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Gentle Breathwork Practices to Soothe Anxiety
If you’ve ever wished for a simple way to ease anxiety and find calm, breathwork might be exactly what you need. Unlike intense styles that focus on high-energy activation, gentle breathwork offers a soothing approach—perfect for sensitive nervous systems and those who find the up-regulating or ‘big experience’ techniques too much. Read more to learn 6 different techniques specifically for ‘at home’ and ‘at work’ practices - suited to those short on time.

Meet Sarah - Breath & Rest Facilitator
Madagascan forests to Great White Shark cage diving, research science and travel. Injuries, hustle-resistance, Trauma Informed yoga and breathwork. Learn what has shaped and influenced the practices and workshops that you will get to experience on an Active Rest retreat. Meet the ‘rest’ of Active Rest Retreats - Sarah.

5 ways to move Slowly into the New Year with more Ease and less Overwhelm
As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s easy to feel swept up in the whirlwind and expectation of resolutions, big goals, and the relentless pressure to ‘hit the ground running’ on January 1st. But what if this year, you moved slowly, with presence and aligned first with values, before productivity and ‘should’ do’s. Make 2025 more aligned and more in service to YOU than ever before.

We’re not the same…
When there are already THOUSANDS of retreats around the world, what made us believe we could bring something different, helpful, or new to the space? So glad you asked!