"Yoga Nidra, or "Yogic Sleep," is a state of sleep with awareness. It is that state between waking and sleep that we all experience every night for a short period before falling to sleep. During this mental state, our consciousness operates on both the conscious and subconscious levels. During Yoga Nidra, the goal is to linger in this "in between" mental state for the duration of the practice. (Yoga Nidra is not only a relaxation technique, but it is designed to guide you into the deeper recesses of your subconscious to enable you to get in touch with your most heart-felt desires, fears, and attachments. It is highly effective against stress and related conditions like hypertension, improves sleep, and it can also help you to make changes and decisions in your life.)
In this 90 minute workshop, expect to prepare the body and mind for yoga nidra with 20 minutes of pranayama (breathing exercises), followed by 30 minutes of Yin Yoga. Then lie down in Savasana, or any comfortable lying position, and Jeni will briefly explain the principles of yoga nidra (from a practitioner's point of view) before guiding you through a relaxing Yoga Nidra practice.
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring any blankets, pillows, or eye pillows to support your practice.
With: Jeni Smith
Price: $40
Date: Sunday, June 8th
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm