Expand - Heart Focused Yoga & Nidra

Join us at 4:00 pm for a soothing hour-long yoga practice designed to be accessible and adaptable as we open our hearts through yoga and guided meditation.

This all-levels 1-hour yoga flow, will incorporate poses focusing on awakening the heart space. Soften into a gentle yoga flow, designed to move energy and awaken your heart center , your Anahata chakra, while preparing your body for the stillness of meditation. This all-levels yoga flow will be supported with provided blocks and blankets, and will incorporate poses focusing on awakening the heart space. After a short break, settle into a cozy rest nest for a guided Yoga Nidra session, specifically crafted to help you recenter, and guide your heart open to receive all the joys in life. Enjoy a time of deep repose.

Show up as your authentic self in a safe, welcoming space for all, to move and unwind. Nourish your whole self with this robust practice for body and soul.

Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a guided meditation technique that induces a deep state of relaxation while maintaining consciousness. It leverages principles of neurobiology and psychology to reduce stress and promote healing. During Yoga Nidra, the body experiences profound rest, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which counteracts the effects of stress and anxiety. This state of deep relaxation allows the brain to shift from high-frequency beta waves to slower alpha and theta waves, facilitating emotional and mental rejuvenation. Research shows that Yoga Nidra can improve sleep quality, enhance cognitive function, and support overall well-being. By guiding practitioners through systematic relaxation and visualization, Yoga Nidra helps integrate and release stored tension, fostering a balanced and restorative state of mind and body.

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