The Breathing Space Yoga Studio
14 George Street
Derby
DE1 3SH
Located just off Friar Gate, we offer a calm and relaxing environment to escape the noise of the city and the stresses and strains of…
FEEL A LITTLE OUT OF CONTROL? Or in need of more sharpness, clarity and calm?
Most of us do, at one time or another.
Join this Somatic Nervous System Reset Workshop for techniques and practices to self-soothe when it feels like your thoughts or body have taken over.
The Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous System
That out of control feeling is usually associated with the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system that mobilises us into action. If our nervous system detects a threat, real or perceived, it will trigger our fight/flight/freeze response. If there isn’t a real threat, and we do not need the mobilisation of our protective mechanisms, then we need to recruit our parasympathetic nervous system to calm us down…
Enter the Vagus Nerve!
The vagus nerve is the most influential nerve in our parasympathetic nervous system. Known as the body’s superpower, it functions like a natural reset button! Learning how to stimulate and reset your vagus nerve improves your ability to toggle between states of stress and calm (alongside a bunch of benefits for physical wellbeing!), helping us to access the relaxed, collected feeling and respond vs react state that we all desire.
A healthy vagus nerve helps us to respond to triggers mindfully.
When we’re feeling stressed and anxious, it’s usually because of our oversensitive brains. Hard-wired to look out for danger (whether it’s a hungry tiger walking your way, an ambiguous email from your boss or a particular comment from a loved one), our brains sound the alarm and we find ourselves entering into a fight, flight or freeze response.
Moving out of this state isn’t always easy, and can be a lot more challenging for those of us that have experienced some form of trauma (so, everyone basically). Sometimes, we can do some real damage to our lives and relationships while in these activated states. So the faster we can move out of them the better. For everyone!
Join this Somatic Nervous System Reset Workshop for techniques and practices to self-soothe when it feels like your thoughts or body have taken over.
The Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous System
That out of control feeling is usually associated with the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system that mobilises us into action. If our nervous system detects a threat, real or perceived, it will trigger our fight/flight/freeze response. If there isn’t a real threat, and we do not need the mobilisation of our protective mechanisms, then we need to recruit our parasympathetic nervous system to calm us down…
Enter the Vagus Nerve!
The vagus nerve is the most influential nerve in our parasympathetic nervous system. Known as the body’s superpower, it functions like a natural reset button! Learning how to stimulate and reset your vagus nerve improves your ability to toggle between states of stress and calm (alongside a bunch of benefits for physical wellbeing!), helping us to access the relaxed, collected feeling and respond vs react state that we all desire.
A healthy vagus nerve helps us to respond to triggers mindfully.
When we’re feeling stressed and anxious, it’s usually because of our oversensitive brains. Hard-wired to look out for danger (whether it’s a hungry tiger walking your way, an ambiguous email from your boss or a particular comment from a loved one), our brains sound the alarm and we find ourselves entering into a fight, flight or freeze response.
Moving out of this state isn’t always easy, and can be a lot more challenging for those of us that have experienced some form of trauma (so, everyone basically). Sometimes, we can do some real damage to our lives and relationships while in these activated states. So the faster we can move out of them the better. For everyone!
