10/19/2020
As many of you have heard by now, we in York region, that practice, or teach the physical practice of yoga, in any group environment, are no longer able to do so. For the next 28 days we are on pause. And I know it sucks, trust me I know, but what do we do with that? Yes, for some there are on-line options, some really incredible ones, for others, with internet issues or other issues, this isn’t always possible.
Here’s what I suggest
1. Find some time every day, even just a few minutes to soften the tension from your body, and feel yourself relaxing and releasing, as you would at the start and end of your physical practice
2. Take the opportunity to delve more into the principals and philosophy of yoga that extend beyond your mat.
3. Set time aside daily to reconnect with your breath, focus on your breath, the rhythm and flow of your inhalation and exhalation and allow that focus to move you into a gentle meditation.
3. Take time out for you. If you were heading into a practice you would be giving yourself a pass to focus solely on you, with no responsibilities to anyone else for that hour. Allow yourself the same grace now.
4. Turn everyday actions into intentional actions of indulgence, self care and ritual. Ie, brushing your hair, taking a shower, making your bed.
5. Move your body: maybe unroll your mat for an intuitively guided, organic movement session. Maybe create some magic in the kitchen while having a dance party. Maybe take beautiful fall walks. Whatever you do, move in a way that feels good to you.
6. Learn about the history of this practice you love so much, and why it’s important that we hold its history, principals, roots and philosophy in reverence now.
While we pause in studios don’t forget to take pauses in your own life
See you soon. Sandie xo