Ep89 | Conscious Relaxation: How to Turn Off Your Body's Armor

In this conversation, Heidi discusses the body's natural self-protective mechanisms, particularly in relation to trauma. She explains how trauma can affect the nervous system, leading to hyper-vigilance and an inability to relax. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these responses to facilitate healing and emotional safety.Takeaways:Our bodies have learned to self-protect.The body's inability to fully relax is a survival mechanism.Many people have experienced some type of trauma.The nervous system may perceive support as conditional or unsafe.Surrendering can be challenging for those with trauma.Hyper-vigilance is a common response to past experiences.Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for healing.Emotional safety is essential for relaxation.Trauma responses can affect our ability to connect with others.Healing involves recognizing and addressing these responses.Keywords: trauma, nervous system, self-protection, relaxation, body awareness, healing, surrender, support, hyper-vigilance, emotional safetyEpisode 18 of Theme Weavers as mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QxDfBVDgPTO2grVEVpFHH?si=1ffcbe1cb98348fb Follow Theme Weavers Yoga on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theme_weavers/⁠Theme Weavers Academy: ⁠https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/theme-weavers-academy⁠  Energize Your Life: A Chakra Workbook For Personal Transformation: ⁠https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/chakrabook⁠  Bite Sized Yoga: Short Classes For Busy Lives: ⁠https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/bitesizedyoga⁠Bite Sized Yoga: Self Myofascial Release: ⁠https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/bitesizedsmr⁠ To Subscribe and Support the Podcast:⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/theme-weavers-podcast/subscribe⁠