Anxiety is a feeling of overwhelm in the nervous system that can create physical and emotional symptoms. These can include fear, nervousness, worry, and unease when we perceive or imagine a threat to ourselves or our world. Physically, increased anxiety can disrupt our sleep, digestion, and ability to take care of ourselves optimally. Yoga has long been a practice that helps integrate the nervous system when practiced in a particular way. Yoga's sister science, Ayurveda, offers wonderful tools for diet, lifestyle, and emotional support in times of increased anxiety. Join licensed mental health counselor, Ayurvedic practitioner and Yoga teacher Melissa Spamer to help support you in managing the very natural human experience of anxiety.

 

This 4 week series will include brief talks on simple Ayurvedic recommendations, some handouts and questionnaires, and Yoga practices that include breathing and eye exercises as well as the physical postures for grounding, stability and ease.