Yoga Nidra can reduce stress, aid in healing and preventing illness, improve memory, enhance clarity and concentration, sharpen intuition, and increase happiness.

Yoga Nidra is a step by step guided meditation that helps turn on the parasympathetic nervous system or the relaxation response.

It will bring awareness to the five levels of being (physical, energy and breath, mind and emotions, witness consciousness, and bliss.   

We will start the program with some gentle stretches and belly breathing. No yoga experience necessary. Sitting in a chair is also perfectly welcome. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow (optional). 

Presenter: Susan Helmstetter 

Susan Helmstetter is a Certified Yoga Instructor receiving Yoga Teaching Certifications from the Kripalu Institute in Lenox Massachusetts, and Yoga Synthesis in Ramsey, New Jersey. Susan is also a certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner.

She currently teaches yoga classes for Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Wellness Center, Chair Yoga at the Jewish Federation Plaza Housing and Village Apartments for seniors, as well as her own classes at the Federated Church of Livingston.

Susan’s style of yoga is on developing an awareness of one’s inner core stillness, through Yoga postures, breathing techniques, and a focused, yet compassionate attitude to find and release energy blocks.