Description

Hala Khouri, a yoga instructor and Somatic Counselor, has created Yoga for Stress Reduction to “bring the body and the mind into harmony with each other.” Listening to Hala’s melodic voice as she guides you through different exercises, you feel the tension melt away, breath by breath, all the while, being energized and invigorated. This program can help those with normal, everyday stress to those grappling with more extreme anxiety or overwhelm. Hala Kouri guides you through this workout with her perspective as a psychotherapist who has helped hundreds of people deal with stress. The practices are geared towards teaching you how to shift from a fight-or-flight response into a relaxation response. You will also learn how to release stressful energy from your body and handle life’s stressors with grace and ease.•     Warm Up targets tension in hips, legs and lower back•     Standing Poses foster groundedness and resilience•     Free Movement designed to shake off stress and rejuvenate the body•     Cool Down helps cultivate a sense of calm integration of the body, mind and spirit•     Meditation A how to self-regulate and find peace•     Meditation B how to deal with a stressful experience and let it go