Episodes
One of the most important things you can do to enhance your sleep and your dreams is to create the best possible surroundings in which to sleep. This gives your soul the confidence it needs to not only start its nightly journey but to complete it fully, bringing back the clarity and support you and your body needs to make each day more elevated. There are many ways to create the best surrounding for yourself, but it must start with the place where you physically sleep…your bedroom. This week...
Published 06/14/23
Published 06/14/23
As we live life, we create belief systems based on experiences that shape who we are and how we react to the world around us. It might be easy to see how these belief systems impact our awakened day. They can show up in many ways such as fears we have, how we value ourselves or how we show up in relationships. But what is little known is our belief systems also impact our sleep and dreams which can have a strong knock-on effect to our awakened day. This week Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream...
Published 06/07/23
Breath is life. How you breathe can enhance your life in more ways than you might think, including your sleep and dreams. This week Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas welcomes Kabbalah Instructor and Breath Practitioner Rachel Auerbach to The Art of Spiritual Sleep in order to better understand the importance of better breathing to our sleep as well as our awakened day. Rachel will share insights about how you breathe as well as some breath exercises you can use before your...
Published 05/31/23
The idea of mindfulness is everywhere. Being mindful during your day means being present and listening to your mind, body and soul in order to bring clarity and peace. But does being mindful enhance your sleep and dreams and if so, how does it? Can you be mindful while sleeping? The answers to these and other intriguing questions will be answered this week when Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas welcomes Mindfulness Practitioner Bickly Dang to the Art of Spiritual Sleep....
Published 05/24/23
If you have listened to The Art of Spiritual Sleep, you have heard Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas speak often about angels and sleep. But he has not really explored angels, their purpose, their impact on your life and how their impact on your awakened day influences your sleep and dreams. This week Mordechay welcomes Kabbalah Instructor and angel expert, Avi Nahmias for a deep dive into the realm of angels. What are they? How do they operate? How do they impact our lives,...
Published 05/17/23
Raise your hand if you let your pet sleep in bed with you. We thought so…so many of us love our pets so much that we want them with us even when we go to sleep. Is this a good idea for you or your pet? How much does spending your sleep time with your pet affect how you sleep and dream? And what is your pet thinking about when they are dreaming often looking and sounding like they are chasing something in their sleep? This week Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas finds the...
Published 05/10/23
Music soothes the mind, body and soul. We all feel it when we hear our favorite song or sing a lullaby to lull a baby to sleep. So, it seems natural that music and sleep go together in a very harmonious way. But it is not that simple. There is so much more to understanding how music and frequencies can affect our sleep and dreams. Kabbalah Instructor, musician and singer, Yehuda Ashkenazi is bringing his depth of musical knowledge to The Art of Spiritual Sleep this week giving Kabbalistic...
Published 05/03/23
Hypnosis is defined as a “changed state of awareness and increased relaxation that allows for improved focus and concentration”. Sleep is defined as a “state of reduced mental and physical activity, in which consciousness is altered, and sensory activity is inhibited” to rejuvenate the body. The two definitions are not far apart. This is why Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas wanted to explore the similarities, differences and ways hypnotherapy and sleep can help your...
Published 04/26/23
Stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, these are common experiences for most of us today no matter what your station in life is or what you do in your career. For many, sleep can feel like an antidote, but is that truly the case? Can it be that too much stress and anxiety hamper your sleep and dreams in a way that keeps an unhealthy cycle going in your life. To understand what role stress and anxiety plays in your life and your sleep, Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas welcomes...
Published 04/19/23
Many understand Chinese Medicine as the science of using nature’s apothecary of herbs, plants and foods to cure disease. It is that but also so much more depending on how you perceive it. Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas welcomes Chinese Medicine Practitioner Yonatan Shlonski who delves into an area of Chinese Medicine that is not commonly explored. Yonatan will share his unique perspective on the practice and how you can influence your sleep and dreams through the way your...
Published 04/13/23
Many understand Chinese Medicine as the science of using nature’s apothecary of herbs, plants and foods to cure disease. It is that but also so much more depending on how you perceive it. Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas welcomes Chinese Medicine Practitioner Yonatan Shlonski who delves into an area of Chinese Medicine that is not commonly explored. Yonatan will share his unique perspective on the practice and how you can influence your sleep and dreams through the way your...
Published 04/13/23
Welcome to Season 10 of The Art of Spiritual Sleep! This season is all about exploring how other practices and experiences can elevate our sleep and dreams. Each week of the season, Kabbalistic Sleep and Dream Expert, Mordechay Balas will welcome a different guest who will share their expertise and experience and what it means to the soul’s nightly journey. Our first guest of the season is Kabbalah Instructor and Motivational Speaker, Batya Solomon. Batya describes her near-death journey, its...
Published 03/29/23
We have reached the end of Season 9 as well as the end of the Zodiac with Pisces, its final sign. Pisces represents the manifestation Zodiac cycle and all the signs that precede it. Empathetic, creative and intuitive Pisceans are connected to the metaphysical world in a unique way. Does this connection help them take advantage of their sleep or their dreams. The answer is not always! In her final appearance this season, Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi provides insight into the sign of...
Published 09/14/22
The rebel of the Zodiac, Aquarians are always on the lookout for ways to challenge and reform the system and to make the world a better place. But sometimes, they are so busy changing the world they don’t think about individuals…even themselves. This can have an impact on their sleep and dreams in a way that stops the soul from making a smoother nightly journey. Never fear Aquarians, Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas are here to...
Published 09/07/22
Capricorns are hardworking, stable, and always chasing achievement. It can seem like they focus on nothing else but attaining their goals and showing the world their accomplishments. But deep down, Capricorns have a superpower that when tapped into can connect them to the metaphysical world in a very special way. But can they do that? Even more interesting, can they open themselves up to the idea that their sleep and dreams are the key?  In this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep...
Published 08/31/22
Sagittarians take flight in their awakened day and into their night! They love travel, adventure, and exploration, are quick thinkers and are voracious learners. And these unique traits are reflected in their sleep and dreams as well as how they go through their day. However, Sagittarians don’t often appreciate the value of sleep or what it can do for our awakened day and that is why in this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic...
Published 08/24/22
Intensity is a trademark of the sign of Scorpio. Not a sign seeking the grey area, Scorpios dive in deep into whatever they do and always bring their unbridled passion to it. But how does that intensity translate into their sleep and dreams? Are they able to calm down and trust in their sleep? Can they understand the true messages that are often sent to them in their dreams? In this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and...
Published 08/17/22
Always looking for the fairest solution for everyone or struggle with making a decision. Then you may be Libra! Libras seek balance in all they do but are they able to achieve it in their sleep or through their dreams? In this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas dive into the world of Libra and look at their sleep and dreams from all angles, which you Librans will definitely enjoy. Join...
Published 08/10/22
Details, details…Virgos love details. That is why we are sure all you Virgos (or those with Virgo prominently in your chart) will love this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep! How does attention to detail and an intrinsic need to judge affect the sleep and dreams of Virgos? Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas will give you all the details! Join them  and discover the inside scoop about Virgos and how they can improve their...
Published 08/03/22
Leos love the spotlight which is great because in this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep the focus is on you! With natural leadership skills and a warm disposition, Leos attract admirers which is what they love. But how does this and other Leonian attributes affect their sleep and dreams? Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas have all the answers! Join them to learn more about what makes a Leo tick and how they can elevate...
Published 07/27/22
Ok, Cancerians…it is your turn to discover how to activate your nature and elevate your sleep and dreams. Sensitive and nurturing, Cancerians or those who have Cancer featuring prominently in their charts may have trouble sleeping unless they feel safe and secure. If that feeling of security isn’t there, then your soul struggles to embark on its nightly journey to recharge itself leaving you lacking in the energy you need to meet your awakened day with focus and excitement. So, to help you...
Published 07/20/22
Next up in the astrological wheel and our exploration about how our zodiac sign impacts our sleep and dreams is Gemini. Known as the twins of the stars, Geminis are always on the go and may have trouble calming down enough to go to sleep or even stay asleep! Join Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi and Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas on Wednesday, July 13th at 10 am PT/1 pm ET for this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep for their insight into the world of...
Published 07/13/22
On this week’s episode of The Art of Spiritual Sleep we continue our exploration of how our astrological sign impacts our sleep and dreams with the sign of Taurus. For those born under the sign of Taurus sleep may not be something they have to learn much about as they do like their sleep! Even so, Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi will provide great insight for Taureans on how they can enhance their sleep and dreams. And as a Taurus, Kabbalistic Sleep and Dreams Expert, Mordechay Balas...
Published 07/06/22
The impact of the astrological sign under which you were born plays out in our lives each day. Our astrological makeup is present in everything we do and how we view the world around us…and yes, we even feel it’s influence on our sleep and our dreams. The first step to allowing it to elevate your sleep and dreams is awareness and understanding which is why The Art of Spiritual Sleep is so excited to welcome Kabbalistic Astrologer Miriam Ashkenazi to the team! Each week of Season 9, Miriam...
Published 07/01/22