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iRest Yoga Nidra: A Guided Practice for Deep Rest and Awareness

An evidence-informed meditation practice for deep rest, nervous system regulation, and inner steadiness.

iRest Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that supports deep rest, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness. It offers something increasingly rare — a structured, unhurried space to fully set down the demands of the day and allow the body and mind to settle.

 

Sessions are practiced lying down or seated comfortably and require no prior experience with meditation or yoga. There is nothing to achieve or get right. The approach is gentle and inclusive, meeting each person exactly where they are.

 

During a session, attention is guided through a series of carefully sequenced steps that invite relaxation, present-moment awareness, and quiet self-inquiry. Many people experience a sense of ease, clarity, and groundedness that stays with them well beyond the session itself.

 

iRest is offered online and in person, as a standalone practice or alongside Ayurvedic consultations and other supportive work. The emphasis throughout is on safety, choice, and responsiveness — yours.

ABOUT iREST® YOGA NIDRA

What iRest® Supports:

iRest is particularly well suited to times when the body and mind struggle to find rest — whether that shows up as difficulty sleeping, persistent stress, fatigue, chronic pain, or a sense of being unable to slow down.

The practice works by gently guiding attention inward, creating conditions for the nervous system to shift out of activation and into a state of deep rest and self-regulation. Rather than suppressing or managing symptoms, iRest supports the body's natural capacity to settle, integrate, and restore.

People find iRest helpful for:

  • Sleep difficulties and insomnia

  • Stress, anxiety, and burnout

  • Chronic pain and physical tension

  • Periods of transition or emotional overwhelm

  • PTSD and trauma recovery

  • General rest and self-care practice

 

Because the approach is gentle, evidence-informed, and non-directive, it is accessible to most people regardless of experience or background. Sessions adapt to where you are — there is no correct way to experience iRest, and no striving required.

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What to Expect in an iRest Session:

iRest sessions are one-to-one and guided at a calm, supportive pace.
 

Settling and comfort:

Sessions are practiced lying down or seated comfortably. Sessions are practiced lying down or seated comfortably — simply arrive and rest.

 

Guided practice:

You are guided through a series of structured steps designed to support relaxation, present-moment awareness, and reflection.

 

Integration:

Time is allowed at the end of each session for grounding and gentle integration before returning to daily activities.

If You'd Like to Book

iRest is often offered alongside Ayurvedic consultations or other supportive practices such as AyurYoga, depending on your needs.

What Clients Are Saying

Working with the body takes trust. Here are a few reflections from people I’ve supported through Ayurvedic care.

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ASHKA

Bhanu restored my sense of agency in my wellness journey, completely changing how I approach my health. Her work has been particularly helpful in easing physical discomfort and pain.

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ELISABETH

Bhanu’s approach is deeply intuitive, and her gentle work goes directly to areas of tension, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and supported.

PADDY

Bhanu’s work has significantly improved my mobility and decreased my pain. She helped me better understand my body and get back to feeling like myself.

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