Private Deep Rest Sessions with Florence
Florence is a certified Yoga Teacher specialising in Yoga Nidra Meditation for rest and relaxation. Blending gentle yoga, meditation and self care to create a beautiful space for unwinding, slowing down and reconnecting back to self. Each offer is specially created to suit each groups needs. Florence is a down to earth teacher with a deep focus on mindfulness, releasing stress and bringing calm and relaxation to every space.
You can read more about Florence here or see the wonderful reviews about her Rest Sessions here.
Rest is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
Florence creates the unique and sacred experiences to help support women on their self care journey. Whether its' needing a complete reset, needing deep rest, needing a moment to take a breather, a craving of connection, time and space to be with grief, loss or challenges, needing to be held and seen- these private bookings are completely curated to your intention & needs.
Florence calls each private experience a Ceremony as it really adds a layer on love, compassion and intention to the practice. We often know ceremonies to be for weddings or big life moments - which are so beautiful, but LIFE and all of the human experience is worthy of being a ceremony too.
A place for you & loved ones to pause..
Deep Rest Sessions
This is a beautiful, healing and transformative ceremony to completely reset your nervous system, give loving rest to your body & welcome stillness and clarity to your mind.
Florence creates each session to suit you/ your groups intention for the booking. It can simply be for rest and relaxation, it can be deep support and holding, it can be for closing the chapter on a part of your journey and welcome new. As the name suggests these experiences are rooted in rest and within that so many beautiful things unravel. Florence is known for creating experiences that give you what you needed but didn't know how much you needed it.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a 90 minute deep rest experience.
~ You are welcomed into a beautiful candle lit space everything set up for you
~ Intuitively guided somatic practice
~ Essential, scalp massage & body work to release tension
~ Guided Yoga Nidra practice that is personalised to honour your intention
NOTE* this is a completely lying down practice in blankets, pillows and eye masks for comfort.
~ We then flow into sound healing & Florence ends the ceremony with tea.
~ Space is welcomed for journaling & reflection or simply allowing yourself to gently come back to the world and soak in the rest medicine.
~ Oracle cards are pulled *optional* and new intentions are set with guidance for you to move forward throughout the rest of your day, week, month.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
~ Rest props, mats and blankets provided and set up for you
~ Herbal tea + sweet treat
~ Oracle card pull and Journal guidance
~ Safe & welcoming environment for you to rest and relax
~ Personalised self care gift
WHERE DOES THIS TAKE PLACE?
Couple sessions take place at a beautiful studio room in Maroubra.
Small group sessions of 4 or more people take place within your own* private location.
Please note there is a travel fee if location is over 25km's from Cronulla of 0.92cents per km over.
DO YOU NEED ANY EXPERIENCE IN YOGA OR MEDITATION?
No experience at all!
Everything is beginner friendly, gentle and down to earth.
WHEN CAN I BOOK MY SESSION?
Florence currently has available for Tuesdays & Thursday for Couple sessions
9.30am or 11.30am
Saturday OR Sunday on the first weekend of every month.
Any time between 10am - 4pm.
If you are wanting a specific date and time that isn't above please email before booking
katoacollection@gmail.com to confirm.
Ways I offer deep rest sessions:
Couples Sacred Rest:
Deep Rest Ceremony to honour you & your loved one and find home in each other away from the busy.
Allow yourself this wholesome date night vibe of deep rest, relaxation & massage.
~ Grounding & Connection practice
~Essential Oil Scalp Massage for relaxation
~ Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation for deep restoration (A completely lying down practice with blankets, pillows and eye masks for comfort)
~ Tea & Oracle Card Pull
~ Gratitude practice for closing the ceremony
This is the perfect option for couples to take a moment to find each other again. To slow down, to press pause and be reminded of what made you both choose each other. Whether you are newlyweds, new parents, old school loves wanting connection, two people wanting a date night or simply craving deep rest and self care... this ceremony is for you.
Small Group Rest Ceremony
Ceremony to honour you & loved ones to take a moment for wholesome self care, deep rest & connection. (Maximum 4 people).
~ Slow Somatic Movement for grounding and calm
~ Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation for deep restoration (A completely lying down practice with blankets, pillows and eye masks for comfort)
~Essential Oil Scalp Massage for relaxation
~ Mindfulness Tea practice
~ Oracle Card pull & Connection circle
This is the perfect option for you to gather friends, loved ones or your mum group and come together to be held, nurtured and held in deep rest. So often we can see friends and family in passing, it is such a gift to have intentional time together to connect.
Small Group Bookings are for a minimum of 4.
If you want to book for a larger group of more than 10, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page for more details and pricing.
If you are craving more of a 1:1 experience of rest, support and healing see my offering for Sacred Rest Ceremony.
What is Yoga Nidra Meditation?
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a form of guided meditation that has been practiced for centuries. It's a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, induced by a guided meditation.
The most beautiful part is that it is all about comfort and is practiced lying down with blankets, pillows, eye pillows and essential oils. While it can be done simply just lying down, I love to use these extra nurturing rest tools to allow you to move into even deeper rest.
How Yoga Nidra helps to bring you into a deep state of rest & relaxation
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Deep Relaxation State: Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Participants usually lie down in a comfortable position (Savasana), close their eyes, and follow the voice of the instructor.
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Guided Meditation: It involves a series of instructions given by a teacher that leads you through a relaxing journey across your body, breath, and mind. The practice often includes body scanning, breath awareness, and visualization techniques.
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Consciousness Exploration: Though it's often translated as "yogic sleep," the goal is to remain in a state of semi-awareness. It's about reaching the border between asleep and awake states, where profound relaxation and awareness merge.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra Meditation for Rest
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Deep Relaxation: By systematically relaxing the body and mind, Yoga Nidra helps reduce physical tension and mental stress. It shifts the nervous system from a state of arousal to one of calm, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and healing.
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Releases Stress and Anxiety: The practice helps in calming the mind and reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. It enables practitioners to explore and release negative emotions and thought patterns, encouraging a state of balance and peace.
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Enhances Self-awareness: Regular practice of Yoga Nidra allows individuals to delve into deeper levels of the subconscious and unconscious mind, promoting greater self-awareness and insight. This can lead to profound self-discovery and personal transformation.
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Improved Sleep and Health: It can be a powerful tool for combating insomnia and improving sleep patterns. The deep relaxation techniques can help improve overall health, reduce blood pressure, and improve immune system function.
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Emotional Healing: By creating a deeply restful state, Yoga Nidra can facilitate healing from various emotional traumas and distressing experiences, allowing individuals to process and integrate these experiences in a supportive and gentle way.
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Reconnecting with the Self: The practice encourages a deep sense of stillness and inner peace, helping practitioners reconnect with their true selves. It allows for a quiet space to explore what you need to release and where you need to focus your energy.
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Enhancing Mindfulness and Presence: It trains the mind to be more present and mindful, which can enhance clarity, focus, and concentration in daily life.
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Cultivating Wholeness: Yoga Nidra supports the journey towards feeling whole, balanced, and integrated, promoting a sense of harmony within oneself and with the world.
Yoga Nidra is a transformative practice that offers profound benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. It aids in relaxation, stress release, and fostering a deeper connection with oneself, leading to increased well-being and a sense of inner peace.
Sacred Rest Ceremony is a beautiful experience for giving back to yourself
Booking in a session for any stage of mothering, life or change. Allowing yourself this experience for nurturing you through:
- post partum
- pregnancy
-navigating transition and change
-welcoming the new rhythm of motherhood
-grieving loved ones
-wholesome self care
-supporting your mothering journey
-supporting your mental wellbeing
-deeper connection or reconnection to your self/your body
No matter what you are navigating through in life, rest, stillness and connection are deeply supportive in reminding you of your power.
All Private Rest Sessions are held by Florence. A mindfulness, yoga and womens rest facilitator. Read more HERE.
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