New Year Yoga Nidra Jubilee with Kristen Kolenda

Session Description: Celebrate the New Year in community with the elevating practice of Yoga Nidra. Growing from ancient tantra practices, Yoga Nidra was first developed in the mid 20th century and is now used widely in clinical settings, elementary schools, therapy and Veterans programs to address trauma, boost creativity, improve sleep, reduce feelings of stress, enhance self awareness and connection, and more. This session will first lead participants through a seated (in a chair or on floor) yoga practice in order to prepare the body and mind for deep relaxation. Following the chair practice, participants will lay on the floor (or bed if necessary) and be verbally guided through various states of consciousness in order to access Karana Sharira (Causal Body). Karana Sharira is a subtle state that is neither awake nor dreaming. It’s a bit like an extended version of that moment when you’re laying in bed, just barely…