Rest is Resistance yoga nidra series is coming in April

Registration is open for my Rest is Resistance Nidra series.

Each Thursday evening in April I will offer you nourishing time in the nidra state, the liminal space between sleep and wakefulness.  I have crafted nidras with quotes and affirmations from the amazing book by Tricia Hersey.  After the nidra you will also have some time to free write/journal/draw with some prompts connected to resting and resisting.  

As always, I will record the nidras, so if Thursday evenings don’t work for your schedule, you can still access my offerings at a time and day that works for you.  

I highly recommend reading this powerful book, but you don’t need to have read the book to enjoy this series.  

In a time where our resistance and love is so needed, it's so important to downregulate our nervous systems to think well and care for ourselves and our community.  I look at practicing nidra as putting your oxygen mask on first.  

Details on the series:

Dates / Times / Format

4-week series; Thursdays in April

April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

7:30 - 8:30pm PST

Livestream

Investment

$90 for series

** Please pay me directly through mt Venmo account: @Rita-Jimenez-4 OR PayPal: @ritaj65 **

What do my students say??

“Thank you for this series that has guided us into rest since October. It's been incredible and a big part of my third trimester journey. During labor at the hospital, I played your nidra recordings, I also listened to the one you made personalized to me during labor. I'm so grateful.”

I really appreciate Rita's soothing voice as she guides us into our Nidra practice. Infeel completely supported and nurtured in this space. I like that she pulls from other resources to teach us new things. Having an oracle card to connect with was really special and resonated with me a lot. Thank you Rita! I look forward to future series!!

Yoga Nidra has come into my life at the perfect time. I had only just heard of the practice when Rita's class fell into my lap. I am so grateful to be working with Rita to learn about and explore Nidra and Reiki. Rita is supportive and encouraging and her Nidra practices invite calm, non-judgmental rest and reflection. My dog loves it, too! She calms down alongside me and her whole body is relaxed. It's lovely.

Yoga nidra - what is it? A bit of me the nidra teacher and a short nidra practice!

A friend and fellow yoga teacher Sarah Nelsen interviewed me for her podcast to talk about all things yoga nidra.  So if you are curious about what yoga nidra is and my background as a yoga teacher, give this short podcast a listen.  

At the end I offer a short nidra practice, so you can actually experience one of my nidras.

Enjoy!  

Short and sweet yoga nidra starts on January 9

 My series offers a nourishing 30 minute yoga nidra on Thursday evenings.

Yoga nidra is a guided lying-down meditation that will support your nervous system as it shifts to the parasympathetic state, where rest and healing happens.  My intention is to support your relaxation and sleep.  Feel free to practice in your pjs in bed, as I will not guide students out of nidra, i.e. you can remain resting and drift off to sleep….

Beginners are always warmly welcome. 

The nuts and bolts:

Date/Time: January 9, 16, 23, 30 (Thursday evenings) 8:30 pm PST 

The nidra classes will be recorded, so you can practice on your own.

Cost  $40.  Pay me directly via Venmo [Rita-Jimenez-4 and last 4 telephone digits 5447] or PayPal [handle is @ritaj65]. 

Register at the Bhakti Yoga Movement Center’s website.  You should get an email with the Zoom link for the series. 

Questions?  Email me at ritaj65@gmail.com

Yoga Nidra Network and their dreamy nidra library -- including one of mine

I am a big fan of Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli --- their Network, class offerings, integrity and wisdom are apparent in all that they do and offer. 

Their website is rich with resources to deepen your nidra journey.  It includes a massive nidra library with nidras of all kinds, in different languages and nidra styles.  Nidra for COVID support, pregnant people, children, etc.  

Their library also includes one of my nidras!!!  Proud nidra teacher moment.   This English language nidra is 19 minutes and will take you off to sleep (and not guide you back to waking).

I hope you enjoy my nidra and others in the library....

Yoga Nidra for Dreams, Shadows, + The Dark

Nurture yourself with potent yoga nidra during this season of darkness. It's also a season which can become hectic and over-scheduled with holidays and cultural expectations that are not realistic.

So come and lie down....you can hit the pause button and nourish yourself with my nidra classes, full of poetry, crystals and optional journaling. Consider it your gift to yourself.

Yoga nidra is a guided meditation that takes you to the parasympathetic state, where deep rest and healing can happen.

My upcoming nidras can be taken as a series or you can drop-in. Choose your adventure. Register here.
Read on to learn about my varied offerings this season....

October 3rd & 10th offer nidras for dreaming.

These sessions will also come with suggestions for crystals that can support dreams and sleep.

November 21st offers a nidra for the shadows.

I will share a card from the gorgeous oracle deck Wisdom of the Shadow. The nidra will be unique, as students can co-create it by sharing words that resonate for them, as well as what the oracle card inspires. After the nidra there will be time to integrate with journaling or visual art of your choosing.

December 5th & 19th offer nidras for winter rest

Slow down and connect to your breath with beautiful seasonal imagery and optional distant reiki.

Full-series participants: Along with the 5 weekly livestream yoga nidra classes, you get access to nidra recordings for your home practice until January 1.

Drop-in students are welcome, please register for the specific session you wish to join. Drop-in students do not receive access to recordings.

These items are recommended for optimal comfort during the practice:

• A comfortable place to lie down

  • If on the floor, consider softening it with a blanket under you.

• A pillow to prop up your head and one for your under your knees if you're lying on your back

• Comfortable layers and have an extra blanket on hand in case you're cold

• Eye pillow or scarf to block out the light

• A warm herbal tea or bottle of water and a light snack to help ground after the class ends

• Journal or paper, pencil. Colored pencils if you would prefer to draw, instead of writing.

• Cell phone turned off

Dates / Times / Format

5 Thursdays sprinkled throughout Fall and Winter season

• Oct 3rd & 10th

• Nov 21st

• Dec 5th & 19th

7:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Livestream

Investment

$100 for series

** Please pay directly through myVenmo account: @Rita-Jimenez-4 or via PayPal: @ritaj65 **