feeling rooted & nourished this spring
This short practice is designed to help you feel stronger, more stable, and grounded. Using blocks as weights, you’ll build awareness of your feet on the ground, nourishing yourself with the energy of the earth.
a meditation to create space in the midst of chaos
It's said that the normal mind is like a snow globe when shaken—the thoughts are flying everywhere and swirling chaotically. The meditative mind is said to be more like the snow globe when all the flakes settle. In this way, the metaphor for a meditation practice is really describing the process of letting the snowflakes settle gradually.
metta meditation practice to expand love in your life
Metta meditation is an ancient practice that can be used as a transformational technique to improve your relationships.
a squeeze & release savasana to release layers of tension
In this squeeze and release practice you’ll release layers of habitual tension to create more ease and calm in your body and in your lifel
a heart-opening restorative to land on loving support
In this chest-opening restorative, you'll return to feel the support of the earth, so you can create space to welcome your breath.
a legs up restorative to land on loving support
Restorative Legs-Elevated Pose is a perfect resting position to release a constricted psoas. This pose can also help relieve excess tension and holding in the pelvis, belly, and back. It is known to help quiet and calm the mind as well.
nourish the gut-brain connection: a soft belly meditation to release unnecessary tension and relax more
In this meditation, we get down into our deep gut and core to experience the relationship between the belly, diaphragm, vagus nerve, and ability to digest — so we can release unnecessary tension and feel more relaxed.
why choose restorative yoga teacher training? plus, a bonus restorative practice!
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training In this 108-hour online training, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice with the world’s leading experts in restorative practices, including Jillian Pransky, Indu Arora Hala Khouri, Dr. Gail Parker, Tracee Stanley, Lisa Weinert, and Dr. Christiane Wolf for a unique and immersive training experience.
This training is for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the healing practices of restorative yoga and the art and science of the nervous system, conscious rest, and relaxation practices.
a simple vagus nerve practice to shift into rest and digest
The state of our nervous system is directly related to the quality of our digestion. Simply put, when we’re relaxed, in a state of rest and digest, the process of digestion is initiated. The vagus nerve is in direct communication with each organ and system, sending and receiving messages as well as directly impacting the overall state and health of these organ systems. This meditation focuses on a simple technique to stimulate and tone the vagus nerve, in order to elicit the relaxation response.
a meditation to enhance your digestive capacity
While meditation has long been known to promote better digestion, a 2015 study from the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that practicing mindful breathing, meditation and yoga can create positive changes in gene expression in patients with diseases of the digestive organs—relieving symptoms and even markers for diseases such as IBS and IBD.
winter wellness: ayurvedic tips + restorative yoga practice to build warmth, energy, ease, & immunity
As we journey into the heart of winter, you may wish to explore some strategies to balance the energy of the season. In my latest blog post, I share some my favorite Ayurvedic tips that may help you experience a sense of well-being and feel warmer, energized, at ease. Plus, in the blog post, you'll also find a FREE restorative practice to help us strengthen our digestive fire through restorative postures.
restorative yoga teacher training
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training In this 90-hour online training, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice with the world’s leading experts in restorative practices, including Jillian Pransky, Hala Khouri, Dr. Gail Parker, Tracee Stanley, Lisa Weinert, and Dr. Christiane Wolf for a unique and immersive training experience.
This training is for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the healing practices of restorative yoga and the art and science of the nervous system, conscious rest, and relaxation practices.
land. arrive and relax into the new year.
Set Conditions to Feel More Calm, Clear, and Open This Year - with LARLAR
I remember it like yesterday. It was January 1993, I was walking up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan when a small gold sign advertising a yoga studio caught my eye. I turned on a whim, went in, and some two hours later, found myself sobbing on my yoga mat.
a heart-opening restorative to create space for the breath & feel more connected
Enjoy this 14-minute restorative practice in a single posture to help you feel more present and connected with yourself and each other.
lovingkindness as a practice of letting go
Metta is medicinal, and there are so many science-backed benefits of practicing Lovingkindness that I share in my weekly Deep Listening Meditations. Enjoy this practice to cultivate ease and connection.
a breathing practice to find our center in disorienting times
A breathing practice to find your center in disorienting times.
welcoming change: an autumn equinox ritual to reflect and recommit to our intentions
welcoming change: an autumn equinox ritual to reflect & recommit to our intentions
spiritual growth & awakening: a conversation with dr. lisa miller
A conversation with Jillian and Dr. Lisa Miller; New York Times bel-selling author of the uplifting and awakening book, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life.
heart-centered breathing: a quick reset practice for your body and mind
Heart breathing is a simple practice that you can practice wherever you are to help you untangle any tension or armor that you are carrying in your body, particularly around your chest and heart.
mindful relaxation: feel calmer & cooler in less than 10 minutes!
In this short, progressive relaxation practice, you’ll squeeze and release areas in your entire body, beginning at your feet and moving up, so you can let go of excess stress and tension, and feel a palpable sense of ease.
