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Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation
What is Yoga Nidra?	How to Prepare
How to Register	Yoga Nidra Calendar
The Profound Inner Journey As is your deepest driving desire, so are your thoughts. As are your thoughts, so are your words. As are your words, so are your deeds. As are your deeds, so is your destiny. ---Upanishads
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra is based upon the ancient tantra techniques of nyasa, bhuta shuddhi, and meditation using dharanas. The word "nidra" means sleep, but this is not ordinary sleep. This is yogic sleep, entering a profound state of relaxation in which you are able to descend into deep levels of consciousness and unlock your inner strengths. Learn how to transform your life. Change negative habits and thoughts into positive, life-affirming behaviors. Tap into your own creative potential. Re-discover how to meet life's challenges with enthusiasm and courage. Yoga Nidra holds the key.
In every great myth, the hero or heroine must go on a journey to a deep cave, or a labyrinth, or to an enchanted isle... to bring back a treasure, or a magic talisman, or a wonderful weapon to defeat the enemy and save the kingdom. We are each the heroine or hero of our own myth... and Yoga Nidra is a journey to the infinite cosmos within. What you find within is a reservoir of infinite courage, clarity, tranquility and steadfastness... this is the central teaching of the yoga tradition.
How to Prepare
What to Expect This class is like a one-hour guided relaxation. No yoga experience is needed. Participants must be able to lie quietly on the floor, listening to the teacher's instructions. The class begins with a soothing series of easy yoga postures that prepare the body for deep relaxation. What to Bring Bring a regular bed pillow and something to lie upon such as a comforter, quilt or sleeping bag. You can also bring a blanket for covering and an eyebag. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Comfortable street clothing is fine. Who Can Practice Yoga Nidra? You must be able to lie quietly on the floor for an hour, listening to the teacher's instructions. Yoga Nidra is not appropriate for children under 12, individuals who cannot lie still on the floor, who have a seizure disorder, restless leg syndrome, active lower back discomfort, or are beyond the first trimester of pregnancy. Do not attend if you have a cold or sinus problems that cause coughing, sniffling, sneezing or sinus drainage. Yoga Nidra Class Etiquette Arrive early for class to register and set up your space. Latecomers will not be admitted. If you are hard-of-hearing you should position yourself near the front of the room. Turn off cell phones, watch alarms and pagers. You must be able to lie quietly on the floor for an hour, listening to the teacher's instructions. Yoga Nidra is not appropriate for children under 12, individuals who cannot lie still on the floor, who have a seizure disorder, restless leg syndrome, active lower back discomfort, or are beyond the first trimester of pregnancy. Do not attend if you have a cold or sinus problems that cause coughing, sniffling, sneezing or sinus drainage. Turn off cell phones, watch alarms and pagers.
Yoga Nidra Calendar 2010
The Secret Garden Saturday June 26, Kentucky Street 3:00-4:30 pm $20 Yoga East Members ($25 non members) (limited to 24) "The world is a garden, to be roamed in with love." This is the teaching of one of the teachers of our tradition. The Secret Garden is a delightful children's book by Frances Hogdson Burnett. It tells a simple yet profound story of two lonely, emotionally-scarred children who find a secret garden and restore it to beauty. In doing so, they heal themselves and become whole again. Join us for this journey to your own inner garden.
Chakras - Wheels of Light Saturday August 28, Kentucky Street 3:00-4:30 pm $20 Yoga East Members ($25 non members) (limited to 24) In the yoga tradition, chakras (wheels) are energy vortices that exist on a subtle level. What are the chakras and what do they mean? Through this Nidra you will experience the chakras and their inner meaning. Let the chakras themselves teach you. Experience inner light, inner sound and deep tranquility.
Letting Go - Journey Beyond Death Halloween Nidra - Saturday October 30, Holiday Manor Part of our Fall Retreat. Participants must register for the full retreat. For Halloween, it's only fitting that we take a journey to the ultimate destination - beyond the kingdom of Death. The only way to get there is to let everything go - everything that is not Your True Self. Let your guide take you there and bring you safely back again on a journey of discovery into the yoga of delight, wonder and astonishment.
Season of Light - Holiday Yoga Nidra Friday December 24, Holiday Manor 9:15-11:30 am Yoga Class and Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation $30 Yoga East Members ($35 non members) Celebrate the season of light with a pre-holiday weekend special yoga class and Yoga Nidra. Join us for a beautiful candlelight class, followed by a deep and serene relaxation experience. Join us afterwards for hot cider and holiday delights.
How to Register
All students must register in advance. Please do not drop-in or ask to be "put on the list". Yoga Nidra is a popular class and is usually filled. Registration is only accepted by payment in advance. You may register in advance in person at any of our studios, by phone with a credit card or online.