Cosmic Rest, Yoga Nidra in Reservoir - A Winter Invitation to Slow Down
Friday 5 June 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Oshun Yoga Studio, 20 Gellibrand Crescent, Reservoir
Winter asks something different of us.
As the world outside slows down, the body and nervous system often ask for the same. Less rushing. Less striving. More softness, stillness, and rest.
Yet so many of us move through winter resisting this natural rhythm, pushing through exhaustion instead of listening to what we truly need.
Cosmic Rest with Whitney is an invitation to pause and honour winter in the way it was always intended, through deep replenishment, inward reflection, and restorative rest.
Why Rest Matters
In a culture that often celebrates busyness, true rest can feel unfamiliar. But rest is not laziness. It is essential.
When we allow ourselves to slow down intentionally, the body has space to repair, the nervous system can regulate, and the mind begins to quiet.
Practices like restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra can support:
Nervous system regulation
Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleep quality
Deep physical relaxation
Mental clarity and emotional balance
A greater sense of grounding and connection
Winter is the perfect season to lean into these practices and reconnect with your inner rhythms.
What to Expect at Cosmic Rest
This 75 minute experience with Whitney has been thoughtfully designed to nourish body, mind, and soul.
The evening begins with gentle reflection around the importance of rest and restoration in modern life before moving into a series of supported restorative yoga postures.
Using props and long-held shapes, the practice encourages the body to soften and release tension gradually and safely.
Breath practices will then guide you into a deeper state of calm, preparing you for the final and most immersive part of the evening, Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra - Resting Amongst the Stars
Often referred to as “yogic sleep,” Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that invites you into profound rest while remaining gently aware.
In this deeply restorative state, the body can completely relax while the mind settles into stillness and spaciousness.
Whitney’s Cosmic Rest offering is designed to feel as though you are resting amongst the stars, reconnecting with the vast restorative energies of the cosmos and returning home to yourself.
A Winter Practice for Everyone
This offering is suitable for all levels and abilities. No prior yoga or meditation experience is needed.
You are simply invited to come as you are.
Wear warm, comfortable clothing, as body temperature naturally drops during deep relaxation practices like Yoga Nidra.
Having a light snack beforehand can also be supportive, especially as the nervous system begins shifting into rest and digest mode during the practice.
Event Details
Cosmic Rest with Whitney
Friday 5 June 2026
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Oshun Yoga Studio
20 Gellibrand Crescent, Reservoir
Allow winter to hold you for a while. Slow down, soften, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of rest.