Hardcore Relaxation - An UNchallenge Challenge

Hardcore Relaxation - An UNchallenge Challenge

4 Seasons

De-stress, lower cortisol, improve sleep and reduce anxiety with expert advice, somatic technique and targeted yoga practices - all while getting happier, fitter and more flexible!

Find out more about the UNchallenge and sign up to receive daily advice and support from Fierce Grace Founder Michele Pernetta during the challenge at https://hardcore-relaxation.fiercegrace.com

Hardcore Relaxation - An UNchallenge Challenge
  • IN the WILD with Tuuli in Tuscany

    Episode 1

    A 28 minute blend of Wild and IN poses - repetitive movements based on the breath to open the body, followed by deep slow stretches.

    Suitable for all levels.
    A block can be useful if you are feeling a bit stiff or have knee issues.

  • Morning Rites with Michele

    Episode 2

    A short refreshing morning ritual loosely inspired by the Tibetan Rites and our own WILD class. Morning Rites harks back to ancient times in a modern and fresh approach and delivers flexibility and a feeling of openness.

    We flush the body with oxygen through Fire Breath, stimulate the spine and ...

  • The Different Types of Anxiety with Zoe Clews

    Episode 3

    Understanding what kind of anxiety you are experiencing can help you to understand yourself more deeply, and gives tool to support your healing.

  • Boundaries with Zoe Clews

    Episode 4

  • De-stress and Refresh with Chi

    Episode 5

    Physical, emotional and mental releases will leave you energised and feeling bright and full of vitality. Gentle flowing movements and energy awareness open the body and energetic channels, remove stagnation and deliver a sense of openness and well-being.

  • Part 1 - Nervous System Regulation with Sophie Spiegler

    Episode 6

    Part 1 of a 3 part series.
    Learning to listen to our bodies and regulate our breath can take us on a deeper journey into ourselves and into our healing path.
    Practise conscious connected breathwork. Using awareness of the breath we will consider how to down regulate and calm ourselves or up regu...

  • Part 2 - 10 Somatic Exercises and Tips with Sophie Spiegler

    Episode 7

    Sophie will guide you through 5 physical exercises to manage stress and anxiety followed by 5 practical tips to manage these feelings.
    If you feel jittery, anxious or tense in the body these Somatic exercises are helpful tools to release this energy.
    Notice the glimmer, the positives, from these ...

  • Part 3 - Fight or Flight with Sophie Spiegler

    Episode 8

    How to discharge the Fight or Fight energy through Somatic practises to lower cortisol and return us to feeling grounded and embodied.

    Tensing and relaxing the muscles via these exercises will discharge the Fight or Flight energy, so we no longer feel the need to discharge the energy in the world.

  • Quick Posture Fix with Dave Gibson

    Episode 9

    The easy changes we can make to our seated working position can reap great rewards in improved head, neck and lower back health.

  • Vagus Nerve Health with Dave Gibson

    Episode 10

    There are a lot of hacks out there for the all important Vagus nerve. Dave explains the importance of keeping the vagus nerve healthy and the surprising top tip for achieving this.