Come rest your weary body, mind & soul to get your energy, focus & enthusiasm back
Rest to Restore Yoga Nidra Membership
Are you stressed out, tired, overwhelmed (or all 3)? Perhaps experiencing full-on burnout (or getting there)?
You're probably well aware that self-care is critical for your health and well-being, yet when you're feeling exhausted and frazzled, it can be hard to get motivated to make healthy choices.
It's so much easier to relax after a long, tiring day by just flopping on the couch and binge watching TV (perhaps with some wine and chips, or a bowl of ice cream)—but how do you really feel after you do that, especially if you do it often?
What if there was a HEALTHY activity just as easy as binge watching TV?
There is. Yoga Nidra! It's a form of guided meditation where you settle into a supremely comfy position (typically lying down) and just listen. It's so relaxing and restorative it makes it easy to practice, even when you're exhausted and unmotivated.
DISCOVER INNER CALM
Deal with stress proactively
It doesn't matter what your sources of stress are (whether it's work, caregiving responsibilities, chronic illness, pain, or something else), your body keeps score regardless. High levels of chronic stress are linked with a myriad of negative health consequences, including:
🔹high blood pressure;
🔹cognitive impairment;
🔹skin conditions;
🔹digestive problems;
🔹and so much more.
Often, we have little to no control over the stressors we face. What we CAN control is our response to those stressors. That's where Yoga Nidra can help.
Yoga Nidra can help you...
🤍replenish your energy & vitality;
🤍sleep better;
🤍cultivate inner calm & mindfulness;
🤍improve focus;
🤍boost creativity;
🤍connect with your intuition;
🤍& more!
It helps to have a guide on this journey
There are lots of different styles, techniques and teachers of Yoga Nidra, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or where to even begin when you go to practice.
And, it can be hard to have the discipline to practice regularly on your own.
That's why I created this membership. To guide your exploration of Yoga Nidra and help you discover what works best for YOU, and then encourage and support you in establishing a steady Yoga Nidra habit.
What's Included?
The Foundation
My signature Rooted in Yoga Nidra program includes short weekly "lessons" and 2 Yoga Nidra audio recordings each week. It's 10 weeks of carefully-curated info & sessions that unfolds systematically so that you can discover your unique Yoga Nidra "prescription," i.e., what time of day, place, length, frequency and techniques work best for you.
Encouragement & Accountability
You'll receive a beautiful printable Yoga Nidra Tracker & Journal PDF, and weekly emails (to let you know what's new and encourage you to practice).
Plus, you'll be able to interact with me and other participants in the online course platform, discussing experiences, and tracking and celebrating progress publicly (participation optional, of course).
Support
I'm available in the online platform to answer any questions you have and provide guidance about how to customize your practice. Or you can send me an email or DM to ask anything more private that you'd rather not share with the group.
New Content Monthly
To provide variety and opportunities for going deeper with your Yoga Nidra learning and practice, I'll be providing new content each month. For example, it might be a new Yoga Nidra practice, a special topic workshop, or a challenge. I'll be asking for input from members about what you want most.
Perfect for you if...
- you're experiencing stress-related symptoms such as exhaustion, overwhelm, poor focus, pain, high blood pressure, burnout
- you want to feel better
- you're busy and struggle to find the time and motivation for self-care
- you're open to practicing Yoga Nidra regularly, ideally aiming for 10+ minutes daily, but a regular once-a-week practice can be transformative too 😊
- you struggle to stick to new healthy habits on your own
Perhaps you’re an executive, front-line worker or entrepreneur. You might be a new parent, or providing care to a loved one who is elderly or sick. Or you might be experiencing an illness yourself. Whatever the source of your stress, Yoga Nidra can be the antidote.
A BIT ABOUT ME...
Hi, I'm Stephanie Hahn
- I'm a yoga and meditation teacher (since 2007), and energy worker (since 2014).
- I discovered and fell in love with Yoga Nidra many years ago and have been studying and practicing almost every day since.
- I've researched and written 100+ articles for a leading health magazine on topics including the science of establishing strong habits, the importance of gratitude and optimism, the power of affirmations, and how to keep your brain healthy as you age.
- I have an MBA with a focus in marketing, and 25+ years of experience in the business and not-for-profit sectors, including as an Executive Director for environmental and arts organizations.
Jump in now, during the beta launch, for unique benefits
As a founding member of Rest to Restore, not only will you explore Yoga Nidra meditation in a guided, supported way to establish a regular practice (and feel better!), you'll also enjoy:
- the lowest price available, locked in for as long as you stay a member;
- lots of direct access to me; and
- a chance to shape the membership as it grows.
Beta Price: CA$75/quarter
Includes:
- 20 core Yoga Nidra practices (audio, pre-recorded) as part of the Rooted in Yoga Nidra program. Each week for 10 weeks, you'll receive access to 2 new practices of varied lengths.
- Once-a-week short "lessons" to read and/or listen to for your first 10 weeks (5-15 minutes each) with helpful Yoga Nidra background info and tips.
- A Yoga Nidra Tracker & Journal (printable PDF) for tracking your practice and noticing shifts in symptoms.
- Weekly emails to remind (and inspire) you to practice, and share the latest membership news.
- Opportunity to engage with me and others in the Zenler platform (where the membership content is housed) for sharing your experiences, asking questions, and encouraging each other on the Yoga Nidra journey.
- Accountability—share your practice intentions at the beginning of each week & then report back at the end of the week about how you did, in the Rooted program "comments" section (encouraged, but optional).
- Direct access to me for guidance and support within Zenler or via email. (I'll respond within 24 hours Mon-Fri.)
- New content every month, e.g., new Yoga Nidra practices (including some longer ones), workshops about special topics, challenges, journaling prompts, and/or printable affirmation cards.
Wondering how this membership will ACTUALLY help you establish a regular Yoga Nidra habit? Here are 9 ways...
- Your experience in the membership begins with the 10-week program, Rooted in Yoga Nidra, which provides structure and a clear path to follow.
- I send a weekly membership email to inspire and encourage you to practice, and help keep the membership top-of-mind.
- The symptom tracking and self-reflection journaling prompts in the Yoga Nidra Tracker & Journal will help you notice the positive shifts you're experiencing, which can provide motivation to keep practicing.
- The course platform allows for interaction with others in the membership, sharing your experiences as well as your weekly practice goals and tracking your actual Yoga Nidra sessions. Many people find this type of interaction provides motivation and accountability.
- Direct access to me ensures you get the support and guidance you need, promptly.
- The membership provides novelty balanced with simplicity. Over the course of the first 10 weeks, you'll experience a variety of core practices in the Rooted in Yoga Nidra program which keeps things interesting. But, in any one of those 10 weeks, there are only two new practices (a short option and a longer one) to minimize the amount of time spent on decision-making so you can get right to practicing. Plus, there will be new content added each month (beyond what's in the Rooted program).
- The Rooted in Yoga Nidra content drips out week-by-week to avoid overwhelming you with too much information at any one time. (And, that content is well-organized with no fluff!)
- Payments for the membership are quarterly, not monthly, to help you commit for at least 3 months at a time (because it takes time to establish a habit).
- To accommodate different personalities and life situations, the membership is flexible, allowing you to customize the practice goals you set, and which accountability tools you'll use. I suggest aiming to practice at least 10 minutes daily, for maximum benefit, but that's not possible for everyone and you'll benefit even if you aim to practice just once a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
I've never tried Yoga Nidra before. What is it & how do I know I'll like it?
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation where you settle into a supremely comfortable position and simply listen. It is typically done lying down, but may also be done seated when lying down is not an option.
Yoga Nidra literally means "yogic sleep," but it is not actually sleep as we know it. It's a state of consciousness that hovers between sleep and wakefulness, where you remain alert and aware while being deeply relaxed at the same time.
Many different techniques can be used to reach the state of Yoga Nidra. This membership will help you explore various techniques and find ones that work especially well for you.
If you're completely new to Yoga Nidra, you might want to try out some of the practices available on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CalmAndCreativeStudio to get a sense of what Yoga Nidra is like and experience my style of teaching.
Is Yoga Nidra suitable and safe for everyone to practice?
Yoga Nidra is suitable and safe for most people.
Individuals with a history of severe trauma, anxiety or depression should check with their health professional before participating, and might benefit from initially doing private sessions that can be customized for their unique needs.
Yoga Nidra is not recommended for individuals with mental illnesses involving psychosis or a distorted sense of reality.
What if I have no previous experience with meditation?
Yoga Nidra is a simple practice where you get comfy and listen to a guided journey. It requires no previous experience with meditation at all.
Will this help me sleep better?
Yes, Yoga Nidra helps improve sleep for many people. Better sleep is one of the most-appreciated and well-known benefits of a Yoga Nidra practice.
One of the lessons in the Rooted program is focused on how Yoga Nidra helps with sleep, and which techniques work best for that purpose. (Not all Yoga Nidra practices work equally as well for actually helping you fall asleep at bedtime or in the middle of the night.)
How much time will this take each week?
The time you'll spend will vary based on your goals, availability, level of interest in the background information, and desire to journal. The only essential things are: (1) to listen to the 10 short lessons that are part of the Rooted in Yoga Nidra program (5-10 minutes a week) and (2) to listen to Yoga Nidra audio recordings (10-30 minutes) on a schedule that's realistic for you.
If you're able, a daily practice of either a short or longer session would be lovely. But, you may prefer to aim to practice just once a week (in which case, I'd suggest you do a longer session). Or, you might choose a practice schedule somewhere in between weekly and daily. It's important that you aim for a practice amount that will be enjoyable (and not pressure yourself to practice in a way that adds stress to your life).
Beyond the Yoga Nidra audio, all of the other membership components (e.g., journaling, participating in online discussion) are all optional, but can enhance your experience if you have time and interest in going deeper.
How long will I have access to the membership content?
The Rooted in Yoga Nidra program will drip out over the first 10 weeks of your membership, i.e., each week's lesson and Yoga Nidra practices unlock week-by-week. After that, you continue to have access to all of that content for as long as you remain in the membership.
You might go through the Rooted content in 10 weeks, or you might choose to go slower and take longer than 10 weeks. After you've finished going through the Rooted content once, you might choose to revisit favourite practices again and again, or you might go through the entire 10 week program repeatedly. And remember, you'll also have access to new content monthly to supplement the Rooted content (for as long as you remain a member).
Only the PDF printable items will be downloadable.
Do you offer refunds?
Since accountability and commitment are key for this membership, refunds will not be given for any reason. You can cancel at any time and you will not be billed for the next quarter, but you cannot receive a refund for a quarter that you've already begun.
If you are unsure about whether the membership will be a good fit for you, I recommend doing some of my free Yoga Nidra sessions on YouTube www.youtube.com/@CalmAndCreativeStudio before joining, and I encourage you to reach out to me with all your questions at info@calmandcreativestudio.com.
Why would I pay for a Yoga Nidra membership when there is so much available online for free?
Joining the membership offers many advantages over practicing on your own with free Yoga Nidra sessions available online, including:
(1) The Yoga Nidra recordings in the membership are ad-free, so there are no delays in starting your session or annoying interruptions during or after the session;
(2) The quality of free online Yoga Nidra sessions vary widely, while in the membership there will be consistently good-quality options;
(3) In the membership, you won't be overwhelmed with choices and waste time trying to decide what you'll listen to (time that could have been spent actually practicing!);
(4) The membership provides accountability, helping ensure you ACTUALLY practice regularly and Yoga Nidra doesn't slip from your mind;
(5) I'm available to provide support and guidance so that you're not left on your own to "unpack" the Yoga Nidra experiences you have;
(6) You'll be encouraged and inspired by the other people in the community.
If joining a membership is not something that fits in your budget currently, know that practicing with free content online can certainly be helpful, and I encourage you to check out my free content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CalmAndCreativeStudio.
