Gong Yoga Nidra with Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin

Release, relax, and let go with gentle Yoga and Gong Yoga Nidra, led by Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin at the Meditation Mount sanctuary.

In this practice, we invite complete relaxation through the power of yoga and sound vibration—allowing body, mind, and spirit to naturally restore and rejuvenate themselves. This session begins with a creative meditation to ground and center your being, followed by a gentle yoga flow designed to prepare your nervous system for deep relaxation. As we move mindfully through poses and breathwork, we cultivate presence and connection with ourselves. This practice concludes with an immersive Gong Yoga Nidra experience, where the powerful vibrations of the Symphonic Gong carry you into "yogic sleep"—a state of conscious rest that facilitates profound healing, stress release, and nervous system restoration.

I release. I relax. I let go.

We provide yoga mats for your use, though you're welcome to bring your own mat and any additional props—such as blankets, bolsters, or pillows—that will support and enhance your comfort during your practice.

Carrie enjoys creating a sacred space for each individual to define their own unique meaning of yoga. She hopes to inspire students to look beyond the purely physical and use their practice as a powerful means of deepening their connection with their true selves. As Yoga Sutra 1.3 beautifully states, "Then the Seer (Self) abides in its own nature," she believes we are all seers waiting to consciously connect with who we really are at our core.

Carrie received her 500-hour YTT certification in 2014. As her personal practice deepened over the years, she became increasingly passionate about Yoga as a transformative means of Self-Care. She expanded her knowledge and expertise by studying and certifying as a practitioner of Urban Zen Therapy to bring the healing arts of Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, and essential oil therapies to hospitals and care facilities around the world.

Lida Martin is deeply passionate about working with energy to create health, wholeness, creativity, and joy in all aspects of life. For over thirty-three years, she has been a dedicated yoga teacher and massage therapist, and she currently teaches Kundalini yoga and meditation practices. Her private practice encompasses Intuitive Tarot Readings, Chakra Balancing, Reiki healing, Shamanic Energy Healing, and therapeutic Sound Healing modalities. She also offers deeply personal Mystical Journey Sessions designed to provide clarity and guidance as clients explore their sacred connection to themselves, the Earth, Nature, and the Divine.

Beyond her healing work, Lida is a talented watercolor artist who finds inspiration in the natural world. She enjoys gardening, music, and peaceful bike rides along the ocean. She treasures her role as a loving wife and grandmother, finding great joy in family life and the wisdom that comes through these cherished relationships.

Arrival guidelines: The Meditation Mount gate opens 30 minutes before the session begins, creating space for quiet reflection and communion with the land. To honor the sacred container we create together, gates close 30 minutes after the session starts with no late entry permitted.

To preserve Meditation Mount as a sacred space, we have a policy of no pets, no picnics and no alcohol.

Thank you for understanding and honoring this request.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Should we need to cancel an event or visitation experience, we will notify you via email within eight hours of the scheduled event time and issue a full refund. To cancel your reservation, please contact Connect@meditationmount.org. Refunds are subject to $1 processing fee per ticket. Any cancellations made within 24 hours are not eligible for a refund. Rescheduling to another date incurs no additional cost.