Held Rest
Held Rest is a slow, 1-to-1 offering for women seeking deep nervous-system settling through safe, consensual touch. This is not massage, therapy or treatment. It is a quiet space to be held without expectation — where rest, regulation and gentle sensation are allowed to arise naturally. How the session is held: You will rest fully clothed on a massage table, warmly covered with blankets throughout the session. Touch is offered to the hair, face, neck, décolletage, shoulders, arms and hands. The quality of touch is light, slow and unhurried. Hands and a variety of gentle tools may be used — including wooden and jade combs, soft brushes, stones, feathers and warming or cooling elements. Tools and pacing are always adjusted to your preferences. You’re invited to name what feels comforting or supportive, and equally to say no to anything that doesn’t. Nothing is endured. Your body leads at all times. The intention: Held Rest is rooted in older ways of tending — how women have soothed and regulated one another through presence and gentle contact. Some people experience deep relaxation or a sense of settling. Others simply enjoy the quiet pleasure of being held without demand. There is no outcome to reach. Session length Please allow 60 minutes in total, including: a gentle arrival and check-in approximately 45 minutes of held, attentive touch time to settle and transition at the end Boundaries & care: Held Rest is offered with clear professional boundaries and ongoing consent. It is provided as holistic wellbeing support, not therapy or medical treatment. Location & availability: Home-based sessions - Available from my home space in Clanfield, Hampshire on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Mobile sessions - Available by arrangement in Clanfield and surrounding areas, may incur a small travel supplement. Booking & enquiries: If you feel drawn to Held Rest and would like to enquire, you’re warmly welcome to reach out. Email: hayley@theheartsmystery.com WhatsApp: 07971 311636
Cancellation Policy
Held Together is offered as a 4 week series and is booked as a complete group experience. The full course fee is payable at the time of booking Spaces are limited and confirmed on a first-come basis Your place is secured once payment has been received Individual sessions are not available, and the course cannot be split or transferred. Commitment to the Group: This series is intentionally held as a small, consistent group to support familiarity, safety, and ease. By booking, you’re reserving a place within the group for the full 4 weeks, whether or not you’re able to attend every session. Cancellations: If you need to cancel your place: More than 7 days before the start date You may request a refund, minus a £20 administrative fee. Within 7 days of the start date The course fee is non-refundable. This is because your place cannot be re-filled at short notice and the group is prepared in advance. Missed Sessions I understand that illness, baby needs and unexpected days are part of early motherhood. If you’re unable to attend a session: Refunds or partial refunds are not available Missed sessions cannot be rescheduled or transferred However, to support continuity at home, you will be offered: The written baby massage guide for that week Photos or short video guidance where helpful A recording of the guided relaxation or meditation shared in the session This allows you to continue gently in your own time, without pressure to “catch up”. If I Need to Cancel In the unlikely event that I need to cancel a session or the full series: You will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer your place to a future series A Gentle Note: Held Together is offered as holistic postnatal wellbeing support and is not a substitute for medical care. If you have any medical concerns, please consult your healthcare provider before attending. Questions: If you’re unsure whether this series is right for you, or would like to ask anything before booking, you’re very welcome to reach out. Email: hayley@theheartsmystery.com WhatsApp: 07971 311636