Description

This episode explores ways to soothe the nervous system during holiday burnout and exhaustion.  We discuss briefly the Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges, and ways to soothe the parasympathetic nervous system.

Highlights:

• Experiencing total exhaustion and burn-out during the holiday season
• Setting boundaries to honor your energy levels
• 5 Tips for soothing your nervous system, including breathwork 

References:

LIT Lotus Website:

https://litlotus.me

Dr. Stephen Porges and the Polyvagal Institute:

https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

Breathwork:

4-7-8 Breath from Dr. Andrew Weil

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8fjYPC-k2k

Bumble Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama)

https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/bhramari-pranayama-beginners-guide/