Yoga & iRest

This is an 8-week series that will include both a gentle yoga practice and the practice of iRest ®. A short presentation of the topic for the day will be offered at the beginning of the session. These sessions will be recorded and available for 120 days. An audio of the iRest practice itself will be available indefinitely.

April 1, 2026 4:00-5:30pm -  Overview; Sankalpa, Inner Resource, Intention, Heartfelt Desire

April 8, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Body Sensing (Yoga Nidra)

April 15, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Breath Sensing

April 22, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Feelings & Emotions

April 29, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Thoughts & Cognitions

May 6, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Joy & Wellbeing

May 13, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Awareness

May 20, 2026 4:00-5:30pm - Wholeness (Integration)

What is iRest ®?

iRest ® is a way of meeting life. It is "a proven-effective approach to using yoga nidra meditation and deep relaxation techniques to overcome trauma." - Richard Miller, Ph.D., founder of iRest®. Its full name is Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra Meditation. It is a multi-faceted self-management approach well-suited for trauma survivors and chronic pain patients to manage their condition and improve quality of life. iRest ® helps participants regain a measure of subjective control, achieve symptom relief, and regain feelings of self-efficacy (Stankovick, 2011).

It is a practice for deepening mindfulness and resilience. It is a process of inquiry, listening, being with ourselves and life in a connected, rich, welcoming, grounded way. It is a connection of the outer with the inner. 

Yoga nidra is to have an embodied sense of interconnectedness with all that's within you and all of life throughout changing states of consciousness. It is a comprehensive path of meditation, but it is not a guided meditation. It is to pause and be aware, to be curious-- what's beneath this? It is a journey through the subtleties of our essential nature; beyond description and words. It is the essence of wholeness. Through iRest, you learn to experience yourself as a unique individual who is, at the same time, interconnected and not separate from the wholeness of life. 

For more information about iRest®, please visit: https://www.irest.org/.

Its core principles include:

• Learn to be welcoming

• Stop judging yourself

• Know that everything is a messenger

• Accept what is

• Know that you’re always doing your best

• Understand the law of awareness

• Discover your non-separate wholeness

What people are saying:

• "iRest profoundly changed my life." - T.L., cancer survivor

• "Instead of feeling like something's wrong with me, iRest helps me feel like something's right with me." - Iraq War veteran

• "This was some of the most profound work I'd ever do." - iRest participant

• "The more I practiced, the more I experienced my life changing for the better. I truly believe that iRest saved my life. It gave me the hope and strength I needed to reconnect to myself and the world again." - U.S. Marine

How much does this iRest® Series Cost?

$200 for the full eight weeks for the early bird pricing. After 03/25/2026, the pricing will increase to $240. Payment plans available.

What's Included?

Both in-person and online access to the series, access to the recorded sessions for 120 days, and permanent access to the audio files for the iRest practice itself. Sessions include a short description of the topic or theme for that day, a gentle yoga practice, and an iRest yoga nidra meditation.

Where are sessions held?

Serenity Roots Yoga & Wellness Center, 8950 Lavelle Rd. Athens, OH, 45701 and online through Teams.

When are the sessions held?

Wednesdays, April 1st - May 20th, 4:00-5:30pm. The recorded session should be available within 24 hours.

Cancellation Policy

A minimum number of people are required for this series to take place. If we do not meet the minimum number, a full refund will be issued.

If we do meet the minimum number and a participant wishes to cancel, I will apply a credit to their account and they can use that toward future classes, series, or workshops within one year.

Disclaimer:

iRest® is not intended to replace one-on-one treatment with a licensed mental health professional.