G-Connect Experience
iRest Meditation with Annie Okerlin
iRest is a deep meditation practice used worldwide for its positive impact on the mind and body. This practice relieves stress and pain, improves sleep, and helps reset your nervous system.
Used in military and first responder settings as a top-tier approach to mental health & wellness, iRest is rapidly growing in popularity in our guardian communities. In the words of one of our GR Peer Leaders who is a trauma therapist & social worker and has worked in Law Enforcement & Fire:
"iRest is extremely helpful to relax & very beneficial as a healthy new habit. It's worth setting aside the time — stop procrastinating & show up. This is one thing you shouldn't wait to try."
We hope you'll join our next iRest Meditation with Annie.
WHEN: Monday, October 2 @ 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
Note:
Participate with your camera on or off
Be comfortable — seated in a chair, laying in bed, or on the floor
Have a pillow & blanket available
No prior experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary!
About Your Instructor
Annie Okerlin is a C-IAYT, yoga teacher since 1999, and Certified iRest® Instructor.
She worked with veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington DC starting in 2006, and she is one of the nation’s leading experts on adaptive yoga.
What are G-Connect Experiences?
Opportunities for recreation, learning, discussion, and connection
Shared experiences promote community and facilitate the development of meaningful relationships. Facilitators may be guardians, civilians, or peer leaders, each Experience is led by an expert in their field.
Topics include art, writing, fitness, nutrition, health & wellness, professional skills, entrepreneurship, music, outdoor recreation, and more.
G-Connect (Guardian Connect) is a free program providing virtual & in-person experiences, resources, and peer support for guardians alongside those who have shared a similar journey