When we feel stressed, it can start to feel like there’s less room for the things that matter. We’re overwhelmed so we set down hobbies, tense in our bodies so we can’t move as freely, and might even feel like we’re snapping at others over the tiniest things (when we know this isn’t who we really are.)
This stress release yoga practice offers a moment to slow down, release tension, and support your nervous system when it’s reached its limit. We’ll explore grounding, gentle stretches, and restful poses to create more space and allow you to feel more settled and connected.
When we take time for active rest (focused, full rest instead of feeling distracted with T.V. or scrolling on our phones), our nervous systems receive the message that it’s okay to soften. We release tension, feel an overall sense of calm, and might even feel tired. This is normal, since always being “on” can mask true exhaustion.
If you’ve been feeling stressed, tense, or overwhelmed, I welcome you to join me for this gentle class.
What to Expect in This Stress Release Yoga Practice
This is a 30-minute trauma-informed yoga practice to release tension and support your nervous system.
This is also a trauma informed yoga practice, which means everything is an invitation. I welcome you to move at your own pace and explore the class in a way that feels supportive for your body, nervous system, and energy levels.
There are no props required for today’s class, but you’re always welcome to include your own. This practice is supportive for all experience levels, and there are no standing postures.
In today’s class, we’ll explore:
- Grounding (0:40)
We’ll begin today seated, grounding into our space and setting down the day so we can arrive into our practice. - Seated Stretch (1:50)
We’ll explore seated stretches to release tension in your neck, shoulders, chest, side body, and along your spine. - Tabletop Stretches (9:00)
Explore a few poses in tabletop to stretch your mid back and hips, slowing the practice down in child’s pose. - Supine Stretch & Rest (15:00)
We’ll move into a few supine stretches like butterfly, reclined pigeon, knee to chest, and supine twist. - Savasana (24:45)
We’ll spend a few moments in a savasana to allow complete relaxation and we’ll end the class seated. - Closing (28:55)
Who This Practice Is For
This stress release yoga practice may feel supportive if you:
- Feel stressed or overwhelmed
- Have tension in your body (especially your neck, shoulders, and hips)
- Want to support your nervous system
- Like classes that are low-to-the ground and are low effort
However you choose to arrive in this class is perfect. I offer multiple options for poses and include options if you choose to include props in the top right corner of the screen. This allows you to explore the class in a way that feels most supportive for you, rather than feeling pressured to keep up or look a certain way. Your body is always your best guide in these classes.
Stress Release Yoga (Free Class)
This 30-minute trauma-informed yoga practice releases stress, tension, and regulates your nervous system when you feel like you’re reaching your limit.
We’ll explore grounding, gentle stretches, and lots of rest so you can tend to yourself with minimal effort and no props. This class is supportive for all experience levels and there are no standing postures.
If you’re ready to release stress and reconnect with yourself, I invite you to join me below for this gentle stress release yoga practice!
This class is also available inside the Embody and Bloom membership, where you’ll find a growing library of trauma-informed yoga, somatic healing, and nervous system support for sexual trauma healing.
