FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
10:00-11:00 AM ET
Dynamic Diaphragm Movement: Massaging & Messaging For Rest and Digest
In times of high stress and tension, the psoas gets congested which ultimately leads to shortness of breath and digestion issues.
As we breathe more deeply and fully, we not only shift into a state of calm, mentally and emotionally, but as our diaphragm moves more fully it also helps massage our abdomen and all of our digestive organs. In yoga, our belly is known as our emotional center. So as we feel calmer, and breathe fully and deeply, we begin to support not only the digestion of our food but also the deeply held tension—psycho-emotional holding in our body—in our gut. As our mind becomes calmer, our body relaxes, and our resources also return to support all our systems for long-term health and healing.
In this mindful breath-based flow, which includes side body openers and gentle twists, we’ll practice returning to the present moment and returning our attention and awareness to our breath. Over and over again, we’ll notice when our mind is wandering and return to our calm, steady center. As we bring the mind back home, the breath expands, and we set conditions for the body and nervous system to come back into a state of rest and digest—where we can flow more freely into the present moment.
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