Soothe

Are you overwrought and never rested, even after ample sleep and exercise? Soothe will teach you how to use breath, movement and touch to release the stress in your body's overworked nervous system.Our increasingly frantic lifestyles make it difficult to slow down and listen to what our bodies are telling us, paying attention only when it is broken, without stopping to ask why. Somatic practitioner Nahid de Belgeonne explains the workings of your nervous system and helps you restore calm by physically releasing held stresses. Her practical guide will bring you back to balance, with guidance that includes:- A foundational lesson on body sensing, establishing a physical and mental awareness- Breathwork exercises to maximise your oxygen intake, improving overall body function- The healing power of touch, and how to use it- Simple movements with profoundly more soothing effects than lengthy workouts- Lessons in combining rest and action using your circadian and ultradian rhythms- How to nourish your nervous system with food and nature- The importance of connection with ourselves, others and the ground beneath our feetSoothe gives you the blueprint to ease your nervous system of everyday trauma and to positively process future stresses as they come.