Deep Relaxation

Deep Relaxation is a guided relaxation class at StudiOM in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for anyone who wants an hour to rest, slow down and come back to the present moment. It is offered as a special class and draws on the mindfulness teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition. Kelsey Beine, a yoga teacher, leads the practice.

What to Expect

The hour is built around deep rest. You settle into shavasana, the classic yoga resting pose, or into any other posture that feels comfortable to you. From there you are guided through a relaxation experience meant to support the body, mind and spirit.

What sets this class apart is the music. Songs with lyrics that gently invite you into the present moment are woven through the practice, pointing toward the inner joy and peace that are available there. Between the songs, soothing instrumental pieces are played on the Native American flute. The effect is quiet and unhurried, closer to a restful sound experience than to an active yoga class.

The class runs from 6:00 to 7:00 in the evening, which makes it an easy way to close out a day.

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. She describes herself as a liberal artsy thinker and lifelong learner who 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 Place

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

Before You Go

You do not need to hold any particular pose. Shavasana is the suggested posture, and you are free to choose another that lets you rest comfortably. The practice is a gentle one, rooted in listening, breathing and being present.