“All living beings need periods of recuperation to sustain life. Practices that encourage slowing down and deep rest help us fill our inner well, reset our frayed nervous system, and heal our disordered relationship with fear and trust. These methods not only heal the body through tangible physical changes, but they also affect the mind. Practices that foster ease and slowing down are remarkable for stabilizing mood and encouraging a more receptive way of being in the world. Further, a slower contemplative state of mind helps us listen to and be present with the hidden, quiet, or neglected aspects of our being.”