These brief audio-recordings are guided meditations that explore imagery in nature. One uses mindfulness and the other connects feelings to nature.
More mini guided meditations [audio]
Triggering the rest and digest response
Some yoga poses can help trigger the rest and digest response, or the parasympathetic nervous system. They work by giving the body physiological cues that it should move into the rest and digest state. They’re known as inversions. Here a few gentle options to try.
How to do a gentle version of supported bridge pose
he gentle version of supported bridge pose can help trigger the parasympathetic nervous system (think rest and digest response) by providing a gentle and safe way to raise the body above the head. It makes a safe and easy alternative to headstand or shoulderstand.
Stretching the forearms Part 2
This forearm stretch pulls on fascia tissue to help release tension. These muscles become tight from things like computer use and crimping movements in rock climbing.
Stretching the forearms Part 1
This stretch for the forearms pulls on fascia tissue to help release tension. These muscles become tight from things like computer use and crimping movements in rock climbing.
5 Questions to ask a yoga teacher
Questions to ask a yoga teacher when you’re trying to figure out if their class is right for you.
Why there are no headstands or shoulderstands in my classes
Headstands and shoulderstands can pose significant risk of injury to the cervical spine including the vertebrae, muscles and fascia.
Different types of modern postural yoga explained
An overview of some common styles or terms that might be used to describe a yoga class. No one style is better or more authentic then the other – it’s about which style and teacher is right for you.
How to do restorative yoga cobblers pose [video]
Reclining cobbler’s pose or supta baddha konasana is a classic from restorative yoga. Relaxing while positioning the body for a gentle release of tension in the chest, shoulders and hips.
Using restorative yoga to relax
Restorative yoga is more than just getting comfortable with extra pillows. It offers relaxation by stretching fascia, triggering the rest and digest response and supporting conscious relaxation like meditation.