Deep Rest: Sleep Support in Fitzroy

with Carly Woods, Sarah Sanelli & Christina Tolstrup

$15.00

💤 Gather & Ground: Deep Rest for Sleep Support

A one-hour Tuesday evening experience in breath, Chinese medicine, gentle movement and winter sleep rituals

🗓️ Tuesday 8 July · 5:45pm arrival for 6–7pm session · $15
📍 Fertile Ground Health Group – Studio · 33 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Rest is medicine. Sleep is sacred. Come prepare your body and mind to truly unwind.

Feeling exhausted, wired-but-tired, or struggling with sleep as the seasons shift?
Come nestle into our studio for a nourishing one-hour evening to gently reset your nervous system and support your body’s natural sleep rhythms.

This winter edition of Gather & Ground is all about rest. We’ll explore practical and powerful tools for winding down, calming the mind, and aligning with the yin energy of the season.

🌙 What to expect at Gather & Ground: Deep Rest for Sleep Support

Soothing tea ceremony with Sarah Sanelli
Arrive and settle with a warming herbal blend to support the nervous system and sleep regulation.

Breathing for sleep with Carly Woods
Learn practical and easy breathing techniques to calm the body and prepare for deep, uninterrupted rest. Parasympathetic activation through Buteyko breathing here you come.

Chinese medicine for winter sleep with Christina Tolstrup
Experience gentle acupuncture or ear seeds and Chinese medicine sleep insights with Christina Tolstrup to calm the mind, restore energy, and nourish the yin. With over 13 years’ clinical experience, Christina brings deep compassion and a whole-person approach to supporting sleep, hormonal balance, and winter wellbeing.

Restorative movement for sleep with Sarah Sanelli
Unwind with deeply calming yoga postures designed to soothe the body and support parasympathetic activation.

Co-regulation + community
Cocoon yourself in our tranquil studio, held by warm-hearted facilitators and a like-minded community.

🧘🏽 What to bring

• Yoga mat

• Cosy layers or blankets (we’ll have extra cushions too)

• Your favourite mug (optional)

• A tired body, and a willing heart

• Your breath

We’ll take care of the rest – tea, ear seeds or pins (if you choose), and loving guidance to help you soften and sleep more deeply.

🎟️ Book Your Spot – $15

Limited spaces available to preserve the intimacy of the experience.
Bookings essential – walk-ins not available.

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✨ Meet Your Hosts

Carly Woods
Breath coach (Buteyko), life coach, naturopath and co-director of Fertile Ground and The Melbourne Apothecary. Carly specialises in helping people reduce anxiety, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim deep, restorative sleep through the power of breath.

Christina Tolstrup
Registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with over 13 years’ experience in sleep support, hormonal health, and women’s wellbeing. Christina offers compassionate care using acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle guidance to gently restore balance, especially through life transitions like perimenopause, fatigue, and seasonal change.

Sarah Sanelli
Yoga teacher, ritualist, tea ceremonialist and practice manager. Sarah helps us land in the present moment through movement, stillness, and herbal wisdom.

📍 Where & When

Tuesday 8 July
5:45pm arrival for a 6–7pm session
Fertile Ground Health Group
33 Smith Street, Fitzroy
(Enter via the front door – our lovely reception team will guide you to the studio.)

Let’s gather. Let’s rest. Let’s begin the journey home to sleep. 🌙