iRest Teachers

One of the fundamental teachings of iRest reminds us that we are all inherently connected—both to ourselves and to others. Previously on the blog, we've...

When the crowded refugee boats met with storms or pirates, if everyone panicked, all would be lost. But if even one person stayed calm, it...

The body is always going to have a survival instinct about it, so worry and anxiety are going to be a part of our daily...

What is it like to undergo iRest training while trying to juggle the demands of everyday life — from parenting to paying bills to managing...

"The heart is a portal—that is to say, it's an opening with remarkable and infinite depth... When we bring attention to this area and actually...

Most folks can agree that a nice, deep meditative practice feels good. Yet not everyone realizes that those good feelings are backed by actual science...

Why does meditation feel so darned good? That flood of joy, love, and well-being washing over you during a nice long meditation sitting can be...

“Love has no opposite.” —The Upanishads At a time of year when love is celebrated widely, often with champagne and balloons and a flurry of...

Today the nation and the world remembers legendary civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. King's message of freedom shone with a universality that...