Rest and Restore

A monthly Catholic virtual retreat that gently combines guided breathwork, Divine Office prayer, sacred silence, and nervous system restoration so you can experience deeper peace in both body and soul.

Next Retreat:

Feast of Saint James Saturday, July 25 @ 7 PM CST

Reserve Your Spot

$49 | Limited to 10 participants No prior experience required.

Come Rest. Release. Renew.

Sometimes it's not about becoming stronger — it is about becoming more receptive, more honest, and more free.

As the nervous system settles, prayer often becomes less strained, and stillness more accessible.

If you feel called to a retreat that supports healing in the body and peace in the soul, you are welcome here.

What This Retreat Is

Live, guided vitual session

A quiet, trauma-informed space that respects Christian faith and practice

A consistent rhythm supporting rest, reflection, and integration

This Retreat May Be a Good Fit If You…

Feel chronically stressed, anxious, or tense

Desire a faith-based alternative to common wellness practices

Long for stillness but find it difficult to rest

Appreciate structure without pressure

Want to walk through life in a slower, embodied way

What This Retreat Is Not

This retreat is not therapy, counseling, or medical treatment.

It is not a yoga class or fitness program.

It is not a replacement for prayer, the sacraments, or spiritual direction.

A Retreat for Body and Soul

You spend your days caring for everyone else.

Your mind rarely slows down.

Even when you pray, it can feel difficult to truly become still.

Rest & Restore offers a gentle invitation to pause—to care for both your body and your soul in the presence of God.

Timeline

7:00 PM Welcome

7:15 PM Divine Office

7:30 PM Breathwork

7:45 PM

Guided Exercise & Stretching (Nervous System Restoration)

8:45 PM

Reflection

Reserve Your Spot

$49 | Limited to 10 participants No prior experience required.

A Guided Reflection Journal for the Journey

A quiet companion to reflect on the retreat

Each participant will receive a guided reflection journal designed to support prayerful integration following the retreat. This journal is not meant to analyze or explain your experience — but to gently witness it. You’ll be invited to pause, notice, and reflect on what surfaced in your body, heart, and prayer. Some reflections may be simple. Others may remain wordless. Both are welcome. There is no expectation to share what you write. This is a private space between you and God.

What the Journal Includes

Guided scripture reading & reflection

Breathwork session instructions

Nervous System Restoration reflection

Space for general reflection, bodily awareness & prayerful noticing

Supplemental resources and prayers

The journal is offered as an invitation, not an obligation. You are free to use it as much or as little as feels right.

What to Expect

Welcome & Settle In We'll begin with a brief welcome and introduction so you can feel comfortable and know exactly what to expect. No experience is necessary.
Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office Pray with the Church through a simplified portion of the Divine Office, creating space to encounter God in stillness.
Guided Breathwork Gentle breathing exercises help quiet the mind, calm the nervous system, and prepare your heart for prayer.
Guided Nervous System Restoration You'll be led through gentle movements that encourage your body to naturally release accumulated stress and settle into deeper rest. You are always free to pause or modify movements as needed.
Reflection We'll conclude with quiet reflection and prayer, allowing you to leave feeling more peaceful, grounded, and renewed.

You may feel drawn to this retreat if...

Retreat Details

Imagine Leaving Feeling...

✓ More grounded ✓ More peaceful ✓ More present ✓ More connected to God ✓ More aware of your body ✓ Less burdened ✓ More hopeful

Reserve Your Spot

$49 | Limited to 10 participants No prior experience required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by "Nervous System Restoration"?

Nervous system restoration is the overall goal of this retreat—to help your body settle, recover from chronic stress, and create space for deeper rest, prayer, and renewal.

One of the primary methods we use to support this is Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®), a gentle series of movements that can activate the body's natural tremor mechanism. Many people find this process helps release accumulated muscular tension and promotes a greater sense of calm and regulation. TRE® is integrated alongside guided breathwork, prayer, and quiet reflection to care for the whole person—body, mind, and soul.

Is this yoga?

Some of the movements may look familiar because both involve stretching, breathing, and moving the body gently. However, the purpose and foundation are entirely different. Somatic Theology is rooted in evidence-informed nervous system practices and the Catholic understanding of the human person. We do not teach yoga philosophy, Eastern spirituality, or yoga meditation. Instead, we integrate breathwork, TRE®, and Christian prayer to support holistic well-being.

Do I need any prior experience?

What if I've never done TRE® before?

What happens during the retreat?

Do I have to be Catholic to attend?

Will I be asked to speak or share?

Will everyone experience the guided movement the same way?

Is this therapy or counseling?

What do I need for the retreat?

What if I need to stop during the exercises?

Will a replay be available?

What if I'm pregnant or have a medical condition?

Why combine prayer with nervous system restoration?

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