Typical Rest vs Deep Rest...what's the difference?

​“I have to do all I can get get my energy up” 
 
A client had just returned from an international trip, and was experiencing the expected jet lag.   She was continuing to go the gym (but easing back in) and taking her daily walks.  Her sleep hasn't quite stabilized again yet.  She felt at a ‘7/10’ for stress level because her business is growing and she wants to step into her leadership role more, yet still feels most comfortable trying to  ‘do all the things' and believes that doing more of her usual self-care is just part of the fatigue-recovery process.
 
As our session began, her voice was noticeably a little rough and lacking the bright resonant tone I know she's capable of.  When her voice falls into this mode, if she doesn't shift it into her smooth, easeful, connected sound, then before long she feels even more strain with talking, which then worsens the fatigue. And the cycle continues.  

​But today wasn't about just reviewing a few voice warm-ups to get her voice back on track. 
 
Today called for deeper rest.   We often think of rest as going on vacation (but perhaps not fully unplugging as we scroll on our phones), getting a good nights sleep, watching our favorite shows, a coffee date with a friend, maybe being outside, pausing between the endless to-do list, or just grabbing a brief moment in the bathroom to catch our breath.   
 
For some, that gets them by in the short term.  Long-term though, it can contribute to elevated levels of chronic stress.   Our nervous system needs longer periods of minimal to no stimulation to activate its rest/digest/recovery capabilities.   I don't know about you but it took me quite while to ditch the ‘shoulds' and feelings of guilt for resting for even more than an hour.  I had to be a conscious choice to make rest a priority. 

Deep rest takes intention and practice.  And, I believe we can access deep rest with the healing power of sound from the voice.  Releasing any stagnant stuck energy from within and around your entire being.
 
I led my client through a simple yet highly specific breath-voice practice that purposely encourages the parasympathetic nervous system to take over, and afterwards she exclaimed, “that was AWESOME! I'm really starting to get it. This is about embodiment!"   
Not doing more things, not more exercise or caffeine, or  rationalizing her way into more energy. 
 
Less is more.  Her body needed that.  The sound of voice was the catalyst to get her there.
 
It's one thing to “think” your way into rest.  It's completely different to experience replenishment with your voice as the facilitator, nourishing and bathing you in sound and resonating through every cell.    
 
When your voice becomes a vehicle for healing and being heard, you radiate vitality. 
 
As I learn more what deep rest looks and feels like to me, continue to seal the energy leaks, and just BE without a goal or attachment to an outcome, I experience more lightness even through the bumpier days.
 
Desiring to deepen your replenishment and radiance? 
 
Then you are warmly invited to begin your journey: The Empower Your Voice service is specific, to meet you where you are, as you discover your most natural and alluring voice and feel more energized.  I bring my 16 years experience and evidence-based approaches and you bring your curiosity and whole self;  During our 6 months together, you receive 1:1, high-touch custom guidance, with accountability & encouragement, to activate your speaking power so that any previously nerve-wracking, uncomfortable or draining situations are a thing of the past.     The investment is $5000(with payment plan option!).  
Your devotion to your well-being in this way allows you to feel stronger, reliable and more captivating when speaking.  You'll learn the practices now that will serve your natural, resonant way of communicating for years to come! 
 
Reply “let's chat!”, or book a call here, and together we can explore your goals and see if this is a fit, and answer any questions you might have.   

You and your voice are worthy!💜