Expanding Inward

Understanding Rest, Relaxation, and Better Sleep with Laurent Roure


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Lilly sits down with Laurent Roure to explore what it truly means to rest. 

Together they unpack the difference between rest and relaxation, the stages of relaxation, and how breath, awareness, and gentle somatic movement support the nervous system. They also discuss insomnia, anxiety, and burnout—examining the emotional and physical roots of sleeplessness and how to restore healthy circadian rhythms.

If you’re craving deeper rest or better sleep, this conversation offers science-informed guidance to help you unwind and reconnect.

In this episode, we explore: 

  • What does ‘grounding’ even mean?
  • The difference between rest and relaxation
  • The stages of relaxation and how to move through them
  • How breath, awareness, and gentle movement support the nervous system
  • The emotional and somatic roots of insomnia and burnout
  • Understanding circadian rhythms and how stress disrupts them
  • Practical ways to set yourself up for better sleep—from the moment you wake


Join Laurent at The Space in London on Saturday, October 25th for his One Day Restorative Retreat.

Learn more about Laurent here.

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The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.

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