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Holiday Nervous System Reset: Breathing Practices for Stress & Sleep
Meets Daily: Sunday, Dec. 7-Thursday, Dec. 11; 8-8:30 PM EDT
A live online pranayama series designed for women ready to release stress, calm the nervous system, and sleep more deeply this holiday season.
Class Testimonial: "I slept so well for the first time in weeks! Thank you.” ~OG
I love to share breathing practices (Pranayama) with my clients and students because they are daily rituals that I have found invaluable for my own healing.
I ran this same class a month ago, and those who attended experienced better sleep at night and were more likely to continue on their own after the series ended.
While I know a daily class can feel like a huge time commitment, the regular repetition of these practices can promote good sleep at night, which can be the incentive needed to commit to a regular practice.
Joining live provides added support from me and others who will share their struggles and successes in this daily Holiday Nervous System Reset.
I also weave in other Ayurvedic practices and insights, where appropriate, based on the participants' individual questions and concerns.
Woman doing Alternate Nostril Breathing, a practice that helps balance the two hemispheres of the brain and hormones, while creating a feeling of deep peace and a calm mind.
Why a Holiday Nervous System Reset?
December brings the shortest days of the year, cold temperatures, and busy days (and nights).
For many women, especially after 40, this season can stir up:
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Restless sleep or racing thoughts at night
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Overwhelm, anxiety, or irritability
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A sense of being “scattered” or ungrounded
Ayurveda teaches that fall and early winter are the season of Vata dosha, characterized by airy, light, mobile energy that can disrupt both mind and body.
The antidote?
Breathing practices (pranayama) that steady your nervous system, quiet your mind, and prepare you for deep rest that you will learn in this holiday Pranayama series.
What You’ll Experience
In this guided holiday Pranayama series, you’ll learn simple yet powerful breathing practices for stress and sleep that you can return to again and again.
Each session includes:
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Gentle centering and grounding practices
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Instruction and guided pranayama
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Suggestions to integrate and reflect
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Practices you can use immediately before bed or during stressful days
By the end, you’ll feel more anchored, balanced, and rested, even in uncertain and stressful times.
Testimonial: I have struggled with sleep for many years, and was both excited and a bit nervous to join Belinda's Fall Nervous System Reset, as I am a beginner to Ayurveda. Belinda put me at ease right away. She is an excellent teacher who meets people where they are. The breathwork and other techniques were a bit uncomfortable at first. Once they worked, I was committed to the journey. While having a daily practice felt like it might be a bit much for me at first, I am grateful, as it really provided the reinforcement to put in place effective new habits for my sleep. I highly recommend this class and Belinda as a practitioner. ~LR
Holiday Nervous System Reset: 5-Day Daily Reset
$47 (5 daily sessions, 30 min each evening at 8:00 pm EDT)
Meets Daily: Sunday, Dec. 7-Thursday, Dec. 11
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Create momentum with daily practice
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Reset your stress response in just one week
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Notice better sleep within days
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Receive group support from like-minded seekers
Testimonial: I got 1 hour of deep sleep last night!!!! That’s a record for me! Yahoo! Thank you! ~MR
Can’t attend live?
Replays are included for all participants, but live is where the community juiciness happens..
Who This Is For
This holiday pranayama program is especially supportive for:
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Women feeling overwhelmed or anxious
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Anyone struggling with stress-related sleep issues
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Those seeking a gentle, non-intimidating introduction to breathwork
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Women over 40 navigating seasonal and life transitions
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Those looking for community
No prior yoga or pranayama experience required for this calming breathwork for women series.
Why Breathing Practices Work
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Stress relief breathing calms the body’s stress response and lowers cortisol.
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Pranayama for sleep slows brainwaves, preparing your mind for deep rest.
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A daily or weekly practice builds resilience so stress no longer takes over.
Your breath is the most accessible, affordable, and powerful tool you already have, this series simply shows you how to use it wisely.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Spots are limited to keep this a supportive, interactive group.
Sign Up Now for the Holiday Nervous System Reset
FAQs
Q: What is the Holiday Nervous System Reset and how does it help with stress? A: The Holiday Nervous System Reset is a live online holiday pranayama series designed to calm the mind and body during this season of busy, unsettled energy. Through breathing practices for stress, you’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and feel more grounded during this busy time of year.
Q: How can pranayama for sleep improve my nights? A: Certain breathing techniques slow brainwaves and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, making pranayama for sleep a natural way to prepare your body for rest. Each session in this holiday pranayama series ends with calming practices you can use before bed to ease racing thoughts and support better sleep through breathing.
Q: Do I need experience with yoga or Ayurveda to join? A: Not at all. These practices are accessible for beginners and supportive for experienced practitioners alike. Drawing on the wisdom of nervous system reset Ayurveda, the series offers calming breathwork for women who may be new to pranayama but are seeking stress relief, steadiness, and restful sleep.
Q: What makes stress relief breathing different from meditation? A: While meditation focuses on awareness of thoughts, stress relief breathing gives you a practical, body-based tool to release tension right away. These guided practices are shorter, simpler, and especially effective for women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, or disrupted sleep during the holiday season.
Step Into the Holiday Season Feeling Calm, Rested, and Resilient
This season doesn’t have to overwhelm you.
Experience this holiday nervous system reset with better sleep through breathing
With the Holiday Nervous System Reset: Breathing Practices for Stress & Sleep, you’ll find steadiness, clarity, and the rest your body craves.
Needing more support for your nervous system this holiday season?
Athreya Herbs offers great Ayurvedic products for sleep support. For 15% off your Athreya purchase use code wisewomanayurveda at the checkout.
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Ksheerabala Oil - an oil cooked with herbs for soothing the nervous system and promoting good sleep
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Brahmi Ghee - Add some Brahmi ghee to a warm cup of milk with cardamom to help calm the nervous system
Always check with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting new herbs
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Hi, I’m Belinda—an Ayurvedic Practitioner and wellness guide for women who are waking up to their second act and want to feel deeply alive in their bodies again. I help women 40+ reconnect with their natural rhythms, get better sleep, and restore digestion—not with strict regimens or fad trends, but with grounded, time-tested Ayurvedic practices that feel like coming home. Learn more
