Grounding Through Your Feet – How Standing Poses Regulate the Nervous System

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In this episode of The Daily Exhale, host Julianne Arce explores the profound connection between standing yoga postures and nervous system regulation. Simple poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and Virabhadrasana (Warrior Poses) are more than just physical postures—they are grounding techniques that send signals of stability, safety, and strength to the brain.

Julianne dives into the science of proprioception, vagus nerve activation, and how grounding through your feet helps reduce stress, improve balance, and cultivate emotional resilience. Through personal insights and practical exercises, she shares how you can use standing yoga poses to feel more anchored, present, and empowered—both on and off the mat.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ How standing poses activate the nervous system and promote a sense of safety
✔️ The science behind grounding and its effects on stress reduction
✔️ Why rooting through your feet improves balance, stability, and mental clarity
✔️ How Warrior Poses engage the vagus nerve and regulate emotions
✔️ Practical ways to incorporate grounding into your daily life

Tune in now to discover how standing strong on your mat can help you feel more grounded in your life.

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