iRest Calgary Kula
Founded September 2009 by Barbara Eastham in Calgary, Alberta
Here you will find an archive of iRest / Yoga Nidra scripts and recordings by our participants.
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May 2012
Happy Birthday
This iRest yoga nidra session explores the sensations, memories and beliefs associated with birthdays, pointing the way to that which does not change through the passage of years.
Presenter: Claudia IstvanffyAuthorship: Outline: Calgary iRest Kula; Text: Claudia Istvanffy
Recorded: May 8, 2012 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 46 minutes
March 2012
The Annamaya Kosha... and Beyond
In this iRest yoga nidra session, we explore sensations in the physical body.
Presenter: Joan QuadeRecorded: March 13, 2012 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 33 minutes
May 2011
Anne Douglas
Advancing the Practice of Dyads
Question & Answer Session
Recorded May 17, 2011
Running time: 1 hr 32 minutes
Summary of Q&A Session (document)
Example Dyad
Recorded May 17, 2011
Running time: 15 minutes
Note: Due to a technical problem, the recording ends prematurely.
Dyad Facilitation Outline
Updated May 2011
May 2011
Richard Miller Talks
from the November 2010 Level II Training in Austin TX
Friday - Part One
Delivered November 8, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 44 minutes
Friday - Part Two
Delivered November 8, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 38 minutes
April 2011
iRest Yoga Nidra “Ocean Waves”
from the 2009 Santa Sabina Retreat
Delivered May 26, 2009 by Richard Miller
Running time: 29 minutes
Note: This recording includes copyrighted musical content; please do not distribute.
March 2011
iRest Yoga Nidra Sessions
from the November 2010 Level II Training in Austin TX
Notes on the Practices
Richard Miller's comments on the design of this set of iRest practices
Compiled by Barbara Eastham
Sunday Night
Delivered November 7, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 44 minutes
Monday Night
Delivered November 8, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 53 minutes
Tuesday Night
Delivered November 7, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 53 minutes
Wednesday
Delivered November 7, 2010 by Kelly Boys
Running time: 42 minutes
Thursday
Delivered November 7, 2010 by Richard Miller
Running time: 51 minutes
March 2011
Dyad Demonstrations
from the November 2010 Level II Training in Austin TX
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
February 9, 2011
iRest Yoga Nidra with Chimes and Bowls
An experimental presentation of the full iRest protocol with minimal spoken words, using instead chimes and singing bowls to hold the space and cue the practitioner. Oriented toward practitioners who are already familiar with the protocol.
Presenter: David Maulsby
Recorded: February 9, 2011 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 35 minutes
February 16, 2010
Yoga Nidra with Loving-Kindness
Presenter: Paula Fayerman
Recorded: February 16, 2010 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 41 minutes
February 2, 2010
Giving, Receiving, and Non-Stealing
In this iRest yoga nidra session, we explore feelings and beliefs around the exchange of blessings.
Presenter: Joan QuadeRecorded: February 2, 2010 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 32 minutes
January 19, 2010
Exploring Chakra Tones
An experimental yoga nidra session incorporating sounds from a brass bowl and chimes tuned to chakrik frequencies. This practice seems to activate the body's energy centers, yet also leads to deep stillness.
Presenter: David MaulsbyRecorded: January 19, 2010 at the home of Joan Quade
Running time: 45 minutes (incl. 11 minutes of silence at the end)
December 15, 2009
Demonstration iRest Yoga Nidra
A complete practice presented to the Calgary iRest Kula.
Presenter: Erin MichieRecorded: December 15, 2009 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: approx. 44 minutes
October 21, 2009
Exploring the Body with the Breath
A simple, relaxing practice that wanders up and down the body along energy lines.
Presenter: David MaulsbyRecorded: October 21, 2009 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 30 minutes
October 6, 2009
A Complete iRest Yoga Nidra Practice
A simple, relaxing practice that wanders up and down the body along energy lines.
Presenter: Barbara EasthamRecorded: October 6, 2009 at the home of Barbara Eastham
Running time: 49 minutes