Yoga to Reset Your Nervous System in 10 Minutes

In this practice

Key teachings

• Nervous system regulation
• Mind-body connection
• Activating the relaxation response
• Vagus nerve toning for calm

Ideal for

• Individuals experiencing stress or overwhelm
• Beginners to yoga
• Anyone needing a quick mental and physical reset
• Those seeking to improve nervous system regulation

Lesson

Instructions

Stressed or overwhelmed? Change your mind-body state in 10 minutes with yoga to reset your nervous system. This brief class could make all the difference in your day. We'll practice gentle asana, pranayama and mudra techniques, along with a sequence for toning the vagus nerve to activate the relaxation response in the body.

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Yoga Class Sequence 00:28 Seated Cow/Cat 01:49 Seated Arm Sweeps 02:35 Hakini Mudra 03:27 Sama Vritti Pranayama 04:48 Child's Pose 07:16 Vagal Calming Sequence

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I'm Caren Baginski, yoga therapist (C-IAYT), author of Restorative Yoga: Relax, Restore, Re-energize, and the creator of Being Enough. I've been teaching yoga and meditation since 2009 and I live in Denver, Colorado, USA.

When participating in a physical program there is the risk of injury. Please consult a healthcare professional before beginning. You understand and acknowledge that you are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation. Caren Baginski is not providing health care, medical, or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition.

Steps

• Gentle asana (yoga poses)
• Pranayama (breathing techniques)
• Mudra (hand gestures)
• Vagus nerve calming sequence
• Seated Cow/Cat
• Child's Pose

Benefits

• Reduces stress and overwhelm
• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
• Promotes mental clarity and calm
• Improves emotional regulation
• Releases physical tension