Candlelight Yin and Yoga Nidra Class with Cilla

Friday, April 26th, 6pm-8pm
Soulshine Downtown | $30

Class begins with Yin postures and breath work to create a sense of ease and relaxation in the mind and body. After our yin practice we will move into the deeper, and even more restful, practice of Yoga Nidra.

Yin Yoga is a slow, still style of yoga that encourages us to find our individual edge by exploring sensation in different postures. These postures are done on your mat or a blanket, sometimes w/ props, and held for a few minutes. Yin targets connective tissues and promotes a strengthening and lengthening of this complex network. Not only does the practice tend to the body, but the stillness, concentration and introspection help us prepare for meditation.

Yoga Nidra is a powerful guided technique that utilizes the restorative powers of sleep with a deeper awareness in order to explore, understand, and expand our subconscious and unconscious mind. Nidra means “sleep” in Sanskrit, but in Yoga Nidra, we are not really sleeping, but rather reaching a relaxed state of consciousness that is in between wakefulness and sleep. This ancient Tantric method induces physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while the “self” remains awake and aware- and all we need to do is lie down, close our eyes and listen!

*The temperature for this class will be in the 70s.

SoulShine Power Yoga Burlington is located at 100 Church Street, Third Floor (above Jess Boutique).

Cilla is a long time practitioner and teacher of Yoga, Ayurveda and meditation. She studied Psychology at the University of Vermont and later attended Touchstone Healing Arts to learn massage and bodywork. She has taken many Yoga teacher trainings over the years, and specializes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Pranayama, Restorative & Yin Yoga, Marma Point Therapy, and Yoga Nidra. Cilla founded Sukha Yoga in Burlington, VT with her husband Noah in 2015 and continues to offer yoga teacher trainings, continuing education courses, and retreats around the world.

Lunar Flow & Yoga Nidra with Cilla

Friday, May 17th, 6pm-7:45pm
Soulshine Downtown | $30

In the Hatha Yoga tradition we strive for balance between the warming/invigorating energy of the sun, and the cooling/calming energy of the moon. This evening class combines Lunar focused Asana, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra to help us feel rested, recharged and refreshed at the end of our day. Lunar flow is a slow, grounding and introspective Hatha practice, honoring the soothing energy of the Moon. We will begin with breathing and Restorative/Yin postures to open the hips, heart and spine. Our standing series involves smooth transitions, balance, and stability as we move through moon salutations (Chandra Namaskar), incorporating deep hip, leg and side body openers. This class has fewer vinyasas than a traditional flow class with longer holds and slower transitions, including circular sequences, like the phases of the moon. With attentive breathing and conscious awareness, we can let go of stored tension, both physically and mentally. As we cultivate this intuitive calming energy of the moon, we prepare the nervous system for Yoga Nidra. In yoga Nidra, we are able to rest deeply. It’s nourishing and relaxes the entire body, while allowing us to explore the deeper dimensions of who we are through memory, emotions and more. All that is required is finding a comfortable position (usually lying on the floor in savasana) and making an effort to stay awake and listen. In thisYoga Nidra session will continue to explore the Moon and its nourishing and healing Lunar energy. *In Yoga Nidra we want to be completely comfortable on the floor. Feel free to bring any extra items from home (neck roll, eye pillow, blanket etc) that will allow you to be comfortable and relaxed during a 30-35 minute practice.