Happy Fall Equinox!
What golden lovely days we're having as we approach the end of summer. I'm looking forward to the best time of the year to paint outside. All the same, as the days grow shorter it's common to feel SAD- Seasonal Affective Disorder. As you'll learn in the article that follows, embracing your negative feelings and acknowledging them is one way to release them so you can invite positive emotions in.
And don't forget- there's only one more week to save your place in a Joy Core Yoga Class. These classes are designed to teach you yoga and give you guidance on practicing at home- as well as providing a much needed restorative experience in your week.
As always, touching base with me to discuss your particular needs is the first step to joining the next session: Book your one-one conversation with me to reserve your spot.
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Yoga for Stress Relief: Finding Calm Amid Chaos
by Frances Adamson
These days stress has become a constant companion for many of us. Between health concerns, economic uncertainties, and the challenges of everyday life it's all too common to feel overwhelmed and anxious. How can we navigate this chaotic world while maintaining a sense of calm and balance? The answer lies in the practice of yoga.
Life is inherently uncertain and adversity can strike at any moment.
Job loss, relationship troubles, health issues – these are just a few of the curveballs life can throw our way. However, as spiritual seekers, we believe in the power of mindset and the abundance of the Universe. We seek the freedom to thrive on our own terms, yet the current circumstances may test our ability to manage stress and overwhelm.
So, what can we do when stress and overwhelm threaten to consume us?
Yoga teaches us the art of self-awareness, a practice that can transform our relationship with stress. In the past I was uncomfortable with who I was. I received judgment – "You're too loud, interrupt people, laugh at the wrong moment." These criticisms had me second guessing all my interactions with people, whether close to me or acquaintances.
My experience highlights a common theme: the need to prove our worth. Whether through assertiveness or reticence, most people struggle with their self-worth. Yoga introduced me to a refreshing approach to self-observation.
My yoga teacher's message was simple yet profound: "Notice the breath in your body. That is self-observation."
This guidance offered me immense relief. "How could my breathing be wrong?" I wondered. The answer was clear – it couldn't. Yoga required nothing more than observing my body and thoughts as they naturally ebbed and flowed.
Through yoga, I learned to identify my emotional and energetic states via my breath – "I am agitated, or I am calm" – not with the aim to change but to be present and observe. This practice bestowed upon me the invaluable gift of a less stressful life.
As I became less anxious and more serene, I mastered the tools to cope with negative emotions.
Rather than attempting to suppress my feelings I learned to acknowledge in the practice of Yoga. "Do I feel rejected, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed? Well, that's only natural," I realized. "I am in the midst of a divorce, or my children are young, and sleep is scarce. Or, I am passionately pursuing my dreams, and fear occasionally creeps in."
My journey illustrates that our weaknesses and vulnerabilities can also be our strengths.
By relaxing into new beliefs – "I am worthy of love because I exist" – I embraced a gentler, more accepting mindset. Stress and overwhelm, it turns out, are not adversaries but messengers urging us to slow down, recover, and gain clarity. From this place of inner peace, we can see obstacles as challenges to overcome rather than insurmountable roadblocks.
You are a deeply feeling and responsive being, and you are not alone on this journey.
As we release negative beliefs and the urge to constantly strive, we invite ease and take life step by step. We are all interconnected in a world filled with love, capable of providing assistance and receiving it in return.
When life becomes difficult remember that the Universe has our back and together we can find the path to a less stressful life.
Amazing Resource:
"Breath: The Science of a Lost Art"
This documentary film, directed by James Nestor, delves into the profound connection between breath and well-being, a fundamental concept within yoga practice.
The film takes viewers on a journey to uncover the lost art of breathing. It explores the science of breath, drawing on insights from experts in various fields, including medicine, physiology, and anthropology. Viewers are introduced to the power of breath to improve physical health, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.
Through engaging storytelling and eye-opening demonstrations, the documentary shows how modern lifestyles have disrupted our natural breathing patterns and how this can contribute to a range of health issues. It offers practical insights into reclaiming optimal breathing habits to boost overall wellness.
"Breath: The Science of a Lost Art" is available for streaming on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies & TV, and YouTube Movies.
One More Week 'Til Fall Yoga Classes!
Staring the first week of October, Join us for a weekly hour of self-care and soul-sustenance: These online classes are designed to guide you through yoga and breath work that is immediately rewarding as well as improving physical and mental health in the long-term. (A very limited number of In-House spots available)
Suitable for all levels and abilities, each student will receive personal recommendations and guidance in order to be safe and get the most benefit from the practice.
BONUS: Sign up now until the end of September for a 10 class session plus a private for only $300- you'll save $100 and get that one on one attention that you'll love.
To discover if this is the right choice for you make an appointment to learn more about how yoga can bring you the calm, joy and health you're looking for.
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