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Never underestimate Your body!
I want to tell you a brief story, about your body and yoga. I am always amazed how yoga can heal the body and that shift of physical response eliminates such tension mentally.
After meeting a gentleman in his 70s who had worked all his life, in a busy industry, where it was crucial to always be one step ahead of plans prompted me to write his story.
On his first visit to me for his private yoga session he seems willing to learn but it was hard for him to relax, even as we spoke he shifted his weight from one foot to the other and he couldn’t wait to get out of the place when he finished.
He had some tension in his spine, mostly postural and learnt habits physically, his brain was wired to be switched on at all times even though he is retired now.
I have been seeing this gentleman fortnightly, so roughly about 5 times now.
He goes home and practices what we do each fortnight, then returns, the physical changes are amazing he is a lot more relaxed and he has a lot more movement when swimming and with life in general.
I am proud of his dedication to his practice and his attitude, which is this …there is no quick fix to a well body and mind .
I agree with him full heartedly, we must nurture ourselves daily, yoga is the key to learning how to do this.
Set your standards to what your personally is like. Make your practice suit you, some days you might feel 10mins is all you can manage, then do only 10 minutes.
Each day you will feel different so adjust your practice to suit this. Choose a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia ,to help you.
Start to feel free , live to control what you can and lose the focus on what you can’t control.
Ultimately control your wellbeing and happiness will come.
Lay your mat here and lets do some yoga
How to reboot my brain and body in 15 mins
Often we say, my brain is too busy and my body is too tired. So what to do???
We want to connect the brain and body so they are running at the same rate, this can be done in as little as 15minutes, so whats your excuse.
Here are 3 ways to do just that.
1. Go outside, straight away your senses will be alerted, nature will make you feel grounded , walk around the block,
focusing on breathing from the belly through your nose for 15 minutes
OR
2. Listen to music with your eyes half closed, breathing from the belly through your nose,as you walk around the room slowly at an even pace.
OR
3. Stand up near a window if possible , stretch your arms up in the air while breathing in through your nose ,then as you exhale through your nose, sweep the arms behind your back and link the hands, opening the chest and feeling the space in your heart.
Repeat this up to 5 times .
Do any of these daily for a week and let me know if it helps…..
Why would it work because we are made of organic matter and absorb everything around us, we need time to file away information, to have a clear thinking brain and we need to use our bodies in some way to release tension, toxins ect to help the blood flow and even out the rubbish from the good stuff.
MTHYS
You will forget where you are up to and will take too long to get back into the mood to work.
TRUTH
The brain will be fresh and the body relaxed ,so ideas will flow at a much faster rate,
happiness is activated and negativity will be lifted, you will feel in control of your mind and body.
Being busy and not taking regular breaks, may make you feel like you are accomplishing so much, but really you are going over old ground a lot of the time, making mistakes and overlooking the obvious .
This teaches the brain to stay activated or wired , so the body releases the hormone cortisol because it feels threatened or stressed, the body and mind need to take a break, so allow yourself time to reboot and start this practice today.
You will sleep better, preform better , and be much happier.
Patiently waiting to greet the yoga people coming to class
Life can be a little simpler….if
Life is constantly changing, and can seem out of control.
This is only so if we let it be this way, breathing deeply for 5 breaths, will calm your central nervous system and give you clarity of mind.
Each time you feel overwhelmed practice this ritual and you will feel in control.
You are in the drivers seat, you are the one in charge of your own destiny, teach your body to relax and your mind will follow.
All things move in and out of our life, nothing stays forever, we are part of the universal flow, we must learn to let go.
Accept the challenges and they will flow in and out of your life, only then you will find true peace.
Take control of your life now and give to yourself the gift of peace.
SPRING TIME
SEPTEMBER HAS ARRIVED, we are excited to see the sun rising earlier and the sun setting later , more time to enjoy the beauty of the sunshine coast.
Take a walk on the beach , a dip in the ocean or a yoga class by the setting sun. All these things inspire our minds to stay in the moment and be grateful that such delights are at our doorstep.
Here at YOGA AT ALEX , we are able to see the sun set as we move through our asanas or poses, it is very grounding to be part of the closing of the day and witness the sun going down and the sky becoming an amazing colourful cloak that covers the world.
Peace is felt in the heart and we are reminded balance in our everyday life is essential.
I hope September is your month to feel at ease and grateful for your life. Namaste
