Stress Reset
Massage Balls
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23m
The primary controller of the body's stress response is the vagus nerve. Developing good "tone" to this nerve is essential for being able to switch from a sympathetic "fight or flight" state to a parasympathetic state of calm.
Props Needed: A pair of yoga tune up massage balls (can be substituted with two tennis balls in a sock)
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Foot And Lower Leg Recovery
Prep your lower legs and feet for a walk/run or use this series as a recovery and release when your feet need a little love and attention.
Props Needed: A pair of yoga tune up balls (or a tennis or lacrosse ball)
Level: All levels
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Myofascial release for anxiety
Trauma and anxiety can manifest physically in our bodies. Take some time to increase your somatic awareness and go through a full body release starting with the feet and working all the way up through the body.
Props Needed: A small massage ball and a Pilates ball
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Thoracic Mobility
Work on improving your thoracic mobility while strengthening essential angles of the trunk including flexion, extension, and rotation.
Props Needed: Pilates ball
Level: All levels
