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The Nourished Nervous System
An exploration of stress, the nervous system, and resilience through the lenses of Ayurveda, Somatic Practice, Herbs, Neural Plasticity and much more!
The Nourished Nervous System
Rest as Revolution: Redefining Productivity in Self-Care
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In this episode, I delve into the challenging balance between 'doing' and 'being'.
I discuss our cultural obsession with productivity and how it even extends to our self-care practices, creating a tension between implementing health routines and simply being present.
Sharing some personal anecdotes and reflections, I emphasize the importance of rest and the need to cultivate more moments of doing nothing, as well as the benefits of practices such as yoga nidra to rejuvenate the nervous system.
I also explore how modern distractions, like smartphones, can impede true rest, and suggest ways to build more mindful awareness in everyday routines.
In this episode:
- The Balance Between Doing and Being
- Cultural Obsession with Productivity
- Personal Reflections and Conversations
- The Importance of True Rest
- Practical Tips for Rest and Presence
- Understanding Rajas, Tamas, and Sattva
- Building Capacity for Rest and Boredom
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Nourished For Resilience Workbook
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