11.26.2021 - By Dr. Melissa West
CALM your NERVOUS SYSTEM
This restorative yoga class to calm your nervous system will support your parasympathetic nervous system, in particular healthy ventral vagus and dorsal vagus activation of your nervous system so that you leave feeling “zenned out, ” meditative and contemplative.
Props Needed: Bolster, 2 blocks, blanket, yoga strap, eye pillow
Restorative Yoga Sequence Poses to Calm Your Nervous System
* Restorative Cat Pose
* Front Lying Twist with Bolster
* Restorative Yoga for Your Eyes
* Restorative Downward Facing Dog
* Side Lying with Bolster
* Supported Shoulderstand
Poem: Mary Oliver, The Swan
In our membership community we have a 5-class series for Ventral-Vagus Activation that will further support your nervous system in safety, connection, & resilience.
Link for members: https://www.members.melissawest.com/courses/ventral-vagus-activation/
Link to become a member: https://melissawest.com/membership-landing-page/