CALM your NERVOUS SYSTEM

This restorative yoga class to calm your nervous system will support your parasympathetic nervous system, in particular healthy ventral vagus and dorsal vagus activation of your nervous system so that you leave feeling “zenned out, ” meditative and contemplative. 

Props Needed: Bolster, 2 blocks, blanket, yoga strap, eye pillow  

Restorative Yoga Sequence Poses to Calm Your Nervous System 

Restorative Cat Pose 
Front Lying Twist with Bolster 
Restorative Yoga for Your Eyes 
Restorative Downward Facing Dog 
Side Lying with Bolster 
Supported Shoulderstand 

 

Poem: Mary Oliver, The Swan 

In our membership community we have a 5-class series for Ventral-Vagus Activation that will further support your nervous system in safety, connection, & resilience. 

Link for members: https://www.members.melissawest.com/courses/ventral-vagus-activation/ 

Link to become a member: https://melissawest.com/membership-landing-page/