Travel Round, Ground Down.

Travel can be tricky. The comfort zone is really a real thing, and it includes the place, times, routines, and headspace of “home.” When we move outside of that zone, even knowingly, the body responds. If you’re away from home try some of this if you’re feeling unstable, having trouble sleeping, or have trouble at potty breaks.

A few sets of high lunges on both sides help to warm up the base of the body, and settle nerves.

A few sets of Chair Pose can help to do the same.

Squatting can take that focus into more of a resting position.

If your heels won’t touch the floor your squat could look more like this. No big deal though keep it up!

A few sets of wind removing pose stimulates digestion, and gives you an opportunity connect with a slow calm breath. Breathing this way will stimulate your parasympathetic (relaxed) nervous system. Always start with your right leg.

Nadi Shodhana is a pranayam that helps to balance the nervous system. It involves alternating the breath through one nostril at a time.

Try these out on your next trip and see how it goes! If you have any questions about any of the exercises don’t hesitate to contact us:)

Wes Bozeman was Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 2009 and is a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist. MA58298  He began his massage practice after the birth of his daughter, when substandard maternity care cast a light on the value of bodily knowledge and wellness for his whole family.  He began his yoga training in 2010 at Evolation Yoga in Tampa. Since then he has studied with Ida Jo and Scott Lamps at Ghosh Yoga, and countless other mentors along the way. He owns  Gaze Hot Yoga in Tampa Heights where he teaches students, and teachers, and is happy to be their student too. Wes’ only goal for his practice is to empower his clients to be aware of their bodies, and facilitate healing.