All levels are welcome.
This class focuses on matching movement to breath and warming the body up before exploring yin/restorative asanas (postures) which create openness throughout the body and a calming in the mind.

Intention for deep relaxation using the ancient spiritual practice of Yoga Nidra. This will be an in-person 90 minutes session.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra (or yogic sleep) is an ancient Indian practice in which you are led by a guide into a safe hypnagogic state of consciousness where you remain awake and aware. In Sanskrit, nidra means to draw forth a state of nothingness. Yoga Nidra is practiced entirely in savasana (corpse pose) and occurs between waking and dreaming, while remaining embodied and conscious. Johanna's Yoga Nidra meditations include guided narrative journeys using symbols and visual scenes that access the subconscious programming of the mind and can be used to change habits, release deep tensions, and heal inner wounds.

What to expect?

We will begin class with some gentle movements, followed by pranayama, breathing exercises. After, we will settle into Yoga Nidra, lying comfortably on our backs with props and remaining there for the remainder of the class. Modifications can be made for practitioners who are unable to lay on their back for a long period of time. Johanna will lead the class into a deep state of relaxation using guided imagery, similar to trance or journeying. There is a traditional format used to move in and out of the hypnagogic state, but the main meditation and theme is different each month.

What to bring: (optional)
blankets
bolster
pillow
eye cover
journal and pen in case you want to write down your experience after

Please let the teacher know if you have environmental sensitivities to scent.