Episode 76 -The Art of Restoration with Somatics, Ayurveda and Herbs
As I head into winter here in the Northeast United States, I am renewing my restorative practices.
Restoration is an important component of both the somatic and Ayurvedic practices that I do.
And although restoration embodies simplicity in its nature it is not always an easy thing to do.
In this episode I dive into the crucial yet often overlooked stage of restoration within the stress response cycle.
Journeying through the stages of activation, mobilization, actualization, deactivation, and ultimately, restoration, the episode highlights the transformative power of proper rest and rejuvenation.
Emphasis is placed on how modern lifestyles and cultural norms frequently sideline restoration, leading to burnout and reduced resilience.
I share personal practices and Ayurvedic wisdom to foster restoration, from yoga nidra and meditation to herbal remedies.
The episode also addresses the broader cultural implications of valuing rest, advocating for a shift in societal norms toward recognizing rest as essential rather than a luxury.
In this episode:
Understanding the Stress Response Cycle
The Importance of Restoration
Personal Practices for Restoration
Ayurvedic and Herbal Approaches
Cultural Norms and the Value of Rest
Related Episodes:
Episode 59 - Befriending Stress: Riding the Waves of the Stress Response Cycle
Episode 15 - Vibrancy is a Long Game (on Ojas)
Episode 62 - Cultivating Ojas for a Healthy Libido with Larissa Carlson
References:
Doshi GM, Une HD, Shanbhag PP. Rasayans and non-rasayans herbs: Future immunodrug - Targets. Pharmacogn Rev. 2013 Jul;7(14):92-6. doi: 10.4103/0973-7847.120506. PMID: 24347916; PMCID: PMC3842000.
