Darby Briar is the Founder, Director & Lead Educator of The Briar Method, an evidence informed approach to nervous system regulation, Yoga Nidra, Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), and contemplative education. Her work brings together more than two decades of community leadership, educational programming, and wellness facilitation with a growing academic focus in neuroscience.

For over twenty four years, Darby has developed programs that strengthen connection, creativity, resilience, and community well being. Her leadership experience includes directing school wide arts education programs, managing wellness organizations, supervising staff, coordinating volunteers, developing community partnerships, and leading fundraising initiatives that have created lasting impact throughout Southern Oregon.