Relax & Reset in the Park: Meditation + Yoga Nidra
December 14, 2026 6:30pm
Take a breath. Slow down. Make space to simply be.
Escape the rush of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through Relax & Reset in the Park, a welcoming outdoor meditation and relaxation program designed to cultivate calm, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Led by meditation instructor and Yoga Nidra teacher Aaron Walker, this beginner-friendly program introduces participants to practical techniques for managing everyday stress, developing self-awareness, and finding moments of stillness.
Each week alternates between two complementary practices:
Mindfulness Meditation: Explore guided meditation, gentle breathing exercises, and grounding techniques that encourage present-moment awareness, mental clarity, and a greater sense of ease.
Yoga Nidra: Experience a deeply restorative guided relaxation practice, often called "yogic sleep." Practiced comfortably while lying down or seated, Yoga Nidra invites participants to explore physical relaxation, inner awareness, and intentional rest.
Whether you're trying meditation for the first time or returning to an established practice, each session offers an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and develop skills you can bring into everyday life.
What You'll Explore
- Techniques for managing everyday stress and cultivating calm
- Guided meditation and restorative relaxation
- Greater mindfulness, self-awareness, and mental clarity
- Practices that may support restful sleep and overall well-being
- Simple ways to incorporate mindfulness and relaxation into daily routines
What to Expect
Sessions may include gentle breathing exercises, grounding techniques, guided mindfulness meditation or Yoga Nidra, and optional reflection or intention-setting.
No prior meditation or yoga experience is required. There are no strenuous movements or complicated postures.
Accessible and Adaptable
Participants are welcome to practice seated or lying down, according to their comfort and mobility needs. Modifications and alternatives will be offered whenever possible.
The program emphasizes personal choice, gentle instruction, and a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Participants may adjust their posture, rest, or opt out of individual exercises at any time.
Come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little calmer, and more connected.
About the Instructor
Aaron Walker is a meditation instructor, Certified Professional Life Coach, and Yoga Nidra teacher with more than a decade of experience in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices.
He holds a Certified Professional Life Coach credential through Transformation Academy, has completed a 30-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Program recognized by Yoga Alliance, and has studied instructional design through the University of Illinois.
As the founder of HIYERAlignment, Aaron develops guided meditations, relaxation practices, journaling exercises, and self-discovery resources that encourage greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
His teaching approach combines structured guidance with a welcoming, adaptable environment, making meditation and restorative practices approachable for beginners while offering meaningful opportunities for experienced practitioners to deepen their practice.