Art of Rest: A Journey Through Movement, Stillness & Sound Digital - November 2026

Give Yourself Permission to Pause

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to truly rest?

Not scrolling your phone.
Not watching television.
Not checking things off your to-do list.

Real rest.

The kind that allows your body to soften, your breathing to deepen, and your mind to become a little quieter.

Art of Rest is a gentle, restorative experience designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself through mindful movement, Yoga Nidra, and the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and chimes.

Whether you're feeling physically tired, mentally overwhelmed, or simply longing for a moment to breathe, this experience offers a space to pause, restore, and return to yourself.

Why Rest Matters

Many of us have been taught that rest is something we earn after everything else is finished.

But there will always be another email to answer, another errand to run, another responsibility waiting for our attention.

Rest isn't a reward.

It's one of the ways we care for ourselves so we have the energy, presence, and resilience to care for everything else that matters.

Giving yourself permission to pause isn't selfish.

It's essential.

What Your Journey Includes

Your experience begins with gentle, accessible movement designed to release physical tension while calming the mind.

You'll be invited to practice on a yoga mat, in a chair, or using a combination of both, making the experience welcoming and accessible for a wide range of abilities and comfort levels.

Throughout the practice, sound therapist Cat Laiacone accompanies the experience with the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and chimes. As you move, breathe, and settle into stillness, the soundscape creates a calming atmosphere that supports relaxation and presence.

The journey concludes with an extended Yoga Nidra practice, often described as "yogic sleep." This deeply restorative guided meditation allows the body to enter profound relaxation while the mind remains gently aware. Combined with Cat's therapeutic sound journey, it creates an opportunity to rest in a way many people rarely experience.

No prior yoga, meditation, or sound healing experience is necessary.

Simply come as you are.

Benefits of Deep Rest

When we intentionally slow down, the body and mind have an opportunity to shift out of "doing" mode and into a state of restoration.

Many participants find that practices like gentle movement, Yoga Nidra, and therapeutic sound help them:

• Calm the nervous system and reduce feelings of stress and overwhelm

• Release physical tension held in the body

• Quiet mental chatter and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace

• Improve relaxation and support more restful sleep

• Feel more grounded, centered, and emotionally balanced

• Return to daily life with greater clarity, patience, and resilience

While every person's experience is unique, many people are surprised by how refreshed and renewed they feel after simply giving themselves permission to pause.

Rest is not about doing nothing.

It's about creating the space your body and mind need to restore, heal, and reconnect.

Is This Experience Right for You?

Art of Rest is perfect if you:

• Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally busy

• Carry tension in your body

• Have difficulty slowing down or relaxing

• Want to improve your sense of calm and well-being

• Are looking for a gentle, restorative practice

• Need permission to simply pause and breathe

Your Purchase Includes

• A 1-hour, 18-minute on-demand experience

• Gentle movement suitable for a yoga mat, chair, or a combination of both

• A guided Yoga Nidra practice

• Crystal singing bowl and chime sound journey

• Lifetime access so you can return whenever you need deep rest

This on-demand experience was recorded during a live Art of Rest workshop and thoughtfully edited to provide a seamless viewing experience.

Meet Your Guides

Krista Oakes

Krista Oakes is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience helping people reduce stress, reconnect with themselves, and find greater ease in everyday life.

Through gentle yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, she creates welcoming, accessible experiences where people of all ages and abilities can feel supported, encouraged, and at home in their own practice.

Cat Laiacone

Cat Laiacone is a Sound Therapy and Wellness Coach dedicated to helping people calm the noise and reconnect with their center. She is a Certified Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation and holds certifications in sound healing, art therapy, Reiki, and breathwork.

Cat believes that self-care is self-preservation—and that when we take time to restore ourselves, we have more energy, presence, and compassion to offer others.

Important Notes

Participants with pacemakers or certain implanted medical devices should consult their physician before participating, as sound vibrations may interact with some medical devices.

If you wear hearing aids, you may wish to remove or turn them off during the sound journey to avoid feedback or discomfort.

Begin Your Journey of Rest

You don't have to wait until life slows down to experience peace.

You don't have to earn rest by finishing everything on your list.

You can begin today.

Take a deep breath, press play, and allow yourself to experience the restorative power of movement, stillness, and sound.

Purchase Art of Rest today and return to it whenever you need a moment to rest, restore, and reconnect.