Yoga Nidra: A Guided Meditation Practice (Online Program)

I love Jamila’s facilitation, pace, tone of voice, and giftedness in leading this practice. I ALWAYS feel better after the sessions and have a good and restful sleep that night. – Lorie Conway

Wonderful session with Jamila! She is a fantastic facilitator and I truly enjoy her content and delivery. Very healing experience! – Toni Rasmussen

The program is not designed to foster active engagement because it is meditative, but does give a strong sense that all participants are in community together for the meditation experience. The facilitator is warm and welcoming. – Katie Bass

Thank you Jamila for holding such a sacred space for us. The rhythm and tone of your voice aided in helping move into that “twilight” space of Yoga Nidra. Thank you! – Past Participant

Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of rest and relaxation simply by listening.

One hour of Yoga Nidra is said to be as restorative as four hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, the whirlwind of thoughts holding our attention begin to move away from us as we float in the space between waking and sleeping. As you disengage from stress-producing thoughts, the body, mind, and spirit begin to rest and heal naturally. Modern research continues to affirm the benefits of Yoga Nidra, showing significant reductions in anxiety, stress, and depression after guided mediation. Many participants report improved sleep, a deep sense of calm, and renewed energy.

Resting comfortably in your own home, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. Suggestions for your comfort include:

• A quiet place to lie down or recline
• A pillow for your head and under your knees
• A blanket and socks for warmth
• If desired, an eye mask or pillow to block light
• A glass of water nearby

The Well is delighted to continue offering this deeply healing and restorative practice in collaboration with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, Yoga Instructor, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Jamila Keita. If you are new to meditation, have never tried or been successful at meditation, or are just curious about yoga without any yoga poses, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state with Jamila’s gentle guidance and soothing voice.

New This Season – Never Miss A Session! Each Yoga Nidra session will be recorded. The sessions are being offered twice a month on a Monday and Tuesday evening. A link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants the following day and will be available for three (3) days. You can listen as often as you like until the link expires after 3 days.

Give yourself (and maybe a loved one!) the gift of deep rest and relaxation. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you!

DATES: Mondays – 9/15, 10/13, 11/10, 12/1/25 and Tuesdays – 9/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16/25

TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET

COST: $20

LOCATION: ZOOM

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Jamila Keita

FACILITATOR BIO: 
Hi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice.

During the shutdown, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide).

I currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally, I work for Nature Worx, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public.

I never imagined this second career as it is, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.