Deep Rest through Yoga Nidra

A recording of The Retreat Space’s live online gathering, Deep Rest through Yoga Nidra, on March 29, 2020.

Wow - this was fantastic! Participants reported this practice as “lovely” and “divine.” We felt our bodies get heavy and calm, and our minds grow quiet. I recommend doing this whenever you feel anxious or have trouble sleeping.

Yoga Nidra, which means “sleep yoga” is a powerful technique of yoga that originated in India, and is designed to bring you into a state of conscious relaxation. During a yoga nidra session, you drop deeply into a restful state in which the nervous system can relax and the body’s healing powers are supported. The practice is performed while lying on your back, without moving. Kristine will draw your attention through the body and deeper levels of awareness, and into the state of consciousness in-between sleeping and waking. No experience or special props are needed.

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YOUR GUIDES

Kristine Backes has studied Eastern health and holistic wellness practices since 2001. She left her corporate communication and employee development career in 2010 to start her professional practice in wellness for body, mind and soul. Kristine holds a BS in environmental science, and Master’s in organizational leadership. Her education includes two journeys to India followed by several years as a partner in a natural health clinic in Portland, after which she returned to the Montana mountains for a lifetime of nature learning. She is a registered yoga teacher and Reiki Master, and a practitioner of astrology. Kristine offers consultations, workshops and mentoring rooted in nature-based wisdom traditions. Find Kristine on her website and on Patreon.

Quinn Corte is Founder of The Retreat Space. You can learn more and connect with Quinn here.