If you’ve felt more stressed in recent years, you’re not alone! Our nervous system controls our response to stress.
It’s designed to protect us in times of danger, but for many people it is stuck in a state of high alert or shut down. This can result in symptoms of overwhelm, anxiety, disturbed sleep or appetite, overreactivity and more.
The Gallup 2023 Global Emotions Report found that negative experiences (worry, stress, sadness, physical pain, and anger) remained at the record high set in 2022. Compounded stress, loss, and uncertainty have lasting effects on physical and mental health as well as relationships and quality of life.
Fortunately, you can learn how to protect yourself from the negative effects of stress by recognizing signals from your nervous system and responding to them as valuable messengers. Then, you can apply strategies to help you relax or energize, depending on your needs.
Read my article "The secret to managing stress well"
This online program combines the ancient wisdom practices of yoga and mindfulness with current research.
You will learn about your nervous system, in addition to gentle movement, breathing, and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress. These simple and effective techniques can be used to restore balance and promote recovery in the body and mind.
You will experience a variety of mind-body practices to enhance well-being that can be applied immediately to your own life and shared with others. No yoga experience is required. A trauma-sensitive approach offers participants choices about how they practice, honouring their pace and comfort level.
Topics covered in the six sessions:
- Help your survival brain feel safe
- Widen your window of tolerance
- Stimulate your vagus nerve naturally
- Awaken presence with your senses
- Restore yourself with nature
- Apply the healing balm of self-compassion
Each 90-minute recorded session includes information and a practice of at least 60 minutes.Resources for further exploration of each topic are provided.
Please join me for this transformative series, in collaboration with Pelvic Health Professionals and The Connected Yoga Teacher, Shannon Crow!
Purchase access to the recordings at the registration link below. Please note, price is in US dollars.
