CULTIVATE Deep Rest: Yoga Nidra

Drop into a state of deep relaxation while practicing yoga NIDRA, or “yogic sleep.” Practiced laying down, this easy-to-follow technique is highly accessible and enjoyed by both beginner and advanced meditators alike.The class is faciliated by Sydney Cutler-Abich. Practicing Yoga Nidra meditation for the past ten years has enabled Sydney to experience greater inner peace, better sleep, improved health, and to become more present in her every day life. Forever transformed by these profound experiences, she traveled to the esteemed Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockton, Massachusetts to study with Jennifer Reis, the creator of Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra where Sydney became a certified Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra guide in 2016. She continues to study with gifted teachers and healers, and is eternally grateful for their wisdom on this path that has chosen her. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston University and a Master's of Social Work with a healthcare concentration from Barry University, and has been a clinical social worker for the past twenty years. She believes in the transformative power of both Eastern and Western wellness practices, music, healing touch, nature, love, compassion, and community.  Blankets, cushions, zafus, water and tea will be provided.  Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and get situated.