About iRest

Let me tell you a little bit about iRest, since it is less well known than wellness coaching. iRest Yoga Nidra is based on ancient yogic teachings, but made accessible for modern day life. It is designed to bring the healing benefits of yogic and meditative practices to a wide variety of people. iRest can be practiced by anyone, regardless of whether you are a lifelong meditator or if you have never tried meditation before.

By practicing iRest regularly - a little and often - you can tap into the parts of your brain that allow for greater insight and quiet the parts of the brain that are responsible for negative thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Using iRest, people learn to welcome life as it is happening and to respond - not react - to challenging situations.

iRest can work to alleviate stress, help us sleep better, and heal unresolved issues and traumas. It can also allow us recognize an underlying peace of mind that is always present within us - no matter what circumstances we are facing in life. People practicing iRest experience:

Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression

Improved sleep and decreased insomnia

An ability to better manage chronic and acute pain

Healthier interpersonal relations

Heightened energy levels

Improved sense of control

More confidence and joy in their lives

A greater sense of peace and well-being

iRest is practiced and taught by thousands of people worldwide in a number of different organizations that support well-being. We offer programs in yoga studios, community centers, clinics, schools, hospices, correctional facilities, and U.S. military hospitals. In June of 2010, iRest was endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General and Defense Centers of Excellence as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The pages of this website will provide you with information about iRest, my teaching background and how you can sign up for classes.