In this short video I am going to share 6, easy to remember acupressure points to help you overcome insomnia. These points are specifically designed to get to the root cause of insomnia: overexcitement, anxiety, and worry. The acupressure points are designed to calm your nervous system and promote deep rejuvenating sleep.  These acupressure points can be easily incorporated into your bedtime routine. They are simple to follow even if you are completely new to acupressure.

In this vlog style video I am finally sharing my story with you about “yoga for weight loss” across my 22 years of yoga teaching, 15 of them on YouTube. It has been quite a journey and I have a lot I haven’t been saying about it over the years. It is time to speak my truth about this. I’m ready!

Unlock the secret that experts like Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, and Stanley Rosenberg prioritize but you might not be! Dive into the intriguing world of polyvagal theory, the polyvagal ladder and the vagus nerve where we explore the wisdom of Deb Dana, Stephen Porges, Stanley Rosenberg and their profound insights into the nervous system. Discover what is most important about vagus nerve regulation. Find out about emotional regulation and safety.

To purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership In this short video, I will share with you the secrets behind the basic exercise. If you are curious what creates a parasympathetic nervous system response in the nervous system reset, I will show you in this video. This video will begin by going step-by-step through the vagus nerve reset or basic exercise. Then we will delve into the science behind the yawn, sigh, and saliva production response initiated by the specific eye movements of the exercise. You can follow along as I demonstrate the exercise and find out how the movements can regulate your nervous system. Here is the link to the full 1 hour Vagus Nerve Reset Yoga Video 🍃 💚 🌿 🍃 💚 🌿 🍃 💚 🌿 🍃 💚 🌿 🍃 💚 🌿 #vagusnerve #vagusnervereset #melissawestvagusnerve

In this video I will demonstrate 2 easy acupressure points on your feet to relieve headaches fast. Great surge: Also known as LIVER-3 or Tai Chong, this point sits in the valley between the big toe and the second toe around 1-2 inches back from the toes. It may help decrease stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Above tears: This is also called GallBladder-41 or Zulinqi, and is located between and slightly back from the fourth and fifth toes. A 2017 studyTrusted Source suggested that acupuncture at GB41 and other points was better for reducing migraine episodes than Botox injections or medication. Hold each point for 3 mins

Struggling with sleepless nights? 🌙✨ In this video I will share with you 3 breathing exercises to guide you into restful sleep. These three breathing techniques are designed to access your parasympathetic nervous system or your “rest and digest.” It will help you unwind, relax, before you go to bed. 🌙 Moon Channel Breathing: Allows you to access the calming energy of the your parasympathetic nervous system and rest and digest. Regulate your nervous system and create calming and soothing energy so you can fall asleep. 🌬️ Alternate Nostril Breathing: Is a breath that is known to create balance in your nervous system and also to calm and clear your mind. 🌬️ 3 Part Breathing: This is one of my favourite breathing techniques for sleep because I find it mimics the rhythm of “falling” asleep. Try all three of these breathing techniques and see which one works best for you to invite deep and restful sleep 😴🌟

Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins 💩 Constipation Course 💩 https://melissawest.com/constipationcourse 💩 Yoga for Constipation 💩 http://bit.ly/youtubeconstipation Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins Abdominal massage is one of the best ways to solve constipation. You can do it right before you go to bed and right after you wake up in the morning. Usually you will feel the need to clear your bowels after doing this abdominal self-massage for constipation. 1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor 2. Rub your hands together until they are warm 3. Take your first two fingers (index and middle) and make clockwise circles around your navel 4. Now massage your large intestine. Start from the bottom right hand side, go across the top and then go down the bottom left side. Circline 9-18 times as you move up, across and down. If you find a painful spot or knot, spend more time there. 5. To massage your small intestines, come into the area inside of the large intestines. Now make small circles in this inner circle 3-9 times as you circle back into the navel. 6. If you feel a big lump while you are doing the massage at bedtime, put your palm over it and sleep with it there until morning. This will soften the knot, release pain and allow you to release your bowels more easily the next morning. Purchase Sesame Oil for Your Self Massage for Constipation from: Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3tZFeEu Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/39ktdQv (Amazon are affiliate links where I earn a small percentage if you choose to purchase)

If your stomach and spleen meridian system is out of balance you might experience worry. One of the best poses to release worry in yin yoga is lunge pose. There are two ways to do it. One is more active and one is more passive and doesn’t require weight bearing on your knees. In yin yoga lunge pose is also known as dragon pose. It pulls and pressurizes the stomach meridian. If we do winged dragon, we can also draw on the transformative power of the spleen to transform worry. We can receive the nurturing, nourishing, receptive energy of the stomach meridian. As we are in the pose we can use the purging breath “Hoo” to release stagnant energy and emotions from your stomach and spleen organ meridian systems. Inhale soft yellow energy, the colour of the stomach and spleen and exhale grey smoke. We can also massage and shake the stomach and spleen to further release stuck and blocked emotions.

4 Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety Purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Vagus nerve massage, or vagal nerve stimulation is a technique that involves gently massaging the general area where your vagus nerve innervates your body. Your vagus nerve is a major nerve that runs from the brainstem down to the abdomen. Of course you are not directly stimulating this nerve, but you are indirectly soothing the areas that are affected. Your vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulates stress and anxiety by influencing your heart rate, digestion, and the "rest and digest" response of the parasympathetic nervous system. When we massage anywhere from the brainstem down to the abdomen, the pathway of the vagus nerve, it can have a calming effect on your body. That message gets transmitted up to your mind. Here are the 4 vagus nerve massage techniques I am going to demonstrate in this video: 1. Neck and Throat Massage: Gently massage the sides of your neck with your fingers using circular motions. Apply light pressure to the sides of your throat, moving from your jawline downward. 2. Humming or Gargling Behind the Ear Massage: Use your index and middle fingers to gently massage the area behind your ears in a circular motion. This area includes the mastoid bone, which is located just behind the earlobe. 3. Chest and Heart Area Massage: Gently massage your chest, especially around the heart area, using gentle circular motions. This can help stimulate the vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic response. 4. Abdominal Massage: Lie down in a comfortable position and gently massage your abdomen in a clockwise circular motion using your palms. The vagus nerve connects to various organs in the abdomen, so stimulating this area can help activate the nerve.

Yoga Stretches for People Who Stand All Day | Relieve Pain & Fatigue Stay Up to Date on My Forthcoming Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Standing all day can take a toll on your body, causing muscle fatigue, foot pain, joint pain, and back issues. In this short video, I will share my simple, beginner friendly yoga poses to relieve your pain and fatigue.! I will guide you through a series of yoga stretches specifically designed to alleviate the discomfort and fatigue associated with standing for long hours. I will begin by addressing muscle fatigue in your feet, legs, and low back. Take a break and elevate your legs, allowing them to rest on a chair for 10-20 minutes. This nurturing position helps restore energy and reduce swelling in your legs and feet. Next, we move on to stretches for your legs and low back. Knees to chest pose with leg extensions and gentle rocking motion will provide relief to tired muscles. Circle your ankles as you extend your legs, targeting joint pain and swelling in your feet and ankles. If foot pain is an issue, Dead Bug Pose will help you to shake it out. Then, while seated, I’ll guide you through a soothing self-massage for your feet, targeting the heels, balls of the feet, arches, tops of the feet and ankles, and even getting in between your toes. For joint pain in your knees and hips, we'll incorporate the figure four pose with ankle rotations, helping to release tension and improve mobility. Finally, we'll address back pain and spinal issues with Cat Pose variations, including side stretches and rotations, followed by a relaxing Child's Pose to breathing into your low back to release discomfort and stiffness. These targeted yoga poses will support you in releasing the discomfort and fatigue of standing all day. Take care of your body and prioritize self-care. Let's get started on your journey to pain relief and rejuvenation! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos to support your well-being. People who stand all day https://youtu.be/l1fOlOvZYhI Tips when on your feet all day https://youtu.be/sJ4jYFUmXFU 3 yoga poses when on feet all day https://youtu.be/Lb9aay0U_4Q Foot Pain Relief https://youtu.be/Lb9aay0U_4Q Evening Routine after Standing All Day https://youtu.be/htD6UrV-5VA

Nature is always writing codes that you can align with to experience harmony in your body and life. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element theory you can activate the dormant nature codes and frequencies that are traveling along the meridian pathways of your body. Avoid these 9 mistakes in earth element season. 1. Worry - emotional, wasted energy 2. Weak Boundaries 3. Lack of Support 3. Continuing to be Yang 4. Not being nurturing and compassionate toward yourself 5. Not nesting and creating a home you love 6. Not feeling gratitude for the sweetness, harvest of life 7. Neglecting your own self care 8. Overthinking 9. Eating too much refined sugar For a more indepth practice, I highly recommend my book: Five Element Yin Yoga: Practicing and Teaching in Harmony with the Seasons 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership