iRest® (Integrative Restoration)
Yoga Nidra Meditation

Weekly Online Sessions and
Half Day Mini Retreats

The purpose of iRest® is to help you live a contented life free of conflict, anxiety, fear and dissatisfaction.

Integrative Restoration (iRest®) is a transformative practice derived from the ancient teachings of meditation that leads to psychological, physical and spiritual healing.

It has been developed from ancient Eastern traditions over the past forty five years by Richard Miller, PhD, a clinical psychologist and is suitable for everyone.

The Protocol Is…

(1) Integrative in that it heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body, mind and senses.

(2) Restorative in that it aids its practitioners in recognising their underlying peace of mind that is always present amidst all the changing circumstances of life.

THE PRACTICE OF iRest
YOGA NIDRA NON DUAL MEDITATION HAS 10 STEPS COVERING

  • Yoga pose Working with ‘intention’ and the connection to your heartfelt deepest wishes.
  • Yoga pose Developing a natural state of well-being.
  • Yoga pose Body sensing.
  • Yoga pose Breath and energy awareness.
  • Yoga pose Balancing - negative body sensations and stress, negative feelings and emotions, negative beliefs, images and memories.
  • Yoga pose The experience of joy and well-being through gratitude.
  • Yoga pose Freedom from the duality of life that we are caught up in.
  • Yoga pose The ability to experience peace in daily life regardless of what is happening.

PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE USE THE YOGA NIDRA PRACTICE REPORT:

  • Decreased insomnia.
  • Reduced PTSD, depression, anxiety and fear.
  • Decreased perception of chronic and acute pain.
  • Improved sleep patterns.
  • Improved interpersonal relations.
  • Increased comfort with situations they could not control, and paradoxically an Increased sense of control in their lives.

Testimonials

“The dedicated, skilful way Paul teaches this non-dual practice of iRest® in an accessible language has been inspirational. The heart of true healing has shown me how to integrate iRest® into my daily life. His sessions, recordings and books provide effective techniques to reach states of physical well-being and peace of mind and to welcome everything just as it is. Will always be so grateful for setting these life changing seeds” - Jane Wattis, iRest® level 2 teacher
“Paul’s teaching style gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into the iRest® practice with nurturing & heart felt support. He allows you to go at your pace and rhythm, whilst giving opportunities & space to ask questions” – Ruth

Thrive Inside; Meditation in Recovery Courses and Go Beyond Yoga Workshops

LIVE weekly group via Zoom new 8 week cycle starts August 18th.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 – 8:00 pm (UK time). Room opens 6:45pm.

Available by donation to support Thrive Inside CIC, please contact Paul for the zoom link and passcode to join.

Yoga pose

In the rolling 8-week live group we cover the 10 steps of the iRest® protocol with space to discuss the protocol and share experiences of this profound practice. Paul will share his experience of over 16 years of practice and working with iRest. He will talk on one or two of the 10 steps each week, followed by a discussion on the weeks topic and a longer 20-25 minute Yoga Nidra practice.

There are also monthly in-person Mini Retreat, half day workshops in Wooburn Green, which include mindful movement body sensing, subtle breath work, and Yoga Nidra sessions. Next dates 9:30 – 12:00 – Saturday October 10th.

https://beyondgroup.co.uk/yoga-movement/

Info and Booking

There is a new pre-recorded 8-Session series available, Thrive Inside – Meditation in Recovery course with over 9 hours of tutorials and practices to support the live online group. 

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Accompanying Workbook and Handbook

Buy the Thrive Inside iRest Yoga Nidra workbook and handbook to support you through the pre-recorded 8-session / week course.

188-page illustrated workbook - ‘A Key To Freedom’

Which includes a breakdown of the key points and summary to each of the 10 steps of the iRest practice. Exercises to help deepen someone’s understanding of the iRest practice. The cost is £12.50 / $15.

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90-page handbook - 'Waking Up'

Paul Collins shares his lived experience of working with each of the 10 steps of the iRest practice and how it can be used in your daily life. The cost is £7.50 / $10.

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The iRest® protocol has been taught to thousands of individuals in classes, retreats and individual sessions throughout the world. Current research projects and programmes in development or currently in place utilizing iRest® include:

  • Treatment with Active Duty Service Members Experiencing PTSD.
  • Resiliency Programs for Service Members and their Families.
  • Treatment of Veterans.
  • The Homeless, Including Adults, Families and Children.
  • Chemical Dependency and Relapse Prevention.
  • Sleep Disorders.
  • Chronic Pain.
  • Multiple Sclerosis.
  • The Well-Being of College Students and Children.
  • Adolescents at Risk.
  • Incarcerated Individuals Including Men and Women.
  • Infertility Issues.
  • Emotional and Cognitive Health and Well-being of Children.

It is a practice that the US Army General approves of as a complimentary practice for healing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and is used in over 70 military hospitals and active service settings.