Five practices to reduce fear and stress
Five practices to reduce fear and stress
Zakiya Bishton is the founder of Mindwalk Yoga, a virtual feel -good studio and social company with the mission to make yoga accessible to everyone for everyone. Zakiya's focus is on yoga therapy for anxiety, PTBs, insomnia and trauma. Zaikya shares 5 simple poses to reduce fear and stress.
facial release while sitting
Gentle facial treatment to reduce and activate muscle tension The likeable nervous system. I love to do this between the online courses, it helps me to tackle the day with an energetic face.
like one: you will find a comfortable way to sit on a pillow/chair/sofa. Take a moment to find lightness. Please take your first two fingers to your temples and rub gently in circular movements. Maybe you will find it nice to close your eyes. Do the same on the top of your jaw.
supported Pose of the child
used props: neck roll made of buckwheat made of organic cotton and ceiling made of organic cotton in gentle taupe. Eco Rise Mat in Eucalyptus. Couple cork blocks
A self-eating position to renew the energy level and to support you to feel safe. Particularly good before going to bed to put your nervous system into a relaxing condition.
like one: kneel in front of a cushion or stacked pillow. You can choose to lay a blanket between your butt and your heels. Discover what feels right for you. Bring your front body gently down to rest on the upholstery/pillow, add 2 blocks under the upholstery if you need more height. Place your arms next to you or in front of you. Option to close the eyes. Take some slow breaths here while gently freeing yourself into this self -nourishing position.
used props: neck roll made of buckwheat made of organic cotton and ceiling made of organic cotton in gentle taupe. (Link removed)
Sitting self -mating
Recisites used: Zafu Meditation pillow made of organic cotton in gentle taupe and (link removed)
show yourself a little love with a self-hugging. This can feel supportive if you feel overwhelmed or your mind is busy
like one: you will find a comfortable way to sit on a pillow/chair/sofa. Place the opposite hands on your shoulder and gently press them, a bit like a self -massage. Tend your chin towards the chest and pause for a moment to notice how you feel. Take some slow breaths here. I also like to use the mantras "here" and "grounded" to bring myself in the moment and reduce frenzied thoughts. used props: Small rectangular neck roll and ceiling made of organic cotton both in Mellow Taupe. Hemp sandbag in natural. (Link removed) establish the energy level in the supported bridge pose and renew it. Backbendbs can increase self -esteem and with this supported pose you can increase the energy level without using energy. like one: take a few blocks and keep them nearby. Lie on your back, bend your knees, soles on the floor. Lift your buttocks and bring the blocks under your bottom of your hips. Find comfort and discover what feels right for your arms - above your head on the floor or next to your body. supported Bridge pose
supported Savasana pose
reduce fear in this deeply relaxing, supported position.
like one: lie on your back, the back of the knees supported, the back of the head, an eye pillow and a blanket to cover your body. Take your time to find out what feels right for you. You can also put a sandbag on your stomach, which can feel very earthend. Try here to make some slow abdominal actions or you can listen to guided meditation.
Revisites used: ceiling made of organic cotton, eye cushion made of organic cotton, neck roll buckwheat made of organic cotton, small rectangular neck roller everything in gentle taupe. Hemp sandbag in natural. (Link removed)
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