Rested Therapeutics
Where rest becomes medicine
A sanctuary for tired souls and curious hearts
At Rested Therapeutics, we believe that true rest is not a luxury — it is a fundamental human need - just like eating, sleeping, and breathing. Our Therapeutic Rest practices go beyond simply sleeping or switching off (although there is nothing wrong with that!) and are designed to support the nervous system on a deep therapeutic level, allowing the brain and body to feel safe enough to enter a genuine state of “rest and repair”.
For many of us, daily life is spent in constant “go mode.” Therapeutic Rest offers an intentional space to slow down, care for the nervous system, and reconnect with the body in a supportive and gentle way. We believe tiredness & burn-out can hold wisdom and serve as a way to pause, reflect and attune to our minds, body’s and hearts. When we attune, and honour our unique biological and psychological needs, we can therefore build a greater capacity for the fullness life.
Rest can be this sacred pause.
Trauma-Informed Guidance
As a trauma-informed facilitator, Kayla guides each practice with humility, sensitivity, and care. Every person experiences rest and stillness differently, which is why our Therapeutic Rest sessions are offered in a slow, titrated, and trauma-sensitive way.
Participants are always encouraged to move at their own pace, with a strong emphasis on choice, autonomy, and self-awareness.
A Foundation of Safety
Feeling safe within your own experience is one of the most important elements of rest becoming truly restorative and therapeutic. Because of this, creating a sense of safety, trust, and nervous system support is at the heart of every session we offer.
Our intention is to provide a space where your body can gradually soften out of survival mode and return to its natural capacity for rest, repair, and restoration.
Monthly REST Events
All our classes are suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. We explore more gentle and subtle Yoga that is centred around the breath. These can be easily adapted to suit your needs.
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Meditation is a key aspect of each class to deepen self-inquiry and build attention, connection, and mental clarity.
Private Group Bookings
We offer courses and workshops both online and in person. These are themed around all things Yoga, Nervous System, Mindfulness, Energy, and Holistic Wellbeing.
Examples include:
Reiki & Meditation Evenings
Deep REST
Body-Love & Acceptance
Work 1:1 with me
Private retreats and classes are a wonderful way to encourage bonding between family, work mates, and friends. Let us take care of all the details allowing you to just show up and be nourished. Leave with a greater sense of wellbeing and calm. We teach at events, corporate and private retreats, and private and corporate classes.
Get In Contact to find out more about how we can work together.
Kia Ora! I’m Kayla - the name and face behind RESTED Therapeutics. I’m a mother to two fierce and energetic boys (yes my nervous system needs a lot of help) and a wife to the best husband in the world (I’m a little bias!).
Therapeutic Rest is a modality I’m extremely passionate about as it combines all my passions and expertise into a neat little package designed for tired souls, and curious hearts. My facilitation style is relaxed, humble, and led with humility. I believe we are all just humans trying to figure out this over-stimulated and stressful world and everyone needs a bit of help to navigate the turmoil. I believe therapeutic rest not only supports us to widen our window of tolerance for the inherent challenges we all face at some point, but also restores our capacity for joy and vitality that we deserve simply because we are alive.
I hold a Bacahelors degree is Sport Science and Human Performance, 200 Hour Yoga Certified, and have completed trainings in both Somatic Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga, and my latest Advanced Training in Trauma, Mental Health, and Body Image. However, my greatest education is that in which I have received in practice, and witnessing the profound impact that true rest can have on mind, body, and soul in those I have had the privilege to guide and hold space for.