Learn all about Yoga Nidra and how to integrate it in your daily life

INTRO

This immersion is a two day intensive workshop that consists of looking into the different structures of Nidra, its history, philosophy, and what happens to the brain functions and consciousness when it’s in the deep Nidra state.

On day 2, her practice will be accompanied by the sounds of Frank Klank’s singing bowls.

WHAT WE’RE GOING TO DO

Yoga Nidra is a state of consciousness between waking and sleep. The Nidra practice can be used to simply help remove tensions and relax a busy mind, or it can be used to delve deeper and observe our greatest resistances, needs and purposes; a practice where we can access our subconscious or unconscious mind with open awareness and plant seeds that can have a positive bearing on our everyday personal lives.

Due to this privileged access to the deep consciousness, however, the Nidra practice should always be properly guided in a safe environment with the support of a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner like Cristina.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

At the end of the immersion, you have gained a greater understanding of these different branches of Nidra and their blissful effect on your body and mind.
You will have participated in several intensive practice sessions, learning in conjunction how to build your own practice and integrate the Yoga Nidra experience into your everyday personal life. In the immersions you will experience 8 to 12 Nidras, depending on the evolution and requirements that arise.

FOR WHOM?

For everyone who is interested in diving deep into the practice of Yoga Nidra and is curious how to integrate Nidra in their daily life.

Please note: in these 2 days you will not obtain the tools to teach Nidra. For this Cristina has another Module on her program that is a full Yoga Nidra Teacher Training.

YOUR FACILITATORS

Cristina Guerra has been a yoga practitioner and holistic therapist for 15 years. She first began teaching yoga in 2014 and has been hosting classes and workshops in yoga and meditation in various locations around South-East Asia, Australia and the Netherlands. She also studied Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, Krya Yoga and Tantric Meditation, Kids Yoga, Counseling, Art-Therapy, Reiki, Quantum-Touch, Multidimensional Therapy and Channeling. As a certified yoga teacher and therapist, with many differing experiences in the field of mental health and emotional well-being, she has experience working with groups and individuals between the ages of 13 and 70 years old. Now based in Portugal, her home country, it is her intention to help clients listen to their inner selves and live the life they have been wishing for.

www.sarvangaflow.com

Frank Mannens, better known as Frank Klank (“Sound’ in Dutch), is a sound artist, which has been his passion for more than 20 years. Playing the singing bowls is something he learned himself, trusting his intuition and knowing that every sound has a purpose. He takes participants on a journey inwards, with respect for what is happening in everyone’s body and giving space to silence.
In addition to the meditative singing bowl concerts, he also collaborates with yoga teachers like Cristina and other musicians. You can listen to his singing bowl meditations on Spotify, Soundcloud and Insight Timer.

PRACTICAL

Plan some extra time to find De Meditatietuin if you’re coming for the first time.
Wear comfortable clothing and warm socks if necessary.
Yoga mats, meditation cushions and blankets are available in the studio.

LOCATION

De Meditatietuin
Amstelpark 6, Amsterdam

For a relaxed start as a whole group, we open the doors 15 min. before the start
Please allow an extra 5-10 minutes walking from the red bridge or main entrance.

De Meditation Garden is located in the middle of the park, surrounded by beautiful, nourishing nature. It is the building between the Rietveld House and the Glass House and is best reached via the entrance with the red bridge.
Google Maps will show you the way!

Bicycles must be parked outside the park.
Good to know: you risk a fine if you enter the park with your bike (so not even walking with your bike in hand)

CONTRIBUTION

Early bird (until 12 April): € 230,00 incl. tea, snacks and healthy vegan lunch
Regular: € 260,00 incl. tea, snacks and healthy vegan lunch

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that a minimum number of 6 participants is required for this event. De Meditatietuin has the right to cancel this event and refund your ticket if this criteria is not met, up to six weeks before the event.

In case of cancellation De Meditatietuin will not cover any additional costs made (like flights, hotels etc). We strongly advise you to arrange additional travel insurance to cover this risk or check your hotel’s cancellation policy.

ACCOMODATION

If you are looking for a good hotel at walking distance of our centre, we recommend
Novotel Amsterdam City. You can send an email to h0515@accor.com, mentioning that you are enrolling in a Meditatietuin retreat and ask for their special rates.

Amsterdam has a myriad of options when it comes to finding an accommodation for any budget. Please check your favorite platform to find your best match (Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Airbnb).