Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation, “Doing Less” (Online Program)

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 relaxation just by listening.

One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts, allowing the body, mind, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression.

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. These are the items you will need:

· A quiet place to lay down or recline.
· Pillow for head and under your knees.
· Blanket for warmth.
· If desired, an eye mask or pillow to block light.
· Water to drink.

The Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, Yoga Instructor, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized.

If you are new to meditation, never tried or been successful at meditation, or an experienced meditator, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state.

DATES: Mondays – 4/8, 5/13, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23, 5/28, 6/25/24

TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

COST: $15 per session, All 6 sessions for $80

LOCATION: ZOOM

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy, here.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@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.