Yoga Nidra: Dreaming of our Ancestors

"After everything, death is only a symptom that there was life. Después de todo, la muerte es sólo un síntoma de que hubo vida." Mario Benedetti

This is the perfect time to rest in the liminal space of yoga nidra, where the veils between the waking, sleep and dream states are thinned. During yoga nidra, the nervous system shifts to the parasympathetic state, where healing and deep inner knowing can unfold. It is a time to slow down and care for yourself by doing literally nothing.

Support your connection to ancestors through resting in yoga nidra. Rita’s nidra meditation will be infused with seasonal imagery to call in your ancestors and support, reflecting her culture as a woman of Mexican heritage, living in Oaxaca, a place that profoundly celebrates the ancestors at this time of year. Before the class you will receive her guidance to create an altar to nurture yourself and your connection to ancestors. After the nidra meditation there will be time for journaling.

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 November.

• 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

Thursday, November 6th

7:00pm - 8:20pm PST

Livestream only

Registration has ended for this event on November 4th.

Investment

$25 for session

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

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.