One kind word can warm three winter months. ~Japanese Proverb
Winter is our time to lay low, to breath light, reflect, inquire within our hearts & more importantly give time for self study. Giving ourselves permission to do so gives our body time to restore & create. Below are some ways to not only ready our bodies for the down time that is in store, but also gives preparation for Spring. Using our yoga practice is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Dedicate time each day for your practice. Who knows, it may even reignite a fire you didn't know was there.
- Gentle backbends like Salabasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana & Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. (Locust, Bridge, Cobra, Upward Dog). These poses allow us to move stagnated energy from our belly up into our hearts. It also helps to uplift our moods and energy levels.
- Doing less. Try to arrange your schedule to reflect our more internal nature.
- Going to bed earlier. The natural world is turning in earlier. We should too!
- Eating more warming, wet foods. Replace your morning bowl of granola and cold milk for hot oatmeal
- Warming oils, sweet orange, clove, amber or frakencense for the aroma around your house.
- Practice some form of relaxation, meditation or breathwork.
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