Yoga for Resilience with Gernot Huber

Resilience is often described as the ability to return to a state of equilibrium after a stressful episode. However, resilience also encompasses the ability to resist getting stressed out in the first place. In this workshop we will learn techniques to do both.

Most techniques for restoring equilibrium involve deliberate activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn inhibits the stress response. While this is an effective strategy, these techniques generally require a quiet environment and a fair amount of time.

Disrupting the stress response as it is triggered, on the other hand, can be done anywhere, at a moment’s notice. It addresses the problem before it can get out of hand. Having both sets of tools at your disposal will dramatically increase your ability to respond skillfully to whatever challenges life throws at you.

Session 1: Disrupting the Stress Response 

The stress response involves both mental and physical…