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Understanding the Sleep of Yoga: Embracing Deep Rest Through Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is often described as the sleep of yoga , a guided meditative practice that carries you into a deeply restorative state where healing becomes possible. When people ask for a Yoga Nidra definition, I often say it’s like being cradled by an ancient tradition in the sleep of yoga. This practice has its roots in South Asia and has been lovingly tended by teachers, scholars, and communities for thousands of years. In its essence, Yoga Nidra brings you into a state of co
Sam Fillingham
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Overwhelm vs. Stress: Why "Nothingness" is the Ultimate Leadership Strategy.
The Strategic Nothingness: Why "The Pause" is the Ultimate Leadership Protocol In the Peak District, we have an old saying: "There’s still snow at the wall, so there is more to come" It’s a reminder that even when the calendar says Spring, the land isn't finished with Winter. Nature doesn't rush the transition; it protects the roots until the ground is ready. In our professional lives, we often do the exact opposite. We try to run a "Spring Update" on a human system that is
Sam Fillingham
Mar 283 min read


Why I Told the BBC We Should Celebrate Falling Asleep at Work
On Monday, I sat in the BBC Radio Derby studio with Ian and the team. The air was warm, the energy was high, and the topic was... well, a bit scandalous. Ian had recently rested his eyes during an all-staff meeting. The room laughed. His producers teased him. But when they asked for my professional opinion as a Rest Expert, I didn't join in the jokes. I told Ian we should celebrate him. Why? Because in a world that is actively designed to keep us scrolling, striving, and burn
Sam Fillingham
Mar 183 min read


Nap Club: Resting Together Through the Seasons
Rest as rebellion - inspired by Tricia Hersey and the wisdom of the Earth. In a world that glorifies exhaustion, Nap Club is a quiet act...
Sam Fillingham
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Retreats & Rest Circles: Remembering Your Sacred Pace
Slow down, reconnect, and honour the turning of the seasons through rest and ritual. Our Retreats and Rest Circles are slow, nourishing...
Sam Fillingham
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Bespoke Rest for Groups & Organisations: Collective Calm
Bring the healing power of Yoga Nidra into your workplace or community space. Imagine beginning a team meeting not with an agenda, but...
Sam Fillingham
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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