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Deep Sleep Meditation: New Season at St. Stephen’s
Joy Hoffman, a certified Yoga therapist, will hold five sessions at St. Stephen's beginning September 8.
Joy Hoffman, a certified Yoga Nidra and Yoga Therapist will hold her first of five Deep Sleep Meditation sessions of the season at St. Stephen’s North Hall on Sunday, September 8, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. The public is welcome, no experience is necessary, and it is designed for all ages. Sessions will also take place on September 22, October 6 and 27, and November 10, same time and place.
Deep Sleep Meditation is composed of a series of breath, body and awareness techniques that relax participants into deeper brain wave patterns. Because of its restorative effects on the body, mind and spirit, one hour of this practice is comparable to 3-4 hours of deep sleep. There are no yoga poses, only reclining on one’s back.
Joy Hoffman’s passion in life is to educate adults and children to live a calm, tranquil and happy life by feeling whole, happy and grounded through Deep Sleep Meditation. She also uses this practice as a technique for grief, tragedy and recovery, and for over 12 years has worked in the Sandy Hook community.
Participants will need: 2-3 blankets, a yoga mat (let us know if you need one, and it will be supplied), an eye pillow or washcloth and an optional bolster for under your knees. Registration is required, and a $20 donation per session is requested. Please register here .
