Somatic Yoga for Burnout, Overwhelm and Stress (10 Min Nervous System Reset)

Burnout seems to arrive slowly, then overwhelm us all at once.

We might feel more stressed, have tension in our bodies, or feel paralyzed by our to-do lists. In a world that tells us to do more, it can feel strange (or almost wrong) to allow ourselves a moment to do less. A supportive way to honor how we’re feeling and be kind to ourselves is to allow a few moments of rest with gentle somatic and yoga practices.

This somatic yoga for burnout, overwhelm, and stress class is a quick practice to honor how you’re feeling and reset your nervous system. We’ll slow down, reconnect with the present, and support your nervous system through grounding, somatic movement, and rest to feel a little more settled and centered.

This class isn’t about forcing relaxation or trying to fix how you feel, but more about giving yourself space to honor your current state and explore supportive exercises to bring a little more centeredness to your day.

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or burned out, I welcome you to read more about this gentle class.

What to Expect in This Somatic Yoga for Burnout, Overwhelm and Stress Practice

This is a 10-minute trauma-informed yoga practice that supports overwhelmed nervous systems, exploring grounding, somatic awareness, and gentle rest.

This is also a trauma informed yoga practice, meaning everything I offer is optional. I welcome you to move at your own pace and explore the exercises in a way that feels supportive for your body, nervous system, and energy levels.

I invite you to include a pillow for today’s class if you’d like additional comfort, but this is optional. This practice is supportive for all experience levels, and there are no standing postures.

In today’s class, we’ll explore:

• Grounding (1:05)
  We begin in a gentle constructive rest pose, option to use a pillow under your knees for more comfort. We’ll ground into our space for a few moments, either through gentle breathing or grounding.
• Somatic Grounding & Container (2:45)
  We’ll explore an arm brushing exercise to support deeper grounding and coming into the present moment. After, we’ll explore a containment exercise which is supportive for moments of overwhelm to feel more grounded and connected.
• Full Rest (7:10)
  We’ll spend one minute in a restful pose of your choosing, giving you a few moments to simply be with no need to do, plan, or focus on anything, and then we’ll end the class seated. 
• Closing (9:10)

Who This Practice Is For

This somatic yoga for burnout, overwhelm and stress class may feel supportive if you:

• Feel emotionally or physically exhausted
• Feel stressed or overwhelmed
• Would like to tend to your nervous system
• Prefer slow, restful practices

There is no goal to achieve in this class and you are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. I offer a gentle reminder that everything in this practice is just an option, not a requirement. If you’d like to stay in an exercise or pose longer, or end the class early, you’re always welcome to honor this. 

Somatic Yoga for Burnout, Overwhelm and Stress (Free Class)

This short trauma-informed practice explores grounding, somatic exercises, and rest for moments when you feel stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed.

I welcome you to include a thick pillow or a yoga bolster for this class, but this is entirely optional. This class is supportive for all experience levels. I do include self touch in both of the somatic practices, so you can choose to exclude these, skip ahead, or bring your awareness to any areas we explore instead of physically touching them. 

If you’d like a minimal effort class to reconnect with yourself and tend to your nervous system, I invite you to join me below for this 10-minute practice!