207 Helpful Strategies For Slowing Down With Yoga: Interview With Addie deHilster

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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Joined by yoga therapist Addie deHilster, we delve into practical strategies using yoga, mindfulness, and everyday activities to reduce stress and cultivate calm. We also talk about the significance of breath control, gradual movements, and integrating slow practices like restorative and yin yoga into daily life. We look at the importance of self-care, intentional pauses, and playful spontaneity, the conversation highlights the benefits for those dealing with anxiety, stress, and trauma. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their body, heart, and mind, and approach transitions with curiosity.

MEET Addie deHilster

Addie deHilster is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and a trained Mindfulness Meditation teacher. She draws from her long-term experience practicing Buddhist Insight Meditation and Yoga, Qigong, and Somatic movement modalities. Addie owned and operated a community yoga studio for over 5 years, and she has taught accessible movement practices for students with challenges such as chronic pain, arthritis, cancer, and insomnia. These days, she is most interested in de-compartmentalizing movement and meditation practices, and finding creative ways to make mindfulness more accessible to those struggling with traditional sitting practices. Addie is the host of the Moved To Meditate Podcast and leads an online Mindful Movement Teacher Training.

Find out more at Move To Meditate and connect with Addie on Instagram and the Move To Meditate Podcast

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