Yoga Nidra for Winter Solstice

4041 North Milwaukee Avenue,Chicago IL 60641

19 December, 2021

Description

Wildlight celebrates the first day of winter with intention setting and yogic rest Wildlight celebrates the first day of winter with intention setting and yogic rest. Celebrate the longest night of the year and the gradual return of the sun by gathering around a seasonal altar, setting intentions, and practicing the deeply nourishing rest of yoga nidra. Yoga Nidra is based on ancient tantric teachings designed to transcend the mind and find freedom. In modern times it has been adapted as a remedy for our stressful lifestyles. Yoga Nidra is performed by resting comfortably in savasana with eyes closed. The systematic meditation takes the practitioner through setting a Sankalpa (intention), rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, sensations, and visualization. Some of the benefits of Yoga Nidra include deep relaxation of mind and body that reduce stress levels, enhanced coping abilities with depression and anxiety, and improvement of concentration and memory. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Mats and props provided by Wildlight Yoga. No refunds or credits. About your instructor: Andrea Levasseur is a yoga teacher living in Portage Park. She currently spends her days leading wellness programs for adults with developmental disabilities and her evenings with her partner, two kids, and two pets. She values deep rest and community care. Wildlight Yoga is an adventure-inspired studio on Chicago’s northwest side where seekers and finders from the world over are welcomed to explore the practice of yoga as a lifestyle and journey. We honor the experience, stories, identities, and needs of all of our students and welcome any one at any point in that journey to practice with us.