Stress Less!
Stillness & Breath
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10m
Enhance your energy levels and find tranquility with this short yoga session, designed specifically to shift your body from a stressed to a relaxed state. If you often find yourself feeling stuck, either mentally or physically, this practice provides the tools to unlock a more serene and responsive state of being. Perfect for anyone needing a quick, effective way to reset and reconnect amidst a busy schedule.
Join us as we delve into a series of movements and breathing exercises that cater to both beginners and experienced yogis. This video will guide you through gentle yet powerful techniques to alleviate tightness in the jaw, shoulders, and chest, and help you breathe more freely, enhancing your overall well-being.
🌿 What You'll Learn:
Immediate Relief Techniques: Discover movements to quickly release tension.
Breathing for Calm: Learn to use Lion's breath to relieve stress.
Somatic Soothing Movements: Engage in movements that feel good and are personalised to your needs.
🌱 Why This Practice?
Quick and Accessible: Ideal for busy lifestyles, needing only a few minutes.
Mental Clarity: Helps clear an absent mind and restore alertness.
Physical Ease: Reduces physical symptoms of stress like tight chests and restrictive breathing.
📌 Practice Highlights:
Journey Inward: Start with simple steps to calm the mind and focus inward.
Engage Your Body: Utilise breathing techniques and somatic movements to foster relaxation.
Personalised Approach: Encourages intuitive movements that suit your unique body needs.
🛠️ After the Session:
Feel Rejuvenated: Expect to feel refreshed and realigned mentally and physically.
Carry Forward Calm: Implement these techniques anytime you feel overwhelmed or tense.
⏰ CHAPTERS ⏰
0:00 Introduction to the Practice
0:02 Welcoming and Purpose of Session
0:09 Explanation of Sympathetic Stress Response
0:20 Techniques to Shift Energy
0:31 Guided Beginning for Comfort and Calm
0:47 Transitioning to Rest and Digest
1:03 Creating a Peaceful Environment
1:17 Comfortable Positioning Guidance
1:28 Eye Closure and Focus Techniques
1:34 Visual Focus Options for Relaxation
1:50 Initial Breath Awareness
2:01 Synchronizing Breath and Movement
2:19 Engaging in Lion's Breath
2:50 Incorporating Gentle Movements
3:30 Exploring Body Awareness
3:58 Introduction to Somatic Movements
4:30 Continuing Breathing Techniques
5:01 Guided Gentle Movement Session
5:30 Wrapping Up the Movements
5:54 Returning to Neutral and Closing Breaths
6:30 Final Relaxation and Reflection
7:00 Acknowledgment of Self-Care and Closure
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