Thriving in Stressful Times - The first step
/What are the signs that your body is stressed, anxious or overwhelmed and what should you do about it?
Thriving involves variation. With stay at home orders in effect, we’re spending more time in one place. So that means less variation in your environment, your vision, your hearing, your senses. This, on top of the incredible stresses of our time, can cause more anxiousness and overwhelm than every before.
It’s time to accept that pro-actively creating rituals, routines and practices will help your body stay healthy during this time.
The first step is to notice what’s happening inside your body when you’re stressed, anxious or overwhelmed: (not what you think you should feel)
What do you notice in your vision? Is it clear or foggy? Can you see in your peripheral vision or does it feel like your eyes are stuck looking forward?
What sensations are in your eyes? Do they feel tired, heavy, open, pressure?
What do you notice in your jaw? Is it tight, are your teeth clenched?
What sensations are in your chest/throat?
What about your belly?
Do you feel connected to your body or is it hard to feel it?
Getting to know those signs will start the process of truly attending to yourself.
Then, finding a way to shift your attention, environment or do some gentle movement to help your body process and come back to being present.
Want some tools?
Join a somatic movement class this week (class info below)
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Each somatic yoga movement class includes:
~nervous system regulation exercises (creates a feeling of safety and presece)
~tracking your own nervous system
~yoga poses and breathing
~alignment that is functional and can be used in all areas of your life
~deep rest
Carve out space to develop a connection to your nervous system this week. Let’s keep letting the body know we’re safe.
Join us for Somatic Movement classes this week.
Monday 6-7 pm CST (YOGA)
Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am CST (BOWSPRING)
Friday 12-1 pm CST (YOGA)
Saturday 10-11:15 am CST (YOGA)
Can’t make a live class?
All classes are now recorded. To receive a recording of a class, register for the class and then send me an email or text letting me know you’d like the recording link. It will be available for 24 hours.
And check out the resources and testimonials below.
I'll see you on the mat!
With Love and Regulation
~Dorie
P.S. Are you looking for more individualized one-on-one support for anxiety, depression, or overwhelm? Contact me here for a chat