Amanda Penalver
Accredited

Somatic or Embodiment Practitioner,

29.9k Followers

Amanda is a Trauma-Aware Somatic Therapist & founder of True Rest Meditation. Her work is dedicated to exploring together how we can live happier, healthier, more peaceful, love-filled lives. With over 25 years' experience as a meditation, Yoga & conscious dance teacher, she is deeply committed to this journey herself. She offers space for deep rest, embodiment, self-compassion & re-connection with our divinity.

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Specialities

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Sleep or Insomnia


Reviews

Khurty Ramudu

Jun 9, 2026

Hi Mandi, I can’t thank you enough for how much of a calming effect your meditations have on my nervous system. I also wanted to share with you that a day after your last live, you appeared in my dreams! I dreamed that all of us attending the live came to your office for an in-person live; it was such a lovely dream. 🄰 I can’t travel at the moment due to postpartum anxiety, but it would be an honor to attend one of your in-person events someday. šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ’•

Catherine

Jun 4, 2026

Thank you, AmandašŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»I simply expected a NSDR practice, without introduction and explanation of how this is part of an IT challengešŸ™šŸ»šŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸ™šŸ»

Katie

Jun 4, 2026

So relaxing. Your voice guided me to a state of relaxation that felt more restful than sleep. Thank you šŸ™

carly

Jun 3, 2026

Really enjoyed this nap meditation. Will definitely be coming back to this one. šŸ™

Kailash Mota

May 28, 2026

Namaste šŸ™, I woke up in the middle of the night, a bit worried. As I started this meditation, fell asleep peacefully within minutes. Thank you.

Alexis Kosierb

May 27, 2026

Very soothing and relaxing guided nap! I love listening to your soothing voice helping and guiding me to deep rest and sleep. Thanks Amanda! šŸ™šŸ«¶šŸ’Ÿ

Ellen

May 23, 2026

This is such a beautiful practise! Your voice, the music, the silent parts. I was so deeply relaxedšŸ™

Mia Lacy

May 22, 2026

thank you so much for this ā¤ļø i always come to this when i need help falling asleep or i’m unable to fall asleep. this always helps me drift off into sleep, like a spell has been cast on mešŸ˜‚thank you, i am so grateful for this resource

Katharina

May 14, 2026

This is a cleverly designed meditation that allows for either deep rest or falling asleep, depending on what a person needs in a given situation. Because there is no bell or wake-up guidance at the end, it can serve both purposes beautifully. This is ideal for someone like me, who doesn’t always know beforehand whether more sleep will be possible, either because of inner psychological constraints or limited time. I’ve been happily exploring Amanda’s offerings on Insight Timer, enjoying her mellifluous voice and smooth enunciation. In a few of her meditations, I’ve found the music a little too prominent, which tends to distract me and interfere with relaxation. This one, though, strikes just the right balance between her mellow, perfectly slow-paced, almost hypnotic vocal guidance and a soft melody (which I take to be a Native American flute), set against a background of gently ebbing and flowing crickets. Thank you so much for this beautiful creation, which I’ve bookmarked and will be returning to regularly.

Martinka Khan

May 5, 2026

Brilliant. I never thought I can fit it any naps into my busy days. I found myself so much tired in the evenings. I knew I have to do SOMETHING. It was one of the I.T. challenges what brought this into my life. I am no longer tired in the evenings. THANK YOU šŸ¦‹ If I can mention. It was at day 26, I think. The island when you say, IT'S TIME TO REST. My body heard: It's time to wake up. šŸ¤”

My Practice

Service Provided

In-Person Ā· Virtual

Client Age

Adult Ā· Teens

Treatment Approaches

Somatics


About

Identifies as Female, White

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in February 2017


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