![]() On each exhale, the body’s weight can release deeper into the support of props and gravity, handing stress and anxiety over to the earth. Breathing with the thoracic diaphragm expands the breath into the lower back and diaphragm of the pelvis - the pelvic floor (the muscles running between the pubic bone and tailbone and between the sit bones) - that expands with the inhales and releases on exhales, directly massaging the pelvic muscles, including the psoas. Through support in this posture, the lower back can fully release, relieving the central nervous system (CNS), kidneys, and adrenals from bearing the brunt of chronic stress and anxiety, and the psoas can soften, opening through the back of the pelvis.īreathing into the back is natural in this posture, to feel into the kidneys and how they can move away from the spine on inhales and toward each other, and the spine, on exhales. This yin practice focuses on: Salamba Balasana, Supported Child’s Pose If you want to learn about the meridians, fascia lines, central nervous system (CNS), the kidneys, adrenals, psoas, and how specific yoga asana address chronic stress, anxiety, and variations of PTSD, read more in the Hatha yoga post and links to it below. This is the process of knowing the whole Self and listening to the body that already knows how to care for itself. We can then intentionally embrace ourselves in full awareness. ![]() The body is our unconscious mind - all memories and emotions are stored in the body! Taking conscious awareness into the body makes the unconscious conscious. This is also a powerful tool for healing trauma. ![]() The simplest way out of a stress response, and to find your way out of chronic stress patterns, is to get into your body. You will also be guided to consciously be in your body, to feel your body, to know your body from within. This practice is fully supported with pillows, cushions, blankets, towels, clothing, or standard yoga props such as bolsters and blocks. Yin yoga gives time to be with the body and its sensations that arise within the postures. Supported postures in longer holds allows an opening of the connective tissue that retains memory and emotions. This is an ideal practice for the evening to help with sleep, although any time of day is beneficial. This practice is specific for chronic stress and anxiety, to restore the psoas, kidneys, adrenals, and central nervous system. And in the toxicity that increasingly consumes our food, minds, air, homes, bodies, and relationships! In the skyrocketing use of prescription drugs that harm the liver. In the all-too-common sedentary lifestyle. In the abundance of technology and advertising that’s made to be addictive. The modern world is pressure-packed with stress. If you ride the roller coaster of highs and lows or find yourself caught in repetitive self-sabotaging behaviors then these practices are made for you! Both the Yin and Hatha practices are recommended if you’re chronically stressed, fearful or anxious, seriously drained, can’t sleep, or stay asleep. ![]() There’s also a sister Hatha Yoga practice for stress and anxiety. Longer practices are available as part of the Holistic Liberation Program. As you go within your stillness and begin to create new responses to what is going in in your life, without adding drama.įortify your body against long hours at work – do minimum harm to your mind and body in a slow practice that is calming, soothing, and contemplative with physical benefits – such as improving range of motion and flexibility in a passive way, make our ligaments thicker and stronger through greater collagen production.Click on the video below for a guided foundational Yin Yoga practice designed for daily use to address chronic stress or anxiety, fatigue, and/or exhaustion, for strained psoas, kidneys, adrenals, and central nervous system. Gain clarity to deal with moments of stress – re-focus and re-energise. Slow down your mind – move your focus and attention away from the whirling thoughts that bring you anxiety and stress, and find time to breathe slowly and deeply as you watch the stress fade and the body melt into a state of relaxation and calm This class is designed to give you short, easy to do techniques and asanas (poses) that will specifically help you cope with stress and quickly gain clarity to address difficult situations at hand. We are certain that you will gain some valuable skills from this class. Yin Yoga is proven to reduce stress, combat depression, and improve self-esteem. We believe that it should be easy to look after ourselves and these quick, easy to remember asanas (poses) are for everyone and are not limited by your physical abilities. School of Melloh is on a mission to bring the best of Yin Yoga to you.
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