Deep Rest

Deep rest includes a few different approaches to practice. Yoga Nidra, restorative postures, breathing techniques and very slow joint movement and muscle awareness practices are some examples. Most of these are done lying or sitting either on a bed, chair or the floor.

These practices are soothing and nourishing for the nervous system. Deep Rest is an effective way to work with fatigue, burnout, chronic parasympathetic overstimulation and everyday stress. The practices are approachable and accessible to most individuals.

Deep Rest is also about creating time. We do most things FAST today or at least with a sense of urgency and practising doing things slowly, especially things for yourself is a powerful gesture that invites slowing down more fully into our lives.

These practices are something you learn in a few guided sessions and with further exploration they are able to be practiced alone in your own home and own time. It is the going slow, the attention and the loving preparation for each practice that is the key. This is simple to learn and over time becomes embodied. The sense of deep rest stays in the body and calms the mind.

Deep Rest can be offered as one-on-one or in small group classes with understanding of the space and props available.

We tend to use lots of things from around the house to help and support us, so think about your favourite cushions, a small footstool maybe, blankets, towels, scarves and even (clean) rolled up socks can feature here.