Rest Fest
Join us for gentle movement + 7 types of REST!
This is our 10 YEAR anniversary of Rest Fest! Every year we add new elements for growth and learning, but the foundation remains the same: 3 hours set aside during the holiday season for resourcing, community connection, and finding your truest self through the conscious action of REST.
When, Where & What to Bring:
10:30am-1:30pm
Sat. December 12th
Eastown Studio
Anything you normally practice with! Our studio will be nicely warmed rather than hot for this event; and we invite you to bring your yoga mat along with any other supportive comforts (bolster, cushion, blanket etc).
Pricing:
$59 for Funky Buddha Members
$69 for nonmembers
We’re confident you’ll leave Rest Fest feeling refreshed and equipped to tend to yourself this holiday season. Join Jen M, Larissa, and more of our beloved teachers to move a little slower in the midst!
Did you know there are SEVEN kinds of rest??
(Click here to read an article that the smart folks at Harvard wrote, should you like to learn more.)
We’ll spend our 3 hours together with a little learning, a little creativity (we’ll provide the notebooks!), a little movement, and LOTS of rest and relaxation techniques. We’ll also provide fruit and herb infused water, herbal tea, and some ayurvedic treats from some of our favorite local vendors.
What to expect in this workshop:
1. LEARNING: A brief conversation about rest, and the science (and ancient yogic wisdom) behind why we need it!
2. MOVEMENT: Learn several ways to utilize your hands, your body, and your breath to soothe and settle your nervous system.
3. CONNECTION: Connect with yourself and your community (always optional) with a set of curated questions to help you get to know yourself and find common humanity in our space.
4. REST: The last portion of this workshop is meant to settle you deeper and deeper into a restful state*.
*A participant last year said she felt like she got a full night’s sleep after the workshop!
Gentle Movement:
* Lymphatic drain techniques (they feel soooooo good!), including face yoga and eye movement for mental health and nervous system support
* Qigong practices like the 8 Pieces of Brocade
* Myofascial release with our tried and true favorites for exiting fight + flight mode!
* Breathwork, including soothing breathing techniques like Alternate Nostril Breathing and Conscious Connected Breathing (also called the Physiological Sigh)
7 Types of Rest:
* Social and creative rest, including a brief journaling exercise, and optional community connection
* Physical, mental, and emotional rest through sound healing, including sound bowls, chimes, drums, and so much more to allow your body deeeeeep rest. Bonus, ALL forms of rest can be accessed during sound healing!
* Sensory and spiritual rest, through a guided meditation with aromatherapy, sounds of nature, and soothing body scan
