The Art of Non-Sleep Deep Rest: A Rejuvenating Yoga Nidra Retreat

With Kelly Boys

October 11 - 13, 2024

Date and Time Details:

Friday
5:00 pm – 5:45 *How to Drop into Esalen*
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday
9:30 am - 12:45 pm
3:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $590.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $770.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $950.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $1,250.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $1,970.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $1,730.00
  • Premium King Room – $1,850.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $2,090.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $2,090.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $2,090.00
  • Rolf Suite – $3,950.00
  • Point House – $3,950.00
  • Fritz Point House – $3,950.00
  • South Point House – $4,850.00

In this retreat, you will get in touch with a deep relaxation to rejuvenate the body and the mind through non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and yoga nidra. No matter your reasons — whether you need a break from the constant pressure, are in a life transition, or just want to delve deeper into your meditation practice — this retreat will provide space and time for contemplation and reflection. 

The term non-sleep deep rest, coined by Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, refers to a waking state of deep relaxation that maintains awareness. Evidence suggests reaching this state through NSDR protocols such as yoga nidra can reset dopamine levels and provide other physical and mental health benefits — including better sleep and enhanced neuroplasticity.

We’ll go on an inner journey together, and the hope is we’ll emerge more connected to both ourselves and our life paths to leave feeling refreshed and deeply rested. 

Together, we will:

  • Practice yoga nidra for restoration and rejuvenation.
  • Discover the connection between nondual meditation and yoga nidra for deepening our meditation practices.
  • Reflect on where we are in our lives and leave with a greater sense of self-connection and clarity.
  • Dialogue about meditation for connection and community.
  • Learn about the link between non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and better sleep.

This workshop includes an additional $50 faculty tuition. 

 

About the Leader

Kelly Boys

Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and author of The Blind Spot Effect. She has created mindfulness programs for UN humanitarians, veterans with PTSD and directed a teacher training for Google. She has worked with the United Nations Foundation, Search Inside Yourself Institute and Integrative Restoration Institute, and is the founding advisor for the Simple […]

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