Our Story

Well‑Rested Yogi was born from founder Gwendolyn’s journey through corporate burnout and chronic busy‑ness. After two decades in communications, she discovered the liberating power of restorative yoga, sound healing, and radical rest. Today, she shares those practices with individuals and organizations ready to rewrite their relationship with work and well‑being.

Mission

To create restorative, culturally affirming spaces that center rest as a vehicle for healing, liberation, and collective thriving.

Vision

A world where Black women—and all people—feel safe, supported, and sovereign in their right to rest.

Core Values

• Satya (Truthfulness) – Living and teaching with authenticity.

• Stillness – Honoring the wisdom of pause.

• Liberation – Rest as resistance to systems of overwork.

• Inclusivity – Welcoming every body, age, and experience.

• Sustainability – Eco‑conscious products & practices that honor the earth.

Credentials

• 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Certification (Sankofa Yoga)

• Meditation Teacher Certification

• Energy & Sound Healing Certification

• Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Certification

• Certified Personal Development Coach