One direct look into everyday experience can be enough to expose the obviousness of our fundamental nature as essence. If we slow down for an instant and take a peek beneath the muddling complexity of the mind-made world, we may unexpectedly find ourselves in touch with this essence, as this essence, as the straightforward realization that the unquestionability of this moment, right here, right now, is really all there is, exactly as it is.
And within this simple realization lies the peace and quiet we have consciously or unconsciously been looking for all our lives…
In fact, abiding as the essence, becoming this realization—even if temporarily—has been the goal of many techniques, old and new. Dancing. Shaking. Sweating. Purging. Focusing. Refining. Contemplating. Letting go. Different ways to remember who we truly are. Different ways to rediscover our inherent wholeness.
Enter yoga nidra.
Rooted in a vast body of knowledge, this ancient meditative practice is about unlocking the healing and blossoming potential contained in the present moment through the body’s effortless movement toward sleep. It is about facilitating utter absorption into essence—yoga—via profound, conscious relaxation—nidra.
At the physical level, yoga nidra is an effective means to de-stress the body, promoting optimal health and well-being so that we remain centered, organically relaxed, while in the midst of the chaos brought about by modern living.
At the psychological level, in addition to returning the mental apparatus to its natural state of quietude and clarity, yoga nidra can restructure the subconscious through the release of hindering conditionings and subsequent imprinting of more expansive, dharma-aligned patterns.
Ultimately, yoga nidra is both instrument and purpose. As a method, yoga nidra means remaining awake to witness full dissolution into the vastness of presence. As a deeply transforming spiritual outcome, yoga nidra itself becomes the final destination: pure and unqualified being, in which every-thing under the sun emerges, unfolds, and fades away.
Usefulness
Yoga nidra can be a potent ally in managing and treating a wide range of issues, including anxiety, chronic pain and stress, fatigue, insomnia, hypertension, nervousness, depression, allergies, addictions, and even PTSD/trauma.
The side-effects of a daily yoga nidra routine can include increased relaxation response, alertness, more energy and vitality, enhanced immunity, better digestion, increased sense of connection, improved productivity, and a broader perspective on life.
The event
This 25-hour educational and experiential immersion is primarily aimed at providing a thorough overview of the vast world of yoga nidra.
We will conduct a comparative study of the main traditions to get a basic understanding of their history, theory, and practice so you can walk away with a solid feel for yoga nidra and what it can do for you at both personal and professional levels.
We will analyze evidence-based research showing the efficacy of yoga nidra and its applications for different psycho-physical conditions and population segments.
We will dive deeply into a hands-on exploration of this powerful tantric modality, with 6-8 yoga nidra sessions throughout our time together.
An experience like no other
4 different methodologies in three days
Whether you’re new to yoga nidra and are wondering which path best speaks to you, a seasoned practitioner looking for ways to enhance/renew your personal practice, or an established professional considering what the main yoga nidra schools have to offer before committing to a formal training, coming in direct contact with multiple approaches side by side is a quick, efficient, and convenient way to make educated choices on where to go next.
learning from the most trustworthy source of all
Based on the honesty and certainty that only firsthand experience can provide, intimate mantra’s approach is all about translating complex philosophies and systems into terms you can relate to, so that you can let go of all the note-taking and soundly welcome your truth, in your own words.
continuing education
This immersion is eligible for 25 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
Audience
This immersion is for the individual who is tired of trying to grasp that which that cannot be grasped from a book.
This immersion is for those who know better than to base life-altering decisions on YouTube videos and online reviews.
This immersion is for the practitioner who wishes to deepen and expand their experience through different forms of yoga nidra.
This immersion is for the newbie who is looking for a crash course in yoga nidra and yoga philosophy.
This immersion is for the student who is ready to embark on an all-in journey of self-transformation.
This immersion is for the healer who wants to learn what different yoga nidra approaches have to offer before spending precious time and money on further studies.
This immersion is for the teacher who is ready to take the first step toward becoming a facilitator.
This immersion is for the instructor who believes their students deserve more than guidance from a memorized script.
This immersion is for the seeker who feels the need to diversify their meditation routine.
This immersion is for the health professional (yoga, body and social work, clinical, medical, alternative medicine, human resource programs, etc.) who is searching for new and effective offerings for their clients.
This immersion is for the conscious entrepreneur who is looking to improve workplace conditions.
This immersion is for anyone in search of healing and self-acceptance.
All levels welcome, some experience with yoga highly recommended.
About your facilitator
Bridging a scientific background with breath/bodywork, meditation, and depth psychology, Ron Wyn has spent the last thirty years developing the necessary skills to provide fellow humans with the means to explore their personal reality as they regain their natural sense of balance and well-being.
Ron holds an MA in Consciousness Studies, E-RYT and YACEP certifications with Yoga Alliance, and has had over 500 hours of formal training and certification in the Amrit, iRest, Bihar, and Himalayan methods of yoga nidra. Ron has also had formal education in Korean Zen Buddhism and rebirthing breathwork, in addition to countless hours of hardcore meditation practice plus a lifetime of self-inquiry, self-reflection, and self-discovery.
If you are curious about this immersion, the Advanced Svara Yoga Nidra Immersion, the 100-hour intimate mantra process retreat, or have any questions regarding the trainings and/or practices, simply connect.
Immersion dates to be announced soon…
Advanced 25-hour Yoga Nidra Immersion
Whether you’re ready to become a yoga nidra facilitator or wish to deepen your personal practice, after completing the Yoga Nidra Immersion, you will be eligible to attend the Advanced Yoga Nidra Immersion and complete intimate mantra’s 50-hour yoga nidra training.
Topics explored during the Advanced 25-hour Yoga Nidra Immersion may include:
- Fundamentals of direct looking
- The roots of yoga nidra: theory and practice
- Comparative study: Yoga Nidra and yoga philosophy
- Exploring Yoga Nidra elements
- Introduction to mantra healing
- Ushering others into their personal experience
- Inserting Yoga Nidra into your class structure
- Unveiling your voice.
Practices during the 25-hour Svara Yoga Nidra Immersion may include:
- Basic direct looking techniques
- Traditional yogic and tantric practices (shat kriya, apana kriya, mudra, pranayama, pratyahara, nyasa)
- Yoga Nidra sessions
- Introductory yoga svara sessions
- QiGong for optimal health
- Self-expression exercises
- Moving meditations
If you’d like to know more about this immersion, the Yoga Nidra Immersion, the 100-hour intimate mantra process retreat, or have any questions regarding the trainings and/or practices, simply connect.
