How Yoga Nidra Transformed My Sleep | With Alicia Berkvens

What this episode covers

My first guest of 2026 is Alicia Berkvens [https://aliciaberkvens.com/about-alicia/], a deep rest facilitator and systems microbiology PhD researcher who brings together science, rest, and the wisdom of the body. In this episode, we explore the practice of Yoga Nidra and the powerful, life-changing effects it can have on sleep, dreams, and the nervous system. Over the past year, I have been experiencing recurring nightmares, but since starting the practice of Yoga Nidra, my dreams have shifted into a space I actually look forward to entering.  We talk about why this shift can happen — how Yoga Nidra helps the nervous system process stress, how it brings awareness closer to the subconscious mind, and how this can influence the quality of our sleep and dreams. We also talk about intention setting and why deep rest is far more than "doing nothing." If you've been struggling with sleep, stress, or an overactive mind, this conversation will resonate.