Overview of the Nervous System part 5 | Parasympathetic System & Meditation Practice

Описание: We’ve learned how the sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action — now let’s explore the opposite: the parasympathetic nervous system, our built-in pathway to calm. 🌿
In this guided lesson, inspired by Dr. Herbert Benson’s 1977 discovery of the Relaxation Response, you’ll learn how simple breath awareness and focus can activate your body’s natural ability to relax, restore, and heal.

💪 Overview of the Nervous System part 5 | Parasympathetic System & Meditation Practice

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What the relaxation response is and how it supports the nervous system
✅ How breathing and gentle awareness activate the parasympathetic system
✅ The science behind meditation and stress reduction
✅ Step-by-step guidance for practicing Benson’s relaxation method
✅ How to integrate this into your daily yoga, teaching, or self-care routine

🧘‍♂️ Guided Practice:
🌬 Sit comfortably and relax from your feet to your face
💭 Focus on your breath and silently repeat a simple, neutral word such as one
🕊 Let thoughts pass without judgment and return to your focus word
🕒 Continue for 10–20 minutes, then rest quietly before moving

Perfect For:
• Yoga teachers and trainees exploring nervous system regulation
• Wellness and meditation practitioners
• Anyone seeking stress relief through mindful breathing

💡 Pro Tip:
Relaxation isn’t about effort — it’s about allowing. The more gently you approach the practice, the more deeply the body responds.

🔗 Additional Resources:
Find your guided meditation activity and reflection form in the Google Classroom (link in bio).

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