In times of uncertainty and transition, it's common for our nervous systems to feel overwhelmed. The current moment, for many of us, involves heightened stress and unpredictability—from seasonal transitions to collective challenges. To support ourselves through these experiences, we can draw on somatic practices, which help us not only regulate our own nervous systems but also expand our compassion toward others.
This somatic practice is a powerful tool for fostering compassion, empathy, and self-awareness. It serves as both a tool for calming the nervous system and a meditation for bridging connections between ourselves and others.
Explore the power of paradox, grounding, and somatic yoga as you calm your nervous system, embrace contradictory emotions, and practice deep compassion. Learn how somatic practices like centering can help regulate overwhelming feelings and promote peace and understanding in our communities.
In this practice, we are simply finding a position that is comfortable, supported, and as symmetrical as possible, with our feet planted firmly onto the ground, so we can relax our body and our mind in a seated position.
This is the ultimate practice for learning how to take our conscious relaxation off the mat and out into our lives. Literally, we can step forward with the balance of being grounded, open, and present with this simple technique.
In this practice, we'll take Constructive Rest, which is a position that comes from the Alexander Technique. Constructive Rest also sets the conditions to help us breathe with ease, decompress the spine, and enhance digestion.
Experience Savasana with this Restorative version of legs up a wall.
Experience savasana with guided progressive relaxation to release tension and create the conditions for rest and healing.