Deep Relaxation

Deep Relaxation is a one-hour guided relaxation class at StudiOM in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for anyone who wants to rest deeply and settle into the present moment. It draws on the mindfulness tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community, and it is led by yoga teacher Kelsey Beine. If you are looking for a gentle mindfulness and relaxation practice in the Oshkosh area, this class offers a quiet evening with nothing to achieve.

What to Expect

The class runs from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You rest in shavasana, or in another comfortable posture of your choice, while being guided through a deep relaxation experience. The emphasis is on rest rather than effort, and you are free to choose the position that lets your body ease.

What sets this practice apart is its use of music. Songs whose lyrics gently invite you into the present moment are woven through the session, pointing toward the inner joy and peace that are available there. Soothing instrumentals played on the Native American flute accompany the relaxation. The practice is inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition, and it holds the view that relaxing deeply brings healing benefits to body, mind, and spirit.

About Kelsey Beine

Kelsey Beine is a yoga teacher and the founder of Lead with Light, which blends mindfulness, creativity, and leadership into learning experiences for students and clients. Her work rests on the idea that every person carries an ever-present inner light, and that awareness of it allows us to live, love, and lead authentically.

She describes her dharma as teaching, mentoring, guiding, and leading with knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. That calling became clear to her during the summer of 2022 in the jungles of Costa Rica, and she founded Lead with Light in 2023. A self-described liberal artsy thinker and lifelong learner, she likes to bring together ideas from different subjects, healing modalities, and cultures. As an introvert, she is drawn to the inner workings of mind, body, and heart, and she specializes in creating spaces for reflection and deeper self-awareness.

The Setting

The class takes place at StudiOM, 711 Oregon St in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Before You Go

You do not need to hold a particular yoga pose, since the practice invites you to rest in shavasana or whatever posture feels comfortable to you. The class is listed as a special class at the studio.