Yoga ~ Embodiment ~ Somatics

Somatic Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra :: Online

This 90-minute immersive online experience will blend somatic self-soothing techniques with Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra as a way to tend to the nervous system.

Somatics is a field within bodywork and movement studies that emphasises internal physical perception and experience. To "feel" the body from within is to offer agency to ourselves in the landscape of our body's tissues.

Yin Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that uses props to support longer holds in seated and laying postures to focus on ligaments and tendons. In Yin Yoga there is an emphasis on stillness and stability, turning the mind inwards, slowing down brain waves and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Yin Yoga has been shown to support recovery from stress and burnout, depression and anxiety, and improved sleep.

Yoga Nidra is a form of yogic sleep or an in-between state of waking and sleeping. Yoga Nidra offers a guided meditation followed by deep mind-body relaxation and rest.

:: Details

Saturday 1 April

2pm - 3.30pm (Perth time)
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:: Level

This session is welcoming and inclusive of Every-Body

No yoga, embodiment or somatic knowledge or experience is necessary

:: What to have with you

Yoga mat or large towel

2 rectangle bed pillows

1 large cushion

Yoga bolster (if you have one)

Yoga blocks (if you have them) or thick books

Blanket

Eye pillow or light scarf

:: What to wear

Clothes you feel comfortable in

:: Exchange

$15

I believe that yoga should be accessible to all - if you (or someone you know) would like to join but do not have the financial means please select the free option.

Registrations essential due to limited places

Let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to share this event with anyone who might be interested.

Jess
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Dr Jess Hardley
(she/her)

Email: jess.hardley@gmail.com

Phone: +61 410 961 876

Instagram: jesshardley_embodiment

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Jess is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and somatic movement facilitator. She is a graduate of Embodied Flow™, and has additional training in Yin Yoga, Tantric philosophy, ritual and ceremony, yoga for social justice, and First Nations cultural training for yoga practitioners. Jess’ practices are trauma informed/integrated and suitable for every-body (regardless of yoga experience or ability). She holds a PhD from RMIT University, specialising in feminist and embodiment theories.

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I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which I live and practice, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

I acknowledge that I live and practice on stolen land, and sovereignty was never ceded. 2% of all proceeds are donated to Black Rainbow.