Regulate Stress and Anxiety through Sound
Remote Group and Individual Programmes of
The Rest & Restore Protocol:
The Rest and Restore Protocol™ is a gentle, sound-based therapy designed to help calm your nervous system and bring your body back into balance. Created by Dr. Stephen Porges (founder of Polyvagal Theory) and music expert Anthony Gorry, this unique experience uses specially engineered soundscapes to support deeper relaxation, better sleep, reduced anxiety, and an overall sense of well-being. Many clients report feeling more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more connected to themselves after just a few sessions.
A Sound-Based Approach to Nervous System Regulation
- Entrainment of Rhythms: By mirroring biological rhythms, the RRP supports synchronisation and regulation of internal states.
- Acoustic Design: Using specific elements like tempo, frequency, and rhythm, the protocol gradually increases complexity to titrate change and support nervous system resilience.
- Vagal Tone: The RRP stimulates the vagus nerve, improving autonomic flexibility and resilience while promoting parasympathetic activation.
- Healthy Dorsal State: It supports the restorative “rest-and-digest” functions of the dorsal vagal complex, balancing activation and relaxation.
- Internal Connection: The protocol encourages stillness, introspection, and the ability to feel safe in one’s own body and mind.
Learn more about Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP):
The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a groundbreaking sound-as-medicine program designed to support the regulation and restoration of the nervous system. Using principles of “entrainment,” the RRP synchronises specific frequencies and rhythms with our internal biological systems. This process mirrors how tapping your foot to music aligns with its beat—our internal rhythms, like breath, heartbeat, digestion, and even cellular activities, can harmonise with sound. Read more here.
How the Rest and Restore Protocol Works
The RRP fosters the capacity to “listen inwardly.” By encouraging stillness and awareness of internal sensations, emotions, and experiences, it cultivates a sense of safety in rest. This enables restorative processes like sleep and meditation, promoting what’s often called a “non-doing” state—being, rather than doing.
The protocol also helps regulate internal states, fostering better relaxation and emotional well-being. For example, a racing heartbeat may signal stress, while a slower, steady rhythm reflects safety and calm. Through the RRP, clients can reconnect with their internal sense of safety, laying the groundwork for a more balanced, resilient nervous system.
Who is the Rest and Restore Protocol for?
Rest and Restore Protocol may be helpful in reducing symptoms and supporting overall health and resiliency for people (adults and children) seeking support for:
- Trauma History
- Depression and Anxiety
- Overwhelm
- Gastrointestinal and Gut Issues
- Sleep
- Chronic Pain and Fatigue
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Autism/ADHD
- Functional Disorders
6-week Individual Programme (adult, parent/child, starting date to be set on demand): Includes Initial Consultation, assessment, 3 guided sessions via zoom, activity booklet, mindful colouring booklet, 6-month Unyte App access, 5 hours therapeutic listening tracks, email support.
Investment: €950 (Introductory Rate)
Self-directed option suitable for practitioners experienced in the field of nervous system regulation:
Includes initial assessment/intake form and induction, access to the Unyte App for 6 months, accompanying literature and email support.
Investment: €375
Book a 15-minute Info call or email alex@rootsandwings.ie
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