Episode 14: Rethinking Rest with Melissa Smith Wilkinson

This podcast is called The Movement Diaries, but I think the most underrated part of movement is actually rest. So that's what episode 14 is all about. My guest Melissa Smith Wilkinson is a restorative yoga teacher and teacher trainer and her expertise on rest is incredible. We talk about how, like movement, rest is not all or nothing and can be so much more accessible than we think. We don't need a 90 minute restorative practice with 6 bolsters, 3 blankets and 24 blocks or 12 hours of sleep. You sometimes only need a few minutes of time to reset. This is a radical shift, for me included, but has the power to help us manage stress, feel happier and more content throughout the day. We also dive into: How the act of non doing can be a mindful, deliberate choiceWhy do we resist restingThe unmatched power of pausing to pay attention Some really simple techniques you can try right now to explore how you can bring rest into your day without adding another thing to your to do list or having to make additional time. Very simply, rest makes everything else better.  If this is something you've struggled with (so....all of you), listen in. Connect with Melissa WebsiteInstagramConnect with JordanaWebsiteInstagramFacebookConnect with JordanaFind me on InstagramSign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tipsSchedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries