Rest Fest
Rest, Rituals, Restorative Routines
Using Ayurvedic knowledge, sound healing, and supportive postures to ease into the season’s bustle.
Ooof doesn’t that sound like a nourishing slice of heaven?? We invite you to join us in 3 hours of intentional self-care; complete with nourishing knowledge, community connection, and of course, the yoga you know and love!
Head to the WTE for a breakdown of our Restful Saturday! –>
When, Where & What to Bring:
10:30am-1:30pm
December 13th
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 favorite yoga comforts (bolsters, cushions, etc).
Pricing:
$59 for Funky Buddha Members | $69 for nonmembers
Deliberately sandwiched right between Thanksgiving and the New Year, we’re confident you’ll leave Rest Fest feeling refreshed and equipped to tend to yourself this season. Join Jen M, Larissa, and more of our beloved teachers to move a little slower in the midst!
You Can Plan To-
Build Your Self-Care Foundation: Rest Fest begins with an hour of simple integrations of Ayurvedic wisdom and traditional Chinese practices. Hellloooo gua sha sesh–Learn how to enhance your routines to move energy through the body, soothe some stress, and glow on the daily.
Tend to Stored Tension: We’ll continue that energy movement with an hour of practicing new tools for your rituals! Release the buildup of stress throughout your body by learning myofascial and overall body care techniques. We’ve brought in extra support this year to offer, for those opted-in, extra hands-on support from our skilled team.
Slip into Slowww Rest: Our last hour together will be spent in full, Funky restoration. Soothe your nervous system with a qigong and restorative yoga session, soaked in a sound bath. Plus! Our amazing teaching crew will float around to enhance your experience through special assists, for those that opt-in to support!
Nourish in Delight: We’ll break about halfway through for one of our favorite self-care’s–treats!! Sip our favorite bevvy’s and enjoy Ayurveda-friendly snacks (V, GF available).
What the Funk Are…
Ayurvedic Traditions
Ayurveda is considered the sister science of yoga! Ayurvedic wisdom of medicinal/self-care practices are focused on balancing the mind, body, and energy through movement, herbal diet inclusions and remedies, massage, and meditation.
These traditional practices are based upon beliefs that all is connected, meaning balance will support health in three key areas of living, reflected by the four elements, and regarded as The Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese technique developed to treat conditions that were believed to derive from stagnant energy, or “sha.” This ancient medicinal wisdom believed health was sourced from “chi,” or the free flow of energy through the body. Gua Sha was utilized to remedy, or clear, “sha” blocks so that “chi” could flow again.
Studies show that when done correctly, gua sha can release chemicals that improve circulation, reduce pain, remove toxins, and promote healing. You may also notice that the lymphatic drainage eases chronic pain, swelling, migraines, and fatigue.
Though traditionally done with a stone, we’ll teach you how to use your hands to incorporate this practice in your daily routines, rituals, and restoration!
