Create the Conditions for Real Rest

In this first class, Helen introduces the foundation of The Nervous System Reset and explains why slowing down can feel surprisingly difficult when your body and mind are used to constant doing. You’ll learn how restorative yoga can help create a different experience for your nervous system — one where you feel supported, safe, and not required to achieve anything. Helen will also guide you through setting up a comfortable restorative pose using props you already have at home, with different options to support your back, hips, knees, head, and neck. You’ll finish by learning three simple strategies to help you settle more deeply into rest: creating physical comfort, using sights and sounds to bring your attention into the present, and returning to your breath. The goal is not to force yourself to relax. It’s to create the conditions that make rest easier to receive.