THE REST NEST in Ypsi
RESToration and relaxation
for these times.
Intimate space, big healing.
Yoga Nidra + Restorative Yoga offerings to welcome the gentle yet profound medicine of rest, stillness, slowing down, tuning inward, and listening to our inner knowing. Being with our true nature in our wholeness and beauty in commUNITY.
Jess is a student and practitioner of yoga for nearly 30 years. She is a certified yoga nidra instructor and certified restorative yoga instructor with Ally Boothroyd at the School of Living Yoga. This fall, she has embarked on her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training with her mentor's at The School of Living Yoga and recently studied with Indu Arora to become a Shavasana Expert. Yoga is beyond the mat. Yoga is life. Connection to the Self. Is union, with body, mind, spirit and is connection to the all.
"By contentment (santosha), supreme joy is gained. Yoga Sutras 2.42
upcoming rest offerings
This fall at the Rest Nest in Ypsi
Rest With(in) the Darkness Toward the Light Yoga Nidra Series!
I am looking forward to gathering at The Rest Nest in Ypsi this fall in stillness and rest as we traverse the darkest time of the year. Within, through and together. This Rest With(in) the Healing Darkness Toward the Light yoga nidra series is an opportunity to come to stillness, to feel the sensations that perhaps the busy of our lives doesn't give us time to feel, and to receive the benefits of this rest practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) in the healing darkness. Each of these practices will honor the energies and intentions of the group gathered and an intention (Sankalpa) will be weaved in for each practice accordingly. Each practice will be about an hour with the invitation to stay awhile and integrate after with tea, journalling, quest conversation, reflection & questions.
Even though it is a series, you can come to one or all or a couple. If you register for 2 or more at one time, I would like to offer you 25% off, please use coupon code 25OFF. No refunds. Transfers may be available for a different day of this series only, please reach out to me.
Rest With(in) the Healing Darkness Toward the Light Yoga Nidra Series at the Rest Nest in Ypsi:
November 20th (new moon) 7p 1 spot left
December 4th (full moon) 7p FULL
December 11th 7p 2 spots
THIS IS FULL. Thank you! This series will culminate just before winter solstice with a solstice wellness offering. On 12/14 at 4p at The Rest Nest in Ypsi, Jess Kilbourn and Melissa Regan will be offering a yoga nidra practice and AcuWellness. Join Jess and Melissa in welcoming the renewing light of the solstice as we rest and receive wellbeing with yoga nidra and acuwellness. AcuWellness utilizes the NADA 5 point protocol of auricular (ear) acupuncture. This powerful treatment includes 5 specific ear acupuncture points creating a sensation of relaxation, reduction of tension, anxiety, depression and insomnia while providing a detoxifying effect. This offering is on a sliding scale $37-67 and can be included in the rest within the healing darkness toward the light yoga nidra series with Jess in November/December. If you have attended 2 or more of these practices in the series feel free to use 25OFF. This will be about 90 minutes with an invitation to relax and integrate after, for about 30 minutes. Register Here for in person solstice yoga nidra and AcuWellness ear acupuncture.
And wrapping up 2025 will be the free seasonal Yoga Nidra offering. Morning Solstice Yoga Nidra, 12/21/25, 10 am EST, zoom, free/donation. The light doesn't tire, it transforms. We welcome the sun at suspension, as the dark begins to be swallowed once again by the light! Register Here
Not feeling good? If you are sick, please don't come to the rest nest. If you arrive and you are sick you will be kindly asked to leave. This is a very intimate space and keeping one another safe and healthy is such a beautiful way to show community care while we rest. There are no monetary refunds. In the case of illness, I would be happy for the practice to be transferred to a beloved who can come in your place or to reschedule for a practice when you are feeling better. Thanks for your understanding. If you have any concerns or questions just reach out.
Interested in a Rest Retreat? Sign up to the waitlist to receive more information and opportunities to register early for Depth of Rest & the Possibilities in Stillness Retreat this Spring, 2026!
"I had such a wonderful experience and it was exactly what I needed. I will definitely be back! I raved about my time at the rest nest with some friends and they're also interested in joining for yoga nidra! I'm sure you'll see us in a class in the future. Thank you again for everything." Yoga Nidra participant and new to yoga nidra, 8/18/25
""I knew the moment I walked in, this space was magical, I could feel it."
"This space is so beautiful, it feels so good."
"I love it here, I don't want to leave"
“Jess’s yoga nidra classes are cozy and relaxed and at the same time deep and powerful. The feeling is cozy but there is ample space to sink in to relaxation. Her teaching is infused with something for all of your senses. I leave feeling like my whole being has been infused with rest.”