The Science of the Heart/ October Class sign up
Hello Reader,
Because we are human beings moving through time in classroom Earth, there seems to be no end to the situations or conditions that bring forth within us the desire and /or need for healing.
According to the research work of the HeartMath Institute (Yoda Inside Yoga: Blog Post), how we deal with stress makes a big difference in our physical and mental health. Their research has shown that the human heart discriminates and makes decisions about people, places, and things before conscious thought has a chance to chime in.
It turns out, not only does the heart have a mind of it's own, the heart actually sends significantly more information to the brain based on the number of afferent (upward moving) fibers of the vagus nerve than the vagus nerve transmits from the brain to the heart. The vagus nerve is 90% sensory and responsive to both our thoughts and environment, thus is intimately involved in the stress loop of fight /flight or rest and restore.
"Stressful emotions clearly can arise in response to external challenges or events, and also from ongoing internal dialogs and attitudes. Recurring feelings of worry, anxiety, anger, judgment, resentment, impatience, overwhelm and self doubt often consume a large part of our energy and all our day-to-day life experiences." ~ HeartMath, stress and emotions.
When any number of these 'self-diminishing ' emotions play out, they lessen our vitality, reduce our immunity, and sense of well-being.
Did you know that the heart generates the largest electromagnetic field in the body? 60 times greater in amplitude than that of the brain when measured by electroencephalogram.(ECG) We have the ability to restore this magnetic field which shows itself in levels of vitality and contentment with our breath, thoughts and actions.
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The study of yoga offers tools, experiences, and skill sets to help you connect with the natural radiance of your heart, generate vitality, and open to your inner guidance.
It is through the field of the heart that we connect to the truth of our unity.
Join me in classes as we address and restore our energetic and spiritual bodies thru breath, mudra, and movement.
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Upcoming Yoga Classes
Thursdays 9:45 - 11:15 am EDT – Live Online Zoom Classes
Register: October 7 - 28, 4 classes
OR Register for - Any Drop-in Class On Thursdays
Thursdays, November 4 and 11 - Available Only for Drop in Zoom class participation. (Lillah to travel the other 2 weeks)
Tuesdays – In-Person Live Class - 9:45 - 11:15 am
Register for: Tuesday October 19 and 26 Drop-in - space available, limit 10 students. ( In-person classes suspended for November due to travel)
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions
Coming Soon! Special Events Planned for December.
Yours in Yoga,
Lillah
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