"Replenishing might take the form of a quiet moment away from distraction and a chance to truly inhale. "Lots of talking equals lots of exhaling, and most people don't make a point of consciously inhaling at social functions," says Jeanne Heileman, a longtime yoga teacher trainer whose approach focuses on the subtle body. This can drain the battery of your prana, or life force, explains Heileman."
""When we overuse our voice or overstimulate our senses, then we need to draw inward," she says. In other words, it isn't just your own talking that drains your energy; it's other people talking to you, as well as your surroundings-loud music, bright lights, and the collective energy of a room-that can leave you feeling deflated. So next time you experience that sense of overwhelm that makes you feel as if you can't take a full breath,"
Social burnout arises from prolonged socializing and constant outward engagement, producing stress, exhaustion, and a sense of being constantly "on." Overuse of voice, overstimulation of the senses, and environmental factors such as loud music and bright lights all contribute to drained energy and reduced capacity to breathe deeply. Conscious inhalation and drawing inward restore prana or life force and counteract exhale-heavy interactions. Short restorative practices using bolsters, blankets, and blocks, performed with long slow breaths and a calm environment, help ground the nervous system and replenish energy before and after social obligations.
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