the monthly rest ritual
This isn’t just a yoga class.
This is a space to slow down, soften, and get curious about your relationship to rest.
Because rest isn’t always easy.
Sometimes it’s uncomfortable as hell.
And that’s not a problem, it’s all part of the practice.
welcome to the monthly rest ritual.
“Rest gives you clarity and with clarity you’re unstoppable” - Tash Francesca (@biggerthanyoface), one of my favourite teachers
what this is
A 90-minute monthly ritual intentionally crafted to help you:
Exhale more deeply (physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually)
Reconnect to your body and breath
Explore what rest actually feels like for you
Gently build a relationship with stillness over time
We’ll move, breathe, pause, and listen.
Not to fix anything or to optimize you to do more or be more efficient, but to meet and care for yourself, deeply.
when and where
The next three monthly rest rituals are on Sundays:
April 19th
May 17th
June 28th
90 minutes | Live on Google Meet
Starts at 2pm EDT (Toronto/New York) | 7pm BST (UK/Portugal) | 8pm CEST (Germany/Sweden)
Come as you are. Camera on or off. Fully here or quietly in the background, it all belongs. And, yes, there will be a recording!
what’s included
This is more than a single session, it’s a full monthly experience.
✧ Before we meet (1 week prior)
You’ll receive:
An oracle card pull
A “sacred medicine” theme for the month
Reflection + journal prompts
A gentle invitation to start slowing down before we even gather, taking your practice beyond the mat.
✧ The live ritual (90 minutes)
A blend of:
Yin and restorative yoga
Breathing exercises and meditation
Guided rest with mindfulness cues
Space to notice what comes up
No pressure to do it “right.” This isn’t about performing rest as a thing to do cause someone on TikTok said so, it’s about a deeper opportunity to practice settling into rest. Of letting rest embrace every nook and cranny of your nervous system.
✧ Before & after (completely optional)
In the days leading up to our monthly ritual, and shortly after, you’ll have the option to connect more deeply if you want.
You can:
Share reflections through a rest ritual survey
Reply to emails with your thoughts
Message me (WhatsApp or IG)
Or book time to chat
Or… simply arrive, experience the session, and return next month.
No pressure either way.
I offer this as optional because there’s been times when I want more engagement and accountability, and times where simply showing up is enough. Choose your own adventure.
who this is for
This is for you if:
You want something deeper and more sacred than just a class (even though classes are great!)
You’re curious about rest, but not always comfortable with it
You want to take care of yourself beyond the mat
You’re open to what might come up when things get quiet
You don’t have to be “good” at resting. You just have to be willing to experience and explore.
a note on rest
Rest is a relationship. And like any relationship, it takes: time, experimenting, getting to know each other and being open to what you might find.
Some days it will feel nourishing. Some days it might feel edgy, emotional, or unfamiliar. It might even feel uncomfortable AF.
A lot can surface in stillness. Not because something is wrong, but because you’re finally giving it space.
Why I created this - why this structure and why now
I didn’t create this because I mastered rest (lol, can anyone really “master it”???)
I created it because I had to learn it, slowly, imperfectly, and honestly.
My recent health challenges forced me to re-examine my relationship to stress and rest.
They were invitations I didn’t ask for. Invitations to stop pushing. To listen more closely. To be honest with myself about whether what I was doing was actually rest, or just lying down overthinking (iykyk).
Rest isn’t something you earn once everything is done or that you’ll rest when you have time, it’s something your nervous system needs on a regular, consistent basis.
And at first, it wasn’t peaceful. Sometimes it still isn’t!
Rest feels uncomfortable. Sometimes frustrating. Often times even emotional.
But underneath that, there was something deeper:
Clarity.
Softness.
A different kind of strength.
Not the kind that comes from pushing through, but the kind that comes from actually being with yourself.
The monthly rest ritual is an extension of that.
It’s not a promise that everything will feel good, but its a promise to create intentional space to slow down, be curious, practice ease and give yourself the opportunity to rest. Because, let’s be real - when was the last time you gave yourself permission to slow down and take care of yourself? And how often do you do it?
It’s a place to get curious, to practice, to build a relationship with rest that’s real and ever changing; not performative and definitely something deeper than bubble baths.
the investment
Sliding scale:
Single session: $35 – $50 CAD (choose what feels right for you)
3-session bundle: $105 – $150 CAD (you pick what works for you)
If you’d like to join but funds are challenging right now, email me at hello@victorianhan.com. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Rest is important, even more so for the communities that have been surviving for so long.
ready to join?
You’ll receive a personal welcome email from me. Then we begin, gently :)
If you’re wondering…
Instead of a traditional FAQ, here’s what I found myself sitting with while I was creating this offering:
What if rest isn’t something to master but something to be open and curious about?
What if discomfort in stillness is normal?
What if we didn’t rush the process?
What if we created space for what’s real, not just what’s easy?
If those questions resonate, you’ll likely feel at home here.
And if you have questions before you sign up, email me at hello@victorianhan.com.
You don’t have to go all in on “deep inner work.” But if part of you is quietly asking for more… more space, more honesty, more care, more ease… this might be a place to begin.
