Yoga nidra is a guided practice of deep relaxation that brings you into the liminal space between waking and sleeping. While profoundly restorative to the nervous system, its true purpose is the cultivation of awareness — especially awareness of perception and how the mind creates experience moment to moment.

Traditionally, yoga nidra is used as a powerful method for releasing conditioned mental and emotional patterns (samskaras) — the psychological imprints that give rise to repetitive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By resting in wakeful presence, we begin to see these patterns clearly and loosen their hold.

We will begin with gentle mindful movement to allow energy to move freely, then settle in for the remainder of the class in a fully supported lying position. This session includes a full yoga nidra practice followed by a sound experience — remaining in your relaxed posture as you are immersed in a variety of tones and vibrations that further support the exploration of perception and awareness.

Please bring anything you need to feel completely comfortable lying down. The studio has mats, blankets, and bolsters available. You will need to also bring a blanket from home for warmth, as the studio blanket will be used underneath you, and an additional layer over the body is essential to stay comfortable throughout the practice. You are also welcome to bring any personal pillows or supports you prefer.

Yoga Nidra + Sound Experience
with Julie (Jaya) Boyse
Monday, December 29, 2025
7-8:30pm

Stream Yoga + Meditation
819 Weaver Road, Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V3

This is an in person only class. No option to join by Zoom.

$25 (inc HST) | only $20 (inc HST) for Stream Monthly Members (review memberships vs class pass packages information here)

Julie (Jaya) Boyse is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and lifelong student of yogic philosophy. After two decades in the corporate world, she experienced profound burnout, which led her to rediscover yoga as a path of healing and balance. Her teaching is informed by deep study, lived experience, and years of training in both Canada and India.

Jaya offers accessible and grounding practices, including yoga asana, yoga nidra, mantra, and meditation, with a focus on restoring harmony in body and mind. Her offerings are shaped by her love of service, study, and song—often shared through the sacred sound of kirtan.

She is the founder of Journey to Balance, where she shares her teachings and retreats locally and internationally. You can learn more at journey2balance.com.