Dartmouth Events

iRest Yoga Nidra and Reflective Journaling

The SWC, in partnership with School, South + West Houses, is excited to bring you a restorative practice each Thursday of the Term

10/17/2024
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Rollins Chapel
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Spiritual & Worship, Workshops & Training
Registration required.

The SWC, in partnership with School, South and West Houses, is excited to bring you a restorative practice!

The session will look something like this: 

  • Setup mats and settle into our spaces (5-7 minutes)* 
  • Guided Yoga Nidra (30 minutes)
  • Prompted free-write in provided journals (7 minutes)
  • Ending session and putting away mats, journals (5 minutes) 

*mats will be provided

 

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga nidra is a type of meditation practice originating from ancient India, commonly known as "yogic sleep" or "dynamic sleep." It is a contemplative practice that involves following guided prompts while lying in a comfortable position through various stages of relaxation, breathing exercises, and visualization.

This practice aims to induce a state of deep relaxation and meditation, similar to the liminal state between waking and sleeping. This state can provide numerous physical, emotional, and mental benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing creativity, and promoting overall well-being. In this state, you may experience a sense of timelessness, expansiveness, and interconnectedness.
 

Register on Dartmouth Groups to reserve a space:

For more information, contact:
Student Wellness Center
603-646-9414

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.