The Rested Rebel Podcast

Who is following the moon?Who does that?Why waste time?Hear me out.The moon, the sun, and the stars are some of the only things that remain true.I mean… what other truth is there?Even for people who think the world is flat…the moon, the sun, and the stars are still there.Still moving.Still cycling.Still reminding us.I grew up doing rituals according to the moon.In my culture, a newborn baby’s first haircut would happen on a Full Moon.The first baby celebration would happen on the first Full Moon after birth.For me, the moon is second nature.I pretty much rely on it, but my kids were born on waxing moon phase.I was born during the waning moon close to the Full Moon.My emotions can be wild.And honestly… maybe that makes sense.Not because I think the moon controls my life.But because it helps me pay attention to my life.While we are so busy building our dreams into reality,sometimes we forget about SELF.How have you actually been looking after yourself?What have you been eating?How have you been sleeping?Who have you been spending time with?What conversations have been shaping your energy?Have you been rushing through your lifeor actually living it?This week’s MoonNidra asks us to return to the masterplan.“Dogs bark at what they don’t understand.”“The moon does not worry about the barking of dogs.” RumiTo stay conscious.To make every breath count.Part of awakening awareness in the mind is conscious counting.Not counting to sleep.But counting to notice.Each breath.Each pause.Each moment.In this practice we work with the single digit 9.In numerology, 9 represents both endings and beginnings.A closing and an opening happening at the same time.Just like the moon.The moon phases are not here to control us.Maybe they are just soft reminders to check in.A quiet awareness clock in the sky.Because while we are busy creating the outer world,the inner world is still waiting for our attention too.That is the moon.PS. Following the moon does not make you more special than others.Maybe it simply reminds us that we are all special.xxN This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

A Taurus New Moon reflection on peeling back the layers and returning to what is real.Before this week’s MoonNidra, I made a simple 1 minute warm up to help the body land a little softer before rest.1 minute videoSkrolla ner för svenskaWriting from abroad always feels like I should be sharing sunny stories.Well… it is sunny.I like the sun here.I am down on the coast of Málaga and the charm of Málaga is that you could be, as I was, sitting at a restaurant with a mob, a billionaire, a golf wife, a hardworking sex worker, and a fluent Spanish speaking Brit real estate agent selling dreams to both the have and the have not.Everyone chasing the same hot fantasy under the same blazing sun.Málaga only has billionaires. The millionaires are in Mallorca. Just joking. Aspire to be at least…I love it here though. The pawn is pawning people.The strange theatre of desire. Luxury. Reinvention. Escape. Performance.Everyone selling something. Everyone becoming something.Meanwhile I have been fully booked with work back in Ronneby, lining up upcoming events, sessions, and private clients while my brain hosts a full blown game show with my emotions. My lease is up soon and I am combing through what my future could look like by the end of the year.Which brings me to this week’s New Moon.The New Moon arrives in Taurus and unlike the usual “new moon, new you” performance, this one feels slower. Deeper. More honest.Taurus does not rush.It asks us to come back to what is real. The body. The breath. The meal. The home. The values underneath the noise.Taurus has always felt like creative wealth to me. Not just money, but richness. Beauty. Sensuality. Stability. In Ayurvedic and Vedic symbolism it reminds me of Nandi, the sacred bull, grounded enough to hold immense force without needing to prove it.And somehow this year’s Fire Horse energy feels like the accelerator quietly kicking in underneath it all.One part wants to root deeper. Another part wants movement. Heat. Momentum. Risk.Build carefully. But do not sleep on your own life.If you are new to Eastern astrology, Ayurvedic philosophy, or Vedic symbolism, don’t worry too much about understanding every reference intellectually. Feel the essence first. Sometimes wisdom lands in the body before the brain catches up.Normally the New Moon is about becoming someone new. New habits. New goals. New manifestations. La la la.But maybe this week is not about adding more.Maybe it is about peeling away the crusty layers built through survival.The overthinking. The performance. The rushing. The identities that no longer fit.So the gem within you can resurface.Not a new you. The real you.The one underneath the pressure. The one underneath the proving. The one who already knows.Let’s honour the saying we throw around so easily:it’s all within you.This week’s MoonNidra will move gently through that space.Less manifestation. More remembering.kanske bättre på svenskaAtt skriva från utlandet känns alltid som att man borde komma tillbaka med vackra berättelser och livsinsikter.Och visst… solen finns här.Jag tycker om ljuset i Málaga. Allting känns lite långsammare, lite mer filmiskt. Du kan sitta på en restaurang bredvid människor från helt olika världar och ändå känns det som att alla jagar samma sak. Frihet. Status. Vila. Närhet. Ett annat liv.Málaga verkar bara ha miljardärer. Miljonärerna håller till i Mallorca. Skojar bara… typ.Det finns något fascinerande i det hela ändå.Alla säljer någonting. Alla försöker bli någon. Alla vill känna att livet fortfarande glittrar lite.Samtidigt har jag varit helt fullbokad hemma i Ronneby med klienter, sessioner och planering inför hösten medan hjärnan försöker lista ut nästa steg. Mitt kontrakt går snart ut och jag känner att mycket håller på att förändras under ytan.Och kanske är det därför veckans Nymåne känns så viktig.Nymånen i Oxen känns inte som den vanliga “nu börjar ditt nya liv”-energin.Den känns mer jordande. Mer ärlig. Mer kropp.Oxens energi vill sakta ner tillräckligt mycket för att vi faktiskt ska kunna känna vad som är sant.Kroppen. Andningen. Hemmet. Det som verkligen betyder något när allt brus försvinner.För mig handlar Oxen om kreativ rikedom. Inte bara pengar, utan skönhet, sensualitet, trygghet och förmågan att njuta av livet fullt ut. Inom vedisk och ayurvedisk symbolik tänker jag ofta på Nandi, den heliga tjuren. Stark men stadig. Kraftfull utan att behöva rusa.Och samtidigt finns årets Eldhäst-energi där under ytan och pushar framåt.En del av oss vill slå rot djupare. En annan del vill springa. Förändra allt. Ta risker. Våga mer.Kanske får båda delarna finnas samtidigt.Om du inte är van vid österländsk astrologi eller ayurvedisk filosofi behöver du inte förstå allting direkt. Känn efter istället. Vissa saker landar i kroppen innan de går att förklara med ord.Vanligtvis handlar Nymånen om att sätta nya mål och bli en bättre version av sig själv.Men kanske handlar den här veckan inte om att lägga till mer.Kanske handlar det om att skala bort.Stressen. Övertänkandet. Behovet av att hålla ihop allt. Versionerna av dig som skapades för att överleva.Så att något mer äkta kan komma fram igen.Inte en ny person.Bara mer av dig.Veckans MoonNidra kommer röra sig mjukt genom det landskapet.Mindre manifestation. Mer remembering. This is a public episode. 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Moon phase: Last QuarterMoon edits: Releasing, Re editing, SimplifyingA practice for quieting the internal noise.For overthinking.For emotional overwhelm.For decision fatigue.For the version of you that has been holding too much for too long.Recorded during the current waning moon phase following the Last Quarter Moon on May 9, this MoonNidra is inspired by the quieter wisdom of slowing down, reflecting, and simplifying the noise around us.This is a softer phase of the lunar cycle.Less accumulation.More listening.A practice where clarity is not forced, but gently revealed through rest.This is not about finding immediate answers.It is about becoming still enough to hear yourself again.Headphones recommended.Lie down if you can.No experience with Yoga Nidra needed.xxNikkiPs. Ready for spring through your gut? A simple guide for the moments when the body feels tired, heavy, foggy, or out of rhythm.Small shifts. Warm meals. Softer mornings. A quieter nervous system.GET ebook - Clean Up Vol. 1 Kitchen as Medicine This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

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Tonight’s full moon pulls old fear to the surface.Not the obvious fear.The quiet fear that rises when things begin to work.The fear of success.The fear of not knowing how long it will last.In Jin Shin Jyutsu the index finger is connected to fear.When you hold it you are asking the fear to speak rather than control you.You are asking it to show you where it began.You are letting it guide you inward instead of shutting your system down.This three minute ritual is simple.Hold the index finger.Breathe slowly.Let your fear soften enough to be understood.Let the full moon illuminate what you are ready to releaseand what you are ready to grow into. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

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Episode Title: MoonNidra – The Body Remembers SafetyTheme: Taurus Moon | Resting into what is realLength: 20 minutesBody Focus: Throat, neck, and lower bodyThis MoonNidra marks a gentle milestone — my first week teaching again in my new hometown, Ronneby, and the beginning of our Yellowmoon Practice Journey Yogakurs, a twelve class exploration through the Five Elements: Earth, Wood, Metal, Fire and Water.We begin with Earth, and the timing could not be more aligned with the Taurus Moon.Both teach us how to stay close to what is steady and to rebuild from simplicity.This practice is an invitation to slow down, to trust your rhythm, and to let the body remember how safety feels.Taurus energy lives through the throat and neck, the bridge between thought and expression.When this space softens, the voice returns, the nervous system settles, and a deep inner calm begins to rise.In this episode I also share a few quiet updates:teaching again at Yellowmoon Studio in Ronneby,offering Spinal Energetics sessions,and returning to Lund for my first post-COVID workshop since closing my studio there.Each moment feels like part of a wider circle — teaching from the heart, creating again,and allowing life to flow as it is.If this practice resonates, join Sunday Reset,my weekly letter about rest, rhythm, and what the elements are teaching us each week.You can subscribe on Substack or explore more at nikkileeboklund.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

October’s Full Moon always arrives with contrast. The air sharpens, the light shifts, and everything in nature begins to move. Storm Amy sweeps across Europe this week, and the winds mirror what many of us feel inside: a stirring, a restlessness, a call to release what no longer needs to be carried.Autumn is the season of Vata — the dosha of air, space, movement, and transition. It is a time when we are invited to slow down even as the world around us speeds up. To anchor deeper even as the winds swirl. To trust that stillness is not the absence of motion but the steady centre beneath it.This is the heart of this week’s MoonNidra. It is a guided practice designed to help you find that still point. To soften the impulse to control. To honour what has grown. To release what is ready to fall away. And to receive what has been waiting to arrive.This practice is not about fixing or improving. It is an invitation to remember. To return. To rest.Practice Focus* Body focus: Heart and upper back, the landscape of receiving, emotional steadiness, and soft expansion.* Theme: Stillness amidst movement, receiving light, releasing control.* Seasonal support: Full Moon in October, Harvest energy, Vata season, storm clearing.Journal PromptAs the winds shift and the season changes, take a moment to notice what offers you stillness. It might be a breath that grounds you, a simple daily ritual, or a space that feels deeply safe and steady.Ask yourself:* What anchors me when everything around me is moving* What does enough feel like in my body right now* What am I ready to release so I can receive more fullyIf this practice resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder that calm isn’t something we wait for, it’s something we return to, again and again.xxNikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Episode: MoonNidra Prayer — Clarity in the Light of the Corn MoonLength: ~15 minutesThis week’s MoonNidra comes in a different form. Normally a meditation, tonight it arrives as a prayer — written under the September Corn Moon.Feel free to rest in a lying position, close your eyes, and simply receive. Let this prayer be a moment of stillness, and a doorway into rest.Inside you’ll hear:Why prayer itself is a form of surrenderHow the Corn Moon reminds us of harvest, clarity, and cycles renewedWhat to do when fear of mistakes clouds your choicesThe invitation to trust one step at a time, as the moon lights your wayA simple prayer, offered as practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Show NotesThe Swords reflect the clarity and sharpness of thought.The Solar Plexus Chakra is the seat of willpower, fire, and discernment.In this practice, air feeds the inner fire — the fire burns through confusion — and clarity remains.Creativity is the bridge between mind and emotion, the place where ideas transform into lived expression.This is the closing practice in Suits of the Body.Thank you for walking this four-part journey with me.And this is only the beginning.A full Arcana Nidra series — weaving Tarot and the chakras in a deeper way — is on its way.Follow and subscribe to stay close. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

– Theme: Fire, expression, creativity– Body focus: Throat & voice– Element: Fire– Suit: Wands– Chakra: ThroatCreativity is the thread that connects emotion to voice, imagination to truth. This episode invites you to feel how movement, breath, and sound can clear space for what wants to be spoken.👉 This is Episode 3 of 4. Follow & subscribe to join me next week for Suit of Swords × Solar Plexus — Clearing the Noise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Episode 2 of 4 — Suits of the Body: Cups × Sacral ChakraThe Suit of Cups speaks in the language of the heart — love, grief, joy, longing. In Tarot, it mirrors the tides of water: sometimes spilling over, sometimes still and deep.Your sacral chakra — Svadhisthana — is the vessel for these waters. Located in the pelvic bowl, it’s the seat of creativity, emotion, and feminine energy.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Water element is the deepest reservoir. It teaches us adaptability, patience, and the quiet gathering of strength.In this practice, you’ll be guided to:Rest awareness in your pelvic bowlFeel your inner waters held, contained, and supportedRelease the need to rush your emotional processRemember the rhythm of stillness and motionThis is the feminine tide — the ebb and flow that nourishes life itself.This is Episode 2 of 4 in the Suits of the Body series. Follow & subscribe so you don’t miss Episode 3: Suit of Wands × Throat Chakra — coming next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

I’m back — and taking this opportunity to step into the 8/8 portal with intention, softness, and something I’ve been waiting to share. Let’s reset our idea of the Pentacle suits.This suit is not just about money. It’s about what you need to live on this Earth — in a body, with breath, with rhythm.Physical health.A sound mind.A safe place to land.Food that nourishes.Work that sustains.Rest that restores.This is how the Earth provides —quietly, steadily, without asking for performance.The Suit of Pentacles is Earth energy.It mirrors the Root Chakra — Muladhara —the energetic home of safety, stability, and enoughness.This is where we hold early survival scripts:of fear, disconnection, scarcity, and control.And this is also where we begin again.This Nidra isn’t about manifesting wealth.It’s about softening the grip around survival.It’s about letting the Earth hold you — and remembering that you are already supported.About This PracticeThis guided Yoga Nidra leads you through the Root Chakra using grounding cues, breath awareness, and nervous system support.Use this session when you feel:* Unsafe in your body* Caught in scarcity or control loops* Disconnected from rest* Like you’re “not allowed” to receiveLet the weight of “not enough” drop back into the soil.Let your system re-root.Journal prompt:Where am I ready to receive without effort?This series is free and open to all listeners.Follow on Substack to receive each drop in your inbox every Friday.The full 22-episode Arcana Nidra journey will be part of the upcoming paid tier.Details coming soon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

📓 Show NotesMoon Phase: Last Quarter Moon (June 30, 2025)Body Focus: Feet, ankles, knees, and legsEmotional Focus: Grounded clarity, quiet release, readiness to let goAffirmation: I am supported. I release what I no longer need.MoonNidra will return August 5, 2025.Until then, explore past episodes or deepen your rest with:🎧 The Clarity Pack – 21 Days of Radiant Rest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Moon Phase: Full MoonBody Focus: Chest, heart space, and upper backEmotional Focus: Embodied brightness, rest within visibilityAffirmation: I rest in radiance. I am held from behind.This week’s MoonNidra guides you into rest beneath the Full Moon — a time when everything is visible, but not everything needs to be acted on.We turn inward, into the heart space and upper back —to rest without pressure, to shine without effort,to feel the light that doesn’t ask for proof.We follow the traditional arc of Yoga Nidra:Intro → Breath → Body Scan → Visualization → Rest → ReturnAll voice-led. No music. No edits.🌀 Want to go deeper?Explore The Clarity Pack — a 21-day journey through rest, rhythm, and regulation, designed for clarity in a chaotic world.Available now at energyrebel.me🎧 If this practice supported you:→ Follow or subscribe to the podcast→ Leave a rating or short review→ Share it with a friend who needs rest, tooEvery listen helps keep this work alive.Thank you for resting with me.I’ll meet you next Monday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

This is part of the June MoonNidra series: Resting in the Light — guided practices attuned to the moon and the moment.This week’s focus:Moon Phase: First QuarterBody Area: Chest, heart, ribsTheme: Permission to expandThis is a poetic take on traditional Yoga Nidra. Each session follows a gentle rhythm:Introduction → Breath → Body Scan → Visualization → Rest → Return.The practice is voice-led. No music. No edits. Just space.Explore more at nikkileeboklund.com — the new layout is live, and there’s more to come soon.You’ll find free rest resources, session info, and a deeper rhythm to move with.If this resonated, feel free to share. And if you’d like more…Paid subscriptions launch in July.With extended audio, seasonal rituals, and a quiet place to keep coming back to.Thank you for resting here.— Nikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Welcome to June.This week’s Nidra meets the Waxing Crescent Moon —a tender return of light after the dark.Our body focus is the lower back and spine —the structures that hold us upright,and the ones that quietly ask for rest when we carry too much.This practice is part of a month-long theme:Resting in the Light.Each week in June, we’ll meet a different part of the body,listening gently for what it needs to feel safe, supported, and steady again.Let this be your pause.Let the spine soften.Let breath move where tension once lived.🌿 The Clarity Pack is now open —a 21-day journey to reset your nervous system and reclaim your energy.Learn more hereWith love,Nikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

This week’s MoonNidra arrives with the New Moon —a time of stillness, soft resets, and unseen beginnings.In the Vedic sky, this moon rests in Krittika Nakshatra —a solar fire that clears space for truth.Krittika means “the cutters” — an energy that doesn’t rush, but refines.Our body focus is the pelvis and lower belly —the place where rest is most physical.Most primal.Where you don’t think — you feel.Where you don’t push — you hold.This week’s Nidra is longer.A 20-minute guided rest — unedited, unpolished, live.You’ll move through a gentle full-body scan, visualization, and quiet affirmations —a place to drop, not decide.You don’t have to name the seed.You don’t have to make it grow.Just let it rest in the dark.🎧 Listen now: The Seed Beneath the Stillness[Insert audio player or podcast link here]🧭 What Is Yoga Nidra?Traditional Yoga Nidra moves through a subtle rhythm:Stillness → Intention (Sankalpa) → Body awareness → Breath → Withdrawal → Visualization → Return.MoonNidra honors this rhythm —but lets the moon, the body, and the emotional climate lead.Each session:* Follows the current moon phase* Focuses on one part of the body* Moves gently through:Intro → Breath → Body Scan → Visualization → Rest → ReturnThis is rest for real life.No edits. No expectations. Just breath and body and moon.🌱 What’s NextI had planned to open subscriptions in June — but I’ve decided to wait.The Clarity Pack launch is around the corner, and I want to give that space to bloom first.MoonNidra will remain free for now.Still weekly. Still real.If you’ve been here, listening quietly — thank you.You’re part of this rhythm.See you next Monday — under a growing moon.With love,Nikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

MoonNidra | May 19 – Rest in the Quiet of the EmptyingThis week’s practice meets you in the waning moon —the soft in-between space where the light fades and the invitation is simple:Let go. Come down. Do less.We focus on the legs, feet, and the deep inner core —especially the psoas, a muscle tied to emotion, movement, and the parasympathetic nervous system.When this part of you settles, the rest often follows.This Nidra is part of the REST Method —a rhythm of rest that gently moves through four phases:Restart, Engage, Tune-In, and Silence.What we explore:Grounding through the legs and feetLetting go without needing to solve anythingA quiet moment for nervous system repairThe permission to just rest — no performance, no pressureYou don’t need to fix anything. Just come lie down. Or close your eyes. Or listen in from wherever you are.Your body knows how to return.Let it.Subscribe to the full MoonNidra series atnikkileeboklund.substack.comLearn more about the REST Method atnikkileeboklund.com (or wherever you choose to house it) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Mini Moon Nidra – A Full-Hearted BreathLength: 10 minutesTheme: Gratitude and Emotional ExpansionMoon Phase: Full Moon – May 12, 2025What to expect:A guided rest to release pressure and open into quiet appreciation.Gentle breath cues, body softening, and an invitation to feel enough as you are.Optional ritual:Rest with your hands on your heart.Light a candle or journal one sentence:“Today, I’m grateful for…” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Every Monday in May, I’ll be sharing a Mini Moon Nidra—a short guided rest practice aligned with the lunar cycle and the REST Method.These drops are part of a quiet rhythm I’m building for those who are tired, healing, or simply ready to listen inward again.Each one is under 15 minutes.Each one is an invitation home.This week’s nidra is for the quiet kind of strength.The kind that doesn’t push or shout.The kind that roots. Waits. Listens.The kind you carry, even when you feel like you’ve got nothing left.In this practice, you’ll:* Ground through breath* Settle into support* Rekindle the inner fire that’s been waiting for stillnessYou don’t have to try hard.You don’t have to prove anything.Just lie down, and let rest do the remembering.This is the first of four Mini Moon Nidra drops in May.Each one follows the moon and speaks the language of rest.If it lands, let me know. Or share it with someone whose fire is flickering today.With you in rest,Nikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Hey, travel enthusiasts! It's Nikki here, sharing a personal journey and a powerful tool I’ve discovered which has helped me tremendously with travel anxiety. As I prepare for my upcoming flight from Malaysia to Australia, I want to share this wonderful practice from the art of Jin Shin Jutsu. It’s a five-finger meditation technique that has been part of my personal routine for the past three to four years. Join me as I dive into the world of thumb meditation – a simple yet effective way to manage anxiety during travel. Understanding The Thumb MeditationJust like many of you, I’ve faced the intense jitters before a flight. Anxiety and panic attacks have often tagged along as unwelcome travel companions. But fret not, because this thumb meditation can help alleviate those fears. The thumb acts as a connection to your stomach and spleen, which, according to Chinese medicine, govern emotions like fear and anxiety. Your stomach flutters not because of excitement, but often because of nerves, and here's how you can manage that. Step-By-Step Guide to Thumb Meditation 1. Find Your Comfort ZoneStart by finding a comfortable position. You can do this meditation standing or seated. It’s all about what feels best for you in the moment. 2. Engage with Your ThumbGrasp your thumb gently in your opposite hand. Allow yourself to focus on warming up the thumb. Feel the sensation, perhaps in the side of your head or hand that’s holding your thumb. 3. Breathe DeeplyBegin to breathe deeply in and out. Let the rhythm of your breath guide you into a deeper experience. Allow each breath to harmonize with your body. 4. Feel the PulsePay attention; you might feel a soft pulse in your thumb, a connection to your heartbeat. Try to listen to the rhythm in your hands and synchronize with it. 5. Arrival into Your BodyAs you become more aware, you’ll feel a sensation of arrival inside your body. Notice how your shoulders relax and how you become attuned above the surrounding noises. Reset and RestartMeditation practices like this serve to reset our mental state, allowing us to feel more in control. It’s similar to flipping a switch in your brain that helps you move forward without fear. Once you feel synchronized – and you’ll know when you do – gently release your thumb, perhaps rub your hands together, open your eyes, and embrace your day with renewed energy. Final Thoughts & A Little Extra As the new year takes flight, I wish you all safe and serene travels. Today marks the sixth day of new beginnings, and it’s the perfect time to introduce my new ebook, 31 Tiny Rituals for Everyday Calm. It’s packed with rituals like these and includes voice notes to guide you daily. Thank you for joining me on this tranquil journey, and may your travels be as calming as your inner peace. Until next time, safe travels!xxNikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

2025 feels like a bridge to something bigger, brighter, and (hopefully) less chaotic. My business is thriving here in this quaint little town, where life moves slower but somehow my to-do list still grows faster than my houseplants. It’s been rewarding to see my work take root locally, proving that even in a quiet corner of the world, big things can happen.Meanwhile, my digital platform has started to catch on—like sourdough in 2020. With courses, eBooks, and podcasts brewing, it’s been amazing to connect with people far beyond my little bubble. Turns out, you don’t need a big city to make a big impact—just Wi-Fi and a lot of tea.This year, my focus is simple: stay on the path and keep things flowing. 2024 was all about clearing and resetting, and now it’s time to build on that foundation. I’m showing up consistently, doing the work, and keeping the wheels turning—even if it sometimes feels like they’re powered by yesterday’s caffeine.What’s in store? Oh, plenty. For our growing community (near and far):* Digital courses, eBooks, and live online classes with Body OS, an exciting platform connecting practitioners from California to Abu Dhabi.* Fresh audio meditation podcasts to help you find your calm—even if the kids are yelling in the next room.And closer to home, you’ll find me holding it down with:* Four weekly classes at Yellowmoon Yoga & Massage.* A range of holistic therapies to reset, relax, and feel like a human again.* Monthly meet-ups for connection, community, and maybe some chai (if I haven’t hoarded it all).If you’re curious about my eBook Tiny Rituals for Big Shifts, here’s the link: It’s got everything you need to make life feel a little less "meh" and a lot more magical. Think small rituals, big transformations, and plenty of permission to be perfectly imperfect.or you can purchase it HEREOh, and speaking of travel—tomorrow I’m heading to Kuala Lumpur, en route to Melbourne and Sydney, to visit friends and family. If you don’t hear from me for a bit, just know I’m probably knee-deep in coffee and conversations, soaking up the good stuff before diving back into work.Here’s to a 2025 filled with flow, fun, and maybe a few naps in between. What’s your big focus this year? Let me know—I’ll cheer you on with my chai in hand! 🌟✨ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Key Takeaway:"Restore and refresh your energy with the power of your breath."Let’s Connect:Ready to renew your energy and balance? Book a free discovery call here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Podcast Notes:Take a few moments to revisit your intentions, noticing the progress, however small.Embrace patience in your journey, trusting that your intentions are growing into fullness.Journaling Prompt: What intentions am I holding space for, and how can I nurture them with patience? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Podcast Notes:Reflect on where your energy has been going lately. Is it aligned with your values and goals?Take a small, intentional action toward something that truly matters to you.Journaling Prompt: Where is my energy going, and how can I gently guide it toward what feels meaningful? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Podcast Notes:Think about a small act of joy you can embrace today, whether it’s sipping a warm drink or spending a moment in nature.Let these moments fill you up and remind you of the beauty in simplicity.Journaling Prompt: What small actions bring me joy, and how can I invite more of these moments into my life? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Podcast Notes:Find a moment today to sit in silence, away from distractions, and observe what arises.Notice how stillness feels in your body and the clarity it brings.Journaling Prompt: How does silence support me in reconnecting with myself? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Reflection Theme:Nourishing Intentions as we prepare for the Full MoonToday’s Focus:Let each small action become a source of nourishment for your intentions. What can you do today, however small, to bring your intentions to life?Practice:Visualize Your Intentions: Picture your intentions as seeds being nurtured and growing. Reflect on how each action contributes to this growth.Small, Purposeful Action: Choose one small action today that aligns with your goals. It could be as simple as a positive affirmation or a mindful pause.Journal Prompt: What intention feels most alive in me today? How can I nourish this intention in small ways?Closing Thought:As you move through today, let each step connect you to your purpose. Trust that, like a plant reaching toward the light, your intentions are finding their way to fullness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

This Week’s Theme: Gentle Steps Toward Inner FullnessAs we move through the Waxing Gibbous phase, this week is all about taking gentle, intentional steps that align with our inner purpose and bring us closer to a sense of fullness. Each day offers a simple, mindful action to deepen self-awareness and inner alignment.Today’s Focus – Tuesday:Pause and breathe deeply, tuning into the quiet energy around you. Notice what needs your attention today and take one small step in that direction. Trust that everything you need is already within.How to Follow:Check in daily for a new reflection here or on the podcast, and embrace each prompt as an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Let each step unfold at your own pace, honoring the journey as it comes.xxNikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Show Notes for Week 2: Self-Awakened 30 Days (Waxing Gibbous Phase)Introduction:This week, as we tune into the Waxing Gibbous phase, we embrace the gentle power of small, mindful steps. Each day’s reflection is an invitation to connect more deeply with yourself, align with your intentions, and nurture inner growth. Follow along as we explore daily practices to support you on your journey.Daily Reflections & How to Follow:Monday:Theme: Starting FreshVoice Note: "Today, let’s take a moment to acknowledge that it’s okay to start where you are. Every breath is a fresh beginning, so let go of perfection and honor the small steps. With each breath, come back to your center and simply restart as often as you need. A beautiful journey unfolds one gentle step at a time."Practice: Throughout the day, bring awareness to each breath. Remind yourself that it’s okay to begin again, as many times as you need. Each restart is a step toward growth.Tuesday:Theme: Aligning with IntentionsVoice Note: "Today, I invite you to pause and breathe deeply, feeling the quiet energy of the Waxing Gibbous moon. Let yourself settle into a rhythm that feels aligned with your intentions. Notice what needs your attention today, and take one small step in that direction. Everything you need is already within."Practice: Find a quiet moment to tune into your intentions for the day. Reflect on a small, aligned step you can take toward them. Trust in your inner guidance.Wednesday:Theme: Nourishing IntentionsVoice Note: "As the Full Moon draws near, take a moment to reflect on the intentions that feel most alive within you. Think of each small action as nourishing these intentions, like watering a plant. Let’s move with purpose and let our daily steps bring us closer to that inner fullness we’re cultivating."Practice: In a journal or note, jot down one intention that feels alive within you. Imagine each step as nourishment, helping that intention grow.Thursday:Theme: Embracing SilenceVoice Note: "Silence has a quiet power. Today, find a moment just for yourself, away from noise and notifications. It could be a few minutes to sit with your breath, feeling the present moment. Notice the clarity that arises in the stillness, the calm that exists just beneath the surface."Practice: Set aside a few minutes to sit in silence. Breathe slowly and observe the clarity and calm that emerges.Friday:Theme: Finding Joy in Small ActionsVoice Note: "Sometimes, the smallest actions bring us the most joy. Today, allow yourself something simple that makes you smile—a warm drink, a favorite book, a walk outside. Let these little joys fill you up and remind you of what truly matters in this moment."Practice: Treat yourself to a small act of joy, whether it’s a warm drink, a favorite book, or a quiet walk. Notice how these moments bring ease and gratitude.Saturday:Theme: Focusing EnergyVoice Note: "Where our energy goes, our focus flows. Today, let’s become mindful of where our energy is going and gently redirect it toward what truly matters. By focusing our energy, we create alignment with what we value most. Take a small step in that direction and notice the shift."Practice: Reflect on where your energy has been going lately. Is it aligned with what matters most to you? Today, take a small, intentional action toward a priority.Sunday:Theme: Nurturing Intentions with PatienceVoice Note: "As we approach the Full Moon, let’s hold space for our intentions, nurturing them with patience and grace. Each intention is like a seed, growing into its fullness in its own time. What intentions will you nurture into being? Trust in the gentle unfolding of your journey."Practice: Revisit your intentions and notice the progress, however small. Trust in your growth process and let patience be your guide.Each day’s practice aligns with a gentle reminder to support your self-awakening journey. Save this guide and tune in daily to embrace small steps, deepening self-awareness and connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Self-Awakened Ritual Series - Week 1---Episode Title: Embrace the Gentle Path: Self-Awakened Ritual Series KickoffDescription: In this first installment of the Self-Awakened Ritual Series, we’re setting the tone for a month of mindful, self-chosen rituals that invite softness and ease into our daily lives. Join me as we explore the idea of awakening without pressure—shifting away from rigid challenges and toward simple practices that nurture presence and self-connection.---Highlights:- Why Self-Awakened Rituals? Instead of pushing through challenges and striving for goals, this series is about finding joy in small, intentional moments. Each ritual is adaptable, gentle, and designed to help you feel more grounded and aligned with yourself.- Ritual vs. Challenge How rituals differ from challenge-based routines: they offer space for curiosity, flexibility, and self-compassion, allowing you to connect without expectations.- Daily Ritual #1: Morning Breath Connection We begin with a simple, 10-minute morning meditation to center yourself at the start of each day. This grounding practice invites you to sit comfortably, observe your breath, and visualize a warm light expanding from your heart. Let your breath and an easy intention, such as “Today, I welcome presence,” guide you into a gentle state of calm and readiness.- Setting Intentions for the Month This month, you’re invited to explore rituals that resonate with you, create small doorways back to yourself, and nurture an awakened state in the most natural way possible.Takeaway: Embrace this series as a gift to yourself—a month of soft, intentional rituals to bring clarity, calm, and connection. Each practice is an invitation to show up just as you are, to explore your inner rhythms, and to awaken gently, one small ritual at a time.---Next Week: Join me as we continue exploring the power of small, self-awakened rituals with a focus on building morning and evening grounding practices. Let’s nurture this journey together, one mindful breath at a time. ---Subscribe & Engage If this resonates, feel free to subscribe and join me each week in this gentle journey. Let’s create a community where awakening is soft, intentional, and as unique as each of us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Embrace Change Meditation: Grounding During Vata SeasonAs we move into the season of change, we naturally feel the shift in energy around us. In Ayurveda, fall is known as Vata season—a time ruled by the elements of air and space. Vata energy is light, dry, and quick, which can leave us feeling ungrounded, scattered, or even anxious. To maintain balance during this season, grounding practices are essential. They bring the stability and warmth that help us stay centered amidst the natural turbulence of change.Change is inevitable, but how we respond to it determines whether we flow gracefully or feel overwhelmed. That’s where the Embrace Change Meditation and the R.E.S.T. Method come into play. By focusing on grounding ourselves, we can meet the winds of change with steadiness, remaining calm and open-hearted.3 Grounding Tips for Vata Season:* Connect with the Earth:Spend time outdoors, whether it’s walking barefoot on the grass or sitting quietly under a tree. The physical connection to the earth balances Vata's light and airy qualities, providing both mind and body with much-needed stability.* Nourish Your Body with Warm Foods:Incorporate warm, grounding foods into your diet like root vegetables, soups, and stews. Focus on meals that are nourishing, oily, and heavier to counterbalance the cool and dry nature of Vata. Add spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom to enhance digestion and provide warmth.* Herbal Tea for Grounding:A warm cup of herbal tea is a soothing way to ground yourself during Vata season. Try a blend of ashwagandha, ginger, and licorice—these herbs provide warmth, balance energy, and calm the nervous system. Sip slowly, taking time to feel the warmth spread through your body.The R.E.S.T. Method for Embracing ChangeLet’s now apply the R.E.S.T. Method to guide us through this grounding process.Take a deep breath and allow yourself to settle into this moment.* Restart: Reset your mindset, releasing any resistance or hesitation toward change. Let this moment be a fresh beginning, an opportunity to see things from a new perspective. How can you open your mind to what’s unfolding?* Engage: Focus fully on your breath. With each inhale, feel fresh energy filling your body. With each exhale, release anything that no longer serves you. Engage your senses—notice the air in your lungs, the stability of the earth beneath you. Feel how grounding brings presence.* Silent: Allow silence to wash over you. In this stillness, there is no need to rush. Let the quiet reveal insights, allowing space for your intuition to guide you. What does the silence bring to your awareness in this moment of change?* Tuned In: Now, visualize a door before you, symbolizing the change or new opportunity in your life. With each breath, step closer to this door, feeling curiosity and openness. How does applying the R.E.S.T. Method help you trust and embrace this new chapter? Notice how your body, mind, and spirit respond.Take a few moments to sit with this visualization. When you're ready, gently bring your awareness back to your breath, feeling refreshed and more open to the possibilities ahead.5 Takeaways from the Embrace Change Meditation:* Increased Resilience: Grounding gives you the strength to face change with adaptability. When you are rooted, even the strongest winds of change feel manageable.* Clarity of Mind: Staying grounded helps clear mental clutter, allowing you to approach new opportunities with a calm and focused mind.* Emotional Balance: Grounding practices create emotional stability, helping you process change without being swept away by anxiety or fear.* Calm Amidst Chaos: This meditation teaches you how to remain calm in the midst of life’s chaos. The more grounded you are, the easier it becomes to navigate the ups and downs of change.* Deeper Connection: Grounding connects you to yourself, your intuition, and the present moment. This connection helps you align with the flow of life rather than resisting the changes that come your way.3 Practical Applications of the R.E.S.T. Method:* Restart When Feeling Overwhelmed: If change feels overwhelming, use the Restart step to reset your mindset. Let go of old expectations and invite fresh perspectives, allowing change to feel like a new beginning.* Engage with Breath During Transitions: Anytime you feel unsettled or scattered, come back to your breath. Deep, slow breathing grounds your energy and reduces the airy qualities of Vata.* Silent Reflection in Daily Life: Use the Silent step to carve out moments of stillness during your day. Silence helps you reflect on change, making it easier to trust the process and stay grounded.Grounding practices are not only crucial during Vata season but anytime you are facing a period of transition. By integrating the R.E.S.T. Method and Ayurvedic wisdom, you can create a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and balance as you navigate life’s changes.xxNikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Healing Under the Eclipse – Embracing Rest and RenewalEpisode Summary:In this episode, I share my journey of healing after a recent injury and the importance of slowing down during this eclipse season. Together, we explore how aligning with the moon's energy can support our healing process, both physically and mentally. I also offer a soothing meditation to help guide you into a state of deep relaxation, promoting overall well-being.Key Points:The significance of the current moon phase and eclipse season in promoting rest, reflection, and renewal.How my recent injury has become a lesson in the art of self-care and the necessity of taking time to heal.Three mental techniques for accelerating your healing process:Practicing self-compassion.Using visualization to enhance physical and emotional recovery.Staying present and focusing on what you can do.Three Reiki hand positions to channel energy for maximum healing.A guided meditation to support the body's natural healing process.Meditation Prompt:Join me for a brief meditation to connect with the healing energy within you. We'll focus on releasing tension and surrounding the affected area with warmth and light to encourage recovery.Playlist for Healing:I've created a 33-minute soothing and slightly groovy playlist to accompany your relaxation or meditation practice. Listen to it on Spotify: [Insert Playlist Link Here]Connect With Me:Follow my journey on Instagram for more insights and tips on self-healing: https://www.instagram.com/nikkileeboklund/Subscribe to my Substack for weekly updates on energy medicine, healing, and wellness.Listen to the Full Episode:https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkileeboklund/p/healing-under-the-eclipse?r=2bfurj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSupport the Show:If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with friends and family who may need some encouragement on their healing journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

In today’s episode of Energy Medicine Rebel, we explore the power of the Waxing Moon and guide you through a body scan meditation to release blockages. Learn how to connect with the moon’s energy to align with your highest potential, clear old patterns, and attract abundance into your life.Key takeaways:The Waxing Moon symbolizes growth and manifestation.Body scan meditation helps release blockages in the mind, heart, and body.Affirmations to align with your highest potential.Join us as we dive into energy work and tune in to the rising power of the moon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Embrace the New Moon in Virgo || Ground Your Dreams in RealityAs we approach the New Moon in Virgo, it's a powerful time to ground the dreams that inspired us during the summer into tangible reality. Virgo’s earthy, detail-oriented energy encourages us to refine our visions, focus on self-improvement, and set practical intentions.In this cycle, release any limiting beliefs that make your aspirations feel out of reach. Visualize the life you desire, and trust in your ability to create it. Each step you take brings you closer to living with purpose and fulfillment.Remember, the dreams you hold dear are not distant—they are within your reach, waiting for you to believe in them fully.Take a moment during this New Moon to meditate, set your intentions, and embrace the possibility that the life you dream of is already on its way to you. The Virgo New Moon invites you to align with your highest potential, so trust the process and watch your dreams unfold.SIDE NOTE:Virgo is 6th sign zodiac in Astrology, rule by Mercury (named after the roman messenger god) for communication,intellect and speed.Harness the power of Mercury by improving your communication and intellectual skills. Start today by journaling your thoughts, engaging in meaningful conversations, or diving into a new book that challenges your mind. Stay curious, adaptable, and open to learning. Let Mercury guide you to express yourself more clearly and think more critically in every aspect of your life. Embrace the energy of Mercury—your key to unlocking greater understanding and connection!Have fun!xxNikki This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Podcast Post: Energy Medicine & Yoga Nidra for Reclaiming Dreams and Removing LimitationsEpisode Title: Energy Medicine & Yoga Nidra: Reclaiming Dreams and Preparing for the New MoonEpisode Description: Welcome to the latest episode of Energy Medicine Podcast! Today, I’m excited to bring you a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, infused with energy medicine principles, to help you reclaim your dreams, release limitations, and align with the powerful energy of the lunar cycle.With the new moon just 6 days away, now is the perfect time to clear out anything that’s holding you back. The waning moon phase is a natural period for reflection, letting go, and clearing your energetic space, so you’re ready to set fresh, empowered intentions for the new moon. Think of this as an opportunity to reset your energy, clear your mind, and open yourself to the possibilities that are already available to you.In this episode, I’ll guide you through a deep and relaxing Yoga Nidra practice, where we’ll focus on releasing limiting beliefs and shifting your energy to align with your desires. We’ll also tap into the lunar cycle to help you work in harmony with nature’s rhythms as you prepare for the new moon. By the end, you’ll feel more connected to your dreams and more confident that they are within reach.Benefits of This Meditation Leading Up to the New Moon:* Energetic Clearing: The waning moon phase is the ideal time to shed old energies. This meditation will help you release self-doubt and limiting beliefs, creating space for new intentions to take root during the new moon.* Deep Relaxation & Reconnection: Yoga Nidra is an amazing tool for deep rest. In this practice, you’ll have the chance to reconnect with your inner dreams and desires.* Harness Lunar Energy: Aligning with the moon’s cycle helps you flow with natural energy. By using this practice now, you’re clearing out what no longer serves you and aligning your energy with new beginnings.* Preparation for the New Moon: Doing this meditation now prepares you to set clear, powerful intentions during the new moon, ensuring your energy is aligned with your dreams and goals.What You’ll Experience:* We’ll start by setting an intention for your meditation, using the waning moon’s energy to release doubts and limitations.* As you connect with your breath, you’ll clear your energy field, creating space for new possibilities to emerge.* I’ll guide you through a visualization where you can see your dream life unfolding, helping you release any thoughts of unattainability and embrace the fact that your dreams are already within reach.* We’ll cross the bridge from your current self to the version of you who is fully aligned with your dreams, and you’ll move toward this empowered version of yourself with ease.* Throughout the practice, I’ll offer affirmations to help you believe in your ability to manifest the life you truly desire.Why Now Is the Perfect Time: With the new moon only 6 days away, this is the ideal time to focus on clearing out stagnant energy and shifting into a space of creation. The waning moon phase encourages us to reflect, let go, and prepare for the new. This meditation helps you do just that, so by the time the new moon arrives, your energetic system is open, aligned, and ready to receive the intentions you set. Think of it like planting seeds in fertile soil—you’re creating the perfect conditions for your dreams to blossom.Affirmations for This Practice:* "I release all doubts and limitations, making space for new possibilities."* "I trust in my ability to create the life I desire."* "As the new moon approaches, I prepare to manifest my dreams with ease."* "I am worthy of living the life I envision, and I am fully aligned with my highest potential."If this meditation resonates with you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share your experience on social media! Tag me so I can celebrate your journey as we prepare for the new moon together. Keep tuning in for more episodes focused on energy medicine, healing, and aligning with the natural rhythms of life.As we approach the new moon, give yourself the space to clear out the old and make room for the new. I invite you to tune into this Yoga Nidra meditation whenever you need to reconnect with your dreams and realign with the energy of your highest self. Remember, the life you desire is within reach, and the perfect time to embrace it is now! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com

Meditation is the most powerful tool there is for healing. We often overlook it because we don’t anything about except that it is hard and not achievable.So untrue! So I made a simple meditation guide, all you need to do is follow.xxNikkiPS. Please do not hesitate to share your experience ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit restedrebel.substack.com