Blessed Rest: A Rest & Reflection Session
Payal (class of 2001) will guide an in-person 50-minute embodied healing practice that weaves together gentle stretching, restorative yoga, and meditation. This session builds on a well‑received virtual program that MHC–NYC hosted with Payal in 2023, inviting participants to reconnect through grounding movement and shared reflection. The practice includes reflective prompts and group discussion inspired by Blessed Rest, an affirmational card deck Payal created to remind us that rest is our collective birthright and an essential part of healing.
Open to all ages and levels.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement and stretching.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled before the session begins.
Following the event there will be a casual gathering at GOGOJANG CAFE (150 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019).
For anyone requiring financial support, feel free to reach out to the MHC-NYC club ([email protected]).
Bio:
Payal Parekh is a New York-based art advisor, yoga teacher and reiki master with a passion for promoting wellness and diverse art perspectives. Payal Arts International, founded in 2008, focuses on consulting artists and advising collectors. As a 500-hour nationally certified yoga teacher, Payal believes in the power of movement and meditation to improve physical and mental health. Her new self-care deck, Blessed Rest by Payal, offers tools for self-reflection and self-care practices to manage stress. Payal has taught private and corporate clients, including prestigious institutions such as Perrotin New York, Christie's, David Zwirner Gallery, The Armory Show and the Baltimore Museum of Art. In addition, she served on the board of the American Visionary Art Museum, which showcases self-taught artists. Payal is a member of the Skowhegan Council and the Visionaries Circle at Performance Space New York, and a Friend of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. Payal holds a BA in Art History from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute, London. She was raised in Baltimore, Maryland.
Instagram: @parekhpayal / website: www.payal.nyc