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Rituals for Rest: The Art of NoticingA women’s-only restshop for midlife women who are ready to pause, soften, and reconnect.

You’re tired, but not just in your body.

You’re tired in your bones. You wake up already weary. You move through your days holding everyone else together, but somewhere along the way, you’ve lost touch with yourself.

Rest feels out of reach. Not because you don’t want it, but because something inside whispers that you haven’t earned it.

But here’s the truth: rest isn’t indulgence. It’s fuel.

This isn’t another workshop asking you to do more.

This is a restshop, a guided journey into slowing down, noticing, and giving your nervous system the deep exhale it’s been craving.

What You’ll Experience

Rituals for Rest – The Art of Noticing is a carefully held space for just 12 women. Together, we’ll move gently through practices designed to calm, restore, and reconnect you with yourself:

Cacao Sharing Circle — A soft landing to open your heart, share stories, and arrive fully.Somatic Movement to Music — Loosening blocked energy and remembering the joy of movement.Sit Spot Reflection in Nature — Time to simply be, letting stillness restore your nervous system.Yoga Nidra — A deeply restorative practice that offers the kind of rest you’ve been longing for.

And between it all? Space. Space to breathe, sip a nourishing cacao or tea, nibble on wholesome snacks, and, if you feel called, dip into a natural pool (weather permitting).

This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering yourself.

Why This Matters

When you rest, everyone benefits.Your family feels your presence. Your partner sees your spark return. Your body softens, your mind clears, and life feels lighter again.This isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.Because exhaustion isn’t resilience, it’s slow burnout.

This Restshop Is For You If…

You wake up tired, no matter how early you go to bed.You feel guilty whenever you stop, so you rarely do.You numb yourself with wine, scrolling, or Netflix, but never really feel restored.You want practical, repeatable rituals you can bring home.You long to feel more present, more alive, and more like yourself again.

This is a women’s-only event, intentionally limited to 12 spaces so it stays intimate, safe, and supportive.

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Your Facilitator for The MorningJoanne has dedicated her work to the ‘Art of Rest,’ guiding women to de-stress, reconnect, and restore their vitality. Trained in movement and group exercise, CBT, sleep science, and as a certified Yoga Nidra facilitator, she also works as a dream guide. With 14 years’ experience in the health food industry, she has a deep connection to the sacred plant cacao, and she co-facilitates nature connection experiences with her husband. Joanne created this unique offering to guide you into a deeply rested state.

Common Questions (and Gentle Reframes)

“I don’t have time.”These rituals don’t add more — they give back energy, clarity, and presence. Many can be done in 5–15 minutes.

“I’ve tried apps and supplements before — nothing works.”This isn’t about hacks. It’s about nervous-system-based practices you can actually sustain.

“It feels selfish to spend money on myself.”When you rest, your whole family benefits. This is not indulgence, it’s service.

“What if it doesn’t last?”Think of this restshop like planting seeds. You’ll leave with rituals you can water at home and practices you can nurture into lasting habits.

Other Important Details

Space is limited to 12 women to ensure individual care and connection.

Tickets:Early Bird: R550 (available until 13th October)Standard: R650 thereafter

Venue:Our morning together will be held at Gaia Centre for Healing Arts, a serene studio nestled on the wooded slopes of Upper Constantia. The space opens into a peaceful garden and a tranquil natural pool, inviting you to slow down and breathe.

Final Details:You’ll receive a welcome email on Wednesday 22nd October with everything you need to prepare for your restful morning including; what to bring, how to arrive, and a few gentle suggestions to help you get the most from your experience.

Imagine leaving not just rested, but reconnected.

This is your chance to pause. To soften. To give your nervous system the deep exhale it’s been asking for.

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