Body Mind

Balance I

6 weeks live online program to reduce chronic stress. Working together in small cohorts, we explore the roots of stress, understand bodily systems, practice tools and cultivate resilience to better deal with stressors.

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Do you experience:

Going on autopilot?
Low energy?
Feeling flat or emotionally numb?
Constant mind chatter?
Chronic pain?
Unhealthy compensation strategies?
Feeling off-balance in life?
A desire to perform better at work?

If you find yourself somewhere on the list, join the next online cohort of the program Body Mind Balance I.

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Program overview:

6 modules in 6 weeks (next start: October 2024)
Weekly live workshop with instructor
On demand video material
Somatic practices in each module
Small cohorts and personal approach
A full framework with self-regulation tools
1:1 check-in with instructor before and after the course

What you’ll walk away with:

Increased resilience to stress, shift in your nervous system's set-point
Better agency of your well-being by understanding how your body operates
Effective tools for better self-regulation
Insight into latest scientific research in the field of neuroscience & translation into practice
Set of exercises you can do everyday to prevent/reduce chronic stress

In BMB I, you learn how to step out of the chronic stress loop in 6 modules, combining theory & practice.

Module #1: Intro to Body Mind Balance

Theory: Understand the body-mind-framework and how chronic stress feeds into it. Get an overview of the bodily systems & senses involved.
Practice: The first somatic practice is about grounding and simple, but effective breathing techniques. We lay the foundation to rebalance.
Module #2: The brain I - Top-down perspective

Theory: We take a closer look at how chronic stress affects the brain, what neuroplasticity is about, and how mental equilibrium ties in.
Practice: Find more peace-of-mind through intention setting, journaling & the manifesto method. We practice a balancing breathing technique and our first meditation, to concentrate the mind.
Module #3: The nervous system I - The key to self-regulation

Theory: Understand how the nervous system operates and why it's key to self-regulation. Learn how to strengthen your sense of interoception. Slowly widen your window of tolerance and build resilience.
Practice: We map our nervous system states, from a mental and physical perspective. Higher precision helps in regulation. We also learn one of the best tools to increase interoceptive awareness.
Module #4: The skeletal system I - The importance of posture

Theory: Posture reflects our lifestyle and state of being. We bring awareness to our posture and deepen our sense of proprioception. Proper alignment helps to counteract chronic pain and improves balance.
Practice: First you learn to identify postural patterns in the nervous system states. Secondly, we practice Yoga Mesh blending elements of yogasana with functional training. We prioritise proper breathing, posture improvements and decent muscle activation in slow movements.
Module #5: The fascial system I - Hidden powers of fascia

Theory: Fascia is a key facilitator in the body-mind communication. By working with our fascia, we indirectly work with our autonomic nervous system. We zoom into the latest research on the fascial system.
Practice: Chronic stress stiffens fascia leading to sensitive receptors. Myofascial release gives an opportunity to rehydrate and reset the sensory memory in the hardened connective tissue. By releasing tension in the body, we can reduce chronic stress.
Module #6: Balancing the systems with structure & ease

Theory: We complete the body-mind-framework and understand how the bodily systems interplay. You have all the tools to break the chronic stress loop and increase time in homeostasis.
Practice: In our second Yoga Mesh session we add new elements to the blend of yogasana and functional training. Focus on deep muscle activation through moving slow and focused, to further improve posture, balance & stability and to prevent chronic pain.