Dartmouth Events

Guided Relaxation with iRest Yoga Nidra, and Journaling

Yoga Nidra is a contemplative practice using guided prompts while lying comfortably, moving through stages of relaxation, breathing, and visualization.

5/7/2026
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Rollins Chapel
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Spiritual & Worship
Registration required.

Guided Relaxation with iRest Yoga Nidra, and Journaling
Co-sponsored by Allen, School, South and West Houses.

This experiential learning opportunity will take place every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Each session will look something like this: 
- Setup mats and settle into our spaces (5- minutes) 
- Guided yoga nidra (30- minutes)
- Prompted free-write in provided journals (7 minutes)
- Debrief and optional sharing time (10-15 min) 
- Ending session and putting away mats, journals (3 minutes) 

*mats will be provided

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.

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For more information, contact:
Student Wellness Center
swc@dartmouth.edu
Permanent URL to this event: https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/events/event?event=81063

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