HOW stressed are you? (and what to do about it)
all of yoga podcast · episode 34
We often think of stress as big, dramatic moments, like panic, overwhelm, emotional breakdowns.
But the truth is that stress is often subtle, sneaky, and chronic.
In this episode, we explore:
🧠 How stress affects your brain and body, even when you don’t realise it
😴 The lesser-known signs of chronic stress, including trouble sleeping, irritability, brain fog, and more
🧘♀️ How yoga helps you build nervous system resilience and break the stress cycle
🔁 Why you don’t have to “wait until things calm down” to start feeling better
If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” while secretly feeling frazzled or exhausted… this one’s for you.
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The Hidden Signs of Stress
You might feel like you’re coping. Managing. Getting on with things.
But chronic stress often shows up in subtle ways, such as:
Trouble falling asleep, or waking up feeling unrefreshed
A short temper or low tolerance for everyday annoyances
Feeling overwhelmed by small decisions
Digestive issues like bloating or loss of appetite
Brain fog or forgetfulness
Tension in the neck, jaw, or shoulders
Getting ill more often than usual
These are all signs that your nervous system may be stuck in stress mode.
And unfortunately, the longer this continues, the more the stress response becomes your default setting.
How Yoga Helps Build Resilience
The good news is that your nervous system is adaptable.
With regular practice, yoga can help:
Increase activity in the prefrontal cortex
Reduce overactivity in the amygdala
Activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response
Improve emotional regulation
Support better sleep and immune function
This is what we call nervous system resilience — the ability to return to calm after stress.
And it’s something you can build, step by step.