Episode #22: Relax to Receive
What’s the cost of not being able to relax? What if you could do it, naturally?
If you have trouble tapping into your creativity, arousal, play- you’re not alone.
Episode Overview:
If you want to live your best life, it’s helpful to be able to drop in and relax- in this episode we cover six ways to cue your nervous system to stand down, from breathing and specific kinds of relaxing music, to herbs and rituals.
- Why Relax -
- The Science of Safety
- Breathing tools
- Sound tools
- Environmental Cues
- Topicals and Ingestibles
- Rhythmic Movements
- Co-regulation
- Ritual
Resources/References/Links:
Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory
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Frequently asked
What does the Relax to Receive episode cover?
Host Christine Marie Mason covers six ways to cue the nervous system to stand down, ranging from breathing and specific kinds of music to herbs, rhythmic movement and ritual.
Why is relaxation important for arousal and creativity?
The episode explains that relaxation is a prerequisite for creativity and for some of our best sensual and sexual experiences, arousal and orgasm.
What resources does the episode reference for calming the nervous system?
It draws on Dr. Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory, along with practical tools like 60 bpm playlists and binaural beats.
References
- Listen: Relax to Receive— The Rose Woman Podcast
- 60 BPM Playlist— Spotify
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Christine Mason
Founder & Author, Rosebud Woman
Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.