Oct 2: Stress Rx for Neck, Jaw & Vagus Nerve "Vooo" (35 min)
FOR STRESS & DEPRESSION
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35m
This practice targets the neck, face, jaw and throat - C1-C7. These areas are "hot spots" for the embodiment of stress, tension and overthinking. We also use a Somatic Experiencing technique "vooooooo" to invoke a longer exhale and please the vagus nerve, the nerve that "turns on" the parasympathetic (rest/relax) response. This is great for the end of a long, stressful day.
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Sept 24: Breath: Peter Levine on PTSI...
I introduce today's practice with a breath overview of what "somatic experiencing & embodiment" means. As well as Peter Levine's work breaking down post traumatic stress as an injury not a disorder - which connotes we can heal vs getting stuck in a disorder for the rest of our lives. We work with...
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Aug 21: Neck & Thyroid Release (25 min)
This a restorative class to release the neck, jaw, throat and thyroid gland. We use a breathing technique as well called "honey bee" breath. You will hopefully feel a sense of deep restoration and stress release from the neck, jaw, eyes and shoulders.
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Restorative Stress-Flush (40 min)
Today's practice is gentle, into the hips, rib tension and a restorative chest opening. Enjoy!
