Resting in Compassion: A Yoga Nidra Journey with Kuan Yin
Step into a sacred space of deep rest and heart-centered healing in this unique Yoga Nidra workshop inspired by the compassionate presence of Kuan Yin. As spring energies soften and awaken the world around us, we will align with the nurturing force of Kuan Yin to release tension, invite emotional balance, and reconnect with our innate wholeness.
Through gentle breathwork, intention setting (sankalpa), and a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, we will call upon Kuan Yin’s loving energy to hold us in a field of unconditional compassion. Whether you are seeking solace, clarity, or deep inner peace, this practice offers a sanctuary for surrender and self-healing.
May is the month of maternal energy. When we think of May we think of abundance, renewal, and transformation. The month of May was named for the Greek goddess, Maia associated with growth and fertility. This month embodies all that is feminine. Kuan Yin is a bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly venerated in East Asia, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Her name means “She Who Hears the Cries of the World.” She represents the active expression of karuṇā, which is compassionate action in response to the suffering of others. The month of May and Kuan Yin both represent the softer, healing, life-giving qualities of the sacred feminine. Whether through the flowering of nature or the compassionate gaze of a bodhisattva, their shared energy invites compassion, rebirth, growth, healing, love, and gentle strength.
During this practice Kerry will also offer short personal energy healing Reiki treatments to each practitioner to assist in releasing any energetic blocks or suppressed emotions.
Please note: there is no yoga asana; all that is needed is for the practitioner to get comfy and listen to the sound of Kerry's voice guiding them the through various stages of Yoga Nidra which induce total calm within the mind and body. It is said that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 2-4 hours of sleep in the body.
Common Benefits to Yoga Nidra :
A calmer nervous system
The release of negative thought patterns
Help with insomnia, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Reiki is spiritually guided life energy known as Ki or Chi. Ki is the non-physical energy used by healers. Chi flows through to harmonize imbalances that may be physical, mental or emotional. Using hands-on healing with light touch or above body hand placement (floating hands), this gentle, non-invasive modality can treat physical pain as well as depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and much more.
What to bring:
Journal
Pen
Yoga mat
Pillow
Blanket
Eye pillow
Water bottle
Duration: 2 hours
Admission: $40
**Register ASAP! We are limited to 20 guests per session
MEET KERRY :: Kerry Sullivan has 17 years of dance experience and has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 8 years. She received her 200hr certification through Yoga Alliance at Tula Yoga in 2015 and is Reiki II attuned, as well as an Advanced IET practitioner. In 2020 she received her birth and postpartum doula training through Healthy Women, Healthy Futures with DONA teachers Debra Pascali-Bonaro and Amadoma Bediako. She also completed the Radical Birth Keeper School of Free Birth Society in December of 2020. Her goal is to help her students connect to their divine potential, see their inner strength and find healing of mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga, movement and energy healing.
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