Deep rest
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Deep rest in Boulder
Deep rest in Boulder is mostly practiced in the evening, when the day has wound down. The classes lean on yoga nidra, restorative postures and yin, often with a bit of sound or warmth added. Most run about an hour, so they fit easily after work. The practice here is quiet and supported rather than physical.
Where to start: Studio, Kula Yoga on Main or Mindful Yoga & Wellness
It suits you if
- you want to unwind after a long day
- you prefer props and stillness over strength
- you are new to yoga and want a gentle start
Read more about Deep rest in BoulderWhen the classes run, What the practice is, Where to practice
When the classes run
The deep rest classes in Boulder are held almost entirely in the evening, with start times clustered between 4pm and 7:15pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are the busiest days. Weekend options are fewer, and classes rarely start in the morning or at midday.
Most of these classes run for about an hour. That length suits a practice you can fit between the end of work and the rest of your evening.
What the practice is
Yoga nidra, restorative and yin each appear in about half of the listings, so they form the core of what is offered. Restorative classes use bolsters, blankets and blocks to let the body rest fully. Yoga nidra is a guided practice of lying still and following a voice through a sequence of awareness. Yin holds poses for longer periods, working slowly into the body.
Some classes bring in sound baths or warming hot stones, which appear in about a fifth of the schedule. A few are built around sleep or calm. Gentle classes are fewer but still part of the mix.
Where to practice
The Nest - Avita Yoga and Pilates in the Keewaydin neighborhood is one of the places where these classes gather. Most classes here are held at one studio, with about ten facilitators leading across the schedule. Melissa Carey, Julie Niall, James Keener, Shanin Weisberg, Sarah Woods and Patience Ramsey lead the most classes.
The Keewaydin neighborhood is where deep rest practice concentrates in Boulder, so it is a natural place to start a search.
Deep rest: questions and answers
When do most people practice deep rest in Boulder?
Most of the deep rest classes in Boulder are held in the evening, and the earliest one starts at 4pm. The latest starts at 7:15pm, with 6pm and 6:15pm also common. Nothing is offered in the morning or at midday.
What kinds of deep rest classes are there?
Yoga nidra, restorative and yin all appear in about half of the classes, so each is common. Yoga nidra is a guided rest practice, restorative uses props to hold the body still and supported, and yin holds gentle poses for a longer time. Sound bath and calm-focused classes show up less often, in about a fifth of the listings.
Are these classes good for beginners?
Yes, many of these classes suit beginners, since they ask for stillness and support rather than strength or flexibility. Restorative and yoga nidra classes are the most approachable starting points. Most classes run about an hour, which keeps the commitment short.
Which studio should I look at first?
The Nest - Avita Yoga and Pilates in Keewaydin is one of the studios with the most of these classes. Its Yoga Nidra Rest and Renewal runs for 60 minutes. Most of the classes are held at a single studio, which is also among the places with the most of them.
Do any classes add something to the rest practice?
Yes. Classes often combine rest with another element, such as a sound healing session in a 75-minute yin and restore class, hot stones in a yin and yoga nidra class, or a midweek pause with gentle yoga, a co-created yoga nidra and chocolate offered by donation.