Yoga

Today’s yoga practice was a heart-centering practice, signified by corazón (heart), one of the few words I remember from my high school Spanish classes.
During the practice, I experienced a deep feeling of gratitude for all of the work Adriene and her team put into this yoga series every year, and the way it brings so many of us together in community.

Melt.
Today, Adriene nudged us to allow what doesn’t serve us to melt away.
On my yoga mat this morning, I released gripping in my poses, self-judgment about the quality of my practice, and mental angst about some imagined future moment that may or may not ever come to pass.

Flow. Today’s yoga practice focused on letting our movements follow our breath.

Fan. Today’s yoga practice was deceptively challenging for me. I thought it would be a leisurely day, perhaps like the gentle breeze from a fan. It was a shorter practice, and we were lying down rather than standing.

Hug! Today’s yoga practice included exploring what it feels like to hug yourself. How often do we take the time to embrace ourselves, literally or figuratively? Not often enough.

Root. Today’s practice focused on the importance of strong roots and a solid foundation. Adriene asked us to consider what we want to root into. This question is easy for me to answer. I want to root into my core values: Rooting into my core values will guide purposeful choices in my life. I even …

Shift. In today’s practice, Adriene asked us where we want to create a meaningful shift in our lives. A shift is a slight change in direction. That feels accessible and appealing to me. It’s the antithesis of the unappealing “New Year, New You” messages bombarding us at this time of year. I want to create …

Listen. Today’s practice focused on listening and becoming attuned to what your body is saying.
This theme was a timely one for me. It underscored a surprising personal aha moment from last night when I was journaling in response to external prompts.

Welcome. Today, I am welcoming:
• A new year, 2023
• A return to blogging
• Yoga with Adriene’s 30-day yoga journey, CENTER