Chair Yoga for Settling the Nervous System

About This Class

This approachable chair yoga class with Angie Maguire focuses entirely on settling the nervous system through a soothing sequence of breath-linked neck and shoulder movements, seated side bends, and extensive self-massage techniques targeting the scalp, occipital ridge, ears (including vagus nerve stimulation), forehead, sinuses, jaw, and heart center. The class then transitions to a brief standing section featuring meridian tapping along the body's central channel (Sushumna Nadi/Dan Tian), a Tai Chi-inspired "shaking the tree" heel-tapping exercise, and flowing Tai Chi twists ("empty coat sleeves") to release stagnation. It closes with a four-step grounding ritual: feeling the feet, placing hands on the body for comfort, stating a positive "I am" affirmation, and a cleansing breath. The tone throughout is warm, non-judgmental, and deeply restorative, making it ideal for stress relief, anxiety management, and anyone needing a reset during or after a demanding day.