5-Week Guided Meditation iRest Yoga Nidra Program March 2026
Join us online for a 5-week deep dive into guided meditation with iRest Yoga Nidra. iRest is a meditation practice based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra and adapted to suit the conditions of modern life.
This course is designed to help you meet each moment with greater well-being. Through guided meditation and discussion, participants build a personal resource toolbox that can support better sleep, clarity when experiencing difficult sensations or emotions, navigating stress and anxiety, and reconnecting with a sense of joy and balance.
No previous meditation or yoga experience is required. This inclusive, accessible course welcomes both new and experienced practitioners. Each series is adapted to the class, and each session is unique.
What You’ll Learn
- Nurture resilience, inner peace, and well-being.
- Integrate mindfulness and meditation into daily life.
- Use strategies for navigating stress, anxiety, and challenging emotions.
- Experience deep relaxation and a greater sense of safety and balance.
- Reconnect with your essential wholeness and remember your true nature.
- Apply the 10-step iRest protocol in your own life.
- Support self-regulation and inner calm.
- Use practices that promote restful sleep and relaxation.
Who Should Participate
This course is for everyone. New and experienced practitioners are welcome and will benefit from the class.
Schedule and Registration
Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.
The sessions will be recorded and available for a limited time. You must register to receive these recordings each week.
Orientation Recording
Lisa Oakes
Lisa Marie is a Certified iRest Teacher, 500-RYT yoga teacher, massage therapist, and co-owner of Oakes Healing Arts specializing in seniors and clients with complex health concerns. She leads chair yoga, gentle yoga, and sleep and stress reduction classes, creating inclusive programs and workshops that deepen mindfulness and well-being.
James Oakes
Jim is a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher, yoga instructor, and co-owner of Oakes Healing Arts who leads meditation and movement classes integrating yoga, Yoga Nidra, and somatic practices. A former Navy officer, athlete, and coach, he is passionate about helping others cultivate balance, health, and well-being.
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
UC San Diego employees may take the course for $275 ($255 if paid in full 30 days in advance).