Your Nervous System Needs a Reset: Here’s Why (and How Yoga Can Help)
Ever feel like you’re running on fumes? Like no matter how much rest you try to get, your body is still tense, your thoughts are racing, and you’re snapping at people you love?
You’re not alone. And here’s the truth:
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re likely just stuck in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze and your nervous system needs a reset.
Let’s Talk About the Nervous System (Real Quick)
Your nervous system is like your body’s command center. It controls your breathing, your heart rate, digestion, and even your stress response.
When you’re calm and safe, your parasympathetic nervous system is in charge this is the “rest and digest” mode. Your body can heal, focus, and be present.
But when you’re overwhelmed by work, family, trauma, or just life your sympathetic nervous system kicks in. That’s your “fight or flight” response. And it’s only meant to be active for short bursts… not all day, every day.
Chronic stress = chronic dysregulation.
Your body stays tense. Your digestion slows. Your breath becomes shallow. Your mind races.
Over time, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and even physical illness.
Here’s the Good News: You Can Rewire It
The science is clear:
Yoga which includes mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation has been proven to regulate the nervous system.
A 2020 review published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that yoga practices significantly increase activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. That means:
Lower cortisol (the stress hormone)
Improved heart rate variability (a key marker of nervous system health)
Reduced anxiety and depression symptoms
Increased emotional resilience
How Yoga Resets Your Nervous System
Let’s break it down:
Breathwork (Pranayama)
Slowing the breath tells the brain: “We’re safe.” This activates the vagus nerve a major player in the parasympathetic system and helps the body calm down fast.
Movement (Asana)
Stretching and gentle movement releases stored tension in the muscles and sends signals of safety to the brain. It literally helps you “shake off” stress.
Meditation + Mindfulness
Stillness can feel hard—but it’s healing. Meditation increases gray matter in the brain, improves focus, and builds your capacity to respond instead of react.
Why This Matters Right Now
We are living in a world that’s go-go-go. And many of us especially caregivers, educators, and professionals have been functioning in survival mode for far too long.
But we can’t serve others from an empty, dysregulated system.
This is your reminder:
Rest is not a luxury. It’s your responsibility.
Regulating your nervous system isn’t “woo”—it’s science.
You can feel better, think clearer, and live lighter.
Ready to Reset?
I created a free 3-Minute Reset Routine to help you quickly calm your nervous system, right at your desk or between meetings.
Click here to download it your body and brain will thank you.
And if you're ready to go deeper, stay tuned for my digital guide:
“The Resilience Reset” coming soon.
You don’t have to live in survival mode anymore.
Let’s start the journey back to balance, together.
With love and peace,
Kristi 💛
Founder, 108 Wellness LLC
