November 10 – Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a powerful, evidence-based practice that transforms the negative effects of stress on our bodies and minds. It is a process of learning how to relax consciously through the different layers of our bodies, minds & emotions. Yoga Nidra addresses muscular, emotional, psychological, and subtler tensions that get accumulated throughout our lives. The regular practice of Yoga Nidra has addressed many physiological problems affected by these tensions including hypertension, chronic pain, diabetes, migraines, asthma, ulcers, digestive disorders, and skin diseases. The practice can also help us work through mental tensions brought on by stress, worry, and self-doubt. For those with healthier bodies, Yoga Nidra functions to increase well-being and help us better achieve our life goals through visioning and intention-setting (Sankalpa).

Dan Guerra, Psy.D. is a psychologist, public speaker, mindfulness instructor and a hatha yoga teacher with over 15 years experience teaching yoga and mindfulness, internationally. His focus is on helping individuals and groups understand the deeper and more subtle elements of their bodies and minds to bring about healing, relaxation, and influence over their health and well-being. He draws upon the wisdom of both Eastern and Western approaches for mind-body healing. Dan is a co-author of the book, From Stressed to Centered: A Practical Approach to a Healthier and Happier You, available on Amazon and has a psychotherapy practice with two locations: Fishkill and Manhattan, New York.