Deeper In The Stillness: Practices For Staying Grounded In Uncertain Times - by Kari Doherty

COURSE

Deeper In The Stillness: Practices For Staying Grounded In Uncertain Times

With Kari Doherty

Deeper in the Stillness is a 7-day journey for anyone craving more than a moment of calm, for those ready to root deeper into their own steadiness and stay grounded, even in uncertain times. This course builds on the foundation of Calm in the Chaos, offering new layers of nervous system care, embodied presence, and emotional clarity. Each day explores a key aspect of what it means to live from stillness —not just reach for it—through gentle teachings, reflection, and grounding breath practices. Whether you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or want to create more space inside yourself, this course will guide you inward, back to your breath, back to your body, and back to the quiet wisdom you already carry.

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Meet your Teacher

Kari Doherty
Oregon, USA

Kari Doherty is a yoga teacher, recovery mentor, and wellness educator with over a decade of experience guiding people back to their bodies, breath, and inner steadiness. Known for creating safe, grounded spaces for nervous system regulation and emotional healing, Kari brings a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach to everything she teaches. Her work integrates years of yoga study, meditation, and recovery support with deep training in Ayurvedic principles and nervous system resilience. Through accessible language and embodied practice, Kari helps others find calm in the chaos and root into stillness that lasts.

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7 Days

128 students

5.0 stars

9 min / day

Grounded

English

Lesson 1

Stillness Is Not Silence

Stillness isn’t about shutting out the world; it’s about creating space within yourself to meet it with clarity. In this session, we explore the difference between numbing out and dropping in, and how stillness can become a source of strength rather than a form of avoidance. You’ll be invited to slow down, notice what’s underneath the surface, and begin a gentle shift toward deeper internal awareness.

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Lesson 2

Safety Is An Inside Job

We often seek safety by trying to control our external world — but true safety begins within us. In this session, we’ll explore how to create inner conditions that support regulation, even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. You’ll be guided back to your breath, your body, and the steady ground beneath you.

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Lesson 3

The Body Remembers. The Body Knows

Your body holds more wisdom than your mind alone can access. In this session, we explore the body’s emotional guidance system—how sensations carry information —and how listening to your body helps you respond with clarity rather than overwhelm. You’ll learn to trust your inner cues and begin a deeper relationship with your own embodied truth.

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Lesson 4

Urgency Is A Nervous System Response

Not all urgency is a true emergency. Today, we unpack how urgency often arises from dysregulation — and how recognizing this can help us respond more wisely. You’ll practice noticing when urgency shows up in your body and learn how to pause, re-center, and choose your next step with clarity.

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Lesson 5

Joy Is A Form Of Regulation

Joy isn’t frivolous — it’s medicine. In this session, we explore how joy helps regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and expand our capacity to stay present. You’ll be guided through a practice that invites joy in as a felt experience, even in the midst of challenge.

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Lesson 6

Returning To Calm After Disruption

Disruptions are a part of life — and no matter how regulated we become, we will still get thrown off center sometimes. Today’s session explores what it means to return to calm after we’ve been activated, overwhelmed, or disconnected. We’ll practice coming back gently, without shame, and remembering that nervous system repair is always possible.

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Lesson 7

Choosing Stillness In Motion

Stillness isn’t about escaping the noise — it’s about remembering what’s within you, no matter what’s happening around you. In today’s final session, we’ll explore what it means to bring stillness into our movement, our choices, and our daily lives. You’ll be invited to carry this inner steadiness forward — not as a fixed destination, but as an ongoing practice of presence.

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5.0 (27)

Recent Reviews

Ani

January 29, 2026

Thank you for this. “I’m still here.” 🙏🏽

Michael

January 10, 2026

Really enjoyed this practice. Helping me calm the inner turmoil. Kari is a great teacher

Biggi

November 30, 2025

I've never taken an Insight Timer course twice in a row. But I did with this one. And I will repeat it again. Each lesson helped me so much to slow down my body and mind and to calm my emotions. Kari has given me a new and deeper understanding of what stillness is. Thank You 🙏🏼 ✨️

Cindy

November 18, 2025

I absolutely loved this course, and I especially loved the sound of waves in the background. The beach is my number one place to feel peaceful and calm. So, thank you so very much!

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