Yoga and Herbal Medicine For Anxious Times

In this workshop, you will learn: Therapeutic Yoga The nervous system’s role in anxiety The #1 pose to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system (the relaxation response) A Guided grounding practice Gentle movements to free the joints of tension Breathwork to ground and center A guided Yoga Nidra practice (the Yoga of sleep) Herbal Medicine What is herbal medicine and how it can support the mind and body The different categories of herbs for nervous system support A brief look at key herbs for stress and anxiety How bitters can be used to tone the vagus nerve and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) Your Guides For This Workshop: Nyk DanuNyk Danu (C-IATY, CYA-ERYT 550) Yoga Therapist and Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer She has been practicing Yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2004. Nyk believes Therapeutic Yoga has the power to transform lives and change the world. That if you can breathe, you can do Yoga. She believes Yoga makes life better. As someone who has experienced anxiety her whole life, she has used the tools of Therapeutic Yoga to help her navigate and heal her anxiety. Nyk is passionate about sharing these simple yet powerful tools with her students so that they have the skills to ground, center and, calm their nervous system. Her practice and Yoga classes are rooted in Buddhism, Taoism and, Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nyk teaches both group classes and private Yoga sessions both in-person in Victoria BC, as well as live-streaming. Alexis Alexis is a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the British Columbia Herbalist Association, a Certified Aromatherapist, and a member of the teaching faculty at Pacific Rim College. She believes that it is not always about using the strongest or most potent herb available, but about choosing the herb that best fits a person’s unique constitution. Often that can end up being a seemingly gentle or common plant. Living in such a fast-paced society that demands quick results has taught us to believe that stronger and faster is better. Alexis has found in her own practice, as well as in her life, that often it is the subtle shifts, the gentle nudges to the body, that have the most profound and long-term results. She offers one-on-one consultations through her private practice in Victoria, BC and online via her telemedicine platform. Sunday November 20, 2022 1:00-3:30 pm Pacific Time On Zoom You will receive access to a recording of the workshop for 7 days This workshop is offered on a sliding scale ($25 – $50) **Please Note This Workshop Is ONLINE NOT in person