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Upcoming Events
Breathwork with Lynn IN-PERSON group sessions
Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release (BBTRS) is suitable for those who are looking to address issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and physical tensions, and it can help to support personal growth.
In a biodynamic breathwork and trauma release session you will find that Lynn creates a safe and supportive environment.
We begin with meditation and grounding, bringing your awareness to your body and felt sense. We will also explore places inside your body, or out in your world, where your “happy place” is. You’ll be guided through a conscious, connected breath to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Conscious, connected breathing is where you breathe rhythmically and continuously without pausing between inhales and exhales.
Throughout the session, you’ll be encouraged to tune into physical sensations, emotions, and any areas of tension or discomfort in your body. This may involve gentle movements or body scanning exercises. As you continue with the breathwork and body awareness practices, you may start to experience the release of stored emotions, memories, or trauma held in the body. This can manifest as shaking, trembling, crying, laughter, or other emotional and physical responses.
Towards the end of the session, there will be time for integration and grounding. You may be guided through relaxation techniques or gentle movements to help re-center and integrate the experiences of the session. After the session, there will be an opportunity to reflect on your experience and discuss any insights or feelings that arose during the process.
Overall, BBTRS is for anyone who is open to exploring the connection between their body, mind, and emotions and is seeking a holistic approach to healing and personal transformation. However, it’s important to note that BBTRS may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with certain medical or psychological conditions, in which case it’s essential to consult with a qualified practitioner to determine if BBTRS is appropriate for you.
When: First Saturday of each month, starting May 4, 2024 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $50 plus GST each session
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/14/treatment/106
Breathwork with Lynn ONLINE group sessions
This ONLINE version of Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release (BBTRS) will cover the same issues and setup as the in-person version described above, but you will receive a Zoom link for this session.
When: First Wednesday of each month, starting May 1, 2024 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $30 plus GST each session
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/14/treatment/107
Past Events
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Learn About Reiki
Are you curious about Reiki, its mental, physical, and spiritual benefits, and its gentle yet powerful healing? Come out for a free Jikiden Reiki talk at My Rest on Saturday March 2 at 4 p.m.! Learn about Reiki, enjoy mingling with community members, and receive a 15% discount on your first Reiki session with Ira.
When: Saturday March 2, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: free!
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-about-reiki-tickets-825511375747?aff=oddtdtcreator
7 Lotus Chi Kung All Levels Class
7 Lotus Chi Kung is an ancient healing practice that involves breath work, body movement, visualization, and intention.
Suitable for all levels–beginner to experienced.
This practice comes from various lineages, including Taoism and Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism. 7 Lotus Chi Kung is a gentle energy management system designed to help support your body’s own healing process by opening the channels and energy gates to increase clarity, awareness, and vitality in the body and mind.
In this practice you will learn:
- Techniques to connect with and cultivate Qi (chi/energy).
- How we can connect to the Qi of the natural world to create more balance in the body and mind to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Gentle movements to alleviate joint pain.
When: Saturday November 18 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $25 plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/6/treatment/91
8 Brocades Chi Kung
The Eight Brocades (8 Treasures) is a Chi Kung sequence of 8 movements that was developed over 1000 years ago by General Yue Fei as a form of exercise to keep his soldiers strong, healthy, and prepared for battle. Since then these movements have been shared and treasured by many different lineages due to the immense health benefits.
Suitable for all levels–beginner to experienced.
The benefits from this meditative movement practice include improved energy, vitality, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and longevity.
When: Saturday, Oct 21, 5-6:30
Where: My Rest Acupuncture, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $20 plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/6/treatment/92
7 Lotus Chi Kung Class
7 Lotus Chi Kung in an ancient healing practice that involves breath work, body movement, visualization, and intention.
Suitable for all levels–beginner to experienced.
This practice comes from various lineages, including Taoism and Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism. 7 Lotus Chi Kung is a gentle energy management system designed to help support your body’s own healing process by opening the channels and energy gates to increase clarity, awareness, and vitality in the body and mind.
In this practice you will learn:
- Techniques to connect with and cultivate Qi (chi/energy).
- How we can connect to the Qi of the natural world to create more balance in the body and mind to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Gentle movements to alleviate joint pain.
When: Saturday September 23 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $20 plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/6/treatment/91
6 Introductory Chi Kung Classes
You are welcome to attend any one or combination of dates for this class series. For best benefit, we encourage you to attend all 6 sessions so your skills and knowledge will grow!
When: Saturdays for 6 weeks 4:30-6:30 p.m. on April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $30/class plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/chi-kung-qi-gong
*Spaces are limited, so please register in advance.*
In this 6 week introduction series to Chi Kung, Renate Geier and Kristina Soroff will share the principles of Chi Kung and the practices and aspects of “cleaning and balancing” our energy, which is essential to creating harmony and balance in our daily lives.
Renate Geier has studied and taught Chi Kung for over 25 years and will share the many facets of this path of study, whether for your personal development, helping your friends and family, or if you are a healing practitioner of any modality. She brings her wisdom and dedication as a practitioner and instructor of 7 Lotus Chi Kung. A system that combines postures, breathing and movement, complemented by visualization and vocalization methods, offers a simple, very effective way to increase clarity, energy, awareness and good health.
Kristina is a Chi Kung practitioner of over 8 years, a 7 Lotus Chi Kung teacher, and a registered acupuncturist. She brings her knowledge of the Chinese medicine meridian systems and yin/yang theories. Offering tools to work with the energy of seasons, elements and energies of the day to bring health and vitality.
Join us to experience profound energy practices and body awareness through Chi Kung and Energy Development Techniques. We invite you and your friends to join us in this series to experience the magic this path of development offers!
Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra Class
When: Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $25 plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/13/treatment/82
Yoga nidra is not about yoga poses, stretches, or exercises. This is a meditative practice done in a comfortable resting position and designed to help you move through deeper states of consciousness, to calm your nervous system, and enhance your overall well being.
Yoga Nidra is generally done in a lying down posture called Savasana or corpse pose, which means lying on your back with your arms by your sides. However, you are guided to rest in whatever position is most comfortable for you. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, including socks, as you may cool down during the session. We have blankets and pillows at the clinic for your use, and you will be lying on a massage table.
It is best to leave an hour between eating and joining the class in order to maximise comfort, benefit, and enjoyment of the session.
In our session we will move step-by-step, exploring various states of consciousness with the goal of muscular relaxation, mental expansiveness, emotional release, and deep, restorative rest. Together we will create an inner oasis of relaxation where you can develop valuable skills for handling stress, tension, and fatigue.
Yoga and Ayurveda Spring Pop Up
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $30 plus GST
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/10/treatment/83
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to refresh and revitalize your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for our rejuvenating Yoga and Ayurveda Spring Workshop led by Niki Brown, My Rest’s resident yoga teacher and Ayurvedic massage practitioner.
This workshop is designed to bring balance and harmony to your entire being, combining the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda. Yoga will help you connect with your body, breath, and inner self, while Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine, will guide you in aligning your lifestyle with the changing season of spring.
You will be guided through livening yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques that are specifically tailored to support your body’s natural detoxification process, stimulate your digestive system, and boost your energy levels. You will also learn about Ayurvedic practices that are beneficial during the spring season.
Immerse yourself in the peaceful and serene environment of our workshop space, and experience the healing power of Yoga and Ayurveda this spring. Leave feeling rejuvenated, balanced, and empowered to embrace the season with renewed vitality and wellness.
With over 10 years of global teaching experience, Niki is passionate about seasonal practices and brings deep expertise in yoga and Ayurveda. Her warm presence, compassionate guidance, and extensive knowledge of Ayurveda enable her to create a nurturing space for participants to explore the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of well-being. When Niki is not offering seasonal yoga, or massage, she can be found at her studio at The City Centre Artist Lodge, creating art and flower arrangements.
Learn more about Niki at www.nikibrown.ca or follow her on socials at @restoreyournature
Learn About Reiki, Energy Healing, and Meditation
When: Wednesday March 22, 2023; 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free!
Contact: ira@reikiwithira.ca or carlymyrest@gmail.com if you have questions
Booking Link: https://myrest.janeapp.com/#/discipline/10/treatment/76
Nesting Refuge: Sound Therapy and Acupuncture
When: Wednesday November 16, 2022; 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $107.10 (receipt qualifies for acupuncture coverage from extended health insurers)
Contact: ala@embodiedwellbeing.ca or 604-961-9273
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nesting-refuge-sound-healing-acupuncture-tickets-450323699307
The abundance of summer has receded, inviting us into contemplation and quiet during the fall months. Chinese Medicine views the body as a microcosm mirroring the larger macrocosm of the world around us. During the change of seasons, we can experience this relationship in a prominent way. Like the fall leaves, learn to let go whether it is a physical or emotional holding. Perhaps there is a sense of grief to acknowledge and give space to.
Join Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner May Globus and Registered Acupuncturist Ala Wroblewska for an evening of slowing down and turning inwards. Ticket fee outside of the Eventbrite fee qualifies for extended insurance coverage for those who have acupuncture benefits. Receipts to submit to your insurer are issued at the end of the event.
This event is for you if you:
- Are looking for support while in transition in your life.
- Are looking for rooting into your nesting state.
- Feeling overwhelmed and wishing for a nervous system reset.
7:30pm – Doors
7:40pm – Welcome and introductions.
7:45pm – Sound therapy and acupuncture.
8:30pm – Final reflections.
Peace of Mind Hypnotherapy & Acupuncture
When: Sunday July 17, 2022; 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $100 (receipt qualifies for acupuncture coverage from extended health insurers)
Contact: ala@embodiedwellbeing.ca or 604-961-9273
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/peace-of-mind-acupuncture-and-hypnotherapy-event
Acupuncture & Sound Healing
When: Thursday August 25, 2022; 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $125 (receipt qualifies for acupuncture coverage from extended health insurers)
Contact: ala@embodiedwellbeing.ca or 604-961-9273
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-s-end-sound-journey
Animal Lounge: Restorative Yoga & Acupuncture
Description: Join us for a lazy Sunday morning stretch, the ultimate muscle and mind melt. Inspired by the movements of animals around us, Niki Brown will guide a 45-minute Restorative Yoga class that will invite slow and deep stretches held over elongated periods of time while your body is supported by bolsters and pillows. An extended Shavasana (resting pose) at the end will be combined with a brief acupuncture session. Take a moment to indulge in this slow practice before moving into the busyness of the fall.
When: Sunday August 28, 2022; 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: My Rest Health Studio, 3456 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $100 (receipt qualifies for acupuncture coverage from extended health insurers)
Contact: ala@embodiedwellbeing.ca or 604-961-9273
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/animal-loungs-restorative-yoga-and-acupuncture
