Vidhi Sutar, Yoga Instructor at Sanctum House of Wellness, says modern life can leave the nervous system in a near-constant state of activation. According to Sutar, yoga, meditation, breathwork and mudras can provide an opportunity to shift away from that state and return to greater calm and awareness. Ground ConnectionYoga is often associated with flexibility and physical fitness, but its traditional practice places considerable emphasis on preparing the body and mind for stillness. Standing postures, hip openers and restorative poses can encourage practitioners to pay attention to their physical connection with the ground. The ground beneath us may be something we rarely notice.