This 30-minute Yoga Nidra practice is an invitation into deep, intentional rest. Often called “yogic sleep,” Yoga Nidra guides you into a state between waking and sleeping, where the body can fully relax and the nervous system can restore. This practice is supportive if you’re feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, overstimulated, or simply in need of spaciousness and ease. You’ll be guided to rest comfortably while attention moves gently through the body, breath, and subtle layers of awareness—without effort or striving. ✨ Benefits may include: -Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation -Reduced stress and mental fatigue -Improved sleep and emotional balance -A sense of grounding, clarity, and inner spaciousness 🧘‍♀️ How to prepare: -Lie down or rest in a comfortable position -Use blankets, pillows, or an eye covering for warmth and support -Allow yourself to be still—there is nothing to do, nowhere to go This practice is about receiving, not achieving. If sleep comes, that’s okay. If the mind wanders, that’s okay too. Simply returning to the sound of the voice is enough. If you’d like more accessible, grounding practices like this, you can explore my full virtual library on my website.

In this practice, we explore the hips not as something to force open, but as a threshold—a place of transition, choice, and listening. Through slow, mindful movement and steady breath, you’ll be invited to notice where your body feels ready to move forward and where it asks for patience and care. This class emphasizes curiosity over effort, helping you build mobility while honoring your body’s natural timing. Rather than pushing through sensation, we practice staying present at the edge—allowing space, awareness, and ease to guide the experience. Suitable for most bodies and levels. Move gently, rest as needed, and let this be a practice of attunement rather than achievement. Props needed: • 2 yoga blocks • 1 blanket (strongly recommended) ✨ Explore more practices—including gentle yoga, breathwork, and guided meditations—at my website (shaelynmclain.com)

This 75-minute Rest & Restore restorative yoga class is designed to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, and gentle release. Through long-held, fully supported postures and minimal transitions, we create space for the body to soften, the breath to settle, and the mind to unwind. Create the conditions for deep rest with this slow, spacious practice that invites restoration on every level—physical, mental, and emotional. Props needed: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 bolster, and 2 tennis or therapy balls. #RestorativeYoga #RestAndRestore #DeepRest #NervousSystemSupport #SomaticYoga #YogaForRelaxation #YogaProps #MindBodyMedicine #GentleYoga

This slow, supported (yet energizing) flow weaves together the 3 Gunas (essential forces found in all thing - Rajas, Tamas, and Sattva. We explore how purposeful effort (Rajas) can help us more fully appreciate stillness and grounding (Tamas), creating the conditions for balance and clarity (Sattva). With a strength-building sequence that incorporates longer holds, creative transitions, and steady breath, we work with the stabilizing, quieting qualities of Tamas to support nervous system regulation and embodied presence. Prop recommendations for practice: two blocks, a blanket, and two tennis (or therapy balls) #gunas #Rajas #Tamas #Sattva #slowflowyoga #somaticyoga #mindfulmovement #nervoussystemsupport #mindbodymedicine

This 45-minute slow flow asana class is designed to support a nervous system reset through mindful, steady movement and conscious breath. We move at an unhurried pace to encourage down-regulation, release accumulated tension, and cultivate a sense of safety and ease in your body. Expect gentle, accessible postures, longer holds, and smooth transitions that support parasympathetic activation—ideal for stress relief, emotional regulation, or unwinding at the end of a long day. This practice is suitable for all levels and invites you to move with curiosity rather than effort. Recommended props: • 2 yoga blocks • 1 blanket Come as you are, move slowly, and allow your breath to guide you back into balance. #slowflowyoga #nervoussystemreset #restorativeflow #mindfulmovement #yogaforstress #parasympathetic #somaticyoga #gentleyoga #yogawithprops

Hip Hygiene is a therapeutic mobility practice designed to support the health of your hip joints through all six essential movements—flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation. This sequence helps restore stability, mobility, and balance in your hips to support how you move, sit, walk, and stand in daily life. Move slowly, breathe intentionally, and explore your full range with curiosity. #HipHygiene #HipMobility #MindfulMovement #JointHealth #SomaticYoga #FunctionalMovement #YogaForHips #MobilityPractice #MindBodyMedicine

Slow down and savor this moment. 🌿 Recorded from the remote jungles of Costa Rica, this 30-minute slow flow yoga practice is an invitation to gently arrive—into your body, your breath, and the present moment just as it is. Through mindful movement, steady breath, and intentional pauses, this practice supports nervous system regulation and cultivates the art of savoring—deeply noticing what is pleasant, meaningful, or simply alive right now. Expect a grounding Hatha Vinyasa–inspired flow with space to feel, reflect, and rest. ✨ This practice is perfect if you’re: • Feeling rushed, distracted, or overstimulated • Seeking a slower, more mindful yoga experience • Wanting to deepen presence, embodiment, and gratitude • Looking for a gentle yet nourishing 30-minute reset 🧘‍♀️ What you’ll need: A yoga mat, strap, two blocks (and any other props you love, like a blanket or bolster). This class is suitable for most levels and encourages you to move at your own pace—honoring sensation, breath, and choice. If you enjoyed this practice, please like, subscribe, and share. Your presence here truly matters. #mindfulyoga #slowyoga #yogaforstressrelief #presentmoment #nervoussystem