10 Minute Somatic Yoga for Calming the Nervous System | Mindful Movement in the Himalayas

Описание: Welcome to this gentle 10-minute somatic yoga practice, filmed high in the lush hillside forests of the Indian Himalayas, just outside the mountain village of Pulga, near Kasol, Himachal Pradesh. This short yet powerful session was recorded at a peaceful, family-run yoga ashram built into the mountainside — a place where the air is fresh, the pine trees whisper, and the pace of life naturally slows.

You may notice a special guest in this video — Gora, a sweet local stray dog who wandered in and stayed. “Gora” means “White” in Haryanvi, the language of my hosts — a kind family from Haryana, near Delhi, who opened their hearts and home to me in this serene Himalayan setting.

This mindful yoga video is all about calming the nervous system through somatic yoga, embodied yoga practice, and awareness of body and breath. With flowing seated and supine movements, we return to a state of gentle presence — where we can feel, listen, soften, and simply be.

What is Somatic Yoga?

Somatic yoga is a body-led, inwardly-focused approach that invites us to move not from habit or force, but from felt sense. Rather than trying to ‘achieve’ a pose, we ask, How does that feel?
Which areas are able to relax?
What is your body telling you in this moment?

In this way, somatic yoga for the parasympathetic nervous system helps us shift out of stress and overwhelm and into states of ease, softness, and beingness. It offers us space to reconnect with our awareness of breath, awareness of body, and even the awareness of the soul that you are — far beyond roles, doing, or expectations.

This 10-minute yoga practice includes flowing seated and lying down postures, all designed to gently soothe and regulate your nervous system. The movements are circular, wave-like, and intuitive — encouraging you to slow down and simply feel what’s present within your body.

All movements are accompanied by cues for awareness of breath, gentle pauses, and invitations to notice subtle sensation. This is a space for intuitive movement, embodied presence, and sensing what's right for your body in this moment.

Why This Practice Supports Calming the Nervous System:

In just ten minutes, this practice offers an opportunity to down-regulate your whole system — moving away from busy thoughts, muscular tension, and disconnection, and toward embodied yoga practice, calm, and connection.

Somatic yoga for the parasympathetic nervous system is about learning how to slow down enough to feel again. Through mindful yoga, we tap into a sense of safety, rhythm, and inner quiet — reminding the body that it’s okay to relax.

You may find yourself sighing, softening, unravelling. You might notice your breath deepening naturally. You might feel more at home in your body than you have in a while.

All of this is the quiet power of awareness, beingness, and allowing your body to show you the way.

Practice Tips:

Find a comfortable, quiet space where you won’t be disturbed for 10 minutes

Use cushions or a folded blanket if you need more support for your hips, knees, or back

Let go of ‘doing it right’ — this is about sensing, not performing

Keep checking in: How does that feel? Where is there more ease or flow?

Feel free to extend the final savasana and simply rest in awareness of the soul that you are

Whether you're just starting your day or winding down, these ten minutes of mindful yoga offer a full-body exhale — an invitation to come back to yourself, softly, gently, and with care.

Let this practice be a reminder that peace is not something far away. It’s here. Inside your breath, your spine, your presence.

And sometimes, on a mountainside in the Himalayas, with a dog called Gora lying nearby, peace can be even easier to remember.

With love from Pulga,
Joy ✨

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Disclaimer:
This gentle practice is suitable for most people, but always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new movement practice, especially if you have injuries or health conditions. Listen to your body first.

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