26/08/2020
We all need moments of rest throughout the day. We’ve always needed this, but it’s especially important when coping with the day to day during the pandemic.
How do you rest? And how has it changed? Finding moments of stillness for the mind and body helps. Unplugging/disconnecting from our little devices can work wonders. (Easier said than done when we all want to feel connected to each other and what’s happening in the works, I know 💛)
In yoga philosophy, sutra 1.2 says that “yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind” - which is getting past our thinking mind. 🧠 That calm mental state is deeply restful, grounding, a chance to connect deeply to yourself. So, how do we do it?
Take a mindful breath with your hand on your heart. Put your phone in the other room for 10 minutes. Take a moment to feel the connection of your feet to the ground beneath you. Notice how you spend your down time throughout the day and ask yourself - does this activity add to my mental clutter or does it help me clear my mind? Give yourself permission to take a break from habits that don’t give you the mental space you need.
And of course, practice yoga. On or off the mat ✨