iRest^® for deep wellbeing

iRest^® is a deeply healing meditative practice that is based on the ancient teachings of yoga, meditation and yoga nidra. Dr Richard Miller PhD developed the10 step iRest protocol to make the transformative practice accessible to a modern audience.

The iRest protocol is most commonly taught and practiced as Yoga Nidra, but also in Body Sensing Movement and in "dyads".

Yoga Nidra is a meditation that might be the easiest and most supportive way to access deep states of meditation, perfect for complete beginners and cherished by the experienced. Typically practised lying down, iRest Yoga Nidra may also be a seated meditation. iRest Yoga Nidra is often led by a trained teacher with skills in crafting the iRest 10 step protocol to induce a deeply relaxed state in which we are infused with well being and able to meet and heal various unresolved issues and traumas. With experience the meditator will be able to lead themselves in the 10 step process.

Body sensing movement focusses our mind on the felt sense of the body while moving, and movement becomes meditation.

iRest Dyad co-meditation is a meditation gift to yourself. In a personal one on one session, the trained teacher asks you to describe your present experience and mirrors your process, holding and supporting you in the meditation. The process unfolds in you at your pace. Being seen and heard without any agenda to fix or change creates the potential for deep insight and healing to be enhanced. This is a powerful co-meditation practice. To book call Tina on 0438 875 911.

iRest^® Yoga Nidra has been shown in evidence based research to be effective in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety and depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.

Yoga Spirit Studios Director, Tina Shettigara, is an IRI Certified iRest^® teacher. iRest^® infuses Tina’s life and thus all of her teaching. Join her at

• her weekly Thursday evening 6pm Somatics and Yoga Nidra class. Check in.
• her weekly Saturday morning 9am to 10am iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation class. Check in
• her 6 week The Essence of iRest^® Yoga Nidra, which is an introduction to the ten step protocol. Find next course.
• when she teaches the Sunday morning 10am Meditation and Mindful Yoga class (shared with Mindfulness teacher Anne Rodgers) expect to encounter Body Sensing movement. Check in.

You can also arrange a private appointment with Tina for an iRest^® dyad co-meditation. Call the studio on 8352 7823 to talk about your needs and arrange an appointment.

iRest^® Workshops and Retreats are listed under Events and Workshops.

iRest^® short courses such as the 6 week "Essence of iRest Yoga Nidra" which is an introduction to iRest, are listed under Short courses.

What others have said:

"I normally find it very hard to relax and be calm. This course has allowed me to start down the path to a very exciting journey in my life where I am in control of myself and my inner self" ~ LTD

"My strange life right now needs the relaxation and discipline of this practice. ... the vision of my family around the dinner table, laughing and really loving each other's company fills me with joy ... I find its one of my safe places to return to - thanks to this practice." ~ MG

"Though I missed a couple of weeks, I would love to continue to explore iRest^®. Thank you." ~ RM