Rest Deeply. Restore Fully.
Hypnotherapy, guided meditation, and yoga nidra to quiet an overactive mind and let your body do what it already knows how to do — heal.
Yoga nidra is often called the easiest form of meditation you'll ever try. No experience needed; just a willingness to lie back and let go.
Yoga nidra is a sleep-based guided meditation that offers an almost effortless way out of overthinking and anxious mental states, guiding you into the space between waking and sleeping. It's widely considered one of the most relaxing and accessible forms of meditation available, no experience necessary.
In session, Dr. Mascaro uses body, breath, and awareness techniques to guide you into deep relaxation. This allows the body to restore itself at a physiological level, helping balance excess stress and address stress-related patterns at the root. Hypnotherapy and guided imagery work in a similar way, using focused relaxation and imagery to support change from the inside out.
What It Helps WithOverthinking and anxious mental states
Chronic stress and stress-related health patterns
Deep rest and nervous-system restoration
Supporting the body and mind during chronic illness
Building a simple, sustainable self-care practice
Complementing and deepening ongoing therapy work
What to ExpectThese practices can stand alone as their own sessions, or be folded directly into your therapy work, whatever suits your goals. Every session is guided; you're simply invited to relax and let the process work, with no pressure to "do" meditation perfectly.
Dr. Mascaro also offers a free weekly gentle yoga and guided meditation session on Wednesdays for those impacted by chronic illness. Reach out to be added to the list. You can also sample two free guided recordings any time:
Yoga Nidra for Wellness & Healing (audio, ~30–50 minutes)
Yoga Nidra for Peace & Relaxation (audio, ~30–50 minutes)
Frequently Asked Questions
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They overlap quite a bit. Yoga nidra is a specific sleep-based meditation technique; guided meditation is a broader umbrella; and hypnotherapy uses similar deep-relaxation states more directly to support therapeutic change. All three are offered here and can be blended based on what you need.
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No, yoga nidra in particular is considered one of the easiest and most accessible meditative practices there is.
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Yes. Yoga nidra has been studied for its effects on stress hormones, blood pressure, immune function, and pain. It is particularly useful for people with chronic illness who find vigorous exercise or sitting meditation difficult. Dr. Kim offers a free online guided meditation session on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm Pacific, specifically for those with chronic illness.
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Yes, it can be customized and woven into ongoing counseling or therapy work, or offered as its own standalone practice.