FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
10:00-11:00 AM ET
Progressing Toward Deeper States of Relaxation
In this practice, we will begin with a basic overview of the relationship between the Psoas, Diaphragm, and Vagus Nerve, and how this gut-brain axis can help us move from states of stress into deeper states of relaxation and restoration.
We’ll explore how we quieting the stress response and turning on the relaxation response is not a top-down practice. In fact, rather than work from our "head," we'll begin at the bottom, sending messages from the body up to the brain—that we don’t need to be in survival mode, that it is safe to relax. Then we will slide into a simple accessible practice of gentle breath-based movements to release habitual tension followed by an extended progressive relaxation practice.
THE ANATOMY OF REST & DIGEST CORE PRACTICES FOR RESTORATION
FULL SERIES
NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 15
FRIDAYS AT 10:00-11:00AM ET
Recordings available through Thursday, December 21
$85
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ABOUT THE SERIES
Research shows that mind-body practices, such as yoga and meditation, can work through the brain-gut axis to improve GI function and initiate a state of neurological relaxation—rest and digest.
Join us for a practice series to take a deep dive into the “anatomy” of rest and digest and work with stress and relaxation through practices that focus on the psoas, diaphragm, and vagus nerve.
In this series, we’ll explore how well-being is not only a top down (brain to body) game, but more importantly a process we can initiate from the bottom up (body to brain). We’ll cover basic anatomy, theory, and philosophy, as well as flow through slow mindful movement, breathing practices, awareness tools, as well as extended restorative poses.
We’ll learn how releasing gut and overall bodily tension—through practices that support a supple psoas, free flowing diaphragm, and toned vagus nerve—all help to decrease the body's stress response by dampening the sympathetic nervous system and enhancing the parasympathetic response.
Plus, you’ll learn how alignment affects breathing, and how breathing impacts overall well-being, including the nervous system and all of the systems that influence health and healing.
Plus, pair each practice with my FREE Friday Deep Listening Meditations at 9:30am ET.
SCHEDULE (ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT 10-11 AM EDT)
Friday, November 10: Progressing Towards Deeper States of Relaxation & Restoration
Friday, November 17: Psoas Practice to Shift Into Rest & Digest
Friday, November 24: Dynamic Diaphragm Movement—Massaging & Messaging for Rest & Digest
Friday, December 1: Vagus Nerve Practice to Shift Into Rest & Digest
Friday, December 8: The Core Issue—Nourishing the Gut Brain Connection
Friday, December 15: Restorative Yoga—The Yoga of Rest & Digest