Candlelit Half Moon Sound Healing + Deep Relaxation Yoga Nidra

Join Merry under the first Half Moon of the year for a magical evening of deep rest and healing in a candlelit, starlit sanctuary. Immerse yourself in a profoundly restorative experience as Merry fills the space with healing light, guiding you to set your intentions (Sankalpa) followed by a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra meditation. This guided practice will calm your mind, ease tension, and support your body's natural healing abilities.

Bring your journal and a pen as we will start with a meditation and a few minutes to journal your heart’s felt desires (intentions) for this new year.

Following the Yoga Nidra, Merry will bath you in the cleansing vibrations of a sound healing journey. The sound bath will feature Alchemy & frosted crystal bowls, music therapy harp, chimes, a gong, Tibetan bowls, and more, creating an immersive soundscape designed to regulate your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and boost your physical and mental well-being.

The half moon represents balance, decision, and transition. It's the midpoint between the new moon (beginnings, inner work) and the full moon (completion, manifestation), symbolizing a threshold phase—a time of choice, momentum, and personal power.

All you need to do is come, rest, and receive.

Event Details & What to Bring:

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to park, check in, and settle into your space so we can begin on time.
• Bring your yoga mat and anything you need for a cozy, supported shavasana (soft mats, extra pillows/bolsters, eye masks, blankets, etc.).
• 1 bolster and 1 blanket will be provided per guest, but feel free to bring extras items for ultimate comfort.
• Your journal and a pen
• Dress in comfortable, cozy clothes for deep relaxation.

Why Attend? While resting in a fully supported Savasana, you’ll be guided through Yoga Nidra, a practice known for quieting the mind, calming the nervous system, and enhancing overall well-being. Benefits include improved sleep, reduced stress, increased focus, and healthier routines. Intentions (Sankalpas) set in this deeply relaxed state become even more powerful and transformative.

Reserve Your Spot Now! This event often sells out, so save your spot early to experience this profound healing journey.

The Science Behind It: A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that a one-hour sound meditation significantly reduced tension, pain, anger, fatigue, anxiety, and depression while enhancing spiritual well-being. Instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, and chimes were used, with participants experiencing profound benefits regardless of prior sound meditation experience. (Psychology Today, 2019)

Step into a space of deep healing and connection. We can’t wait to share this beautiful experience with you.

Tickets:

Early Bird: $47 • Ends January 9
Regular Price: $54 starting January 10

About the Facilitator:

Merry has been practicing yoga since moving to California from the East Coast in 2003. What began as a way to support her marathon running grew into a deep appreciation for yogic practices and philosophy. She is highly trained and certified as a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500 teacher, and YACEP education provider.

“Yoga has expanded my awareness; I live from a more heart-centered place than ever before. It is an incredible honor to share it.”

Of the many yogic paths, she feels most connected to Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion) —leading Kirtan, training others, and founding The Soul of Yoga’s monthly Kirtan Club in 2018. Join her the 1st Saturday of each month!

She is also a Direct Divine Light Healer, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Metaphysician, and a gifted Sound Healer, offering a compassionate space for students to explore the connection of mind, body, and spirit. She shares her gifts in public classes and private 1:1 sessions.

Outside the studio, Merry loves traveling (especially bhakti travel!) , the outdoors, Kirtans, and hugs.

About the Soul of Yoga:

The Soul of Yoga is a heart‑opening, consciousness‑expanding space rooted in ancient yogic wisdom yet enlivened by modern insights, dedicated to personal and collective transformation. It honors authenticity and lineage while welcoming all paths—offering deep support as practitioners set powerful intentions, cultivate purpose, and become vessels of healing and service. Whether through classes, training, or community, it’s a vibrant, inclusive tribe, guiding each soul to discover their truth, elevate wellness, and live with greater love, clarity, and impact.

Also located in Encinitas CA, the is one of the world’s most respected yoga schools and a sanctuary for personal growth. Think Hogwarts meets Harvard. It’s an education both magical and rigorous. Our yoga teacher programs go beyond poses helping you release old patterns, deepen your practice, and teach from lived experience with confidence. We offer flexible hybrid options (in-person, live online, or recorded) for our 200, 300, and 500 hour teacher training, as well as our Yoga Therapy and Masters programs. Join a global community of like hearted wisdom keepers and experience training that blends ancient philosophy, spirituality, anatomy, and modern science. More than a school, this is a sanctuary for transformation, a place to find your voice and a community that walks beside you.

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