Accessing Your Inner Resource with iRest® Yoga Nidra and Mindful Movement

In our fast-paced world, we often look for external solutions to internal stress. This workshop introduces participants to the Inner Resource, a fundamental pillar of the iRest (Integrative Restoration) protocol. The Inner Resource is a personalized "safe haven" within the body and mind that provides an immediate sense of ease, security, and well-being, regardless of external circumstances.

This 2-hour immersive experience combines visualization, gentle breath-led intuitive movement, and a deep, guided iRest Yoga Nidra meditation to help students cultivate a resilient connection to their own innate peace.


Workshop Flow

• Opening & Insight (30mins): A brief introduction to the science of the nervous system and the concept of the "Inner Resource" as a tool for self-regulation.

• Mindful Movement (30 mins): Gentle, breath-led and intuitive asana practice, designed to release tension and prepare the body for stillness.

• The iRest Practice (40 mins): A full, guided Yoga Nidra session focusing specifically on building and strengthening the Inner Resource.

• Integration & Closing (20 mins): A soft transition back to the space with time for journaling, reflection, and Q&A.
  
  

Potential Benefits to Participants

• Stress Resilience: Learn a portable tool to manage anxiety and "overwhelm" in daily life.
• Nervous System Regulation
• Improved Sleep
• Empowerment

What to Bring:

Yoga mat, eye masks or washcloths, journal and pen.


Schedule:

Sunday March 15, 2026

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Miami Life Center

Wynwood


Cost:

$35 MLC members
$40 non-members

Note: We accept cancellations up to 30 days prior to the workshop and you will receive full refund minus 10% of the original workshop fee. No refunds are available for cancellations within 30 days of the workshop. No exceptions!

Bio:

Michael Spertus, MD is an Integrative Physician, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and Level 2 iRest Teacher. He maintains a private practice, SpertusMD (spertusMD.com), and is voluntary faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In his practice, Michael emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, specializing in using techniques to support emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. His teaching style is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that every individual possesses an inherent capacity for wholeness.