The Art of Non Sleep Deep Rest and The Nondual Practice of Yoga Nidra

In this daylong retreat, you will get in touch with a deep relaxation to rejuvenate the body and the mind through non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and yoga nidra. No matter your reasons — whether you need a break from the busyness, are in a life transition, or want to delve deeper into nondual meditation practice — this retreat will provide space and time for contemplation and reflection.

The term “non-sleep deep rest”, coined by Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, refers to a waking state of deep relaxation that maintains awareness. Evidence suggests reaching this state through NSDR protocols such as yoga nidra can reset dopamine levels and provide other physical and mental health benefits — including better sleep and enhanced neuroplasticity.

We’ll go on an inner journey together, and the hope is we’ll emerge more connected to both ourselves and our life paths to leave feeling refreshed and deeply rested.

Together, we will:

• Practice yoga nidra for restoration and rejuvenation.
• Discover the connection between nondual meditation and yoga nidra, potentially deepening our meditation practices.
• Reflect on where we are in our lives and leave with a greater sense of self-connection and clarity.
• Dialogue about meditation for connection and community.
• Learn about the link between non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and better sleep

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Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and author of The Blind Spot Effect. She has created mindfulness programs for UN humanitarians and veterans with PTSD, and directed a teacher training for Google's emotional intelligence and mindfulness program. She has worked with the United Nations Foundation, Search Inside Yourself Institute, and the Integrative Restoration Institute, and is the founding advisor for the Simple Habit meditation app. She currently works with the Foundation for a Mindful Society helping to grow their Mindful Cities program. Kelly teaches the nondual meditation practice of yoga nidra, or non sleep deep rest, which she has extensively studied and shared for the last 15 years.

Host or Publisher The Berkeley Alembic Foundation