“All of the lineages of yoga nidra are pretty magical. It’s so important to have different perspectives and to allow permission for each of us to be creative and to be open in recognition of who we are.” —John Vosler
In this episode of Radiant Rest, Tracee Stanley welcomes her longtime friend John Vosler, who leads Yoga Nidra Certification programs and holds multiple certifications in various healing modalities. Their inspirational exchange dives into the power of yoga nidra as well as:
How John (accidentally) first experienced the practice of yoga nidra
The yoga nidra teachers and lineages that invited him onto the path to learn more
The question that Tracee gets the most in her level 2 yoga nidra teacher trainings
Responsibilities of yoga nidra facilitators
How yoga’s teachings—including pairs of opposites, Sutra 2:48 (the loosening of all effort), samskaras, and kleshas—intersect with yoga nidra
Yoga nidra as a tool to help us balance our nervous system and remember who we are
Much more!
About John Vosler:
John Vosler is dedicated to guiding others back to the truth of who they are—the unchanging, unshakable presence beneath all thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
With over 25 years of experience as an energetic bodyworker, meditation teacher, and facilitator of Yoga Nidra, John has helped thousands of clients reconnect with their innate wholeness and inner healer. His work bridges ancient wisdom and modern science, demonstrating how sensations in the body, the flow of emotions, and thought patterns are deeply interconnected.
Through meditation, movement, holistic bodywork, and Conscious Coaching, John’s Los Angeles-based practice—and his retreats worldwide—offer profound opportunities to rest deeply, release old conditioning, and live from a place of clarity and love. Known for his intuitive presence, heartfelt compassion, and a sense of humor that keeps things real, John creates safe and transformative spaces where people can honestly remember: nothing is broken, and nothing needs fixing.
Connect with John at JohnVosler.com and check out his upcoming retreats:
A Yoga Nidra Retreat: Rest, Restore, and Remember Yourself at Omega Institute on August 17-22
https://www.johnvosler.com/omega-retreat-august-2025
I AM Yoga Nidra™ Certification Retreat with John Vosler and Kamini Desai at at Omega Institute on September 19-28
http://johnvosler.com/omega-retreat-sept-2025
Deep Dive into the True Essence of Self Retreat at the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica on April 21-26, 2026
https://www.johnvosler.com/2026-costa-rica-retreat
Connect with Tracee:
2026 Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Tracee Stanley & Dr. Chanti Tacoronte-Perez—the interest list is now open!
https://www.empoweredlifecircle.com/empowered-wisdom-yoga-nidra-teacher-training-interest-list/
Radiance Subscription Online Community (try it for a month FREE!): https://www.empoweredlifecircle.com/join-today/
Website: https://www.traceestanley.com
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Radiant Rest book: https://www.traceestanley.com/radiant-rest
The Luminous Self book: https://www.traceestanley.com/luminous-self
