We live in a world that moves faster than our nervous systems can process.

What if rest could be the answer?

Or maybe, this is the rest you didn’t know you needed.

⟶ Trouble slowing down your thoughts?
⟶ Longing for better sleep?
⟶ Feeling overstimulated, even when you’re doing “nothing”?
⟶ Craving a deeper connection with yourself and your needs?

Your need for rest is real and it shows up in different ways.

In a world that rarely stops, rest has become something we need to plan in our daily schedules.

A movement for modern rest

Social Rest Collective gives rest the space and status it deserves. This concept is grounded in Yoga Nidra, a practice that doesn’t teach rest, but helps us remember it. Not a luxury, but a basic need we’ve quietly forgotten. It brings rest back into everyday life: for every schedule, every background, every body.

From online audio practices to in-person workshops and experiences, and from brand collaborations to company offerings, this is rest made simple and accessible. Always in everyday language, in everyday spaces. Down to earth and open to all.

When we rest, we reconnect to ourselves. And when we acknowledge that together, its power multiplies.

Behind the collective

Social Rest Collective was founded by Claire van der Vaart, whose path began in the world of hospitality before moving into yoga facilitation and curating wellbeing experiences. With a background in project, people and event management, she thrives on creating moments that connect and inspire, always drawn to crafting meaningful, human-centered experiences.

But, after years of moving fast, she began to crave something else. A pause that wasn’t just about keeping up with the fast paced world, but about tuning in. As she deepened her yoga practice, she became increasingly curious about what the yoga philosophy offered beyond the physical. It became clear: this is worth sharing.

Driven by a passion for personal development and well-being, Social Rest Collective is her quiet response to our fast-paced world. A way to invite others into more rest, reconnection, and the kind of clarity that doesn’t come from doing more, but from pausing with intention.

If you’ve made it this far, welcome to the collective.

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Testimonials

  • “Working with Claire for the first time was an absolute pleasure. From the very first moment, communication was clear and thoughtful as we prepared the session for our partner event. During the day, Claire guided our guests through a 40-min session that left them deeply relaxed and grounded. Everyone was enthusiastic—and many left inspired to explore more Yoga Nidra.”

    STRATEGY & OPERATIONS MANAGER AT ELVOU

  • "Our collaboration with Claire during Amsterdam Art Week was a wonderful experience. Together, we were able to offer our VIP guests a truly unique moment: a relaxing yoga session on the Diamond Rooftop of Capital C, overlooking the city. The combination of this special location and Claire’s warm, professional guidance made it an unforgettable morning. It felt incredibly valuable to create something together that brought calm, connection, and inspiration. We look back on this collaboration with great joy and hope to do it more often in the future."

    DIRECTOR AMSTERDAM ART WEEK

  • “I had my first yoga Nidra session during the Social Rest event at Renessence, and it was amazing! The whole experience was so soothing, and I loved how Claire included a mix of education and practice. It was fascinating to be in a deep state of meditation but still aware of everything going on. Claire is definitely a great facilitator; she made everything feel easy to follow and super calming.”

    OPERATIONS MANAGER AT RENESSENCE