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Achieve Four Hours of Deep Sleep in One Hour

Padma Yoga, in Palm Coast, will host two complimentary Yoga Nidra sessions from 7 to 8 p.m. on February 12 and 19, both in person and virtually on Zoom. “These hour-long classes will help you begin your weekend stress-free, with an open heart and peaceful mind,” says Micki Higgins, founder of Padma Yoga. According to Higgins, anyone can practice yoga nidra. “You can’t do it incorrectly,” assures this passionate yogini, who enjoys teaching others this form of yoga, commonly referred to as yogic sleep. “This powerful meditation technique is one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain.”

During a yoga nidra session, the practitioner rests in savasana (corpse pose) while the yoga instructor systematically guides them through a meditation that promotes a profound state of rest and relaxation. “It is widely known that one hour of yoga nidra is equal to four hours of deep, restful sleep,” says Higgins. “The stages of body scan and breath awareness alone can be practiced to calm the nervous system, leading to less stress and better health.”

In-person class size limited to six participants due to social distancing; attendees must register in advance. Masks may be removed once on the mat. No preregistration required for Zoom. Location: 5 Utility Dr., Ste. 15. For more information, call 386-225-4733 or 904-3774217, or visit PadmaYogaOnline.com. See ad, page 21.

Cassadaga Gala Day

“Heart of Spirit” Gala Day is being held at Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 13. This family-friendly day of fun and celebration features readings from campcertified mediums and healers, informative speaker presentations, sand mandala demonstrations with Geo Louis, and musical concerts featuring Henry Matutino on the didgeridoo and Tibetan singing bowls with Cindy Gordon.

Presentations will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Speakers include Rev. Ed Conklin, Ph.D., with his lecture titled “Life Path,” Rev. Don Zanghi on “Living the Law of Cycles,” Lori Carter with “Meditation is the Answer,” Catherine Ceci on “Animal Communication,” Jamie Osman on “The 1909 Cassadaga Season,” and Joy Sagar discussing the “Natural Law of Love.” A suggested $5 donation is appreciated for each speaker. All-day access passes are available for a $10 savings.

The event also features family story time readings with Momma Ashley Rose, of the Rose Dynasty Foundation; a 50/50 raffle drawing; and a wide variety of crystal, jewelry, clothing, soap, recycled goods and food vendors lining the streets of Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp.

In addition, 100 swag bags will be distributed to the first 100 visitors to the information booth. Each bag will contain a key that could open a Treasure Chest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the camp bookstore.

Location: 1112 Stevens St., Cassadaga. To pre-purchase tickets to lectures, either in person or via Zoom, visit Southern-cassadaga-spiritualist-camp.square.site. For more information, call 386-228-2880. For a schedule of the day’s events, visit Cassadaga.org. See ad, page 21.