January’s Mindful Third Thursday:
Meditation and Gong Bath
January 21st at 7pm
The beginning part of the practice will be a Yoga Nidra guided meditation. The practice of Yoga Nidra—known as yogic sleep—is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice that is intended to induce total physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra
Aside from being relaxing, restorative and restful, studies have shown that yoga nidra can also:
• Ease insomnia
• Decrease anxiety
• Alleviate stress
• Reduce PTSD, chronic pain and chemical dependency
• Heighten awareness and focus
• Transform negative habits, behaviors and ways of thinking
• Foster feelings of peace, calm, and clarity
We seal the meditation with a gong bath.
Benefits of a Gong Bath
Gong sound therapy has been practiced for thousands of years.
Reduces stress
Releases emotional blockages
Scientific evidence suggests that certain forms of sound therapy prompt damaged human DNA strands to repair themselves
Some tones promote vitality and healing
Enhanced happiness
*Due to Covid: Please bring your mat a pillow and or favorite blanket.