162 - Three Years of The Calming Ground: Nervous System Calibration, Qigong, & Remembering Our Place in the Wild

Ever finally sit down to rest, only to have your mind hand you a to-do list? 

In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun (psychotherapist, certified qigong teacher, and forest bathing guide), introduces the show’s new intro as The Calming Ground podcast approaches its three-year anniversary this October. Along the way, Elizabeth explores why stillness can feel unsafe to a nervous system that’s been moving fast for a long time, and how she has to come to honor her own people-pleasing (fawn) response. She also shares how nervous system science and ancient body wisdom arrive at the same place, and why coming back again and again is the practice itself. You’ll be guided through two short-in-the-moment practices you can use anywhere, anytime. 

Key Takeaways:

• Small doses of slowing down help the nervous system settle and feel safe.
• Disconnecting from the body is often protective, and gentle check-ins with the jaw, shoulders, feet, and hands can invite us back. 
• Qigong and nature archetypes can help us remember our place in the wider, wilder world, even when we can’t get outside. 

Resources:

Register for the free workshop  From People Pleasing to Self-Trust: Reclaim yourself without Burning Bridges: https://go.thecalmingground.com/people-pleasing-to-self-trust

For 1:1 coaching and/or to ask any questions or share reflections, contact Elizabeth at elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com

Website: https://thecalmingground.com/

Follow along: @thecalmingground on Facebook & Instagram

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