An Evening of Embodied Rest

Do you feel rested? For us family doctors balancing busy practices, personal lives and numerous demands, the answer may be “not enough.” We face many barriers to resting, including conditioning from our medical training and broader societal culture which values hyper-productivity. This can lead us to physical, mental and emotional depletion at times.

In this session we will explore why rest is essential (as a basic human need and far beyond), barriers to rest (and strategies to address them), the types of rest available to us and practical tools to bring rest deeper into our daily lives.

You will be guided through a yoga practice (about 30-45 minutes of gentle, accessible body movement and breathing). Afterwards, we will enjoy dinner and learn some theory about rest. There will be time for discussion if you feel called to share.

If you are interested, please *sign up here* for an evening of rest and learning together in community.

What to bring:

Please bring a yoga mat or large blanket for the yoga practice. A light dinner and drinks will be served.

Parking and venue access:

UBC MSAC is conveniently located by the Broadway Canada Line Station and 99 B-Line. Nearby parkades that are open later than 8pm include:

• BC Cancer Agency – Impark Lot #185 at 600 West 10th Avenue
• City Square Shopping Centre Parking at 555 West 12th Ave
• BC Centre for Disease Control – Indigo Lot #187 at 655 West 12th Ave (parking here is not recommended as the parkade closes at 8pm)

For any questions, please contact Alice at ahuang@vancouverdivision.com