This Vinyasa Yoga Class for Mental Balance, taught by Amanda Leaveck, includes a lot of balancing postures. Not only do balancing postures help focus the mind, but they can also be a little activating to the nervous system if you find yourself falling out of them frequently. During these moments of activation, see if you can practice a neutral awareness and kind relationship with the present moment.
The end of class will guide you through a couple of edgy yin postures with a similar intention - while you are holding a shape that feels uncomfortable, notice if/how your nervous system is reacting. Modulate the reactivity of your nervous system with deep breaths, intentional softening of muscle tone, and evoking a loving presence.
OF COURSE take breaks when you need to take breaks (always).
Throughout class, the main intention is to practice the conscious regulation of your nervous system when your sympathetic (fight for flight) nervous system is being activated.
PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46E1WZ97Hez3qfRdjiYdTT?si=sLQYBef4QZmHczVPt3ySww
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💕REFLECTION
1) When, during class, do I find myself reacting (ie. fight or flight) vs. responding (evoking conscious awareness)?
2) When, during my every day life, do I find myself reacting (ie. fight for flight) vs. responding (evoking conscious awareness)?
3) What does it feel like in my body to react vs. respond?
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💕 WORK WITH ME:
Nervous system, feminine embodiment, & working more deliciously
Visit my website: https://amandahelen.com/
Email me at hello@amandahelen.com for coaching packages.
3 session exploratory coaching package: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p
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💕 MORE EMBODIMENT:
Sensual Feminine Energy Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcvI5Za-GoE&t=66s
Meditation for a Glow Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq11yG4S3Dc&t=300s
Stretch & Breath to Receive (soften into the goddess that you are): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGCgLDTnpyE&t=743s
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💕 STAY IN TOUCH:
Register for my email list: https://mailchi.mp/907a2b21cd5a/amanda-leaveck
Sign up for text messages (kind words & soul nourishing quotes): https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/692771/widgets/5f80cc91df4e30.77801654.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceandmagicwithamanda
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scienceandmagicwithamanda
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Venmo: @scienceandmagic
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#ScienceAndMagic #VinyasaYoga #YogaFlow
© Copyright Amanda Leaveck LLC. Amanda Leaveck LLC Disclaimer: The information and practices on this website are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any illness and and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Amanda Leaveck LLC and it's agents are not mental/medical health practitioners or mental/medical health providers and is not holding itself out to be in any capacity. Amanda Leaveck LLC and it's agents are not providing counseling or therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat or cure in any manner whatsoever any physical or mental ailment. As with any exercise program, you take the risk of personal injury when you practice yoga. Please be mindful and listen to your body. By voluntarily participating in these practices, you acknowledge this risk and release Amanda Leaveck LLC from any liability.
The end of class will guide you through a couple of edgy yin postures with a similar intention - while you are holding a shape that feels uncomfortable, notice if/how your nervous system is reacting. Modulate the reactivity of your nervous system with deep breaths, intentional softening of muscle tone, and evoking a loving presence.
OF COURSE take breaks when you need to take breaks (always).
Throughout class, the main intention is to practice the conscious regulation of your nervous system when your sympathetic (fight for flight) nervous system is being activated.
PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46E1WZ97Hez3qfRdjiYdTT?si=sLQYBef4QZmHczVPt3ySww
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💕REFLECTION
1) When, during class, do I find myself reacting (ie. fight or flight) vs. responding (evoking conscious awareness)?
2) When, during my every day life, do I find myself reacting (ie. fight for flight) vs. responding (evoking conscious awareness)?
3) What does it feel like in my body to react vs. respond?
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💕 WORK WITH ME:
Nervous system, feminine embodiment, & working more deliciously
Visit my website: https://amandahelen.com/
Email me at hello@amandahelen.com for coaching packages.
3 session exploratory coaching package: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p
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💕 MORE EMBODIMENT:
Sensual Feminine Energy Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcvI5Za-GoE&t=66s
Meditation for a Glow Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq11yG4S3Dc&t=300s
Stretch & Breath to Receive (soften into the goddess that you are): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGCgLDTnpyE&t=743s
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💕 STAY IN TOUCH:
Register for my email list: https://mailchi.mp/907a2b21cd5a/amanda-leaveck
Sign up for text messages (kind words & soul nourishing quotes): https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/692771/widgets/5f80cc91df4e30.77801654.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceandmagicwithamanda
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scienceandmagicwithamanda
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Venmo: @scienceandmagic
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#ScienceAndMagic #VinyasaYoga #YogaFlow
© Copyright Amanda Leaveck LLC. Amanda Leaveck LLC Disclaimer: The information and practices on this website are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any illness and and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Amanda Leaveck LLC and it's agents are not mental/medical health practitioners or mental/medical health providers and is not holding itself out to be in any capacity. Amanda Leaveck LLC and it's agents are not providing counseling or therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat or cure in any manner whatsoever any physical or mental ailment. As with any exercise program, you take the risk of personal injury when you practice yoga. Please be mindful and listen to your body. By voluntarily participating in these practices, you acknowledge this risk and release Amanda Leaveck LLC from any liability.