1. FINDING YOUR MIDDLE GROUND
Understand the connection that stress has to the body & mind. An introduction to Mindfulness.
Look at your mental state of being and how it's constantly changing.
You will see that you are not alone in your challenge to manage stress!
You are human and step 1 is understanding that and giving yourself a break.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Enjoy your first short yoga flow.
Start building your own meditation: 3 Mins.
2. TRANQUITY TOOLBOX
Learn some quick tools to feel better now! Using yoga as a form of stress management.
Remember yoga is not only movement. It's also breathing, meditation, and healthy ways to look at life!
We looks at each tool from a physical, mental and emotional standpoint.
This way everyone walks away with a few immediate solutions for symptoms.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. 15 minutes to Ahh... Yoga flow.
Continue building your own meditation: 5 Mins.
3. SLOWDOWN SUPERSTAR
Developing self-awareness is the first major skill learned when slowing down.
Self-awareness is what allows us to see the cause our stress and learn how to pivot in the future.
Learn about human instincts and balancing energy. A huge win here is seeing some of that frustration dissipate and developing an appreciation for simple things.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Therapeutic & meditative Yoga flow.
Continue building your own meditation: 6 Mins.
4. FORMULA ONE
We don't always feel we have the option to slowdown. We have important responsibilities to meet and deadlines to hit. But by creating healthy boundaries, empowering yourself and finding support, you can create the opportunity to slowdown more often. Discovery ways to do this in your own life right now!
Plus, see what is happening to your brain waves during meditation :) Very cool stuff.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Seated Yoga Flow.
Continue building your own meditation: 7 Mins.
5. REST & DIGEST
Look at your nervous system and understand what is happening to you anatomically. It's often the missing piece to understanding your stress. Know what's in your control and what is not. Focus your energy accordingly, stop beating yourself up for being human.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Yin deep stretch.
Continue building your own meditation: 8 Mins.
6. YOGA BLISS
Learn five ways to trigger your "rest and digest' mode. Explore each.
You will enjoy lots of movement and breathing in this module. Yoga is something you can practice every day and not feel depleted. Over time you will see that you can rely on yoga to move you to various mental and physical states: more energy, more focus, more calm. It's your practice no one else's.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Yin deep stretch.
Continue building your own meditation: 10 Mins.
7. STICKY PATTERNS
Slowing down is a big part of managing stress but the other side exists too.
The side where you are complacent and comfortable. Some of these comforts and/or habits can be eating up your time and energy unnecessarily. This week we look at why it’s hard to change. You will learn a manageable & flexible system to overcoming habits that are not serving you.
Personal practice:
Explore a new form of meditation. Strong Standing Yoga Flow.
Continue building your own meditation: 12 Mins.
8. GUT FEELINGS
Emotions are complex but they don't have to be if you break down some fundamentals.
Understanding your feelings from a psychological and physical standpoint will empower you.
You will become better at letting things go faster. You will dig a little deeper this final week by looking at your likes, dislikes, ego and environment. Learn to react with grace and be less stressed.
Personal practice:
Develop balancing with reclined & standing postures.
Continue building your own meditation: 15 Mins.
