Happiness Break: A Practice In Moving Through Stress
Summary
Host Dacher Keltner introduces yoga teacher Jonathan Relucio, who shares his journey from burnout in social justice organizing to finding healing through mindfulness. Relucio leads a trauma-informed practice combining mindful movement, breathing, and centering to build resilience against stress. The session includes shoulder releases, lateral bends, and belly breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote calm.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Stress response and the benefits of mindful breathing
Guest intro: Jonathan Relucio's journey from burnout to yoga
Practice overview: Mindful action, breathing, and centering
Guided exercise: Grounding and shoulder tension release
Guided exercise: Lateral bends to open the body
Guided exercise: Belly breathing and final reflection
Closing: Wishes for an easeful day
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