The Magic of Our Nervous System, Morning Rituals, and Self-Care for All with Amanda Leaveck
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06/11/20 • 39 min
This month on Yoga Magic, we're talking about the magic of the brain. Amanda Leaveck is no stranger to the things happening in our heads. In addition to attaining a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Saint Thomas, she graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 2017, where she focused on the integral relationship between connective tissue and the nervous system.
Today, Amanda Leaveck specializes in helping high achievers slow down, find balance, and flow through life with more ease. Through coaching, yoga, meditation, online courses, and her virtual learning platform, Science & Magic, she offers services that connect us all more deeply to our brilliant human bodies. Her ultimate vision is for all of us to find more ease so that we can live more delicious lives.
Topics covered:
- What the digital platform Science and Magic is and how it can apply to you
- The nervous system(s) and our brain during wellness practices such as yoga and meditation
- Why right when you wake up is such a magical time and why you may want to avoid your phone
- How nervous system healing and internal work can assist those of us currently exploring our own racial bias
- How parasympathetic nervous system nourishment makes us ALL feel good
Learn more:
- Follow Amanda on Instagram: @amandaleaveck
- Learn more at www.amandaleaveck.com
- Follow Host Ashley Sondergaard on Instagram: @ashleysondergaard.yoga
- Learn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.weddedwellness.com.
Get your free 2020 Zodiac Self-Care guide! A curated guide of personalized self-care practices and yoga poses for each astrological sign. Sign up here.
This month on Yoga Magic, we're talking about the magic of the brain. Amanda Leaveck is no stranger to the things happening in our heads. In addition to attaining a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Saint Thomas, she graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 2017, where she focused on the integral relationship between connective tissue and the nervous system.
Today, Amanda Leaveck specializes in helping high achievers slow down, find balance, and flow through life with more ease. Through coaching, yoga, meditation, online courses, and her virtual learning platform, Science & Magic, she offers services that connect us all more deeply to our brilliant human bodies. Her ultimate vision is for all of us to find more ease so that we can live more delicious lives.
Topics covered:
- What the digital platform Science and Magic is and how it can apply to you
- The nervous system(s) and our brain during wellness practices such as yoga and meditation
- Why right when you wake up is such a magical time and why you may want to avoid your phone
- How nervous system healing and internal work can assist those of us currently exploring our own racial bias
- How parasympathetic nervous system nourishment makes us ALL feel good
Learn more:
- Follow Amanda on Instagram: @amandaleaveck
- Learn more at www.amandaleaveck.com
- Follow Host Ashley Sondergaard on Instagram: @ashleysondergaard.yoga
- Learn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.weddedwellness.com.
Get your free 2020 Zodiac Self-Care guide! A curated guide of personalized self-care practices and yoga poses for each astrological sign. Sign up here.
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- Ashley's new FREE downloadable PDF - The 2020 Zodiac Self-Care guide! A curated guide of personalized practices and yoga poses. Get your free guide here.
- How Kelly got to more restorative yoga practices and how they serve us in different ways
- Her journey of becoming a location independent yoga teacher
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- How connecting to the true self may not be as hard as we think
Learn more:
- Check out Kelly's episode to learn more Yoga Nidra here and practice yourself here.
- Follow Kelly on Instagram: @yogaforyouonline
- Learn more at www.yogaforyouonline.com
- Follow Host Ashley Sondergaard on Instagram: @ashleysondergaard.yoga
- Learn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.com
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