Ep 31: Unlocking Your Nervous System’s Potential – Finding Balance Between Rest and Drive

📌 In this episode, we explore the journey from stress and burnout to finding balance and joy in our everyday lives. Emily dives deep into how our nervous system works, the balance between the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) states, and how to expand our capacity for both rest and energy. She shares personal stories about her own experiences with burnout and the practices she’s used to build resilience, such as breathwork, yoga, and taking intentional breaks.

💫 What You'll Learn:

• The stages and signs of burnout (it's not just extreme exhaustion)
• How to expand your nervous system's capacity for relaxation and peace
• The difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Why both "putting on the gas" and "hitting the brakes" are crucial for nervous system health
• Practical tips for regulating your nervous system using breathwork, yoga, and more
• The importance of titration (slow, measured growth) to avoid nervous system overwhelm

🍃 Featured Topic:
 
Emily shares the inspiration behind her upcoming retreat in Costa Rica, "Pura Vida Retreat" (November 14-19, 2024), where participants can fully immerse themselves in nature, enjoy gentle yoga, breathwork, and meaningful connection. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to step back from the hustle and reconnect with your body's needs in a serene rainforest setting.

⭐️ Retreat Highlights:

• Morning yoga and gentle stretching to ease into the day
• Relaxing evenings with sound and sensory journeys to promote deep rest
• Optional outdoor activities like river rafting and nature walks
• Spacious time for reflection, journaling, and soaking in the beauty of the rainforest
• Thoughtful facilitation by experienced yoga and meditation practitioners

📆 Upcoming Events:

• Pura Vida Retreat: November 14-19, 2024, at El Lugar Resort, Costa Rica.
• Limited spots available! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit EmilyEvansRussell.com/Retreat
  
  

🔗 Connect with Emily: If you have questions about this episode or the upcoming retreat, reach out to Emily via:

• Email: hello@emilyevansrussell.com
• Website: EmilyEvansRussell.com

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