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
  • Complete Leg Stretching with Michele in Tuscany

    Episode 1

    A warm up prepares legs, hips and spine for gradually deepening stretches. Standing warrior poses, slow drills and hip and leg stretching poses will being balance, freedom and openness to all the leg, glute and hip muscles. A must for runners, yogis or anyone wanting to improve their yoga, genera...

  • Relax for Better Sleep with Michele

    Episode 2

    Proven poses to calm and relax the body and mind. Gentle stretches and simple inversions to increase circulation to the head, neck and spine and calm the mind, reduce cortisol and anxiety. Slow holds to centre the mind on the sensations of the body and breath. A useful tool to release the day.

    A...

  • The Mechanics of Breath Retention with Michele in Tuscany

    Episode 3

    A relaxing, breathing exercise to connect us with the reception/release energetics of breath. Learn how to place the 3 retention locks and how to feel the breath with the whole body.
    Always ensure you are comfortable, do not strain or hold the breath longer than is comfortable.

    What you will ne...

  • Neck, Shoulder and Upper Back Release with Michele

    Episode 4

    Michele will take you through a series of stretches to lengthen, open and release tension in your neck, shoulders, trapezius, deltoids and spine.

    The mainly floor based sequence will take you through poses that deliver traction and circulation to the spine and neck. Breath based micro-movements ...

  • IN 30 Group Class with Michele in Tuscany

    Episode 5

    A short version of our usual 75 minute class here we focus on legs, hips and spine. IN 30 in a Tuscan forest with a group of yogis. We first warm up in a whole body routine, then progress more and more deeply INwards. We finish with deep restorative relaxation.

  • Nervous System Reset with Michele

    Episode 6

    5 Somatic exercises to reset your nervous system and quieten the mind. Useful tools when feeling stressed.
    Perform these exercises lying down ideally. Michele is upright for easier viewing.

  • De-stress, Calm and Sleep with Michele

    Episode 7

    A short yoga sequence and breathing exercise to quieten the mind and stretch the body, with specific emphasis on poses that calm the nervous system and stimulate the "feel good" and sleep-wake cycle hormones.

    Hands to Feet Pose, Prasarita Pose, Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose all stretc...