What is iRest?
- iRest is based on the ancient practice of
Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep” developed by Dr. Richard Miller, Clinical
Psychologist
- iRest helps us observe and self-limiting,
negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs and calms the nervous system
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Research has shown iRest effectively reduces Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical
dependency, as well as increases well-being
- iRest is an adjunctive treatment that is
being integrated into veterans settings, homeless shelters, clinics,
healing and meditation centers. Healthcare professionals are
integrating iRest to facilitate their own and their clients’ healing and
wellbeing
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The Department of Defense conducted as feasibility study in 2006 on
using iRest to treat the symptoms of PTSD in soldiers returning from
deployment. Initial results were very positive, and now larger studies
are being conducted
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iRest is being used at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the VA
Center in Washington D.C. and Veterans Centers throughout the U.S. in
the treatment of PTSD
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iRest is being used by Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital’s mental health
department’s “Back on Track” program for active duty military members
with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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iRest is not affiliated with any religion
iRest accomplishes its goal through two basic steps:
The recognition of an intrinsic sense of peace
during all circumstances, and
The release of negative body sensations, emotions,
and beliefs and stress that give rise to self-destructive patterns.
iRest is comprised of ten components:
1. Development of Intention
2. Body sensitivity training
3. Breath and energy awareness
4. Systematic neutralization of:
5. Negative body sensations and stress
6. Negative feelings & emotions and
7. Negative beliefs, images and memories
8. The experience of joy and well-being
9. Freedom from the sense of separation generated by the senses and
mind
10. The ability to experience peace amidst the changing circumstances of
life