I’ll share an important question about legacy. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter to access audio and video rest practices. Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support. Mentioned In This Episode: Jake Ernst, This Isn't Therapy Podcast, The Nap Ministry, Radient Rest by Tracee Stanley

    28 min

  7. 10/06/2021

    Let's Get More Than Physical

    Physical rest is incredibly important and it's not the only type we need. In today's episode I dive into the work of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to break down seven different types of rest. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter to access audio and video rest practices. Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support. Mentioned In This Episode: The 7 Types of Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Brené Brown, Octavia Raheem

    26 min

  8. 09/29/2021

    What Is Rest?

    In today's episode I explore a seemingly simple question. Together we'll dive into some of the neuroscience behind rest, the relationship between rest and sleep, and take a very brief detour into why sex isn't actually a drive at all. Sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support Mentioned This Episode: John Green, Emily Nagoski's TED Talk, Octavia Raheem, The Nap Ministry

    41 min

  9. 09/15/2021

    Yes, But At What Cost?

    In today’s episode I share more about my experience with burnout in the yoga industry, my relationship with rest, and what led me to centering it more in my life. You can sign up for my newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter and support my work financially at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support. Mentioned This Episode:  Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, Trisha Hersey's The Nap Ministry

    1h 2m

  10. 09/08/2021

    An Introduction

    We've officially made it to episode one! Learn more about what this podcast is all about and why I almost didn't start it in the first place.  Want to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes and learn more about my work? Sign up for the newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter. Support my work at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/support

    34 min

  11. Trailer

    Hello + Welcome

    Welcome to the Protect Your Peace Podcast. A podcast about all things rest, yoga, and the praxis of self and community care. Stay tuned this fall for season one where I explore all things rest. Want to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes and learn more about my work? Sign up for the newsletter at www.protectyourpeace.yoga/newsletter!

    1 min

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About

A podcast exploring rest, yoga and the praxis of self and community care. Hosted by Najee Robbins; a yoga teacher, educator and former birth doula based in Michigan. Learn more at www.protectyourpeace.yoga and find me on Instagram @protectyourpeace.

Information

  • Creator
    Najee Robbins
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Najee Robbins
  • Show Website
    Protect Your Peace Podcast