Come join Nic for a restorative meditative practice in style of Yoga Nidra

Join us for a relaxing session of Yoga Nidra at Pelaw Library, Gateshead.

This in-person event will guide you through a deep state of relaxation, helping you unwind and de-stress. Let go of tension and experience a profound sense of calm.

Come ready to immerse yourself in this blissful practice and leave feeling refreshed and renewed.

After class, you are welcome to stay for a cup of herbal tea.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Like Yoga itself, Yoga Nidra is both a process and a state. You can be in the “state

of Yoga Nidra” which is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.

The practice is similar to a guided meditation session, there is no yoga poses at all within this type of session. Just lay down, or sit down to then be guided into rest.

Benefits of the practice

Everyone's experience will differ but some of the know benefits are:

Relaxation

Tension release

Emotional regulation

Improved sleep

Stress reduction

Improved memory

Increased creativity and clarity

Optional things to bring:

Mat - if you choose to lie down

Pillow - for extra comfort

Blanket - for even more comfort

Eye Pillow - if you would like to close off from the world for a little while

Please note this meditative practice of Yoga Nidra you can also be seated. Chairs are available in the room.

Health:

If you are currently diagnosed with any health conditions, please let us know in advance so we can discuss how best to support you.

Please know that Aroha Healing makes every effort to make our teaching trauma informed but it is down to you to take responsibility for yourself.

The Space and Setting:

The room is a quiet space, there will be periods of silence during the guidance.

The room is located on the ground floor (fully accessible)

Your Teacher:

Nicola Zielinski-Gray is a qualified Yoga Nidra teacher, fully insured, a member of the Guild of Holistic Therapies and the Angelic Reiki Association for the work she also does 1:1. Nicola holds over a decade of working with people in the space of health and wellness, she brought her practice from New Zealand to the UK in 2021.

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