Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat: The Gift of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra

Imagine giving yourself permission to truly rest—not the hurried sleep of daily life, but a profound, restorative descent into the body's deepest healing capacity. This transformative Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat, held at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, invites you to discover the gift of Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided meditation practice that awakens your nervous system's innate ability to release tension and restore equilibrium.

Led by beloved Kripalu faculty member Jennifer Reis, this retreat weaves together revitalizing yoga postures, conscious breathing techniques, and hand mudras with the profound practice of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra. Over the course of the weekend of Friday, November 27, 2026, you'll learn to move from states of activation into sustained ease—the kind of deep rest that recalibrates your whole being. Whether you carry stress in your shoulders, struggle with sleep, or simply yearn for permission to slow down, this retreat offers a sanctuary where your body remembers how to let go.

This program welcomes all levels, from complete beginners stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time to seasoned practitioners deepening their relationship with rest. You'll leave with accessible, portable tools to cultivate wellness in your daily life—practices you can return to whenever you need them most.

What to Expect

Each day unfolds through a nourishing rhythm: revitalizing asana practice to awaken and energize the body, group instruction in Yoga Nidra techniques to understand the science and art of conscious relaxation, and extended periods of guided relaxation where you'll experience the profound peace that comes from complete nervous system reset. Jennifer Reis guides you with both precision and gentleness, meeting you exactly where you are.

The atmosphere at Kripalu—set on peaceful grounds in the Berkshires—supports deep inner work. You'll move through the retreat held by the container of community, supported by world-class instruction and the sanctuary of a dedicated yoga center.

Venue & Logistics

This retreat takes place at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, a premier residential yoga and wellness center. The retreat begins Friday, November 27, 2026. Wear comfortable clothing you can move and rest in. Kripalu provides accommodations, meals, and a fully equipped yoga studio. The center is accessible and welcomes practitioners of all abilities; contact Kripalu directly for specific accessibility questions.

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits are available for registered teachers.