Winter Solstice Restorative Magic and Yoga Nidra
Date and Time: Monday December 20, 7 – 8:15m
Price: $45+ HST
In the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice marks the longest night/ hours of darkness, as one of the earth’s poles has its maximum tilt away from the sun. For millenia, cultures around the world have brought ceremony to this time, in honouring the darkness, the powerful transition between seasons, and the rebirth of the sun. There is much to honour and embrace in the healing darkness of the night, the power of regeneration, deep rest and the magic of the dreamworld. From the darkness, we emerge into the light of a new day, a new season, with the promise of rebirth after this time of winters rest and gestation. This class offers an opportunity to bring ritual to this time, bringing Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra together to deeply restore your being. Restorative Yoga offers gentle, relaxation based yoga poses using plenty of props for support and ease, supporting the release of tension, balancing of the nervous system, and deepening meditative stillness. Then, we journey into a Yoga Nidra, ‘transformational yogic sleep’ practice. Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of regenerative healing, through which you are guided into a state of deep rest. Yoga Nidra is an effortless meditation, all you have to do is relax in a very supported and comfortable position, listening to the voice of the guide, and be carried on a inward journey into the deepest states of healing and transformation. Yoga Nidra is known for its therapeutic benefits, in supporting the nervous system, enhancing sleep, and accessing inner wisdom through the subconscious and unconscious layers of the self. Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra are the perfect practices to honour the deep rest of the Winter Solstice and to recharge and restore during this busy time of year! *Covid protocols are in place, including masks in the studio (can be removed during practice), enhanced cleaning, limited numbers for distancing, and vaccination records can be emailed or brought to class. Thank you for your understanding!
~ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ~
Winter Solstice Deep Rest Online Class
Date and Time: Tuesday December 21 7 – 8:15pm
Price:$20 + HST
This year’s Winter Solstice falls on Tuesday, December 21. To honour and bring ritual to this very sacred time, I am offering a Zoom Gentle Flow and Restore Yoga class that you can participate in from the comfort and coziness of your own home. In the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice marks the longest night/ hours of darkness, as one of the earth’s poles has its maximum tilt away from the sun. For millenia, cultures around the world have brought ceremony to this time, in honouring the darkness, the powerful transition between seasons, and the rebirth of the sun. There is much to honour and embrace in the healing darkness of the night, the power of regeneration, deep rest and the magic of the dreamworld. From the darkness, we emerge into the light of a new day, a new season, with the promise of rebirth after this time of winters rest and gestation. This class offers an opportunity to bring ritual to this time, bringing Yoga, meditation, self reflection, journaling and intention to this sacred time. A gentle flow, ending with a prolonged relaxation/ mini nidra savasana, and some time for self reflection. All abilities are welcome! You will need an internet connection and device (computer, phone or tablet), some space and time for quiet reflection and practice, yoga mat, blanket and pillow, journal, a candle, and anything else that brings a feeling of ceremony for you. (altar items, smudge, essential oils etc). Participants will mute during class, and cameras are optional. Pajamas encouraged! the zoom link is sent out to registrants prior to the event, so please register no later than 30 min before 7pm on the 21st!