You know those days when don't know what you need...?

You’re tired, but restless.

Stiff, but you’re not sure stretching is actually what you want.

You want to move, but you also don’t feel like you have much to give.

You know you need something. Stretch, move, rest, breathe — you've got no shortage of options.

What you don't have is a clear way to tell which one is actually right for this exact moment.

So you default to whatever's familiar, or you just do nothing, because choosing feels harder than it should.

When you have one of those days, what's the hardest part — not having options, or knowing which one to pick?

#BodyAwareness #MindfulMovement #SomaticAwareness #WomensWellness #nervoussystemregulation

If you're running on fumes but can't switch off — this one's for you.

You don't need more energy. You need permission to stop moving for 5 minutes.

This pose isn't about flexibility. It's a slow, passive stretch that tells your nervous system it's safe to come down off high alert — which is the actual thing making you tired.

For women 35+, this matters even more: as estrogen drops, fascia gets stiffer and less elastic. Short static stretches don't touch it. You need TIME under gentle tension — which is exactly what this pose gives your side body, ribs, and QL.

Give it the full 5 minutes before you decide it's not doing anything. That's usually right when it starts to deliscious... and then you won't want to leave. But do make sure you explore both side 😉, it's just as good the second time.

Your breath is key. I like to direct the breath into the bolster to help stimulate the pressure that turns on the relaxation response.

If you interested in more content like this for your nervous sytem, let me know by commenting "CALM"

It's easy to pretend our neck and shoulders don't carry alot... until one day you "suddenly have a headache that won't go away" 😉

Too much screen time. Too much thinking. Too much doing. All that stress of life.

This is a practice I really like to use to support intentional stretching. A progression into the next layer if you will.

So I grab a ball, find a spot that feels like it’s been doing way too much work, and stay there for a couple of minutes while I breathe.

This isn't about trying to blast through the sore spots.

Sensation doesn't just disappear. In fact, while your in it... your really in it 🥲. She's spicy... iykyk.

Stay present with your breath, let is keep you as relaxed as possible, and let your bodies natural mechanisms of release start to do their work.

It’s one of those tiny practices that doesn’t need to become a whole production.

A ball. Two minutes. A little less tension later.... but prob alot!

If you feel called to share those areas you carry alot and can't quite find the best way to release it, don't hesitate to send me a DM. I would love to help! 🥰

#MyofascialRelease #NeckTensionRelief #FasciaRelease #SomaticMovement #WomensWellness

They just know... 😽

...or rather i'm sure they feel your energy change and know that they have your undivided attention for maximum cuddles.

While I do love my fur children a ton... this is definitly one of those reason treating yourself to an in-person class feels so dang good.

What does your at home practice look like?

#CatMom #NervousSystem #BehindTheScenes #yogateacher #athomepractice