Reawaken New Years Day Nidra + Sound
Join us on January 1st for Rest. Renew. Reawaken., a restorative Yoga Nidra and sound experience guided by Ricardo Allen. This special New Year’s Day gathering invites you to slow down, turn inward, and welcome the year ahead through stillness, awareness, and immersive sound.
As we step into a new year, take a moment to pause before the momentum of everyday life begins again. This offering is an opportunity to release, restore, and reconnect creating space for clarity, intention, and a deeper sense of presence.
Often described as “yogic sleep,” Yoga Nidra guides the body into profound relaxation while the mind rests in a state between waking and dreaming. Through guided awareness and immersive sound, participants are invited into a deeply restful experience where the body can soften, the nervous system can settle, and a quieter awareness can emerge.
As a regular practitioner and facilitator of Yoga Nidra and music, Ricardo approaches this practice through the understanding that beneath the movement of thoughts and emotions, there is always a quiet background awareness present. Nidra becomes both rest and awakening — a space where deeper states of being can gently unfold.
Begin the year not with more doing, but with the simple practice of being.
What to Expect
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Guided Yoga Nidra meditation
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Immersive sound experience
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Deep relaxation and nervous system rest
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Space for reflection and intention-setting
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A restorative New Year’s Day gathering in community
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring anything you need to feel fully supported and cozy — blankets, pillows, bolsters, eye masks, meditation cushions, or other comforting props are encouraged.
About Your Host
Ricardo Allen is a practitioner and facilitator of Yoga Nidra and music whose offerings are rooted in awareness, sound, and deep rest practices. His work invites participants to explore the subtle space of consciousness that remains present beneath thoughts, feelings, and sensation.
Reserve Your Spot
When: Friday, January 1, 2027
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Ashtanga Yoga Victoria
Address: 626A Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC