The Beauty of Slowing Down, Why Rest Is a Summer Ritual Too

Hey Kiya Collective,

We talk a lot about glow. But here’s the truth: sometimes, your glow doesn’t come from what you do, it comes from what you stop doing.

And in the middle of summer, when everything is about movement, travel, and showing up, there’s radical beauty in slowing down.

Here’s why rest, softness, and stillness are the ultimate summer rituals, and how to honour them in your daily life.

🌾 Rest Is Resistance

In a world that glorifies the hustle, choosing rest is a revolutionary act. Especially for Black and brown women who are often expected to carry so much.

At Kiya, we believe your rest is sacred. Not just because you're tired, but because you deserve to feel replenished, restored, and reconnected.

🕯️ Turn Moments Into Micro-Rituals

You don’t need a whole weekend off. Sometimes, a five-minute pause is enough to reset.

• Light a candle while you apply your Whipped Shea Butter

• Play a calming playlist while misting your face with toner

• Sit in the sun for 10 minutes with no agenda

These quiet rituals add up. They remind your body it's safe to exhale.

🧘🏾♀️ Make Stillness a Priority

You schedule everything else. Why not rest? This season, add ‘soft time’ to your planner.

• A solo walk without your phone

• A no-makeup, no-expectation Sunday

• An early night just because

Summer invites us to move slower. Let yourself accept the invitation.

🌻 Your Skin Reflects Your Nervous System

Skin and stress are besties (the toxic kind). When your nervous system is in overdrive, your skin often follows, with breakouts, inflammation, or dullness.

Rest is skincare. When you’re calm, your glow hits different.

So take the nap. Breathe deeply. Slow down your evening routine. Your skin will thank you, and so will your soul.

💛 Final Thoughts

Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Especially in a season that often asks us to keep doing more.

So this summer, give yourself permission to slow down. To do less. To glow differently.

Because softness is your birthright. And rest? That’s your superpower.