It’s 3am, and you’re on duty. Suddenly, you’re thrust into a dynamic situation; one that may be life or death. Your equipment is ready, your training has prepared you to respond. But what about your nervous system? Will you be able to mentally handle the immediate challenge? And will you be prepared to handle what comes next?
In this episode, Jim talks with Jennifer Schwester of jennyzenyoga.com. Jennifer is a yoga instructor, and the spouse and mother of emergency responders. They discuss the stress response, the “why” of how your body responds in a critical situation, and how to get your nervous system to recover after stressful situations, and how to control it before it controls you.
Military Special Operations Forces use this training to perform at their peak, when seconds count. Now you can as well, and find benefits both on and off duty.
References:
Amishi Jha: https://amishi.com/72872-2
Stress Control for Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders:
https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA119-3.html
Impact of Mindfulness Meditation Programs on Performance-Related Out
https://apps.dtic.mil › sti › pdfs › AD1168479.pdf
Jennifer Schwester:
www.jennyzenyoga.com
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