The intention of Yoga is "To Yoke" or become one with Human Self and Divine Self, or the God of your understanding. It is said by many ancient yogic traditions that the Yoga Nidra or Samadhi state is the ultimate goal of all yoga. We will practice Yoga Nidra each day of the retreat.

Samadhi is a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation, concentration and bringing a focused awareness and connection to the inner being. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death). During Samadhi the outward flowing of the mind called vyutthana, (Desires, thoughts, attachments and memories about the outer world) is temporarily suppressed to allow a silent inner stillness and union with the inner being and "All that is" to naturally occur. Samadhi is the highest state of meditation, at which complete unity is reached.  Samadhi is the highest state of mental concentration that a person can achieve while still bound to the body and which unites him with the highest reality. Samadhi is an equal state of consciousness where all aspects of our being are joined: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional. Samadhi is complete bliss, total consciousness, and super enlightenment... a feeling of oneness and connection with all of creation. However, it is far from an end, it is just the beginning of the yogic journey and to be used as a tool to receive deeper knowledge. Samadhi experiences can last from several minutes to several hours. It is a path to inner peace where the mind becomes deeply rooted in the present moment, entering into timelessness. When Samadhi is practiced regularly powerful transformation and deep states of awakening take over the students life naturally and with ease.

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Yoga Nidra is translated as Yogic Sleep and is a state of deep relaxation of body, mind and spirit that allows for deep healing and rejuvenation. The Nidra  state is a step before Samadhi and often can lead naturally to a state of Samadhi.