Rest With Me
house of duafe’s rest practices can be used as embodied tools for Self and collective liberatory ways of being with a well-regulated nervous system.
With a well-regulated nervous system and a well-rested body, we’re able to build a greater capacity to more freely care for ourselves, our body, and our community.
Through evidence-based rest practices like Yoga Nidra (“sleep yoga”), Non-performative Yoga®, restorative yoga, and meditation, or somatic practices like breathwork for nervous system regulation, Taylor Elane creates soft spaces to land and care for oneself and others. Whether you’re looking to grow in your personal rest practice, embrace shared rest in community, or normalize rest practices with your team, house of duafe can support you where you are with the SELF, SOLACE, SILK, or SAGE offerings.
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra, often nicknamed “sleep yoga” or “yogic sleep”, is a deep, active rest and relaxation practice. It includes aspects of meditation, breathwork, & visualizations to cultivate deep relaxation in the mind, body, and nervous system - all while remaining aware and conscious of our being.
Research has shown that Yoga Nidra has benefits related to stress management, mood, self-transformation, receptivity, physiological and mental health, menstrual symptoms, and general well-being. The Sleep Foundation has also identified several ways Yoga Nidra can improve sleep experiences.
As a certified Yoga Nidra guide, Taylor has the pleasure of supporting every guided journey through Yoga Nidra with her voice for individuals to access deep relaxation.
Offerings
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SELF | Personal Restoration
Embracing freedom to be and rest can start with you.
Our SELF offerings include private rest practices such as trauma-informed and culturally responsive restorative yoga, Non-performative Yoga®, meditation, or Yoga Nidra to help you nurture your personal rest practice for liberation.
This service is especially supportive for Black, Indigenous, or other people of color who have experienced personal or generational nervous system dysregulation as a result of intersectional social systems of oppression.
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SOLACE | Community Restoration
With community care at the forefront, nurturing rest and well-being for all feels even more liberating.
Our SOLACE offerings include free or low-cost, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive rest practices for collective care and co-regulation. Co-regulation invites us to soothe and regulate our nervous systems with the mutual support of others through practices such as Non-performative Yoga®, restorative yoga, meditation, or Yoga Nidra.
This service is especially supportive for Black, Indigenous, or other communities of color that have experienced personal or generational nervous system dysregulation from intersectional social systems of oppression.
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SILK | Team Restoration
Grind culture’s antidote is collective rest, in and out of the workplace.
Our SILK offerings thread together rest and community care practices to teams through trauma-informed and culturally responsive Non-performative Yoga®, meditation, Yoga Nidra, restorative conflict management, and team resilience strategies to cultivate workplace well-being and belonging for all.
This service is especially supportive for teams and leaders navigating burnout and seeking tools for nervous system regulation.
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SAGE | Human-Centered Strategic Advising
Cultivating a shared culture of rest and ease requires strategic implementation, support, and accountability.
Our SAGE offerings include evidence-based strategic advising for building trauma-informed and human-centered practices, policies, or programs that support rest and well-being for all.
This service is especially supportive for organizations and leaders seeking guidance for building sustainable, inclusive, and well-rested workplaces.
Meditate with Me on Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a free mindfulness app, available on all devices. Practice with me there any time, anywhere!