WHY Use this 3-week program to support energy levels and nourish from the inside out. All of the introspective practices in this program are designed to help refill your internal energy resources. I like to think of these more passive practices like setting down your phone and plugging it in to recharge, so that we gather nourishment in the stillness. In Chinese Medicine this introspective time is a precious support for our busy lives and amplifies our typical rest through guided practices. WHAT DO I NEED This playlist requires just 2 myofascial balls and some basic household props (bath towels, pillows, wall). Each Saturday you'll have a longer practice (45-60min) for some deeper nourishment, but the rest of the classes are just 10-35mins. HOW Made to be started on a Monday with one practice for each day to support you through your week. Most of these are meant to be done in the evening, minus a couple energizing pranayama practices that you can do anytime you want a lift. Feel free to swap days if a specific class is calling you but I find for most people simply following the order so you can plug and play is key. You can of course pick and choose from the list to find what feels most appropriate that day or create your own personalized playlist of your favorites from this list. Note that the restorative savasana class at the end of the first week can also be added on to the end of the other classes on days you want more support. DETAILS As you go through this 3-week program favorite any classes you love or that feel particularly helpful. For most of us burnout takes time to accrue and also takes time to replenish our deep energy reserves. If you've found yourself favoriting them all, then I recommend repeating the whole program again when you're done. If you have several that stood out that you felt were most helpful at the end, then I recommend making your own playlist with those classes, so you have it all in one place to come back to. Then repeat until your energy and mood feel more level. Once you have a better more sustainable energy level, I recommend keeping some sort of introspective nourishment in your routine 1-2 times a week going forward. Rather than think of it as a chore though, consider it your time to indulge in self-care and be nourished (for yourself and those around you). KEEP IN MIND Remember, it takes a while to get to get to a place of burnout so give yourself some slack and be patient with the process. It can be helpful to keep a journal of your symptoms and experiences along the way to track progress. Most people find the changes with this restorative support for burnout are slow and sneaky but can be surprising when you reflect back weeks or months later. A short but daily practice is an important component of this stress and burnout resilience program. With that in mind, keep your eye on the long-term effects and use these short but impactful practices to replenish your inner resources over time.
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