Description: The practice of yoga nidra helps people find and access a natural state of ease and wellbeing. iRest meditation, a type of yoga nidra, has been shown to help trauma survivors sleep better, feel better, and cope effectively with intrusive thoughts, emotions, and memories. This meditation practice promotes resilience, self-regulation, and empowerment.
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I’m an experienced psychotherapist in Austin, TX and a Level 2 iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation teacher. I believe wholeheartedly in the life-changing powers of meditation, and I love introducing my therapy clients to a specific type of meditation called iRest Yoga Nidra (“iRest” is short for Integrative Restoration and “nidra” translates to sleep).
The iRest meditation protocol brings ancient philosophical teachings to a modern, Western audience. It was created by a psychologist named Dr. Richard Miller and has been scientifically studied and empirically validated in settings all over the United States, including college campuses, VA medical centers, and military hospitals. The research findings are overwhelmingly positive and suggest this type of meditation can have profoundly healing effects! It is perfect for people seeking to overcome anxiety, dep