Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation RETREAT at Breitenbush!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be able to offer the amazing experience of Yoga Nidra to you at a two-night Breitenbush Hot Springs Workshop, this coming May 25 - 27, 2009. Breitenbush has a gorgeous property in the Cascade Mountains, about 1 hour from Salem: 7 hot pools to choose from, a fabulous steam house, beautiful buildings, and wonderful vegetarian cuisine.  You can see their website at 

http://www.breitenbush.com/index.html ,

and my specific listing in their catalogue at  

http://www.breitenbush.com/events/may25-27.html.

Registered Nurses,  Licensed Massage Therapists, and possibly other licensed professionals, can arrange to receive 8.5 Continuing Education contact hours for the workshop - please contact me for details. (And remember, business expenses are tax-deductible, too!) Registration is through Breitenbush. Register early! Space is limited, and there is also a discount for early registration.

**Samaritan Health Services Employees: You may use your Wellness Benefit for the Tuition portion of this program!!**

I hope you will come, and discover for yourself the deepest dimensions of release…

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The following is one description of the workshop; please also see the Catalogue description, and for health professionals, the Continuing Education flier (sent by request at this time).


The Conscious Practice of Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)


“Stress” has become a household word these days: even children are learning this name for the pervasive sense of pressure that shortens tempers, creates accidents, amplifies illnesses and obstructs creativity. Tension seems to be epidemic in our society. But how many of us have truly accepted the reality that stressors are unavoidable, and that our suffering is due to our reactions? The only cure available is self-control: learning how to take responsibility for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual reactions to life’s changes. Change creates stress, and in our fast-changing world, we need effective tools to help us maintain a healthy balance.

Yoga Nidra offers one solution, woven of many different threads. An ancient Eastern practice, Yoga Nidra uses carefully guided imagery to address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of tension that stress is made up of. Breathwork, progressive relaxation, affirmation and autogenics, or self-suggestion, are also incorporated in the practice. In addition, this presentation of Yoga Nidra also explores the medical viewpoints on stress, bringing elements of East and West together in our journey towards health and understanding.

Format

Shifting gently between lecture and discussion, physical activity and stillness, this Yoga Nidra seminar engages the student in a holistic learning experience. Written notes are provided, freeing up the attention for full participation. Participants are encouraged to bring a pillow and blanket to cover up with. Participants with limited mobility may remain seated, with no loss of benefit.

Goals

This introduction to the practice of Yoga Nidra is designed for the layperson or health professional who wishes to better understand the causes, effects and management of stress. A specific, scientifically validated stress-reducing practice is taught and practiced, with ample opportunity for student participation. The central effects of Yoga Nidra are greater internal and external awareness, with decreased emotional reactivity.

Audio CDs or cassette tapes for home practice will be available for purchase at the seminar.