How to choose between a 60-minute and a 90-minute session

The most common question we get from people booking for the first time is whether to choose the 60-minute or the 90-minute session. The honest answer is that both are complete sessions, not a short version and a long version of the same thing. But there are some practical differences worth knowing about.

What the 60-minute session covers

A 60-minute restorative bodywork session is enough time to do real work. After the initial conversation and the time to settle in, there is roughly 50 minutes of active bodywork. We focus on the areas that most need attention rather than trying to cover everything.

For most people coming for the first time, 60 minutes is a reasonable starting point. It gives a clear sense of the approach without being overwhelming.

What changes at 90 minutes

The 90-minute session allows for more time in each area and a longer rest period at the end. It is better suited to people who carry tension across a wide area, or who know from experience that they take a while to settle into bodywork.

It is also the better choice if you have not had any kind of bodywork in a long time. The body sometimes needs more time to respond when it has been holding tension for years rather than weeks.

The extended session and when it makes sense

The 120-minute extended session is a different kind of appointment. It combines bodywork with a breathing interval and a longer period of unstructured rest. It is not simply a longer version of the 90-minute session; it has a different shape.

We tend to suggest the extended session to people who are in a particularly demanding stretch of life, or who want to use the session to genuinely step out of their usual pace for a couple of hours. It is also a good option for people who have been coming regularly and want to go deeper occasionally.

If you are still not sure which length to choose, just ask us, and we will talk it through with you by email, through the contact form.

A note from Quiet Rain Meadow: this article is about how we run our sessions, not medical advice. If something about your health worries you, please see a doctor before you book.