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Yoga Nidra Meditation by Bonnie Tomeoni

Mondays 6:30-7:30 & Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm

hosted at A Gentle Way Yoga

https://agentleway.com/yoga-events/yoga-nidra/

Yoga Nidra  is an ancient form of body-mind meditation that is typically done in a lying down position. It is the art, science of conscious, deep relaxation that balances the body and mind.
Yoga Nidra consists of gentle stretching, breathing exercises (pranayama) and guided meditation to put you in the deepest possible state of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. This state of consciousness (yoga nidra) is different from meditation in which concentration on a single focus is required. In yoga nidra the practitioner remains in a state of light withdrawal of the 5 senses (pratyahara) with four senses internalised, that is, withdrawn, and only the hearing still connects to the instructions.
Benefits Include:
  • Relief from Chronic Stress
  • Decreases Inflammation
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Physical and mental balance
  • Improves and stabilizes mood 
Bonnie Tomeoni has been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years and recently completed out 200-hr Teacher Training Program. She is a certified Yoga Nidra Guide.
 
Cost: $18/class

Location: A Gentle Way Yoga Center
8274 Parkway Drive #102, La Mesa, CA 91942
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