Yoga Nidra with Michele Janota

Unwind your mind and deeply restore your body in this 60-minute journey into a conscious relaxation. Yoga Nidra often called "Yogic sleep" is a powerful guided meditation practice that includes complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation while maintaining a sliver of awareness. During this hour-long session, you will step away from the relentless pace of life. The class begins with a 10-15 minutes of gentle, restorative movment and mindful breathing to release physical tension and prepare your body for stillness. For the remaining time, you will settle into a deeply comfortable, supportive lying position (Savasana) using blankets, bolsters and pillows. Your instrutor will guide your awareness through a systematic journey of body scanning, breath regulation, and calming visualizations. In this twilight state between waking and sleeping, your nervous system can downshift out of "fight or flight" mode, allowinig for profound cellular healing, stress reduction, and mental clarity. You will leave this practice feeling profoundly rested, centered, and deeply refreshed, as if you just woke up from a long, peaceful sleep.
What to wear: Dress in warm cozy layers. Socks and long sleeve shirts are recommended.
Instructor: Michele Janota