The Stillness Within – A practice for deep rest to help relieve stress, anxiety and fatigue
Monday evenings 6.30-7.30pm Holy Trinity Hall, Christchurch
Six week course £42
These classes require no previous yoga experience. The combination of specific breathwork, carefully chosen yoga postures and a yoga nidra practice (guided meditation) creates the perfect Rest Nest to cultivate deep relaxation, renewal and rejuvenation.
Please bring a blanket and something to cover your eyes.
07712274064
What is The Stillness Within?
Do you feel exhaustion has become a way of life? Do you feel as if you’re constantly on high alert and struggle to give yourself permission to fully relax and let go? You’re not alone.
Numerous reports show that the number of people seeking help for seemingly unnecessary stress and anxiety has risen exponentially since lockdown so the need for rest and stress management is undeniably high. But what sort of help do you actually need?
When you feel anxious your nervous system — specifically your sympathetic nervous system, also known as the fight, flight, or freeze system — is operating in overdrive. This means your body has a heightened reaction to perceived threat ( think woolly mammoth hurtling towards you), leading to anxiety responses such as agitation, fear, heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Needless to say it can be exasperatingly difficult to stay calm and grounded as your body has gone into meltdown and your mind is struggling to keep up! When you’re constantly feeling on guard and anxious your body becomes tired and fatigued. Insomnia creeps in which exacerbates the issue. Chronic fatigue leads to high cortisol levels and stress.., notice the cycle?!!! Menopause can certainly trigger this too, however, it’s not just menopausal women who suffer .
Yoga Nidra helps to reduce stress and promote rest. It has been called many things – conscious sleep being the most well-known one. It is done lying on your back where you’ll be lulled into a place of deep rest, relaxation and stillness through the guidance of my voice. Your body will feel as if it’s asleep but your mind will be alert so you can enjoy the journey. It is a truly magical experience. Sometimes we just need to lie down for 20 mins guilt free and do nothing; move away from the external energies and just be. You don’t have to earn this!’ Go ahead and give yourself permission to rest.