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The Nourished Nervous System
An exploration of stress, the nervous system, and resilience through the lenses of Ayurveda, Somatic Practice, Herbs, Neural Plasticity and much more!
The Nourished Nervous System
The Somatic Journey: Healing the Pelvic Floor with Donna Brooks
In this episode, I welcome Donna Brooks, a respected somatic movement therapist, yoga therapist, and educator with 40 years of experience.
Donna shares her background in yoga and somatic movement, her personal journey with pelvic floor issues, and her unique insights into how somatic movement can aid in pelvic floor health.
We discuss the physical and emotional aspects of pelvic floor problems, the importance of integrating breath and movement, and Donna’s innovative approaches outlined in her ebook.
Our conversation is filled with practical advice and offers a compassionate perspective on achieving balance and well-being through somatic practices.
I also reflect on my own experiences with somatic movement and emphasize the importance of awareness and embodiment in healing.
In this episode:
- Donna Brooks' Background and Journey
- Understanding the Pelvic Floor
- Emotional and Societal Aspects of Pelvic Floor Issues
- The Power of Somatic Awareness
- Understanding Intra abdominal Pressure
- The Importance of Back Breathing
- Exploring Somatic Movement
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Resources:
Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com
and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram