Deep Relaxation

Deep Relaxation is a one-hour guided relaxation class at StudiOM in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, offered as a special class in the studio's yoga and wellness offerings. It is for anyone who wants to slow down and rest deliberately, with no previous yoga experience suggested by the format. The practice is inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition, and the profile of the teacher connected to the event is Kelsey Beine, a yoga teacher.

What to Expect

The class runs from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You rest in shavasana, or in another comfortable posture of your choice, while a guided relaxation carries you through the hour. The emphasis is on deep rest and the benefits it can bring to body, mind, and spirit.

What sets this class apart is its use of music. Songs whose lyrics gently invite you into the present moment are woven into the practice, pointing toward the inner joy and peace that are available there. Between the songs, soothing instrumentals are played on the Native American flute. The result is a quiet, spacious evening built around listening and letting go rather than effort.

The Plum Village influence shapes the tone: unhurried, gentle, and centered on returning to the present moment.

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 calls herself 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, a yoga studio setting well suited to a quiet evening of rest.

Before You Go

You may choose shavasana, lying down in the traditional resting pose, or any other posture that feels comfortable to you. Since the whole class is spent at rest, comfort is the main consideration, so wear clothing you can relax in.