Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra

“This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year's threshold and unlocking... the place of caught breath, the door of a vanished house left ajar,”

Margaret Atwood

Winter Solstice is a time to slow down and care for yourself by doing literally nothing. Lying in the cocoon of yoga nidra, a guided lying-down meditation, your nervous system can shift to the parasympathetic state. This is where healing and deep rest happens.

Rita’s nidra meditation will be infused with seasonal imagery, including poems and crystals. After the nidra there will be time for optional journaling - or stay resting.

Beginners are welcome. Rita checks in via email with students new to her offerings to support their experience. If you are new to her offerings, please register early to allow time for connecting.

These items are recommended for optimal comfort during the practice:

• Comfortable clothes

• Anything that would optimize your comfort, including but not limited to: blankets, cushion for your knees and head, and an eye pillow (scarves work great too!)

• Lotion and/or essential oil in a carrier oil. Pick a scent that you find restful and not stimulating. Lavender is often a go to.

• Hydration or small snacks; avoid caffeine before the practice

• Journal or paper, pencil. Colored pencils if you would prefer to draw, instead of writing.

What you receive:

• 1 live nidra class on Zoom

• Recording of the class available for your personal practice or if the class date/time doesn’t work for your schedule. Available until the end of December.

• Guidance on creating an ancestral altar prior to the class.

• Email access to yoga nidra teacher Rita Jimenez for questions that might arise.

Dates / Times / Format

Sunday, December 21st

7:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Livestream only

Registration ends for this event on December 19th. The New Student Special does not apply to this offering.

Investment

$25 for session

** Please pay Rita directly through her Venmo account: @Rita-Jimenez-4 or PayPal [handle is @ritaj65] **

Register

About Rita Jimenez

Rita Jimenez is a visual artist, writer and librarian. Yoga nidra has supported her in reigniting the creative spark. In 2013, she started teaching yoga with two non-profits, first Street Yoga and later with Living Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, she received her 300 hour yoga teacher training certification with Bhakti Yoga Movement Center. In 2021, Rita became a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator. In 2024, she completed the Total Yoga Nidra’s Immersion Experience Online. Rita lives in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she makes art, hikes with her dog Sorpresa and helps spay street dogs in her community. Learn more about her passion for yoga at her blog at http://yogawithrita.blogspot.com.