iRest Program For Healing PTSD: A Proven-Effective Approach to Using Yoga Nidra Meditation and Deep Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Trauma

This book is packed with so much information and experiential meditations. I have read many books on trauma and anxiety and I think that this one perfectly encapsulates what is needed, what can help, what P.T.S.D is, what to expect and how to be with feelings/emotions and why. Richard has this lovely way of marrying the non dual/spiritualism with science, the need for gratitude, joy and values. It's unusual to see the two together and refreshing. For many of us the emotional journey back to our bodies after a trauma can be extremely scary and frightening. This book helps us to see and feel that despite all the pain that you may be experiencing there is also support, joy, wholeness and/or peace. That there is a part of us that is untouched by the beliefs and feelings and the more we can access that the more we are able to be ride the waves of feelings and thoughts without getting so caught up in them all. I love the way he builds you up for this. The book starts with getting in touch with your values, helping to bring back what you care about and where you want to go and then creating an inner resource so you have that foundation to go too when ever it feels to much. He gradually weaves in relaxation techniques, being with the breath, defocusing focusing, opposites, being awareness and many more things. You can record each guided meditation in the book yourself or buy and download the recording off the irest site. I bought the recording and love it. I use it almost every day. Richard has a lovely soothing voice and there is so much packed onto it. The only thing I would change is the front cover and title! I would add; 'for healing PTSD, anxiety, panic, OCD, and depression. But there would probably not be enough room for that!

I work as a therapist and I have incorporated some of the exercises with my clients who do feel a difference in themselves. Glad to have found this book

Finding this practice very helpful. Would recommend buying the audio to support the book

This book is interesting for those with ptsd and for therapists. It gives insight into how yoga nidra can fit into a profound and self motivating and supportive health care regime

Great work richard, lots of good ideas and so gently offered.

This is a wonderfully deep follow up to Richard Millar's original Yoga Nidra book. Here, you will find a very practical and grounded explanation and experiential txt, put together for those looking for deep healing from trauma. Most of us have some level of trauma held within us and this book gives you the keys to unlocking that door and welcoming in all our experience in a safe, go-slow and considered way. The only way out is through, and there could be no better guide than Richard... Enjoy!