>>what: yin yoga [~40 min] with guided yoga nidra as an extended Savasana [~35 min]
*in this session we’re going to spend a little time at the beginning to talk about Sankalpa—your personal intention for your Nidra practice. you’ll use your yin yoga practice to contemplate this deep resolve for your Nidra practice.
**the intention behind combining Yin with Nidra is to first get the body stretched, stimulated, opened up, and in a state of relaxation and receptivity, heightening the potential for a more restorative Yoga Nidra experience.
>>when: Wednesday, January 16th. we'll begin with yin around 7:30pm. come a little early to get settled, there will be tea!
>>where: Hermannstraße 196, 12049 Berlin
>>bring: your mat. wear comfy, loose clothing. yoga blocks & eye pillows for Yoga Nidra will be provided
>>exchange: this is a donation-based offering. give what you feel the session is worth for you
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space is limited to 8 so please email me to sign up or inform me of any last-minute additions or cancellations! (hilove@keahyoga.com)
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what is yin yoga?
yin yoga is a practice of long-held seated poses. we hold poses in stillness from 2–6 min, depending on the pose and the individual.
through physical stillness and with time, we safely stress the connective tissues (joints, fascia, bones, ligaments, tendons) and allow the body the chance to open up and release. this is the physical aspect.
but through slowing down the breath and keeping the body still, you can drop down into your parasympathetic nervous system—the system for rest & rejuvenation.
with physical stillness you have the opportunity to observe your mind and the quality of your thoughts from a place of nonjudgment. it's an opportunity to become more sensitive to your energy, the sensations in your body, and the state of your mind.
yin yoga is essentially a series of mini meditations :)
what is yoga nidra?
think of this as a guided journey that you go on while lying down with eyes closed. Yoga Nidrā [Sanskrit for Yogic Sleep] is an ancient practice that promotes full body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness. It’s a practice in surrendering to the subconscious as you allow your physical body to slip into a sleeplike state. Yoga Nidra is an effective practice in relieving stress, boosting the immune system, and not only rejuvenating but actually reprogramming the body & mind.