Integrated Restoration 

Integrated Restoration (iRest®) Yoga Nidra meditation is a very restful meditation practice that supports psychological, physical and spiritual health and healing. 

iRest® or Integrated Restoration is a transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Research has shown that iRest effectively reduces PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical dependency while increasing health, resiliency, and well-being.

From the IRI website:

iRest is integrative, in that it heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body and mind. It is restorative in that it aids its practitioners in recognizing their underlying peace of mind that is always present amidst all changing circumstances of life.
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People using iRest report:

• Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression
• Decreased insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Decreased perception of chronic and acute pain
• Improved interpersonal relations
• Increased energy levels
• Increased sense of control in their lives
• More confidence and joy in their lives
• Greater sense of peace and well-being

​iRest programs are typically taught as a guided meditation. Students can expect to lie down or sit comfortably during the practice.

• Explore and develop intention
• Experience Body Sensitivity training
• Experience breath and energy awareness
• Develop systematic neutralization of:
  • Negative body sensations and stress
  • Negative feelings & emotions
  • Negative beliefs, images and memories
• Experience joy and well-being
• Develop freedom from the sense of separation generated by the senses and mind
• Learn to experience peace amidst all of the changing and challenging circumstances of life

​When you leave an iRest practice, you will feel relaxed and restored.


​To read more about iRest Yoga Nidra click here.
To visit the IRI website click here.