Mind Body & Soul Yoga

The lengthened exhale 😮‍💨. It’s one of the first yoga breathing techniques I learned.

Grant now likens me to Grandpa Simpson, I can fall asleep so quickly, usually. Don’t get me wrong, some worries are a little harder to let go of, but generally this breath works like a charm.

Sit or stand comfortably

Rub your palms together

Place them over your eyes

Then cheeks

Then heart centre

30 seconds out of your day

To connect to your self and your inner heat / light

Maybe you can relate to this…

In the past I used to feel I had to pack loads into my day. To achieve. To feel like I’d earned the right to rest at the end of the day. Inhale food so I could quickly move onto the next thing…

I truly believe that it’s been my yoga practice that has helped me to be comfortable enough to slow down. To enjoy not doing all the time. To be mindful of my energy and take small moments to recharge so as not to burn out.

This week we are exploring tending our inner fire 🔥, feeling into the heat and energy we can build naturally without feeling out of control.

I’d love to know what genuinely gives you energy?

Instead of asking ‘how much can I get done today?’

Perhaps ask, ‘what makes me feel most alive?’

Contentment isn’t saying everything is perfect. It’s choosing not to miss the good while you’re waiting for life to become perfect

A little reminder to check your own energy levels…

And

No isn’t rude, selfish or a failure on your part.

It’s simply you creating so healthy boundaries to protect your energy and wellbeing when you need to.