Join Rita for this nourishing 2-week livestream series
Nourish yourself with the potent combination of yoga nidra and shadow exploration with the gorgeous oracle deck “Wisdom of the Shadow.” Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that takes you to the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep. At the start of the class, Rita will share a card from the oracle deck Wisdom of the Shadow. Each nidra will be unique, as students can co-create it by sharing words that resonate for them, as well as what the oracle card inspires. After the nidra, there will be optional time to integrate what the nidra and oracle card communicates through journaling or visual art of your choosing.
In yoga nidra, it is important to find a comfortable reclined position that facilitates rest. Consider gathering the following:
- Blanket and/or socks because our body temperature often drops during relaxation
- Bolsters, cushions, or pillows for under your knees
- Eye pillow or scarf if you like darkness for resting
- Essential oil or lotion for the anointing practice that we do at the start of the second class. (totally optional - we can imagine a pleasant fragrance even if we don't have it on hand)
- Journal, pencil, and other art supplies
- A touchstone: a small item that fits in your palm, that can be any small object that you find reassuring or supportive. A crystal, rosary or mala, a stone from the river
- Water or herbal tea, perhaps a light snack of nuts or dried fruit. This will help you ground after the nidra is over. Blood sugar often drops during deep relaxation. Especially important to keep in mind if you are diabetic!
- Cell phone on silent.
Dates / Times / Format
Monday, May 6th & 13th
7:00pm - 7:40pm PST
Livestream only
Investment
$40 for series
** Please pay Rita directly through her Venmo account: @Rita-Jimenez-4 **
About Rita Jimenez
Rita Jimenez is passionate about offering yoga nidra and asana in English and Spanish. Her offerings are rooted in both trauma-informed training and her lived experiences. 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. During the pandemic she offered free online yoga nidra classes to Latina community health workers, creating a virtual community for her community to connect and heal. Rita now lives in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she paints, writes children’s books, and hikes with her dog Sorpresa. Learn more about her passion for yoga via her blog at http://yogawithrita.blogspot.com.