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The Art of Somatic Rest | Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 PM CT
The Experience
The Art of Somatic Rest™ invites us to do something many of us resist.
Slow down.
While the world encourages constant productivity, the body reminds us that rest is not the opposite of growth.
It is part of it.
But rest is not always as simple as lying down.
Sometimes the body is still while the mind keeps moving.
Sometimes we have time to rest but struggle to receive it.
Sometimes we don’t know what kind of rest we actually need.
The Art of Somatic Rest™ is a gentle, experiential Somatic Lab designed to help you understand your personal relationship with rest, notice what makes slowing down difficult, and discover practices that feel genuinely supportive to your body and everyday life.
This is not simply an evening of resting.
It is an opportunity to learn the language of your own rest.
You’ll Experience
🕯️ Arrival Ritual
Warm tea.
Soft candlelight.
A gentle transition out of the pace of everyday life.
We’ll begin by arriving together and noticing what you are carrying into the room—without pressure to change, release, or explain it.
🌿 Understanding Your Relationship With Rest
Explore the beliefs, habits, responsibilities, and protective patterns that may influence your ability to slow down.
You’ll be invited to consider:
What does rest mean to you?
What makes rest feel difficult, uncomfortable, or undeserved?
How do you know when you need rest?
What kind of rest are you actually longing for?
What helps your body feel supported enough to pause?
This is not about judging how well you rest.
It is about becoming more curious about what your body and life may be asking for.
🌬️ Somatic Rest Practice
Explore gentle breath awareness, restorative positions, small movements, sensory grounding, and intentional stillness.
Rather than trying to force relaxation, you’ll experiment with different ways of resting and notice how your body responds.
You may sit, lie down, move, change positions, keep your eyes open, or pause whenever needed.
There is no perfect resting position.
There is only the practice of listening.
🗺️ Create Your Somatic Rest Map™
Identify the environments, sensations, boundaries, positions, relationships, and rituals that help rest feel more accessible to you.
Your Somatic Rest Map™ may explore:
Physical rest
Mental spaciousness
Sensory rest
Emotional rest
Rest from responsibility and decision-making
Rest through solitude or supportive connection
Creative, playful, or spiritual renewal
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of which forms of rest you may be missing—and which ones genuinely nourish you.
✨ Design Your Personal Rest Ritual
Using what you discovered, create a realistic rest ritual that can fit into your everyday life.
Your ritual may be five minutes or an entire evening.
It may include silence, movement, warmth, music, time outside, sensory comfort, supportive boundaries, or permission to do absolutely nothing.
The goal is not to create another wellness task.
It is to develop a practice you may actually want to return to.
✍️ Reflection & Integration
Close with optional journaling and gentle reflection.
You’ll be invited to notice what surprised you, what felt supportive, and what you would like to carry forward.
Sharing is always optional.
You’ll Carry Forward
Greater awareness of your personal relationship with rest
A clearer understanding of the forms of rest you may need
Gentle, adaptable somatic rest practices
Your personalized Somatic Rest Map™
A realistic rest ritual designed for your everyday life
Greater permission to pause without having to earn it
Good to Know
Length
60 Minutes
Designed For
Women and femme-aligned adults, ages 18+
Experience Level
Open to all. No previous experience with somatic practices, meditation, or restorative movement is necessary.
Dress Code
Wear soft, comfortable clothing that allows you to sit, move gently, or lie down.
What to Bring
Blanket
Journal
Water bottle
Supportive cushion or pillow, if desired
Anything that helps your body feel more comfortable while resting
Touch
Mayra does not provide massage, tissue manipulation, or intimate or erotic touch. This experience does not require participant-to-participant touch.
A Note About Emotional & Physical Safety
Mayra facilitates through a trauma-informed lens and can hold grounded, compassionate space for emotions that may arise.
For some people, slowing down or becoming still can feel unfamiliar or emotionally activating. You will never be required to close your eyes, remain still, lie down, share personal information, or continue a practice that does not feel supportive.
Every invitation may be modified, paused, or declined. You are welcome to move, sit near an exit, step outside, or stop participating without explanation.
The Art of Somatic Rest provides somatic education, guided rest practices, reflection, and personal ritual design. It is not psychotherapy, trauma treatment, medical care, physical therapy, massage therapy, or crisis support.
Rest is not something you have to earn.
It is a relationship you can learn to cultivate.
The Experience
The Art of Somatic Rest™ invites us to do something many of us resist.
Slow down.
While the world encourages constant productivity, the body reminds us that rest is not the opposite of growth.
It is part of it.
But rest is not always as simple as lying down.
Sometimes the body is still while the mind keeps moving.
Sometimes we have time to rest but struggle to receive it.
Sometimes we don’t know what kind of rest we actually need.
The Art of Somatic Rest™ is a gentle, experiential Somatic Lab designed to help you understand your personal relationship with rest, notice what makes slowing down difficult, and discover practices that feel genuinely supportive to your body and everyday life.
This is not simply an evening of resting.
It is an opportunity to learn the language of your own rest.
You’ll Experience
🕯️ Arrival Ritual
Warm tea.
Soft candlelight.
A gentle transition out of the pace of everyday life.
We’ll begin by arriving together and noticing what you are carrying into the room—without pressure to change, release, or explain it.
🌿 Understanding Your Relationship With Rest
Explore the beliefs, habits, responsibilities, and protective patterns that may influence your ability to slow down.
You’ll be invited to consider:
What does rest mean to you?
What makes rest feel difficult, uncomfortable, or undeserved?
How do you know when you need rest?
What kind of rest are you actually longing for?
What helps your body feel supported enough to pause?
This is not about judging how well you rest.
It is about becoming more curious about what your body and life may be asking for.
🌬️ Somatic Rest Practice
Explore gentle breath awareness, restorative positions, small movements, sensory grounding, and intentional stillness.
Rather than trying to force relaxation, you’ll experiment with different ways of resting and notice how your body responds.
You may sit, lie down, move, change positions, keep your eyes open, or pause whenever needed.
There is no perfect resting position.
There is only the practice of listening.
🗺️ Create Your Somatic Rest Map™
Identify the environments, sensations, boundaries, positions, relationships, and rituals that help rest feel more accessible to you.
Your Somatic Rest Map™ may explore:
Physical rest
Mental spaciousness
Sensory rest
Emotional rest
Rest from responsibility and decision-making
Rest through solitude or supportive connection
Creative, playful, or spiritual renewal
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of which forms of rest you may be missing—and which ones genuinely nourish you.
✨ Design Your Personal Rest Ritual
Using what you discovered, create a realistic rest ritual that can fit into your everyday life.
Your ritual may be five minutes or an entire evening.
It may include silence, movement, warmth, music, time outside, sensory comfort, supportive boundaries, or permission to do absolutely nothing.
The goal is not to create another wellness task.
It is to develop a practice you may actually want to return to.
✍️ Reflection & Integration
Close with optional journaling and gentle reflection.
You’ll be invited to notice what surprised you, what felt supportive, and what you would like to carry forward.
Sharing is always optional.
You’ll Carry Forward
Greater awareness of your personal relationship with rest
A clearer understanding of the forms of rest you may need
Gentle, adaptable somatic rest practices
Your personalized Somatic Rest Map™
A realistic rest ritual designed for your everyday life
Greater permission to pause without having to earn it
Good to Know
Length
60 Minutes
Designed For
Women and femme-aligned adults, ages 18+
Experience Level
Open to all. No previous experience with somatic practices, meditation, or restorative movement is necessary.
Dress Code
Wear soft, comfortable clothing that allows you to sit, move gently, or lie down.
What to Bring
Blanket
Journal
Water bottle
Supportive cushion or pillow, if desired
Anything that helps your body feel more comfortable while resting
Touch
Mayra does not provide massage, tissue manipulation, or intimate or erotic touch. This experience does not require participant-to-participant touch.
A Note About Emotional & Physical Safety
Mayra facilitates through a trauma-informed lens and can hold grounded, compassionate space for emotions that may arise.
For some people, slowing down or becoming still can feel unfamiliar or emotionally activating. You will never be required to close your eyes, remain still, lie down, share personal information, or continue a practice that does not feel supportive.
Every invitation may be modified, paused, or declined. You are welcome to move, sit near an exit, step outside, or stop participating without explanation.
The Art of Somatic Rest provides somatic education, guided rest practices, reflection, and personal ritual design. It is not psychotherapy, trauma treatment, medical care, physical therapy, massage therapy, or crisis support.
Rest is not something you have to earn.
It is a relationship you can learn to cultivate.